ghodges 510 Report post Posted August 3, 2016 This is the Combat vac kit. There's a build thread on this down in the "On the Bench" if you care to see the self flagellation.... Got it built in 30 days! Lots of dings on this one, but glad to have it done, and it'll be the best 1/48 Flying Boxcar on the table! I hope.... :D GIL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildBill50 74 Report post Posted August 3, 2016 Great job. You used your vacation days to the max...max build, max paint scheme and hopefully max fun. That really looks cool. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty White 84 Report post Posted August 3, 2016 Nice build Gil. I love to see vacuum formed models. IMHO, a vac build really shows the skill of the modeler since they mostly come with just the most basic parts. Esoteric subject matter, parts attachment, panel scribing, seam filling, scratch building the details, painting skill (bare metal at that!) and cobbling together decals for a particular (sometimes very esoteric) model are what tests the skills of a true modeler (IMHO). Gil gets my official tip of the hat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aAzZ09 28 Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Well done, Gil! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PawelP 9 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Good job. Congrats Gil ! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Group44registry 1 Report post Posted August 6, 2016 Gil- Great Job! Glad you made the Nats. I've got four proxy entries up there. I remember when I went to Sebring for the 12 Hours race, back in the '70s, C-82 and C-119s were parked on the airfield in vrious states of disassembly. -Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roktman 140 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 Looks terrific! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildBill50 74 Report post Posted August 12, 2016 Hey Gill, did this do anything at the Nat's (beside take up alot of space)? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgidcumb 8 Report post Posted August 12, 2016 Great job Gill!!! Was able to take a look at this in Columbia, you put a lot of effort into this and it showed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 510 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks for the kind words guys! Bill, no, it didn't do anything but take up space and hold down the table cloth! If you saw the other vac entries, particularly the biplanes in the category, it didn't deserve to place, let alone win. There was some truly outstanding craftsmanship I was up against! I'm still quite happy with it, warts and all. There were several skills that I had to dust off to get it built, and I also had to scamper to correct unexpected problems, all while keeping to my schedule to get it done in time. GIL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregWise 4 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 That's super. I think you're the only guy I know who builds these impossible vac kits and you're killing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 510 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 It's now "Officially" done, as my buddy Jerry Wells printed off the nose art I needed and sent it to me. It's really great when a friend can pick up the slack for ya! Cheers! GIL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navairfan 12 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 Simply stunning work, Gil! Especially considering how much scratchbuilding you did. This is right up there with your incredible B-47. I have yet to tackle a vac-formed kit. I've always shied away from them because of the inherent difficulties, and also because almost everything I want to build is - thankfully - available in injection-molded kits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 510 Report post Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks Drew, and you're right. There's not much reason to build a vac these days as compared when I picked up the habit 30yrs ago! If you ever do decide to tackle one, just pick out a Koster or Dynavector vac and you'll have a much better experience than anything with the Combat label on it! GIL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VonL 51 Report post Posted September 14, 2016 Magnifique! Even more so, as it stands up to a close-up view, like the nose-art shot. Have got a 1/72 Tu-95 Bear-D vac kit in the stash...which just inched its way toward the front of the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
