SPITFIRE GROUP BUILD 2007-2008

Jon, you truly are a blessed man

Roy

My little guy got his papa a Revell 1/48 Spitfire MkII  He picked it out himself and paid out of his own piggy bank  

So it would seem that I will be doing this one for our GB.  That is after the big move

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

My little guy got his papa a Revell 1/48 Spitfire MkII  He picked it out himself and paid out of his own piggy bank   So it would seem that I will be doing this one for our GB.  That is after the big move Roy

That's cool, Roy! That'll be a special build. How neat. 

Dave, new tools are always good  I myself am already planning the new workshop after the BIG MOVE

Roy

jon, thanks a bunch buddy  I read the review you did for your's plus a few others.  It will be very helpful.

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

My little guy got his papa a Revell 1/48 Spitfire MkII  He picked it out himself and paid out of his own piggy bank

Roy- That is SOOO cool! 

WOOHOO!

Today, at the LHS, my girlfriend bought me a Robert Taylor print as a house-warming gift!  She knew I have always wanted one, but would never spend the money on it for myself.  I can't wait to get it framed and on the wall!  Just in time for the Spitfire GB too! 

Marry her!!!!

IMMEDIATELY!

Before someone else gets there grubby hands on her!

Just think, Frank....you'll even get to wear a tux with a Type "A" camo pattern!

ruddratt wrote:

Marry her!!!!

Roy

Hey fella's- looks like you have been busy over here!

Jon,

wow! What a gift!  You are a very lucky man. Awesome gift.

I'm glad you other dads out there had a good Fathers day.

As its been a while since I've been over here, I thought I'd share what I've been up to in the workshop. At the moment, I am putting the finishing touches to my FAA Corsair II and still plodding along with my F-15.

I am going to have two entries in this GB, one of them I have started tonight-a 1/48 Airfix Seafire Mk.47. Its the same airframe as the Mk. 24 Spitfire so it will qualify here and in the FAA group build. The kit is a little gem, but the decals are awful, so I am going to beg and borrow from other sheets in order to build a Korean War fighter. I built exactly the same kit/version about 8 years ago and looking back now I can see how bad I was at modelling!

I plan to show the old and new side by side when I'm done.

Second one I'm building is this:

Hasegawa 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX-I know there are some issues with the shape and accuracy of this kit, but I for one think its still a good build. I'll be using the box decals and the Eduard PE set. I have opened up had had a look at the PE set and it is quite extensive, it actually completely replaces the kit seat! I'm not sure I will use everything in the set, but the I/P is definately on my "to do" list-its superb!

I'll start posting build pics as I get going and will start looking in here a lot more often as the official start date upon us.

Guys- She definately is a keeper!  I took her there just to show her the cool prints, and she saw how I loved this one and decided to buy it for me!  I can't believe it, and can't wait to get it on the wall to inspire me for the GB!

Darren- Love those markings!  I thought about doing one like that as well.  I can't wait to see how your Mk.47 turns out!  Jon sent me some replacement decals for my Mk.46 so I am ready to start!  I am also planning to build another Mk.1 to match my new print, maybe finish it in time to post it on the GB.  12 more days Gents!

ruddratt wrote:

Just think, Frank....you'll even get to wear a tux with a Type "A" camo pattern!

After Franks house-warming...... I can't wait for the stag party!!!!!

Bring on the Rum!!

Darren, we'll have to sneak out at some point, tie all the empty rum bottles to his Spitfire and paint "Just Married" on the fuselage!

ruddratt wrote:

Darren, we'll have to sneak out at some point, tie all the empty rum bottles to his Spitfire and paint "Just Married" on the fuselage!

I am just curious... how many of you guys shouting MARRY HER at the top of your lungs are actually married yourself

Daywalker wrote:

WOOHOO! Today, at the LHS, my girlfriend bought me a Robert Taylor print as a house-warming gift!  She knew I have always wanted one, but would never spend the money on it for myself.  I can't wait to get it framed and on the wall!  Just in time for the Spitfire GB too!

That is too cool! Very nice. 

wing_nut wrote:

ruddratt wrote: Darren, we'll have to sneak out at some point, tie all the empty rum bottles to his Spitfire and paint "Just Married" on the fuselage! I am just curious... how many of you guys shouting MARRY HER at the top of your lungs are actually married yourself

I am and I love it

Roy

wing_nut wrote:

I am just curious... how many of you guys shouting MARRY HER at the top of your lungs are actually married yourself

*raises hand* 

ruddratt wrote:

Darren, we'll have to sneak out at some point, tie all the empty rum bottles to his Spitfire and paint "Just Married" on the fuselage!

LMAO!!!  You guys are a hoot.

OK me too.... 26 years this Sept.  So I agree

MARRY HER

Frank, I WILL come to you wedding.....if Iam invited

Roy

wing_nut wrote:

I am just curious... how many of you guys shouting MARRY HER at the top of your lungs are actually married yourself

Yep, 16 years of mostly bliss