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  1. HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , using VERLIDEN gun and various modified figures from my spare box .. If you like to view the WIP on this project ,I have set up an Google page for it , just follow the link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/ht1kVVUNgiYp8Ajd7 Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  2. HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , this is the VACUFORM COMBAT MDL 1/48 SHROT SUNDERLAND , If you lie to view more pic of it , I have set up an Google page for it , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EgGT7PZ8eFaW8mER9 Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  3. The attitude of a large part of America today.
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  4. This is a kit that dates from the 70's but is remarkably good, rivaling the current crop of Trumpeter and Dragon kits. I've done this scheme in 1/35th and 1/48th but needed one for my Braille Scale collection. The kit comes with no interior, which is odd as their Valentine of the same era had a driver's position, turret basket and basic interior detail. The driver's visor can be posed open or closed, but if open there's nothing there, not even a driver figure. Ditto for the loader's hatch. At least you get a commander figure to fill an open cupola. I built a box inside the driver's position and painted it black to hide the fact that there's nothing in there except the driver figure that I adapted from the spares' box. The loader is from the ESCI 25 pdr. kit with modifications to get him to sit right on the turret top. I added the wall segment to illustrate why the vehicles were painted this way. It's actually a section of a Matchbox kit's diorama base. I make no claim to fame in painting small scale figures. I just can't get the hang of it. But to be fair, the detail on figures from this era wasn't exactly "crisp".
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  5. So this is the Italeri Panther A that I started last year and just finished up yesterday. I did add some Aber PE screen and ring sight for the TC's AA MG, plus some Dnepro Models clear resin periscopes to fill the empty voids where they should be on this kit. Decals are the kit markings Stowage is from my spares bin, and the camouflage colors are Tamiya Dark Yellow, with Model Master enamels Red Brown and Olive Green. I based the paint scheme off of a couple of photos and some color profiles of Grossdeutschland Division Panthers during summer 1944 fighting in East Prussia and the Baltic States area. I left the hatches open, as I have some crew figures that I'm working on to place in those. I will take and post a few more photos when they are completed. Thanks for looking, comments and critiques are welcomed 😉
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  6. And one last bunch.... This was an amazing Box diorama This was the Best Armor winner This 1/32 Ki-84 was the Best Camouflage winner This 54mm Sergeant of the Revolutionary War was the Best Figure winner This was the Best Ship winner This Walker was the Best Sci-Fi/Space winner This was voted the Most Popular model Gil
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  7. Here I am at the fifth week of the CH-46D build and am still working on the cargo/crew area. To begin with I painted and mounted the overhead lights. I ten ran various wires and lines on the roof. Inside the cargo/crew area are upper panels with what look like moving blankets and folding seats for the crew. The kit crew seats look a little small compared to the reference photo so I opted to build my own. I started with using 0.75mm styrene rods and made the seat frame. I then used some nylon red cloth and created the seats. I am thinking of having one side folded up and the other side folded down or both sides down. Next for the upper panels I have some very thin “L” channel styrene strips. I used these as the upper and lower supports for the upper panels. For the blanket area I used some 3M glass cloth tape. The nice thing about having these panels mounted is they will aid in hiding the wires for the rear door and tail lights which need to be routed forward and then down. I then finally started on the floor. I panted it gunship grey to simulate the non-skid surface. The roller tracks were then taped off and painted. I sanded down the cockpit center console and added the photo etch panel. I still need to add the various levers and details but will wait until I actually start doing the cockpit so they won’t accidently get lost. With all these details in the cargo/crew area I still need to figure out how the order to get all these mounted inside and rout all the wiring. I am now working on the bulkheads between the cockpit and the cargo/crew area. There will be a channel so all the LED wiring can be routed to the bottom of the fuselage. Then I can start working on illuminating the instrument panel and finishing off the cockpit. You can see this build from the start in the build log at: https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-ch-46a-d-helicopter/
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  8. I'm glad you like it ...Thanks gentleman for the kind words, it's quite appreciated !.. I use the canopy top gun are from combat , the round window cut out from clear styrene , I use the TAMIYA LANCASTER front and back guns one
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  9. This is the 1/48 Lone Star resin O-47, a late 1930s/early WWII recon plane; and the only kit of this type ever in quarter scale. It's one of their best castings as far as detailing inside and out, and the solid cast wings fit like a glove to the fuselage (a good thing, as you'll see). It includes white metal detail parts for the landing gear, prop, antennas, and other assorted details. This is what you get in the box.... Here's the interior Here's the interior after painting. I did add a few assorted details from the spares box (ammo boxes, O2 cylinders, etc.) and scratchbuilt the rear gunner's seat/gun ring. I also scratchbuilt a new main instrument panel using the old "sandwich" method. The toughest part of the build was having to add and blend in the bottom side observation windows. Since they needed to be added to BOTH the fuselage and wings, each wing had to be glued in place BEFORE gluing the fuselage halves together; a first for me in almost 60yrs of building! Luckily, the wings slide onto the fuselage with excellent fit (improved with some test fitting and adjusting) and at the proper angles. This allowed the side windows to be glued from the inside and outside (for extra security) and also to fill inside and outside along the edges as needed. One thing missing from my kit was the rollover structure behind the pilot's seat that also serves as the antenna mounts. It was built up with tubing and sheet plastic. It can be seen under the vac canopy part, which is in place to drill the holes to test fit the antennas. The kit white metal prop blades were fine sanded and polished to be able to use them without painting, except for their tips and some maroon antiglare paint on their rears. The model was primed overall with Alclad Gloss Black enamel in prep for the NMF. The clear parts were actually painted silver before spraying the black so their interior frames would look silver. It took several rounds of primer to be sure everything was smooth enough for the NMF. I used Floquil Platinum Mist for this, since silver shows scratches very well and it was also the base paint for the "interior" canopy frames and the fabric covered flying surfaces. AK Extreme Metallics Aluminum was used for the base NMF with Alclad Aluminum panels added over it. The fabric covered ailerons and were painted Floquil Platinum Mist and flat coated. The antiglare panel (and interior) were painted with AK Bronze Green. The rudder striping was painted instead of using the provided decals. The kit comes with markings for 6 or more O-47s, including war game crosses. I did an Ohio National Guard bird. Here's the rest of the finished pics.... Critiques, questions, and comments welcome, as always! Gil
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  10. I wish someone would tool up an ACCURATE plastic kit of the CSS Alabama in 1/192nd scale. Big enough to super detail without taking up half the house. Half the size of that huge 1/96th scale inaccurate Revell one that shared the hull mouldings with their Kearsarge. Looked up Bluejacket's wooden kit. Accurate, but again enormous in 1/96th scale.
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  11. As you know, I completed my 900th model back in February. After some time, I was able to arrange to have all 900 of them placed on display at our local Knights of Columbus/St. Crispin's Irregulars hall. These were set up on 8x3 foot tables and numerous pictures were taken; and I kept them up for three days so people could come and see them all. I also edited these pics to be a bit bigger than usual so a little mode detail can be seen. Without further ado, here are the pictures of the: The first thing I did was to set up all the German railroad equipment I have. I apologize for the poor quality of this pic, it's the best of all of them: The the German Army was all set up in front of that. I was experimenting to see if I could get better pics, sometimes it worked out: Next came the Russians as they were the next largest army in the collection: In front of them came my US Army and US Marines. The Marines are on the far right: I then placed my European and Commonwealth armies on the next table: Finally, I added my Japanese and Middle Eastern armies to the last table: And now, the entire collection for you to inspect. I apologize for the poor quality of these pics; I did everything I could to get sharper pics using notes everyone gave me the last time I posted my collection: During this time I also took advantage of the opportunity to update individual armies. You've seen the biggest ones: German, Russian and American armies since they all have their own tables, so here's some specific shots of all my smaller armies for your closer inspection. We'll start with my British Army: Here is my Australian Army: my Canadian Army, everything in front of the flag: my French Army: My Italian Army: My Swedish Army: and my Polish forces: Next is my Japanese Army: Then my Iraqi Army: My Syrian forces. The tank off to the left is a T-90 from India, I just haven't made a flag for it yet: And my Egyptian Army: Finally, here's my Israeli Army: Just for fun after that I decided to take pics of some of my select groups of models. For instance, these two Sherman tanks with two different rocket launchers on top of their turrets: Then there's these M109 Paladins: Here's all my Stryker vehicles all completed: This is every ambulance and fire truck I have: And all my civilian vehicles from all countries: And there it is, my entire collection of 900 small scale vehicles all on one set of tables. Now it's time to get started on the next 100 so I can reach my next milestone. Thank you all for looking in, comments are welcome and I appreciate all your support and compliments.
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  12. That's right, these are my first finished models for 2024, and also the accomplishment of another milestone. First up is Number 896, this is the Dragon 1/72 scale US Marine M103A2 Heavy Tank: Nothing special done to it, just some light weathering. The next one is Number 897; which is a three-year-old shelf queen that I started when trying to complete the entire available SCUD line of models. This is the 1/72 scale Modelcollect Russian SCUD 😄 Next is a more recent model; the Trumpeter 1/72 scale US Army M1132 Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle coming in at Number 898: Number 899 is the 1/72 scale Foreart US Army M109A7 Paladin, which also completes the entire line of available Paladins in my scale: And finally, Number 900 in my Braille Scale Armor and Vehicle Collection is this 1/72 scale Roden British Type B Omnibus Mobile Pigeon Loft: Once again, this did come with pigeons which you can see here if you look close: And that is my list of my first models completed in 2024. Now that this milestone has been achieved I will start focusing on my aircraft, ships and other miscellaneous models that I'd been setting aside to reach this milestone. Besides, the boys in the Motor Pool need a bit of a break for awhile! Stay tuned for another tour soon and also be watching here in the third week of March; that is when I'm arranging to have my entire collection set out on tables to be photographed. Thank you all for looking in, comments are always welcome!
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  13. This is one of the later (1957) entries into the Aurora 1/48 biplane series and is actually a pretty nice kit. This is a later release that supposedly has some "new parts" which I suspect are the cabane and interplane struts in the common "U" configuration as the box top says there is "new easier wing assembly" so maybe the original had individual struts which are fiddly to get in place in correct alignment. If you were a super-detailer it is a pretty good starting point. The kit freaked me out while I was building/painting it as nothing went wrong and everything fit. The guy in the pilot seat is an enigma. He's not really in flying gear as he has no helmet nor googles and I have no idea what he's waving at. Like all these kits, there was almost no interior so I "imagineered" some stuff just to fill the space. No windscreen is provided oddly, so I made one out of my spares box. Also, the real aircraft had thos long exhaust extensions and they are not provided in the kit, so I made them out of plastic tubing. Even the decals went on like a treat. However, after dull coating I noticed there was was some silvering which was not there beforehand. But, it's only bound for my shelf so that's ok. Normally these kits came with a little base and one or two figures as a sort of ground crew, but not in this case but I wanted something to set it off a bit so I scratched up a little cart with some mail bags and a satchel in it However, so some reason, even though it's not all that complicated, the rigging on this stressed me out a bit. But, it's done now and I'm moving on.
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  14. Glory to Heroes! Hi, Paul Yes, I have US version https://www.ebay.com/str/modelsalesua/Plastic-model-kits/_i.html?store_cat=40902248010 UK version https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/modelsalesua/Plastic-model-kits/_i.html?store_cat=40902248010
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  15. PHASE 2' of the project ... (MARC 12th ) ..Today , I completed the back control panels of the 2 version ! If you like to view the complete 'WIP' of this project , just follow this GOOGLE link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ecy4whWjJ1SYax6t9 A big Thank you for following the project it's more than appreciated. hope my weekly update meet your expectation ! ! Enjoy .. and it's an 'RENDEZ-VOUS for more .... Jmarc
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  16. I completed the Concept Miniatures 1/10 scale bust of Jimi Hendrix this week. The kit came in three parts, left arm with guitar, strap connector on his left side and the body/left arm. I replaced the tuning forks with spare PE parts and made a buckle for the strap from foil and lead foil. The power cord is coiled wire from a old alarm system. I made a Fender logo decal on the computer fpor the guitar head. I adapted the base to suggest a speaker. He's painted in several brands of acrylic paint.
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  17. # 11...HMCS MAGNIFICIENT FIRE EXTINGHUISER TEAM in 1/48 Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  18. HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , they are CLARK TOW ,using the PRO-MODELER and LINDBERG / LONE STAR kit, If you like to view more pic,I have done an GOOGLE page for them , here the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/e3nTY3GAFPhoyKxh7 Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  19. Even mo' later: In the other Con, cited above, I note that one who got a block room admitted to calling in early ... and recommended others do the same. I responded with a sarcastic - "That's one way to beat the system". The shameless reprobate actually responded with a -- "Thank you." They took it as a compliment! And, in another post, the poster provides information about their medical issues, the associated costs, and the need for a block room because it would save her money. And, in yet another event -- a chess tournament, one complainer states that transport should be provided from his room to the playing venue, in the same facility, because of a mobility issue. I conclude, from the room block chicanery across two Cons and a tournament, that people will do what it takes and demand whatever they can get ... without shame or embarrassment. After all, they got theirs. And want more. I feel a good more sympathy for the Con organizers.
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  20. Last pictures, I promise 😀 I moved the USAAF guy to the front and kept the RAF guy in the back. I used semi-gloss clear on the leather jacket but it is still quite shiny, let’s just say it’s brand new😀😀 BTW, I did some research into the issue of the size of the hands on the RAF pilot. I was referred back to the original art for this figure (Verlinden) and the hands are quite big. Interesting is that I learned this is why cartoonists usually only draw four finger hands. I am going to use masonite that I found in the basement for the base. It won’t curl and it looks like dirt below the grass. Thanks to everyone for following along.
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  21. Actually neither. It's Woodland Scenics tan Fine Ballast. I wanted more of a 'gravely' texture than sand would provide.
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  22. I remember that box in hobby shops during the late 1970s. Beautiful work!
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  23. I spent the third week of the CH-46A/D working on the port wall. I am using 30 gauge wire for the cables, 28 gauge bare wire for all the hard lines, and 38 gauge bare wire for the smaller wires. The first thing I did was amount the port side cargo light. For all the lighting I will be running the wires up to the spine. They will then run in-between the forward bulkheads to the bottom side of the fuselage. Ultimately the two power wires will run thru the landing gear to the underside of the display base. I continued adding details using the reference photos. All of the cables ties were painted on and I also detailed painted some of the equipment. With all the details added I then applied the custom identification plates on to the few avionics and the kit decals to the wall. I then test fitted the wall into the fuselage. One modification I needed to do was to make is for the port side formation light. This is going to be made with a 0.75mm fiber optic line and illuminated with a small light box housing a pico sized LED. I drilled a hole thru the wall and the outer fuselage. (see red arrow on last photo) I will need to wait until I install the wall before adding the light box. This is because the fiber optic line will need to be trimmed from the inside and then the light box will need to be aligned correctly over fiber optic. I am now working on the starboard side wall. Once this is done I will be detailing the interior roof and then onto the cockpit which will feature an illuminated instrument panel. I need to see how the lighting will affect the order of assembly. I will need to run the wiring from the tail and the belly lighting before closing up the fuselage. You can see this build from the start in the build log at: https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-ch-46a-d-helicopter/
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  24. # 10...CANADAIR DYNACOPTER in 1/48 If you like to view the WIP on this one, I have set up an Google page for it, just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dMf2j7vtHWnfxkqE7 Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  25. here is the update on the 2 ongoing C-130 projects ..You'le notice there is only one images available on each project , you can view more of the update picture of each projects on the Google link PROJECT # 1 EC-130V version ... (MAR 01st ) ..Today , I continue the decals on the front left side fuselage ! Like to view the complete WIP of this project ,follow this Google link .. https://goo.gl/photos/jxfUh5Muw34MqsRY7 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more .on this particular project..!.
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  26. Here is the update on the ongoing B-1A HYBRID ..Youl'le notice there is only one image available you can view more of the update picture of the projects on the Google link ! (FEB 29th ) .. Today , I continue the work in the side access panels ! If you like to help out on this projet I need these ... : from the REVELL 1/48 B-1 LANCER stenciling for the WHITE prototype aircraft, this was on the decal sheet of the first edition of the B-1 kit.. I'm also seeking the NOSE WINGLETS LEFT TAIL STABILIZER .. used parts are welcome as long they are useable ! A big thank you for helping out , without your help I won't be able to do a good job on the project !... ..If you like to view more WIP of this project and 2 other 1/48 B-1 bombers ,This is 'PHASE 2' by the way follow this Google link https://goo.gl/photos/QkeSiGZuvcRfG7yV7 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more on this particular project..!. Jmarc
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  27. Thanks very much Gil, I am happy with my work for once. The highlighting and shadowing is the hard part I think and that is what I have yet to do. I will say that the size of these guys and the depth of relief on their clothing causes very minor “natural shadows and highlights”. My wife is trying her best to help me with the colors for the faces, they’re tough. Also, There is an issue with the size of the hands of the RAF pilot discussed in the other forum but its not painfully obvious the way I have them set up. I’ll keep thinking about the surface, I do want do do something there. No plans to compete, it wouldn’t stand the scrutiny of a magnifying glass, but I’ve loved every minute of putting this plane together. And thanks again for following along and most of all for helping out.
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  28. Tttttttttttthanks..I might have somewhere a pic a friend took of it when I present it the first time to n event over here .. I'll see if I can dig it out ..I use styrene frame cover with FIBERGLAS.. but it make it heavy so I had to reinforce the 2 towers that hold it !
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  29. Good morning Nick and thanks very much for your post. I really appreciate your kind words about the build. And yes, unfortunately I do drive myself mad even doing stuff that I love to do. My 40 years of designing bridges and buildings has created that drive to get it exactly right, its ingrained now. I thought about using putty and noted it in my first post. It’s pretty clear that the prototype photographed on the box cover was modified the way you described. The photo posted by Ron gave me another thought (yikes!). That pad looks like three pieces to me. This is done except for one knob and one toggle which have joined the tiny piece graveyard that is my carpet. I know I focused on the gap issue but I am still interested to hear any advice on painting those tiny knobs, etc. I masked off the base, painted all of the panels black and then the knobs, toggles, switches, decals, etc. There were many places where I had to touchup the black panels because I slipped with the brush. I hope I don’t annoy people on this forum with my nature, it’s hard to suppress. Here are some photos of the completed model sans the “gap fix”. I‘ll post the final photo when I am done that as well.
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  30. HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , using the TARMAC resin kit , if you like to view more pic of it , I have set-up an Google page for it , Just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jp1S6AshUryqf1Ma8 Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  31. I am going to play devil’s advocate here and suggest that, respectfully, you have done a beautiful job on this cockpit, but are unnecessarily driving yourself mad with this trivial molding error. I submit that, first of all, the picture of the real seat shows that the edges of the cushion are not against the metal frame. So the cushion must be convex in cross section if viewed from above and, therefore, there should be a gap at the edges. The simplest solution to an issue that probably nobody would notice anyway is to get some Perfect Plastic Putty, put it into the gap, and when dry, sculpt a cushion like shape, set back from the edge of the kit cushion on all three sides and then paint it an entirely different colour than the cushion already there. Do not try to paint it the same. Most people looking at it, including Judges, will have no idea it is anything more than a second layer of padding. Or a wedge of plastic, again a different colour, would accomplish the same thing. Strictly speaking, accurate? - not quite. More than acceptable to even close examination?- definitely! Remember, this is supposed to be relaxation and fun - not a source of stress. Regards, Nick Filippone, Senior National Judge
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  32. here is the update on the 2 ongoing C-130 projects ..You'le notice there is only one images available on each project , you can view more of the update picture of each projects on the Google link PROJECT # 1 EC-130V version ... (FEB 23h ) ..Today , I done the intake cover and black circle around the windows and lost a wheel in the process ! Like to view the complete WIP of this project ,follow this Google link .. https://goo.gl/photos/jxfUh5Muw34MqsRY7 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more .on this particular project..!.
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  33. JAXCON 2024 was a record breaker! We had 124 people put 601 seriously fine entries on the tables. We had so many very nice models that we ran low/out of medals and may need to mail out some to some winners after we resupply. That's a problem that's really a blessing! Anyway, below are some overall pics from the show. Hope you enjoy. Questions welcome! The 1/72 Panzer diorama in the center of the display won Best Diorama, built by Dave Russow. This was the Best Detailed award winner, with a lit hangar deck and opened phot-etched speed brakes on all of the Dauntlesses! This 54 Panel Van was Best Automotive and Best Gloss Finish winner. This amazing collection of 1/72 F-15 Eagles was built by Ken Belisle. This was the Best Aircraft and Judges Grand Award winner, built by Ken Friend. Gil
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  34. Fellow IPMS Members, Happy Presidents' Day! We are all looking forward to a new year for IPMS/USA including the much-anticipated National Convention in Madison Wisconsin July 17-20. 2023 was a challenging year for IPMS/USA for a variety of reasons. But it was also a year of some significant accomplishments. Here are some things we did as a society that we can all be proud of. View the full article
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  35. Looks like a great show. That must be one huge church to have a fellowship hall that size and quality. Usually they are a dank room with a tile floor in the basement with the pipes exposed. Blizcon is next week and I hope we can equal your success. And by the way, you should get these posted on the IPMS/USA web site under "Websites" then "Gallery" then "Events Gallery" or send them in to the Journal for some coverage. You deserve it!
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  36. Kevin and Ron - thanks for responding. I ended up in the Tools, Tips & Techniques forum and have posted updates there. It has been a learning experience for sure. I have used a model saw and handheld Dremel as well as wet sanding with sandpaper. Getting everything to a tight fit is difficult. The first figure is completely assembled and here are some photos. I am in the process of assembling the USAAF WWII Pilot now. Painting is hard and I posted in the other forum this morning.
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  37. # 9...CHILD THUNDERBIRD # 2 as seen in episode 21 of the THUNDERBID TV serie Enjoy ! Jmarc
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  38. Here are some progress photos, thanks for looking. It seems that when I installed the stringer, the warp of the fuselage was somewhat improved. Also, can someone tell me how the ground crews removed fuel tank covers? 😀 I used the high temperature tape to mask the windscreen as suggested by someone on this forum. I'm very sorry I can't remember the name of this person but this stuff is great. You can see through it making it very easy to follow along the frame and get a nice tight fit. Not one drop of paint seeped under it and I think this might be the first time in my limited experience that I did not have to use a toothpick to scrape paint off of a clear part. BTW, I went back to the 2013 review of this model and the photographs of the completed plane. That reviewer simply placed the machine guns on top of the tension cables in front of the windscreen. The only thing that means is that I do not feel as bad about missing it. Thanks again to Gil and Ron for helping me with ideas to fix it and with historical accuracy. I'm having surgery on my right hand on Thursday so it will be a few weeks before I can finish this thing. Please let me know any comments, that's what I look forward to the most. I am my own worst critic so nothing bothers me, I promise.
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  39. Sad news indeed..... Praying that the Lord focuses his family on their lifetime of loving memories of him to buoy them through their grief. Gil
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  40. I wanted to post some progress photos of this large model. I have most of the control cables tied on the control column, elevator and rudder. The upper and lower wing assemblies are done and the tension cables tied. You will be spared my typical "apologies" for quality problems here - they will be seen easy enough - just know that it comes from comparison to the beautiful masterpieces typically highlighted on this forum. It seems important to note however, that since I do not compete, I decided not to paint the framing sand yellow. It looks enough like wood to me 😀. Critical comments are always greatly appreciated.
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