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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Thursday, June 17, 2004 4:21 PM
                        Gottcha', Chris. I feel the same way about the instructions. The kits are complex, but supposed to go together real well. I've got the SBD-5 kit and a double SBD-3 kit. I have an Eduard set for the 5 and a PE dive brake set for one of the 3's. I'm still not sure I want to do one of them yet. At least none of them are natural metal finishes. We can be glad of that!! I'm really considering building something that isn't so intense for this one, though. But, it would be fun to have a "mini-build" within the plane build group, so who knows. (Can you tell I'm trying to get someone to talk me into it?? lol)

                        Have a good day.
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        lizardqing
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Thursday, June 17, 2004 6:11 PM
                        Come on Bill you know you want to build the 3, it is calling to you can't you hear it. Just think of how nice those Pe dive thingies will look.

                        Is it working yet ?Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:15 PM
                        I did the NMF for the SBD-1 and am pleased with the results...that was probably my most challenging paint job to date.... yellow wing tops, red wing stripes and cowling, etc...
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:49 AM
                        Hey there again. Hmmm I saw the big trumpeter t-60(?). It was (blank) huge, so smaller then that. I dont want to go to small I like detail... so 1:32??? would that be kinda the average size that has the most options?

                        -Jeff
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 1:04 AM
                        1/35 th is the usual standard for armor, then1/72nd.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 2:24 AM
                        I bought my plane today!
                        I got a 1/72 Storch. Still too scared of the big 1/32 job.
                        It is Academy's, and it is the Afrika Corps version, complete with a Kubelwagen! All for AUD$14.95! Looks like a really nice kit, too.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, June 18, 2004 3:00 AM
                        The warthog is one of my favorite a/c. Is it acceptable? I would like to build another 1 in 1/72 and paint it in a different scheme.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 3:06 AM
                        ok 1:35 it is. Ok "treadheads" Tiger me up. Ease of build but detail too...I need something to drybrush or I have modelling convulsions. realistic and accurate...I dont care if I am putting individual links together for the tracks, sounds fun to me. I made 1:48 .50 cal ammo belts before how hard can a tank tread be? I want inside and out detail, dont wanna have to get PE exact for this one, but something for me to apprecaite. You all have something in mind for me???
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, June 18, 2004 3:10 AM
                        woodbeck3,

                        Straight out of the box...Academy 1/35 Tiger I with full interiors (comes in Mid or Later Production Versions). Also includes some PE in the box (I believe).

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 5:19 AM
                        Yeah Woodbeck3, if you don't want to go aftermarket, but still want interior detail and indy tracks you should go for the Academy model. But beware, the interior is not 100% correct, you can either accept that or try to correct it. Also the track links have some pin marks. Other than that its a great kit.

                        hmm, I now have the 1/32 F/A-18 C from Academy in front of me, and a set of TwoBobs decals, so im ready. Let us hope I don't screw this one up.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 6:49 AM
                        Phroosh,
                        I was thinking about building a Larry Storch.

                        Who says I'm dumb?

                        Bill,
                        I'll look for this wing, ya got me going on the Dauntless. I'm a little suspicious though, I know you're going to produce a link that will cause me to buy some PE or another kit or something.Wink [;)]
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                        Awasoda
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by Awasoda on Friday, June 18, 2004 11:10 AM

                        ATTENTION

                        I am going to be leaving for a week on saturday for a Boy SCout leadership training in the middle of no where. This means no models or forum. Could one of you just give em an update on what is happening when i get back because this thread is jsut exploding, there would be too much to read. Remember email me or jeeves on your builds. And please put a subject so i dont delete you with my junk mail.

                        Until we meet again
                        IF you can't beat them then they are not tied down properly
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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:50 PM
                        glad to more than me going out of the comfort zone. i havent heard much of the dml/dragon king tiger. is it pretty good? will i be pulling my hair out on this one?

                        joe

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 1:17 PM
                        Thanks guys. Having This in mind I will go get started next week on this...already in 2 builds and not slowin down a bit. I can live with a little inaccuracy as I dont know what is accurate on a tiger (or in), so on this particular build it will be ok. This is not saying I am coming to the darkside, but the Tiger is cool....looks even better when a P-47 has punched it full of holes Approve [^].

                        Who do the treadheads call when it gets rough.... Wingy thingies, thats who!!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 1:32 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

                        woodbeck3,

                        Straight out of the box...Academy 1/35 Tiger I with full interiors (comes in Mid or Later Production Versions). Also includes some PE in the box (I believe).


                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto] on the Academy Tiger... haven't built mine yet, but every single one i've seen
                        has looked great... lotta parts... ur a/c buddies won't even notice the inaccuracies,
                        they'll b too busy scratching their heads about what's come over u ! Wink [;)]Big Smile [:D]

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 1:36 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

                        The warthog is one of my favorite a/c. Is it acceptable?


                        DDT:
                        hey, it has wings, rite ? Wink [;)]Big Smile [:D] i'd have 2 say it qualifies ...
                        looking forward 2 seeing some a/c Dwight-style !
                        the warthog is pretty cool, glad it's on our side...!

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, June 18, 2004 1:50 PM
                        QUOTE: Bill,
                        I'll look for this wing, ya got me going on the Dauntless. I'm a little suspicious though, I know you're going to produce a link that will cause me to buy some PE or another kit or something.
                        --------------------

                        Nope. Not gonna' do it! Not gonna' post any Dauntless links! Not gonna' make you buy any PE, or resin, or anything. However...you can go do a search on 1/48 Dauntless at Great Models and see what they have for yourself!! Mwaaa Haaaaa Haaaaaa Haaaaa
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        lizardqing
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Friday, June 18, 2004 6:41 PM
                        So is there a date set on this yet? Did not knw if I had overlooked it somewhere along the line. Guess I should start searching for paint for it since I can almost bet I don't have the right colors in my stockpile.
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Friday, June 18, 2004 6:58 PM
                        Could all the plane guys who are tackling armor for sure please either post in the Backwards Build thread in Aircraft or email me so I can keep a tally of us all??? T'would make it much easier on me...
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 11:23 PM
                        JEEZ! This is turning into SBD GB! SBD standing for Slow But Bad. Just kidding, the SBD was a great a/c that more than proved itself in the heat of combat. I'm doing a P-47. Staying close to my armor roots (can't have an a/c do better than armor, that's not realistic), I am crash landing it! Big Smile [:D]
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Friday, June 18, 2004 11:52 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by fightnjoe

                        glad to more than me going out of the comfort zone. i havent heard much of the dml/dragon king tiger. is it pretty good? will i be pulling my hair out on this one?

                        joe


                        From what I've seen in the box it looks nice with PE grilles and other pieces. Someone was building one recently and he never responded to how he liked the build so far. I'm getting the Henschel version shortly.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, June 19, 2004 3:55 AM
                        thanks eric. was getting sweaty hands thinking about this and looking at some books showing the zimmerite. when i read individual track links i thought oh no not that. but i think i am ready for the challenge.

                        joe

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 3:01 PM
                        A/C GUYS: DON'T READ THIS!

                        Fellow Armor dudes,
                        Ya know they're calling this the 'Backwards build' in Aircraft? LOL.
                        When I opened the Me109 box, I felt like the guy in 'Holy Grail' who stood up before the monster and said, 'Rabbit stew tonight!', I better not end up yelling 'Run Away!'
                        Joe tipped me off that this kit has it's problems. How hard can it be? Some PE, a coupla' flattened resin wheels, a prop? Right? Right? Gasp.
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, June 19, 2004 3:07 PM
                        hhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................................ not as easy as you thought. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......................... like i said some of us are really stepping out of our comfort zone. cant imagine my reaction when i see those individual track links.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 3:14 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ausf
                        I felt like the guy in 'Holy Grail' who stood up before the monster and said, 'Rabbit stew tonight!', I better not end up yelling 'Run Away!'


                        Run away ! Run away ! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] have to put that on the DVD tonight and watch it again. Well ausf you can always use the holy handgrenade of Antiorch, and blow the thing apart. hehehe
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 5:43 PM
                        All depends on who's links your doing Joe. For the most part dragons are good, but Afv and fruil are better. Fruil's are actual metal links.Awesome stuff. What are ya bulding Joe?Ausf all I can say is heheheheheeheheBig Smile [:D] I know Im looking through my spitefires the other night and said...I used to do this stuff. theres nuttin to em.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 7:43 PM
                        Countest thou to three.....
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Saturday, June 19, 2004 8:01 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by fightnjoe
                        cant imagine my reaction when i see those individual track links.
                        joe

                        Welcome to armor builds Joe. Big Smile [:D]

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Saturday, June 19, 2004 8:13 PM
                        Joe, in response to Rick's comments, building indy tracks is one of the reasons we have wingy-thingies builders.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:39 PM
                        Ausf, I bet if I opened your closet I'd find a leather bomber jacket and a silk scarf. All my fly brothers, greet Ausf as he is about to join us in the wild blue yonder Wink [;)]. Once you build a 109 thats it, it's all over bro, no turning back, You'll never smell...tank gas...again. you'll be dreaming of snap rolls at 15,000 ft. drinks with Galland and eye balling that next generation 190 Dora sitting out there on the strip calling you... "Ausf, Ausf" Can you hear her??? Listen harder.Approve [^]
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