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  2. The end of 2019.. BAC 221

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     A 1/144 kit of a really cool British experimental Aircraft

    I wanted to bring something back from Telford this Year and this kit looked really cool.

    Since travelling through London baggage space is critical. Smaller is mandatory,

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     This was not a hard kit but there were a few curves tossed here and there. Dry-fitting and Sanding were the word of the day.

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    I added some details to the landing gear such as retractors and braces, using Albion alloys real small tubbing.

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    Kit decals were used and the were mostly very good except the red forward sections on the nose, I used some Vallejo red for touch up. Checking steady-ness of my hands.

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    This was a Beautiful aircraft and I am quite happy with the small version I have. 

    PS the Paint is much smoother than the Magnified photos reflect.

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    Thanks for taking a look and Comments welcome

    Happy New Year 

    Bill

  5. 1/72nd Airfix USAF F-86

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    Shiny Korean War veteran

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    Alclad for Metal sections over Gloss Black Tamiya Decanted. Painted Yellow and Black ID Bands and nose. Older Microscale Decals used.CMK Interior was beautiful .Sorry I couldn't photo well.

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    Airfix Kit was highly rated but my opinion is Hobbycraft and Fujimi are better F-86 kits. Airfix was missing some basics,Upper inlet,Upper fuselage panel, Side small Vents, Under-nose lights, nose radar scribing. Most of these were added but not all. Some small issues on the wings ,so 3ft is a good viewing distance.

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    There is no dark area in front of gun panel, just a photo lighting issue.

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    Thanks for Looking

    Comments always Welcome

    Bill D

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  8. Models for the Museum

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    Thank You Gil

    We are blessed to have some great modeling talent in Pittsburgh and their willingness to share their skillsets has been a boon to our Club.

    Thanks for the memories and I will pass to Mr Ritter and Barry

    Best Regards

    Bill

  9. Models for the Museum

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    For the National American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor (ADBC) Museum, Education & Research Center  Here is a few photos of the 1/72nd aircraft being donated.

    Academy B-17D built by Bill Ritter and Painted by Bill Dedig

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    Special Hobby B-18 Donated by Mr Eric Robey ,Built and Painted by Bill Dedig

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    Special Hobby P-35..Built and Painted by Bill Dedig

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    Hasagawa P-40E..Built and Painted by Bill Dedig

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    Thanks for Taking a Look

    These will be donated from Three Rivers IPMS in Pittsburgh

    Regards

    Bill D

     

  12. Contest Awards

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    Greetings David

    In the section on the Judging Survey I have posted some information regarding the "Open Judging " used by Pittsburgh. I would be more than willing t talk to you regarding this system and why Pittsburgh has chosen it. 

    Dave Morrissette has posted my email and my mobile number is 412-449-7505. I would be more than happy to talk with you and offer any support needed.

    Best Regards

    Bill

  13. 1/48th P-38 July 1944

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    Thanks Guys...Sorry for Delay in Response.

    Gil.. Stripes are painted and Black undercoating for Alclad was the Black section of the Stripes.

    Heres a Look at the Business end and the Karaya Gun Barrels that are really nice.

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    Regards Bill

  14. 1/48th P-38 July 1944

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    Model built for a Local Boy Scout Troop to Honor a local pilots service.

    P-38J from 394th FS of the 367 FG. Pilot perished in the channel on July 20 1944. Pilot was 1st Lt William L Mushrush from Steubenville OH

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    Minecraft 1/48th P-38J with True Details interior,  Eduard tires and Karaya gun barrels.The Aftermarket stuff way surpassed the Minicraft kit.

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    Uschi Lines for antenna into a filament spring( Which you really can't see🙃)

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    Alclad Polished Aluminum over Gloss Black 

    Thanks for Looking

    Regards

    Bill D.

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  19. William Thaws Nieuport 17

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    As Both Bill Thaw and myself are Pittsburgh natives, I decided on one of his aircraft. For those not familiar with Mr Thaw he was one of the founding members of the Lafayette Escadrille.

    This is the 1/48 Eduard Nieuport. 

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    Kit markings for National Insignias and Thaws Markings which was the "T" and the Indian Head was provided by fellow Modeler Tim Swisher (Local Thaw expert)

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    Used Alclad High Speed Silver for the doping 

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    I used Uschi Line for Rigging and Bob's buckle eyelets for attachments,Albion Alloys Turnbuckles also used.

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    This mount of Thaws had two guns and this is the over-wing Lewis I choose to build.

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    Thanks for Looking

    Comments Always Welcome

    Regards

    Bill

     

  25. 1/72nd Revell F-14D

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    This was a "Out of Box" project. This kit I will recommend as not a difficult build but loaded with nice items such as Missiles nice interior,Great Decals.

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    This is my first attempt at a F-14 and their interesting "wear" schemes.ARvf3Bq.jpg?1

    Kit decals were by Cartograf and worked very well. FXtVjb3.jpg?1

    Paint was Vallejo for most part with Gunze used for the Cockpit exterior section. Final finish was Testors "Dull-Coat" decanted. A friend of mine with aircraft photography said dirty and flat is accurate. Most photos I found verify this.

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    Thanks for Looking

    Comments Welcome

    Regards Bill

     

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