The Forgotten War GB (6/25/08 - 2/28/09) - Deadline Extended Yet Again! - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 8:44 PM

Looking top notch, Harv! She's gonna be a real looker when you're done!

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1:26 PM

Well Mucker, pics as promised. The front & rear are not joined yet. Still have the engine to do. It will be bare bones, though. Minimal amout of parts. Need it for tail pipe and thats about it.Also I figure less weight in the rear the better, even with nose weight, why take a chance. And I`m using metal landing gear.............Harv

100_0528.jpg picture by dirtball_photo 100_0530.jpg picture by dirtball_photo

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2:41 PM

I'll be looking for those pics, Harv!

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2:34 PM

Small update on my 86. Got the weight added and the cockpit in. Also have the area behind seat in. Next is to glue the front fuss. together and fill seams. No pics yet, but soon. Hope eveyone in Texas and louisiana are ok..........Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:18 PM

...........Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:16 PM

If you don't mind, stop back and post some diorama pictures when you can. I'd love to see it.

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:13 PM

well thanks a buch for the comments thier guys. this gb is done for me i may add the wc 54 dodge ambulance later to it. i have committed to some more gb on the armoroama site and have all ready fallen behind on one build. and another one starting in october

mucker this will be put in a diorama along with the wc54 ambulance that i have to do and i hope to take it to the nationals in 09.

bpseed dirtball and jmart this will have a few figures in it but no nurses. i know that sucks but to close to the front to have them in harms way. i have an idea cooking in my head on what i want to do with theses two models so be on the look out for it in the armor section

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JMart

Member since
March 2007
From: NJ

Posted by JMart on Thursday, September 11, 2008 5:20 PM

great job on the jeep so far!

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 1:46 PM

bspeed wrote:

Neat theme/Jeep ! might be needed by the time we are all done in this GB
If it comes with Nurses, that is!

The Jeep would look great in a diorama. With nurses, of course.

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bspeed

Member since
February 2008
From: Van Alstyne, Tx.

Posted by bspeed on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:46 PM

Neat theme/Jeep ! might be needed by the time we are all done in this GB

If it comes with Nurses, that is!

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Monday, September 8, 2008 10:08 AM

WOW, nice jeep GA.

. I`d like to see it dirtied up, but thats me. Thanks for posting. Now....you`ve plenty of time left. Whats next??

.............Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Sunday, September 7, 2008 7:14 PM

well mucker its not to bad for an old kit for testors. just watch out for a few places and you will not have problems with it. the only down thing was the decals. they fell apart in water.

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Thursday, September 4, 2008 7:14 PM

nice job on a neat subject, GA. VEry well done. What did you think of the kit?

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Thursday, September 4, 2008 12:18 PM

greeat looking builds thie guys. and as for my jeep ambulance its all done for this gb. so here it is. the capt is not to happy with the maintance folks they forgot to put the stars and the big red cross on and put the glass back in. so here are just a few pcis of it.

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 7:46 PM

Thanks, Carlos.

while I'm definately no pro, my recent Alclad usage has been relatively successful. Here's my simple plan I stick to religiously:

Tamiya Gloss Black
Future coat over entire aircraft
Allow this to cure for at LEAST 48 hours
Light coats of Alclad. Emphasis on the light coats

Simple formula that has made Alclad very fun to use. To me the Polished aluminum gives the best shiny metal look and the other shades are great for accent panels. The White Aluminum gives a nice rendition of a worn aircraft.

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carsanab

Member since
April 2005
From: Monster Island-but vacationing in So. Fla

Posted by carsanab on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 6:39 PM

Charles....

Really nice Mig there....looks great next to the sabre...like to see some close ups of the allclad...I need to learn how to use that stuff...do some alumn finish planes...

Starting to paint my Panther...should have some pics in a couple of days.

Again great build as always.,

Carlos

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:39 PM

Looking really nice so far, Harv. There's a lot of detail in there. You're slow pace (read "patience") will pay off in the end. Once everything is in the 'pit are you going to give her a sludge wash? That would really make all of the nice detail pop out!

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:17 PM

OK, after two mornings of pulling my hair out (the little I have left) and fitting and fitting and re-fitting I think I have the better part of the pit finnished. I like the way its coming out. Lots of little fiddly stuff to add but I think I`ll wait till after painting. Dont want the tape pulling little bitty things out when I unmask! So here for your approvale is what is done...........Harv

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100_0514.jpg picture by dirtball_photo

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 10:17 AM

Mucker, I have no intension on starting the MIG till the 86 is finnished! Besides the Saber, I have the Corsair for that build I`m splitting time with. I also have my F105 that I started a yr and a half ago (first build back). I love the 105 but since discovering GB`s I`ve set it aside .Need to Future it and put decals on, then do stores and legs. But I truely enjoy each one. Its amazing how much I`ve improved since comming back to the fold. But I have all of my forum buddies to thank for that.

..................Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 8:36 AM

dirtball wrote:
Mucker, my friend, it looks incredable!!. I`m so slow, I dought very seriously at my rate I`ll never be able to even START my MIG for this GB, more the less finish my 86!!. Excelent build, though. The engine is top notch. You did good!!...............Harv

Harv, I always run intyo panic mode when I try to finish off one build to start another. Personally, I'd forget about the Mig so you can keep all of your effort on the Sabre. And if you're still doing Paper Tiger, I'll recommend the books Hot Shots to you...the last chapter is a first hand account of Harold Fisher's experience in Korea and as a captive in a Chinese prison.

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 8:34 AM

jeaton01 wrote:
Have you run around the room with the Sabre in one hand and the MiG in the other making machine gun sounds yet?

I just may do that! My just-turned-1-year old can't quite speak yet, but makes a great jet engine sound when he sees my airplanes. He likes it when I hold him with one arm and fly one of the models around with the other. He makes the sound effects for me.

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 1:43 AM

Mucker, my friend, it looks incredable!!

. I`m so slow, I dought very seriously at my rate I`ll never be able to even START my MIG for this GB, more the less finish my 86!!. Excelent build, though. The engine is top notch. You did good!!...............Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 1:03 AM

Very nice, Charles. The finish looks very well done. The seam is a pain but it is a mystery to me how to avoid it if you want to display the engine. Have you run around the room with the Sabre in one hand and the MiG in the other making machine gun sounds yet?

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 7:31 PM

At certain points I felt this day would never come: I think the Mig is ready to roll of the assembly line. Forgive the large "seam" in the fuselage...the fore and aft pieces are not glues together so the engine can be displayed. One of the antennas broke off and was lost to the carpet monster...even on concrete! My monster must have adapted over time.

The exterior is Alclad White Aluminum.

With your consent I'll grab a service ribbon for my build.

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:44 AM

What do you wean completed?? I`m still only about 1/4 through my 86! I`m sure it will be fantastic, Mucker. Sat down this morning and glued the intake trunk together(woo hoo). I want to see if I can glue the fusealodge together THEN put the pit and intake w/ front wheelwell in. This would save a big headache. Pics to come later............Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:56 AM

With any luck I'll have the Mig-15 completed with pics tonight. There are a few details to add and then snap some photos.

I'm thinking of maybe changing my second entry to a T-33 in Korean War markings. I picked up the old Hobbycraft kit in a trade and have since grabbed the True Details resin cockpit.

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Sunday, August 31, 2008 8:30 PM

I agree..the Alclad shades look great. I appreciate you sharing this one...there's just something about the shape of the Sabre!

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sanderson_91

Member since
December 2003
From: Charleston, SC

Posted by sanderson_91 on Friday, August 29, 2008 1:39 PM

Thanks guys, this F-86 has been a lot of fun to build. The masking of the recognition stripes is really time consuming, but I think that the final product will make it worth the time.

Steve