Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Roy- Looking good there.

Richie- I am familiar with his work, can't wait to check out that video!  

By the way, has anyone else noticed that we are 60 posts away from 10,000?  That has got to be some kind of record.

Hey guys, was just surfing youtube and found a couple vids of Rojas Bazan's all aluminum models and there wa one of his B-17. If the scale modeling art can get any higher, I want to see it!!!!!! Absolutely STUNNING Craftsmanship!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWifPWDJ6o8

Roy, thanks for the link!!!!! As Sean said it's way cool!!!!!! Your Corsair is looking great as well as Alex's pilot!!! Great work!!!!

A mate at work handed me a present from his stash today!! An Academy 1/48 F4U-4B!!! Been doing a few things for him and he said here you go, thanks for your help.

wyoroy wrote:

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKU0uQki5Dc

Roy,

Thanks for the link.  Got to get to Airventure sometime.

Here's where I am on the Corsair.  The landing geart is not attached I just wanted to see how it looks on it's own legs.  I also included a picture of Alex's cockpit before we close her up.  Take note of the colors of the pilots uniform, he did alot of research to get it correct

Also note that my desk is not clean  I'll correct that ASAP

Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKU0uQki5Dc

sfcmac wrote:

jeaton01 wrote: Bill, are trying to stretch my leg?  Won't work, I tried it but I'm just not ever gonna break 5' 9" 91% achohol, the water content is higher in 70% and that is a bother.  The drug store has it both ways. Both ways Admiral!?!?! Heck better be careful mixing yer alcohols!

New recipes always accepted! And Rachel, put that darn thing away!

jeaton01 wrote:

Bill, are trying to stretch my leg?  Won't work, I tried it but I'm just not ever gonna break 5' 9" 91% achohol, the water content is higher in 70% and that is a bother.  The drug store has it both ways.

Both ways Admiral!?!?! Heck better be careful mixing yer alcohols!

Bill, are trying to stretch my leg?  Won't work, I tried it but I'm just not ever gonna break 5' 9"

91% achohol, the water content is higher in 70% and that is a bother.  The drug store has it both ways.

bondoman wrote:

jeaton01 wrote: 91%, not 70%.  Less air pressure may help as well.  I use lacquer thinner sometimes with good results.  Less air pressure and thinner paint sprayed closer to the surface?   Explain these numbers, please. Is that the concentration of the alchohol out of the bottle (hic!) or the ratio of alcohol to paint, or vis vers?

I thinck it meens won kind wil git u drunk 91 prcent o' the timme, an the other onlie 70 prceent o' da time.

jeaton01 wrote:

91%, not 70%.  Less air pressure may help as well.  I use lacquer thinner sometimes with good results.  Less air pressure and thinner paint sprayed closer to the surface?

Admiral J I use that method for spraying those wee little squiggles on German aircraft as well, Hmmm  Roy you'll get a combination that works for you. Just keep at it as that is the adventure of the Airbrush.  If it isn't enamels have you tried thinning it with rubbing alcohol?  Tends to fade the color a touch but can be rejuvenated with a rattle can of clear flat!  Haven't tried future with alcohol thinned paints though. May have to make sure they are good and dry before futuring them over.  Dull coat or arcrylic matt finish works swell though.

 Capt Bondo! I found the perfect build for you but may have to save some pennies it is a bit pricey but I wish it was cheaper cuz it is perfect for you!

http://www.dragonusaonline.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=HAS69101

91%, not 70%.  Less air pressure may help as well.  I use lacquer thinner sometimes with good results.  Less air pressure and thinner paint sprayed closer to the surface?

Well I sprayed the underside of the Corsair today.  I used the Polly Scale Sky for this.  I thinned it with Future and tried one with Testors thinnner.  So far I'm not impressed.  My tip kept on cloging.  Someone said I should try thinning it with 70% alcohol.  Any of you guys have any input on this?  The Slate and Sea gray or both PS paints and I have none in the enamels so I'm stuck using these.

Also try and let the other FAA GB members know that we have the signup for the Christmas exhange going on.  Also those that have done it in the past PM me who you had in the past so I don't pair you with the same person.  I think I have the list from the last two years, just want to make sure.

Daywalker wrote:

Aaron- LOVE THAT NEW AVATAR!!!  It's perfect!

Looks like Aaron is getting ready to plug in his Dremel and make the Resin Dust fly !

Aaron-

LOVE THAT NEW AVATAR!!! 

It's perfect!

Mike- Good to see you!  SOrry you've had your hands full, but it is good to see you are still about.

Roy- I'm in, PM inbound.

sfcmac wrote:

Looks like I was in the wrong Army!

I was on a flight a few years back with some USN "ladies" Wow ~ I was quite smitten myself..

Were those pictures of the doggys painted by Dee ?

FAA Christmas Gift Exchange

Just a reminder that if you want in on the exchange please PM me your information make sure you include:

Mailing address (any special concerns with mailing)

Kit scale, era and genre if any

I will not be sending the mailing list out until the deadline has passed.  If anyone has questions or concerns please PM.

Hi Fellas,

Sorry I've not been paying any visits recently. I see everyone seems to be having a jolly time

Neu I just back tracked a little and saw your Sea Hawk, splendid job! 

The house is a little upside down at the mo so no bench time for me for a good while, I'm building up my stash, think I must have at least 6 now!!!

Cheers...

sfcmac wrote:

Did I miss your Sea Hawk Neu? I haven't been 100% here lately to say the least so I am sorry if I did? Good news is I found my wheels!

Mac,

Where did you find them?  Tell me you weren't following them dogs around the backyard waiting for them to go poo.

Neu,

She could still kick my butt, but I'd like it.

 Hmmm yes it was a distracting page wasn't it. Well I am sorry I missed it with the page flip or some other poor excuse! 

You know I saw this a while back on the web! Looks like I was in the wrong Army!  Make sure you look  at the plane first Sarge!

Cpl in the English Army

And also first runner up in an British Beauty contest!

Man kinda sheds a new light in Army Strong! Doesn't it! 

sfcmac wrote:

Did I miss your Sea Hawk Neu? I haven't been 100% here lately to say the least so I am sorry if I did?