MiG Killers Group Build, 7/07 to 6/08

Archangel Shooter wrote:

Air Master Modeler wrote:  Archangel Shooter wrote: The Verlinden cockpit set for the Thud came in so I will get cracking on that and send a pic or two when that is finish. At least I'm off till the 25th so I ought to get a good start on the build. Scott Scott,  Be sure to paint the parts before you assemble it. It will need a good soap washing and primer coat before painting.     DOOH! %@#!!* And if I didn't?  I forgot about that, I just got as far as painting the dk gull grey and the side panels black. I will check it in the morning to see if the paint is adhering.

Tsk Tsk Tsk, Shame of you scott! I think your OK though, just make sure to wash the rest of the set before doing any other painting. You should be OK.

Air Master Modeler wrote:

Archangel Shooter wrote: The Verlinden cockpit set for the Thud came in so I will get cracking on that and send a pic or two when that is finish. At least I'm off till the 25th so I ought to get a good start on the build. Scott Scott,  Be sure to paint the parts before you assemble it. It will need a good soap washing and primer coat before painting.   DOOH! %@#!!* And if I didn't?  I forgot about that, I just got as far as painting the dk gull grey and the side panels black. I will check it in the morning to see if the paint is adhering.

Mike,

 Thanks.  It will be sometime in the next two weeks before i can get started.   Between school projects comign due for summer school and working most of next week...bleah....  Benefits of trying to get ahead in the job....

Well Gents,

Here is a little progress update from me. I am on the last leg of re-scribing my Phantom. Only one side of fusalge left to do and then it's surgery time to fit the resin pit set. With this being my first resin pit my main concern is not lobotomizing it and getting the fit right, I am anticipating problems and do hope I am able to over come them without ruining the model. If all goes well I may be able to post pictures by end of this week or early next week.

Wish me luck (and say a prayer), I am going to really need it.

THEY ARRIVED TODAY!! Now I can start building.  In checking out the kits, the one from Heller looks awesome.  I just wish i knew how to read french...lol.  j/k  Between the Hasagawa Sabre and the Academy one ill have enough decals for 3 when im done :)  My wife will love me for that. 

 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x175/jmcgough1/P7160451.jpg

GA, Glad you found what you were looking for. Change noted and listed.

Archangel Shooter wrote:

The Verlinden cockpit set for the Thud came in so I will get cracking on that and send a pic or two when that is finish. At least I'm off till the 25th so I ought to get a good start on the build. Scott

Scott,  Be sure to paint the parts before you assemble it. It will need a good soap washing and primer coat before painting.  

The Verlinden cockpit set for the Thud came in so I will get cracking on that and send a pic or two when that is finish. At least I'm off till the 25th so I ought to get a good start on the build.

Scott

Gentlemen. Today is the official start of the MiG Killers Group Builld. I want to thank each of you for joining and thank in advance those who may join later. Now without further ado...

Start your models!

Chris, very nice work on the pit. I think it is good enough to go with, just a few handles and a splash of colour here and there and it would rival any PE. I guess you will have to choose when the PE arrives. Either way good job.

Steve.

Semper Fi brother

Flyingcoach2 wrote:

Got the email conf. this afternoon....F-86 kits on the way!! Now....how to explain to the wife

The made you do it! Tell her you were in a good Vs. evil conflict and sold your soul to the Godz of Styrene, OR you can just blame me and tell her I held a 20mm Vulcan Cannon to your head and threatened you. LOL

Thanks for the kind words ruddrat.  I think you might be right.  I'm going to keep working on it, and see how it looks.  When the after market set gets here, maybe I'll do some plastic/metal surgery to combine the two.  Maybe I'll just keep what I've done.  Then again, if the aftermarket is that good...  I guess I'm competing with Eduard. 

Semper Fi,

Chris

I haven't been getting much done this week on Scat XXVII.  I bought a book last week during my visit to the AF museum, entitled Modelling the F-4 Phantom by Geoff Coughlin and Neil Ashby, Osprey Publishing.  This book shows a couple of 1/32 builds, one RAF and one Hellenic (Greek) AF.  This book inspired me to order an Eduard Cockpit set, because a similar set looks so darn good in the book.  While  waiting for that to show up, I decided to paint the kit pit parts to see how it looks.  So far it's just a Sky Grey base with flat black panels and a sky grey drybrush.  I like the way it looks, even though I know I'll have to sand it off to use the eduard set.  What do ya'll think?

Semper Fi,

Chris    

f4, Change has been noted and accepted!

GA aka Rob, Have you on list with a 1/72 F-15, and noted for 1/48 if you find one and want to change it later.

ilovef-4 wrote:

Hey Air change of plans instead of a d model i will do a e model of the F-4 Phantom. Just need to get a hold of Mountain Home and talk to the Historian to get pics of the E model that I've found with Migs kills. Charlie

Change noted and your good to go with an F-4E.

Hey Air change of plans instead of a d model i will do a e model of the F-4 Phantom. Just need to get a hold of Mountain Home and talk to the Historian to get pics of the E model that I've found with Migs kills. Charlie

 dug out my F-4 today and then went for my decals only to find I had used most of the VF-31 decals for another project. Luckely I had no problem ordering a new set from Squadron so they should be on the way soon. I should be all set and good to go now.

P.S. Squadron has a very nice set of decals called " Mig Killers ". One set for F-4's and one set for F-14's. Loads of options and variety. Just a heads up for anyone who is looking for ideas etc.

Steve

Found a GREAT book today at the lhs....was titled Mig Killers from Vietnam to ODS.  Had lots of great info, inc. color pics of Mig killers!!! :)   It even has pics of the north vietnamese acft!!  Had a fairly through listing of all kills from both sides. It is the squadron book.

GA.modelmaker wrote:

ok i am in but as what to build i have no clue yet. i am up to my knees in gb over on the arc site. i do have one ? for all of you is this just for us aircraft?  or can any country airforce  that has shot down a mig be included. remember the isrealies have shot down a hole bunch of migs thru thier engaments with the migs.

For now I would prefer we keep it simple and stick with aircraft that served with U.S. Navy, Marines and Air Force. Maybe later on we can add on other countries that scored MiG kills.

I'll add you to the list GA. Shoot me a PM when you know what your going to build and aboard!

Coach, Glad you found what you needed and with a bonus! WTG!