Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Ditto to what Frank said on the gloss coat.  Also any ammonia based cleaner like window cleaner can take off the future as well.  I would try a recoat and it may smooth out on its own. I have seen it done before in the BOB GB.

Um I am now asleep too many long work nights lately!  JUST nutts!

Neu- I have had that problem with Future in the past, due to surface tension.  WHat I do to avoid it is to stir a drop of dishwashing soap into the paint cup, helps break up that tension.   Also, I spray about 25 psi and mist on a coat, then a second about 10 minutes later, and a third heavier coat ten minutes after that.  HTH!

Mike- Have fun, is this a holiday or business trip?  At any rate, have a great time and we shall hear from you when you get back.  Feel free to post any pics (especially of Italian babes ) upon your return. 

Ok folks I've got to be off now, 10 days down in the toe of Italy await. Flying tomorrow afternoon and really looking forward to it .

Gonna miss you lot whilst I'm away (unless I can find some wifi in the middle of nowhere) but hope to see lots of lovely photos from you guys when I get back.

Happy modeling,

Arrivederci...

Johnny that is beautiful!!! Always loved the T'Cat!! Reminds me of a Bearcat on steroids!!! Looks great!!!

Bondo, that is a GREAT pic!!!! Can't wait to see pics of the Whitley!!!

sfcmac wrote:

Spectacular Johnny!  Looks like a rather large plane!  Very impressive build!

I've been working on the Whitley all weekend. As the more sober among you will recall, little Nam was an early member of the crew, at which point a full crew on this flight took shape. Not ready for pics yet. But in the meantime, I've been doing a lot of research on Coastal Command and such crew uni's. Here's a picture I found that just frankly puts a lump in my throat.

Just finished this AMT F7F-3 Tigercat for the Twin-engine Fighters GB.  Its not FAA but it is Naval, well actually its Marine.

I did notice that I need to touch up the sea blue on the wheels.

The decals are horrible in this kit.

Dave,

BLOODY OUTSTANDING!!!  Excellent work on your Corsair.  You made my morning with these photos.  Well done!

CAG- Very nice!  Love those F-16s, can't wait to see how you get on with this one.

Dave,

your Corsair is brilliant! Very well done indeed sir!

Well worthy of the O.T.T.

CAG NICE score!!!! The F-16 with bigger boulders!!!!

Dave, that is beautiful!!!! Can't wait to see it in the dio!!!

Nice score CAG! 

As promised, I've uploaded photos of the Corsair that I did for the US Navy GB earlier this year.  Sorry for the delay but I guess I was hoping to finish the dio I had planned before posting the final pics.  The dio idea is close to being done but I was waiting to find a figure or two to go with it and finally picked some up recently.  Will post some pics when it is complete.

EDIT:  Kit is the 1/72 Tamiya F4U-1A

sfcmac wrote:

Now what could the CAG be doing at the LHS?

Well chaps as well as the usual supplies I picked this up..........

Its a very well detailed kit, full weapons loadout, p/e brass and two full sets of markings. Superb!

Its been a long day as I've spent most of it gardening and playing with Tango jnr. I'm off for a beer now and perhaps a little benchtime.......................

Be good! 

If you can't be good-don't get caught on my watch!   

lewbud wrote:

CAG, Thanks for posting all the pics.  Just one thing, in the NAVAIR build from last year you called it the UCMC instead of the USMC.  Do you really want to upset the Marines?

No, I certainly do not want to upset the the United States Marine Corps, God Bless them.

"From the Halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.


Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job --
The United States Marines.


Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines."

 

Daywalker wrote:

simpilot34 wrote: All those builds since you have joined up??!!! I'm envious of the speed at which you complete them!! Thanks Richie! Actually, he has built all of those since May 1st, when we switched back to the FAA.  How many do you have to go yet Aaron?

Well  thanks fellows. I am happy you like them as I have said I really enjoy it and the company here! I have build all the FAA stuff since the 1st of May. The US Navy Stuff was last years GB subject and I just barely got that monster Ventura done before we switched under threat from the lash from CAPT Bondo!

 I look at that front page and am very humbled by the great work I see on it. Pretty fine stuff there to be compared too!

 I am not sure I ever got a three thumbs up award yet either so there is a goal!

 Johnny I shall try harder before Ritchie stuns me with some sorta Austrailian shocker gun!

 I have to say I don't usually pick favorites but this one really grabs the spirit of the GB for me!

Now what could the CAG be doing at the LHS?

 Must need a few more boxes to help reenforce the shop walls from those double agents!

Frank,

Congrats on the pics and the check.

Neu,

Been following your build as I have that kit in the stash as well.  Hope mine comes out as nice as yours.

CAG,

Thanks for posting all the pics.  Just one thing, in the NAVAIR build from last year you called it the UCMC instead of the USMC.  Do you really want to upset the Marines?

Aaron,

I think you've built more in the last 6 months than I've finished in the last 2 years.  Look forward to seeing you build the Tamiya kit.  I've got some pics of Kermit Weeks' Sunderland from when I was at his place in 07.  I'll post em here and on my fotki page if you're interested.  That's a big mother, have you got enough wallspace to hang it on?  Btw, the first locksmith company I worked for sold stunguns and as an employee I had to try them out so we'd know if they were good enough.  You don't have to worry about me using a stungun on you, as I found them to be rather weak.  Do have a surprise for you should I find you slacking.

Right, updates completed.....................I need a drink!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend, I am enjoying some rare sunshine in the garden and I plan to visit the LHS later on. I'll shall report back later.

simpilot34 wrote:

All those builds since you have joined up??!!! I'm envious of the speed at which you complete them!!

Thanks Richie!

Actually, he has built all of those since May 1st, when we switched back to the FAA.  How many do you have to go yet Aaron?

Dave- I wondering when you were going to finish that Corsair, and post some more pics!  Shame on you, having finished it and not shown us pics.  Don't make me come up there and look at it in person Mister.  WE WANT PICS!!!

Aaron- Two down, easier one to go!  My God man, haven't you finished it yet?   Excellent work, that thing really is a beast.

Darren, thank you for updating the gallery with everyone's recent works.

Frank, thank you very much!! Likewise whenever I see anything you finish!

Aaron, That is an awesome build, and BIG!! All those builds since you have joined up??!!! I'm envious of the speed at which you complete them!!

Gentlemen, 'tis the weekend!!

Actually I read that Scharnhorst struck a mine too. It was a heroic effort by the FAA and the Kreigsmarine, and was a real failure by the RN to intercept the group with lighter units on the surface.

If you look at the maps of the dash, the Germans hugged the coast of France all the way to avoid British radar and shore forts. Imagine that these days; 10 miles made a difference.  It's no wonder Swordfish were effective.

Very good history synopsis, Aaron. You have a collection to be admired.

 Ok I promised some Stringbag pics!  Here is the 1/32 Trumpeter Fairey Swordfish MkI in the markings of the Channel Dash of 1942.

 All attacking Swordfish were lost in this attempt to stop the German heavy cruisers Scarnhorst, Gneisenau, and Prinze Eugen . Only 8 of the crew members survived the ordeal. Still the incident was strongly viewed by the public as very heroic as these men without fighter escort attacked 3 modern heavy cruisers covered by squadrons of 190's and 109's  without hesitation.

 No torpedo's struck home. The only damage was done to the Gneisenau when she struck a mine and all three German Cruiser escaped to safer ports north. 

 This failure was viewed more as a symbol representing the courage of the British Naval air crews against impossible odds and though tragic became viewed more so with pride in these brave men and not as a defeat.

 I have often heard from veterans that it is always the best and bravest that don't come home. Such was the case in the Channel Dash. 

razordws wrote:

Looking throught the pictures on the front pages I notice that my Corsair is not there.  Then I went looking for my finished pics and realized I had not taken any final ones!    I shall do that ASAP before Cpt. McNeal sends the troops after me and withholds my rations.

 Ah so I wasn't crazy!  I thought I may have missed it!

 CAG!   We need to get you up to speed so be sure when  things run a bit behind due to our duties we place blame on the appropriate shoulders!

 Dave you know what to do!

  A couple more. Sean's  1/48 Monogram Devastator

Have you seen this boy????

Admral Jeaton also did a cool B-17 Coastal Command  in 1/72.

I remember a couple Corsairs by Dave and BobaFett but not sure if they finished or I missed the finish?  Back around pg 435 ish?  Bondo had a killer PBY somewhere. Looked real . I forgot my PBY as well but no biggy!  Anyone else remember any other works!  Gotta catch the Cag while he is sober. Cpt Bondo been lacing his rations me thinks!

Bloody incredible stuff here mates.  Aaron, your stable is very impressive indeed. 

Looking throught the pictures on the front pages I notice that my Corsair is not there.  Then I went looking for my finished pics and realized I had not taken any final ones!    I shall do that ASAP before Cpt. McNeal sends the troops after me and withholds my rations.