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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> Japan
« on: July 05, 2011, 08:33:41 PM »
Oddly enough, that was the area I was leaning toward......
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> Japan
« on: July 05, 2011, 08:16:58 PM »
I dug out this little gem this morning for another rebuild.
I haven't got a good idea of a paint scheme for this one yet.....
I haven't got a good idea of a paint scheme for this one yet.....
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« on: July 05, 2011, 07:56:52 PM »
Since I have built a large number of Monogram P-40s over the years (and scrapped a few of them for various reasons 
) I had some extra landing gear legs in the spares bin. The Hobbycraft gear is useable but the Monogram parts have better detail and a bit crisper molding. I did have to remove the simple lock link strut from each leg and replace these with the two-piece arms as on the 1/1 airplane. I also used a bit of Evergreen channel stock to replicate the side brace that is lacking from both kits. I confess I have no idea what the source is for the tailwheel assembly--I pulled the appropriate part out of the spares bin as well. The P-40 parts are well executed but the fork lower leg is on the wrong side of the tire for the Hawk 75 I'm building.
) I had some extra landing gear legs in the spares bin. The Hobbycraft gear is useable but the Monogram parts have better detail and a bit crisper molding. I did have to remove the simple lock link strut from each leg and replace these with the two-piece arms as on the 1/1 airplane. I also used a bit of Evergreen channel stock to replicate the side brace that is lacking from both kits. I confess I have no idea what the source is for the tailwheel assembly--I pulled the appropriate part out of the spares bin as well. The P-40 parts are well executed but the fork lower leg is on the wrong side of the tire for the Hawk 75 I'm building.4369
Aircraft Modeling / Re: Zvezda MiG-21Bis 1/72 + BalkanModels
« on: July 04, 2011, 09:55:34 PM »
Bravo, Sall!
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Warplane Art / Re: Kawanishi H6K
« on: July 04, 2011, 09:54:20 PM »
For the life of me, I said I wasn't going to add any unbuilt kits to my collection, but I REALLY would like to find one of the 1/72 Hasegawa H6K kits......... 
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« on: July 04, 2011, 06:37:06 PM »
Perhaps later today I'll give another hint on this quiz......the paintwork still has a couple of steps to go.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Fokker D.VII Group build
« on: July 04, 2011, 05:15:52 PM »
Very fine machine! 
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« on: July 04, 2011, 08:25:43 AM »
Here's a hint as to which Curtiss I'm building--guesses welcome...........
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> Japan
« on: July 04, 2011, 08:20:26 AM »
A small bit of progress on both D4Ys today. They're getting close to the painting stage. I mixed up some red/brown propeller paint for the 1/48 J2M3 so I sprayed the propellers for these also and did the tires as well.
This next little project took just over three hours of total relaxation to complete. The poor A6M2N at the top of this photo has been sitting on top of a box in my storage shed for almost nine years without being disturbed, cleaned, or moved in all that time. Then I needed a ring cowl for the D3A2 Val that I built earlier in this thread and used the cowl from this Rufe to make a mold.
I purchased this kit not long after Tamiya first released it, probably in 1974 or '75. If memory serves this is either the first or second model I ever painted with an airbrush, that being a Badger 350 that I still use today. I took all of the disassembled bits into the sink today and gave everything a good bath. It didn't look too bad under all the dust and grime so I hauled all the pieces to the model desk. I was missing two pieces--the top 1/2 of the radio antenna mast and the little scoop section inside the cowling--both easily fixed items.
Initially I was going to strip all the paint and redo this one as I have the other old models, but the paint looked pretty decent. The cockpit had fallen free at some point so I carefully demated the wing from the fuselage. Then I cleaned the cockpit up, added some seatbelts, and reassembled everything back the way I did it 36 years ago. I hand't yet discovered filler for seams when I built this kit, but being a Tamiya it fits pretty nicely anyway. I decided to just button everything back together and repair the broken antenna mast. The only painting I did was the black on the cowling (I'd done some damage during the RTV mold making) and a little touch-up of the joints on the wing/fuselage and the main float/wing joint. I have no idea what color the paint is as it doesn't match any of the Humbrol Japanese colors I have......but it's green and grey.
I evidently sprayed the model with flat clear after decaling as all the markings are still in good shape after over three decades, probably half of it spent in unheated/uncooled storage sheds.
So, without any more blabbing , this is what came off of my modeling desk in the year 1975 after today's three-hour rescue:
This next little project took just over three hours of total relaxation to complete. The poor A6M2N at the top of this photo has been sitting on top of a box in my storage shed for almost nine years without being disturbed, cleaned, or moved in all that time. Then I needed a ring cowl for the D3A2 Val that I built earlier in this thread and used the cowl from this Rufe to make a mold.
I purchased this kit not long after Tamiya first released it, probably in 1974 or '75. If memory serves this is either the first or second model I ever painted with an airbrush, that being a Badger 350 that I still use today. I took all of the disassembled bits into the sink today and gave everything a good bath. It didn't look too bad under all the dust and grime so I hauled all the pieces to the model desk. I was missing two pieces--the top 1/2 of the radio antenna mast and the little scoop section inside the cowling--both easily fixed items.
Initially I was going to strip all the paint and redo this one as I have the other old models, but the paint looked pretty decent. The cockpit had fallen free at some point so I carefully demated the wing from the fuselage. Then I cleaned the cockpit up, added some seatbelts, and reassembled everything back the way I did it 36 years ago. I hand't yet discovered filler for seams when I built this kit, but being a Tamiya it fits pretty nicely anyway. I decided to just button everything back together and repair the broken antenna mast. The only painting I did was the black on the cowling (I'd done some damage during the RTV mold making) and a little touch-up of the joints on the wing/fuselage and the main float/wing joint. I have no idea what color the paint is as it doesn't match any of the Humbrol Japanese colors I have......but it's green and grey.
I evidently sprayed the model with flat clear after decaling as all the markings are still in good shape after over three decades, probably half of it spent in unheated/uncooled storage sheds.So, without any more blabbing
, this is what came off of my modeling desk in the year 1975 after today's three-hour rescue:4375
Warplane Art / Re: Summer vacation
« on: July 03, 2011, 10:24:46 PM »There is some resin engine,or my eyes deceive me?
For group build... I think in september. August is reserved for the MiG-21.
Yes, there are two very nice Wright R-975 engines in the kit--you have good eyes, Sall! Also some photoetch.
I don't think we have a free month for a GB this year. At any rate, there won't be too many of us with access to models of this airplane. I only have the luck to own this one because it was part of the collection I bought a few years ago at the antique store, along with the CW-21 we have a thread on and a bunch of other very neat kits. Eventually I will build it, most likely in silver scheme as in No.1's painting.
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Warplane Art / Re: Summer vacation
« on: July 03, 2011, 10:10:52 PM »
I have the kit, when do we start?!
Nice artwork, my friend.
Nice artwork, my friend.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Zvezda MiG-21Bis 1/72 + BalkanModels
« on: July 03, 2011, 04:20:09 PM »
Very nice progress--now comes the Final Assembly!
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Group Build> Japan
« on: July 03, 2011, 06:08:13 AM »
Hooray! 
I have more room on my workbench finally.....This is the Zero "parts airplane" that donated landing gear legs and some other pieces to the A6M5 I built earlier in this GB. I'll try to get a few more photos taken tomorrow if time permits.
Now on to the ATAIU/SEA J2M3, the Curtiss, the two Judys, the B-25 (just started), the Hs 129, the Y1B-17.......
I have more room on my workbench finally.....This is the Zero "parts airplane" that donated landing gear legs and some other pieces to the A6M5 I built earlier in this GB. I'll try to get a few more photos taken tomorrow if time permits. Now on to the ATAIU/SEA J2M3, the Curtiss, the two Judys, the B-25 (just started), the Hs 129, the Y1B-17.......
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Let Let Let Announcment / Re: Great loss to Brazilian Aviation
« on: July 03, 2011, 01:30:01 AM »
Very sorry to hear of his passing, but great to know his genius and passion will continue.
Ellen and I offer our condolences and wish him Godspeed.
Scott
Ellen and I offer our condolences and wish him Godspeed.
Scott
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: June Group Build--Curtiss Hawk 75
« on: July 02, 2011, 10:05:13 PM »
I googled it and it fits pretty accurately --but to be rewarded you must complete the production!!!!! I won't be getting any awards anytime soon........
--but to be rewarded you must complete the production!!!!! I won't be getting any awards anytime soon........