Battle of Britain GB 2008 - 21 June to 31 Oct 08

luftwaffle wrote:

Daywalker wrote: SC- LOL!  I am also putting the finishing touches on my 1/48 Fokker E.V for my Knights of the Sky GB.  For the G-10, it's been coming along slowly but surely in between GBs.  I'm on a roll now! With all that stuff on the bench there is no way you get ever get a 190 done for the Fw 190 GB. That clinking sound is the gauntlet hitting the floor....

LOL, SOunds like a challenge!  Well, I was thinking about building one later this year, perhaps I'll join late after I get a couple of more off of the bench.

sfcmac wrote:

Frank! You were up like 2 hours before the sun today! Why are you still awake. Heavy painting session?

LOL, I had finally figured out a solution to a problem on my Fokker E.V so I was doing the marathon catch-up.  It felt good to finally be making progress again!

I have that same disease Frank. Im doing something totally different to modelling and then a thought comes into my head from the modelling side of it, and whispers 'If you did it like this......' and then all you can think about is getting to your bench. To the missus, you might as well not be there as your mind is away with the 109's 190's 111's... (Insert area of interest, if you have one RAF, US etc).

I was up at 7.30 this morning. On the bench. LOL.

...Guy

Daywalker wrote:

luftwaffle wrote:  Daywalker wrote: SC- LOL!  I am also putting the finishing touches on my 1/48 Fokker E.V for my Knights of the Sky GB.  For the G-10, it's been coming along slowly but surely in between GBs.  I'm on a roll now! With all that stuff on the bench there is no way you get ever get a 190 done for the Fw 190 GB. That clinking sound is the gauntlet hitting the floor.... LOL, SOunds like a challenge!  Well, I was thinking about building one later this year, perhaps I'll join late after I get a couple of more off of the bench.

I'm already over there Frank. I have started on my Dora 9 while waiting for my decals and Airfix kit. Its slow going there right now so you have plenty of time. Love to have you over there buddy!

                                                                       Soulcrusher

soulcrusher wrote:

Daywalker wrote:  luftwaffle wrote:  Daywalker wrote: SC- LOL!  I am also putting the finishing touches on my 1/48 Fokker E.V for my Knights of the Sky GB.  For the G-10, it's been coming along slowly but surely in between GBs.  I'm on a roll now! With all that stuff on the bench there is no way you get ever get a 190 done for the Fw 190 GB. That clinking sound is the gauntlet hitting the floor.... LOL, SOunds like a challenge!  Well, I was thinking about building one later this year, perhaps I'll join late after I get a couple of more off of the bench. I'm already over there Frank. I have started on my Dora 9 while waiting for my decals and Airfix kit. Its slow going there right now so you have plenty of time. Love to have you over there buddy!                                                                        Soulcrusher

Thank you very much!  I want to do another 190, but am also looking forward to working on some other projects.  Perhaps I'll see you over there later. 

Guy- I wonder if there is any hope for us.  Perhaps we should sign up for those plasticaholics annonymous meetings together!

"Hi, I'm _____ (insert name) and all I can think about is building plastic models. "

(All together) "Hi _____.

The addiction to plastic is what keeps us sane.

I'd never cope with work if I didn't have the bench to distract me.

Lots of building today, though none involving a aircraft directly.

I've spent my morning in Ikea picking up a new computer desk for my wife, and a display cabinet for me.

Obviously the afternoon was spent building both items, desk first of course.

Glad I picked up the cabinet as it is a huge improvement over my dusty old shelves, I had to shovel the dust off some of these before I put them in their new home.

Think I'll be picking up another one of these next month.

Karl

KJ200 wrote:

The addiction to plastic is what keeps us sane.

I absolutely agree Karl.  Work would completely drive me around the bend if it weren't for my hobby. 

I like the display cabinet   Very wise of you to set up the desk first.  Allows more time to step back and enjoy the display case afterwards!   I picked up a display case myself at an auction house a few months back.  I need to take a picture now that I have it set up and the models are in it.

Gents I hear what you are saying, if it wasn't for modeling I would go absolutely nuts.  I mean how on earth would I spend my days at work if it wasn't online here or researching my "next" big project. 

Karl that's a lovely cabinet, did you have it especially made or is it a generic unit.

Cheers

OK, here we go with #2, something without a lot of canopy masking thsi time!

This is Tamiya's 1/72 Emil, just a sweet little kit.

Interior, I think I got the instrument panel wrong, should be 66. Only add-on is some Eduard PE setabelts.

And ready to roll out to the paint shop:

Well done Mike!  Are you SURE that's 1/72?

I think you're right about the IP, should be 66.

Looks great Luftwaffle. I love those 1/72 birds. A days work and your in the paintshop LOL. Well maybe a couple of days.

Darson. Sort the front page out fella. My 111 is done. LOL

...Guy

razordws wrote:

Looks good Mike, you're at the same stage as I am with my Tamiya 1/72.  Are you doing the E3 or the E4/7 kit?

Hey Dave, it's the E-3.  This will be Ofw. Hans Illner's "White 2" from 4./JG 51.

Got her painted and coat of Future applied last night, I'm off this week so I can stay up past my normal bedtime (I usually get up for work at 0400).  Aeromaster acrylics, you guys know my drill by now.

Sweet paint job Mike. Especially for such a tiny plane. I build the Hasegawa 1/72 E-7 as an airbrush exercise not thinking it would be possible to do camo on such a tiny plane but it came out halfway decent. Now 1/48 scale seems like a breeze! I can't wait to see here done!

                                                                                  Soulcrusher

Mike-

Very nice mottle on that little bird!   She's coming along beautifully.

raptordriver wrote:

Mike, the motteling looks great on that, you must have a great airbrush!

Thanks for the comments guys.

Andrew, I use a Peak C-5 airbrush and I love it.  At $92 I think it's about the best airbrush for the money on the market right now.

Wash and decals applied, so far, so good. 

Mike, thanks!

I use Promodeller Wash for my panel lines:

http://www.promodeller.com/buy-the-wash/

This is by far the best product I've ever used for washes.  I tried just about every one of the "secret recipes" out there for panel line washes but never found anything I was really completely happy with until this stuff.  It's incredibly easy to use and gives consistently good results.  I know I sound like I make this stuff myself or I'm a major stock holder but that's how much I like it.

I totally agree with all the remarks so far. Shes looking awesome so far fella. I love the markings on this bird. The Gruppen marking of the Bird with the glasses on the Rear fuz and the strange Lips on the lower cowl. Wierd but great. The mottling is something else. Very nice job and on 1/72nd. Top marks.

Ive just found out my LHS stocks Promodeller washes, so my plan is to get some tomorrow. Im off work on hols for a fortnight Woo hoo.

...Guy

Sounds like something I'm definitely going to have to try, Mikester. It sounds like a great product, and the results you're getting with it really back that up. Thanks!

That palne has got lips painted on the nose?  NO WAY!!!  That's really cool.

I've heard about those pro modellers washes, anyone know where to find them in the US?

You can order them in the US through Sprue Brothers, who are great to deal with.

http://store.spruebrothers.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=sbm&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=982830226&Count2=899970650&Keyword=promodeller+wash&Target=products.asp

I think it was a good choice to use promods wash, I used it on my P-40 I just built and I think it great.

Thanks Mike, I try to order anything I need to order from Sprue Bros.  GREAT products and service!

Andrew- The wash you put on that P-40 was awesome, now I AM gonna get some of that wash.  Thanks buddy!

Darren- Could you add the Spitfire I built to the list too?  Figured it counted as one that sat around for a while waiting to get finished.  Thanks!