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Posted by soulcrusher on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:41 PM

Sorry to hear you are not enjoying that kit John. Never to late to change your entry! There is still plenty of time left in the build.

                                                                               Soulcrusher

 

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Posted by _jacob_ on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:22 PM
Sorry I was away for a few days.  Everything looks great!
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Posted by Gigatron on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:42 AM

Thanks, guys Cool [8D]

I finally managed to get a flat coat on her, after messin' around with the airbrush.  I'll have to post new pics later this evening.

-Fred

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 7:22 AM

Here is the first picture of my Ta152 this is a very tough build fit is horrible.

 

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, September 15, 2008 10:29 PM

Fred  Wow thats awesome.

 

Stan the "pit" is looking  great

 

JOHN

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, September 15, 2008 10:27 PM
 phoenix7187 wrote:

Dang, I can't find anyone who built one of those. I was hopping if you built the 190 you may have built a 109 as well. The poor 190 wasn't worth building.

 

Stan  I did build a 109 and It was pretty good. Lets see where is that picture.

This was the one that was boxed as the G-K.  I did it as a G-10

 

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Posted by soulcrusher on Monday, September 15, 2008 9:09 PM

Looks like a great start there Stan! That is the one thing about resin if you do'nt like alot of sanding stay away! The end results are worth it in my opinion. can't wait to see more Stan.

                                                                                   Soulcrusher

 

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Posted by ruddratt on Monday, September 15, 2008 7:58 PM
Very nice work, Stan! Thumbs Up [tup] The weathering in the 'pit tub is simply amazing!

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by phoenix7187 on Monday, September 15, 2008 7:33 PM

Don't look now but stan's made some progress. I have to thin the life out of the resin cockpit tub and and part of the fuselage but this cockpit and insterment panel will fit. Got the engine plug done too. Now time to get them in the fuselage halves and join them together.

 

 

Stan
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Posted by squeakie on Monday, September 15, 2008 7:08 PM
 Gigatron wrote:

Well, she's done.

As always, comments and constructive criticisms are welcome

Enjoy,

Fred

 

what a beautifull butcher bird!!

gary

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Posted by phoenix7187 on Monday, September 15, 2008 5:10 PM

Dang, I can't find anyone who built one of those. I was hopping if you built the 190 you may have built a 109 as well. The poor 190 wasn't worth building.

 

Stan
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Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, September 15, 2008 5:47 AM
Stan I tried to build the Fujimi 190 IT IS A TOY.  I've got the fuselage and wings on and put it back in the box.Banged Head [banghead]

 

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Posted by soulcrusher on Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:11 PM

I'm sure you have already seen that I chose the D-9 also. Tamiya 1/48 with Life Like decals. I am sure your effort will turn out great rudratt! its great to have you in this GB.

                                                                                Soulcrusher

 

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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:32 PM
Thanks SC! There's really been some amazing work on display here! Hopefully my D-9 will be up to snuff. It's been ages since I built anything Luftwaffe.

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by soulcrusher on Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:53 PM

Great to have you aboard Mike! Looking foward to seeing some of your work!

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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:35 PM
Thanks Jacob! Feels good to be on board this one! Hopefully I will have some progress pics to post within the next few days.

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by _jacob_ on Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:36 PM
welcome, ruddrat!
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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, September 14, 2008 5:21 PM
Thanks much, Stan. I've seen some phenomenal work on this thread so far, so I'll do my best to keep up.

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by phoenix7187 on Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:53 AM

 tempestjohnny wrote:
Mike.  Luckily I didn't pay for my 152 it was given to me by a friend that was going all 48th.  It is just way over engineered.  Yeah the Fujimi 190 came to me in a package deal with 2 fujimi 109's which aren't too bad.  Have one of those built and the other in planning stage.  JOHN

You built a fujimi 109, how was it. I have only been able to find one other person who has built one of these. I also have one I plan no converting into a G-6/AS. Anything I should look out for.

ruddertt, good to see you, join the club.

Stan
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Posted by ruddratt on Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:59 PM
If you guys have room for one more, I'd like to join in on this GB. My entry would be the 1/48 Tamiya kit with plenty of extras, built as "Black 10" WNr 500613 using the Third Group decal sheet, a TD resin 'pit & wheels, Moskit exhausts, and some Eduard PE. The odd combination of RLM colors and a good bit of natural metal finish on this particular bird really appealed to me, and I feel that with the help of those more knowledgable than I in the ways of Luftwaffe aircraft that I could do this fine warplane justice.

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by soulcrusher on Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:26 PM

You have to really be carefull when buying Fujimi kits. They have some kits that are pretty nice but they also have some old really lame kits out there too. Best to read the review before buying any Fujimi kits.

                                                                                   Soulcrusher

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:05 PM
Mike.  Luckily I didn't pay for my 152 it was given to me by a friend that was going all 48th.  It is just way over engineered.  Yeah the Fujimi 190 came to me in a package deal with 2 fujimi 109's which aren't too bad.  Have one of those built and the other in planning stage.  JOHN

 

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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:35 PM

SC -- she's looking sweet! Great work! It's always my favorite stage of a build, adding the final details and the decals.

Phoenix and TJ -- Hmmmmmm... No wonder I got one so cheap through Squadron several years ago. Same goes for the Fujimi offering.

Cheers,

Mike

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Posted by phoenix7187 on Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:27 PM
 tempestjohnny wrote:

Mike(Soulcrusher) is that a 1/48 or 1/72. 

Stan I've started the 1/72 Ta-152.  It is horrible but I am going to try and finish it.  The whole nose is not designed to be closed up.  I didn't want to show it witht the engine.  Gaps like you wouldn't believe.  The cockpit is not bad for 72nd.  Had to do a little finagling to get the wings to line up.  Will try to get some WIP pics soon.  JOHN

sorry Tempestjonny must have missed that. The 1/72 is that bad. I heard some ugly comments about it. I guess I'll put that on my no buy list.    

Stan
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Posted by soulcrusher on Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:14 PM

Stan and Mike thanks for the compliment. I put a light panel wash on today and sealed it up under a coat of dullcoat. Now the best part! Adding all of the details that finish it all up.

John the kit is the Tamiya 1/48 D-9 with the JV44 candystripe underside identification markings. The decals I used came from Life like. They worked perfectly the were easy to handle and went down perfectly over a coat of Future. Might be finished tomorrow then I'll post some pics!

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:47 PM
OH yeah.  I gave up on the Fujimi 190 what a joke it is a toy.

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:46 PM

Mike(Soulcrusher) is that a 1/48 or 1/72. 

Stan I've started the 1/72 Ta-152.  It is horrible but I am going to try and finish it.  The whole nose is not designed to be closed up.  I didn't want to show it witht the engine.  Gaps like you wouldn't believe.  The cockpit is not bad for 72nd.  Had to do a little finagling to get the wings to line up.  Will try to get some WIP pics soon.  JOHN

 

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Posted by luftwaffle on Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:37 AM
 soulcrusher wrote:

Thanks jacob. I have all off the decals on and sealed under a coat of Future. I'm going to let it dry for a couple of days and get good and cured before doing some panel line washing. Here is the shiny version!

 

                                                                                               

                                                                                                   Soulcrusher

Dude!  That looks excellent, can't wait to see her finished! 

 

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Posted by phoenix7187 on Friday, September 12, 2008 11:12 AM
Soulcrusher looks great. I also have 2 ta 152's in my stash, Both dragon. I looked at 1/72 ta 152 and have heard bad things about the fit.No personal experience with it. It comes with in engine and has excellent like all dragon offering. 1/48 ta 152 goes together pretty good with just a few fit problems. The example I built had worped wings and this may have lead to addition fix issues in my case.  
Stan
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Posted by soulcrusher on Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:04 PM

Thanks jacob. I have all off the decals on and sealed under a coat of Future. I'm going to let it dry for a couple of days and get good and cured before doing some panel line washing. Here is the shiny version!

 

                                                                                               

                                                                                                   Soulcrusher

 

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