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Rumblings in the Dark
JollyRoger
Joined: December 22, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 11:59 PM UTC
Oh by the way did anyone here saw or built the Dragon 1/72 P-38 Night Lightning ? What is it like? I generaly like Dragon's 1/72 kits. Hard to fit but if you understand their language they don't fail you:] Is this that sort of kit too?
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 08:01 AM UTC
Hello Yalym:
No insult taken it is fun to laugh oneself, glad to have you aboard, we all grow older and it is fun to remember those kits of yesterday. The P-38 was 1/48 scale, the P-70 was 1/72 and I want to say it was Revell of 1968, I could be wrong with the mind not working at times. Maybe the Monogram P-38 would be a grand effort to see if I can still ply through the problems of a bad kit and make something that will be proud to have in the collection. Yalym I have no idea on the Dragon P-38, I have not seen it so some one else will have to give you advice, how about it Jesper? Do you have any knowledge on Dragons 1/72 P-38?
Robert:-?
No insult taken it is fun to laugh oneself, glad to have you aboard, we all grow older and it is fun to remember those kits of yesterday. The P-38 was 1/48 scale, the P-70 was 1/72 and I want to say it was Revell of 1968, I could be wrong with the mind not working at times. Maybe the Monogram P-38 would be a grand effort to see if I can still ply through the problems of a bad kit and make something that will be proud to have in the collection. Yalym I have no idea on the Dragon P-38, I have not seen it so some one else will have to give you advice, how about it Jesper? Do you have any knowledge on Dragons 1/72 P-38?
Robert:-?
Yeti123
Joined: February 11, 2008
KitMaker: 311 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 03:10 PM UTC
Yalym:
I have built that kit for a friend of mine that serviced the type in WW2. The fit is not that bad and I believe it was fairly acurate. The only issues were:
1. Weak cockpit detail
2. The plastic has a rough surface texture( at least on my example) Nothing some minor sanding and polishing can't take care of before paint.
Hope it helps
Taylor
I have built that kit for a friend of mine that serviced the type in WW2. The fit is not that bad and I believe it was fairly acurate. The only issues were:
1. Weak cockpit detail
2. The plastic has a rough surface texture( at least on my example) Nothing some minor sanding and polishing can't take care of before paint.
Hope it helps
Taylor
VonCuda
Joined: November 28, 2005
KitMaker: 2,216 posts
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Posted: Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 04:21 PM UTC
Hi guys
I'll be building one out of my stash. The Tamiya F4U-2 Corsair from VMF(N)-532 with the radom on the wing. Looking forward to starting this one.
Hermon
I'll be building one out of my stash. The Tamiya F4U-2 Corsair from VMF(N)-532 with the radom on the wing. Looking forward to starting this one.
Hermon
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 07:08 PM UTC
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Hi guys
I'll be building one out of my stash. The Tamiya F4U-2 Corsair from VMF(N)-532 with the radom on the wing. Looking forward to starting this one.
Hermon
Welcome aboard Hermon, what unit will you depict? Carrier or land based.
Robert
VonCuda
Joined: November 28, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 07:27 AM UTC
Robert,
the kit was purchased at a garage sale a few years back and is complete except for decals. If I can find the right decals somewhere I'd like to do the VMF(N)-532. This would make it a land based plane flying from Tarawa and later from Siapan. Figured this one would give me a chance to try out my weathering skills I've picked up here at Aeroscale. This bird will be worn, used, sun baked, and dirty dirty dirty!
Hermon
the kit was purchased at a garage sale a few years back and is complete except for decals. If I can find the right decals somewhere I'd like to do the VMF(N)-532. This would make it a land based plane flying from Tarawa and later from Siapan. Figured this one would give me a chance to try out my weathering skills I've picked up here at Aeroscale. This bird will be worn, used, sun baked, and dirty dirty dirty!
Hermon
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 - 04:24 PM UTC
Hello All:
Since Jesper created such a magnificient banner titled Night Stalkers and the Campaign was called Rumblings in the Dark, it has been confusing for others. The name of the campaign has been changed to Night Stalkers, a much more fitting moniker. Steffen I remember that you did not relish the original name and had suggested others, this title will be more to everyones liking.
Robert
Since Jesper created such a magnificient banner titled Night Stalkers and the Campaign was called Rumblings in the Dark, it has been confusing for others. The name of the campaign has been changed to Night Stalkers, a much more fitting moniker. Steffen I remember that you did not relish the original name and had suggested others, this title will be more to everyones liking.
Robert
JollyRoger
Joined: December 22, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 12:45 AM UTC
A little late sorry but thanks Taylor.
AirLedge
Joined: July 26, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 11:29 AM UTC
Hi everyone,
Being a sucker for 1/72 kits, I thought I'd offer this little beauty I've had in my stash for a while:
Also noticed there's been no suggestion for a campaign ribbon, here's an idea i came up with. It's a radar screen which I think is relevant to a night fighter campaign. What do you think?
All the best,
Mike.
Being a sucker for 1/72 kits, I thought I'd offer this little beauty I've had in my stash for a while:
Also noticed there's been no suggestion for a campaign ribbon, here's an idea i came up with. It's a radar screen which I think is relevant to a night fighter campaign. What do you think?
All the best,
Mike.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 12:27 PM UTC
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Hi everyone,
Being a sucker for 1/72 kits, I thought I'd offer this little beauty I've had in my stash for a while:
Also noticed there's been no suggestion for a campaign ribbon, here's an idea i came up with. It's a radar screen which I think is relevant to a night fighter campaign. What do you think?
All the best,
Mike.
Mike nice kit to build and lets put the ribbon to a vote, since there may be other suggestions.
Robert
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
KitMaker: 4,287 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 29, 2008 - 04:47 AM UTC
While I haven't sign up as yet, I probably will before too long as I have a plethora of night fighter subject on the shelves. I like the ribbon suggestion too. Nothing says night fighter like a radar screen. "Q" 
alpha_tango
Joined: September 07, 2005
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Posted: Monday, December 29, 2008 - 04:54 AM UTC
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Very cool ribbon ... it has my vote!
cheers
Steffen
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 29, 2008 - 08:28 AM UTC
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I too like the ribbon.
Robert
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I too like the ribbon.
Robert
Yeti123
Joined: February 11, 2008
KitMaker: 311 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:35 PM UTC
Love the Ribbon. It has my vote.
Taylor
Taylor
VonCuda
Joined: November 28, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 03:47 AM UTC
Only thing wrong with that ribbon is it's not on my profile page yet. Great choice Mike.
Hermon
Great choice Mike.Hermon
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 11:14 PM UTC
Great ribbon, Mike. You are the ribbon master!
LongKnife
Joined: April 25, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 03:50 AM UTC
Hi everybody.
I decided to join in after finding this one. An Airfix Mossie in Revell box. Feels weird with 1:72, but 1:72 bombers and 1:48 fighters fit the same shelf nicely.
I think I comply with all rules, but I guess I'll have to search a bit to be sure.
The XIX was designed as a night fighter.
It was bought to sweden as a night fighter.
The deliveries took place -48-49, so I'm before Korea.
But...if we ever intercepted the red stars over the baltic sea at night, I don't have a clue.
I'm in anyway.
Tony
I decided to join in after finding this one. An Airfix Mossie in Revell box. Feels weird with 1:72, but 1:72 bombers and 1:48 fighters fit the same shelf nicely.
I think I comply with all rules, but I guess I'll have to search a bit to be sure.
The XIX was designed as a night fighter.
It was bought to sweden as a night fighter.
The deliveries took place -48-49, so I'm before Korea.
But...if we ever intercepted the red stars over the baltic sea at night, I don't have a clue.
I'm in anyway.
TonyLongKnife
Joined: April 25, 2006
KitMaker: 831 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 03:54 AM UTC
Oh, by the way. Forgot to mention that I will be proud to wear that ribbon. Very neat Mike!
Tony
TonyBigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 02:27 PM UTC
Tony no problem, the Mosquito fits the bill. I have a special place for mosquitos, they look nice and can do the job along with many others. One great airplane/legend.
Robert
Robert
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TuomasH
Joined: September 10, 2008
KitMaker: 470 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 01:26 AM UTC
May I make model of a Fokker D. VII that was used for night intercepting by Jasta 73? Althought they weren't designed for nightfighting and they wore day fighter scheme, but they were constantly used for night operation. This caught my eye as being something totally different.
I planned using Rodens superb 1:48 Fokker D.VII
I planned using Rodens superb 1:48 Fokker D.VII
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 06:25 AM UTC
This sounds like a great idea! Is it too late to sign on? I was thinking about an IAF Meteor but it looks like that's taken. How about a Beaufighter?
I understand we don't start building until March?
Looking forward to it!
Michael
I understand we don't start building until March?
Looking forward to it!
Michael
TuomasH
Joined: September 10, 2008
KitMaker: 470 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 07:20 AM UTC
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This sounds like a great idea! Is it too late to sign on? I was thinking about an IAF Meteor but it looks like that's taken. How about a Beaufighter?
I understand we don't start building until March?
Looking forward to it!
Michael
Welcome aboard! It's not too late to sign, you can sign till the end. (ofc you can't really finish your model if you sign on last day
) You shouldn't start building before the campaign officially starts. It is ok to have two models of a same subject.Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 09:51 AM UTC
Thanks Tuomas for the help, I have been preparing to return to college and have not been on this thread daily.
@Tuomas: the D VII would be a great build.
@Michael: the rules read:
1. any a/c that was used for a nocturnal interception at least once.
2. any nation.
3. WW I to the Korean War. (1914 to 1954)
4. at least some documentation that the markings were used at night.
Toumas has answered your question as to the time frame, glad to have you aboard.
Robert
@Tuomas: the D VII would be a great build.
@Michael: the rules read:
1. any a/c that was used for a nocturnal interception at least once.
2. any nation.
3. WW I to the Korean War. (1914 to 1954)
4. at least some documentation that the markings were used at night.
Toumas has answered your question as to the time frame, glad to have you aboard.
Robert
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 05:06 AM UTC
Morning all (at least it is here!) Has this campaing been officially accepted yet? Also, do we have to make a final decision on what we're going to build before we start? I have a couple of interesting ideas in mind but haven't entirely settled yet.
Thanks!
Michael
Thanks!
Michael
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