P51 campaign proposal for 2010
Alberta, Canada
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
AeroScale: 360 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 06:21 AM UTC
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But, I can't accept comments like that, they are "too much" for me
Cheers Nick
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The compiments are well founded. You are doing an outstanding job, and have surpassed me leaps and bounds. Here is a photo of my P-51, which has been sitting in the same spot for the best of three weeks.
Please don't ask me why I painted the spinner green when I was trying for blue. Its a long story.
Anyway, keep up the good work, and take any kudos you can get. You deserve it.
Current Projects: 1/144 R5D-3 (MiniCraft)
1/48 Ford Flivver (Williams Bro.)
1/72 UC-64A Norseman (MatchBox)
MAAC No.51187
IPMS CANADA No. 3369
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
AeroScale: 1,241 posts
Posted: Monday, November 01, 2010 - 07:24 AM UTC
Ok then Mr. Guy, thank you very much
Can I ask for some close-ups of the interior
Keep going
Cheers Nick
Missouri, United States
Joined: November 24, 2008
KitMaker: 564 posts
AeroScale: 510 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 06:50 AM UTC
when does this campaign end? Its not in post #1 and im not digging through it.
Nothing quite like getting lost in plastic
On the bench:Revell 1/48 P-38 Lightning built as an F-5B
Next:??
Florida, United States
Joined: January 14, 2009
KitMaker: 2,798 posts
AeroScale: 2,443 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 12:03 PM UTC
January 31st and all you had to do was click the campaigns tab at the top of the page
"From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of
tyrants and patriots."
- Thomas Jefferson
IPMS#47611
Alberta, Canada
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
AeroScale: 360 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 - 05:28 AM UTC
Oh Oh!!!
The wife is packing up to go to the Phiipines for the winter. She says if I'm good I can go with her
I may not get this one done
I hate being retired, and wish I could go back to slaving in the mine
Current Projects: 1/144 R5D-3 (MiniCraft)
1/48 Ford Flivver (Williams Bro.)
1/72 UC-64A Norseman (MatchBox)
MAAC No.51187
IPMS CANADA No. 3369
New Hampshire, United States
Joined: November 09, 2008
KitMaker: 615 posts
AeroScale: 459 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 - 09:58 AM UTC
@ Guy, yeah, right
Anyway, just pack it up too, and take it with you
I know you can get the internet in the Phillipines, and from there any supplies you might need.
Distance is no excuse
P-61 Black Widows, the Group Build
Veni, Vidi, Velcro; I came, I saw, I stuck around
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: September 20, 2010
KitMaker: 137 posts
AeroScale: 28 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 - 01:36 PM UTC
I'm facing a choice and I'm wondering what other folks here would do. I broke off the antenna accidentally a while back. At the time I figured I'd never get it back on in a way that would look good so I just left it off.
Now I'm getting toward the end of the build, and I'm wondering if I should try to put it on. What do you guys think?
My modelling time has been severely curtailed by a motorcycle accident. I'll do my best to complete the campaigns I have signed up for, but I think a few of them won't be done in time.
England - North, United Kingdom
Joined: August 10, 2010
KitMaker: 15 posts
AeroScale: 13 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 06:40 AM UTC
A spot of super glue, touch in the paint carefully with a paint brush, fine spray with airbrush your chosen varnish over the top and no one will ever know. (except all of us on here!)
Rob
Slovakia
Joined: October 15, 2010
KitMaker: 825 posts
AeroScale: 476 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 09:11 AM UTC
Seeing all the work you make pushed me to start my built. So far, I have the cockpit done. All OOB with only the belts made from tin foil and wire, inspired by José Pedro Pires. Mine arent so good as his, but the cockpit will be closed anyway.
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
AeroScale: 1,241 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 10:56 AM UTC
#041
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
AeroScale: 3,788 posts
Posted: Friday, November 05, 2010 - 10:42 PM UTC
Beautiful cockpit, Naseby.
I have made a little more progress. I had a warning on the decals, so tested them on the propeller. So far no problems, but we will see when I start on the bigger decals.
More to follow.
Campaign'oholic - 252+ campaigns completed
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: September 20, 2010
KitMaker: 137 posts
AeroScale: 28 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 01:51 AM UTC
I'm pretty much finished with the old kit. This was a bit of a struggle, not only because I lost a part and broke another off. Also because the way the parts fit on this kit was horrendous. Lots of putty got used on this baby. As an example, I didn't putty the lower engine cover. As you can see here it looks as if it is scaled completely wrong.
Anyway, it's done now. I think that given the challenges, it didn't come out as badly as I thought it would.
My modelling time has been severely curtailed by a motorcycle accident. I'll do my best to complete the campaigns I have signed up for, but I think a few of them won't be done in time.
Slovakia
Joined: October 15, 2010
KitMaker: 825 posts
AeroScale: 476 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 08:39 PM UTC
@ Jesper and Axel: you make nice progress, the Old Crow is a nice and clean built. Wouldnt minde if mine turned out that good.
@ Nick: Thanks, but why Mr.Naseby ? Is it because of my shaky hands and bad eyes ?
No seriously im not that old, so there is no need for a Mr.
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
KitMaker: 5,926 posts
AeroScale: 2,201 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 09:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Oh Oh!!!
The wife is packing up to go to the Phiipines for the winter. She says if I'm good I can go with her
I may not get this one done
I hate being retired, and wish I could go back to slaving in the mine
No excuse.. Do what I do when go off caravan touring and take the basics and some kits with you.. although, you will like the prices of kits in the Phillipines so just wait till you get there and buy some..
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
AeroScale: 1,241 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 09:35 PM UTC
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
KitMaker: 5,926 posts
AeroScale: 2,201 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 09:43 PM UTC
Good to see at least one 14 (going on 15) year old is well mannered. Congratulations to your parents for bringing you up well Nick.
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Slovakia
Joined: October 15, 2010
KitMaker: 825 posts
AeroScale: 476 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 07, 2010 - 05:27 AM UTC
Not only with good maners but also talented.
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
AeroScale: 1,241 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 07, 2010 - 08:02 AM UTC
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Monday, November 08, 2010 - 12:19 PM UTC
@ Jesper: aluminum finishes I stay away from since the accident
but yours is looking good.
@ Nick: what brand of airbrush are you using there? Your work is looking good, I have a chinese a/b from Harbor Freight that works great but the user is not so good
maybe I will learn before the next birthday (#58)
@ Guy: Happy Wintering in the Phillipines, you can still build there.
@ Naseby: nice cockpit, I like the effect of the shading.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
AeroScale: 6,151 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 03:26 AM UTC
You'll are making excellent progress on your builds ......better get back on my if I want to finish in time .
Missouri, United States
Joined: November 24, 2008
KitMaker: 564 posts
AeroScale: 510 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 04:19 AM UTC
With a recent death in the family, I will not be able to get my kit built in time.
Great work in here gang! Keep it up.
Nothing quite like getting lost in plastic
On the bench:Revell 1/48 P-38 Lightning built as an F-5B
Next:??
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
AeroScale: 1,241 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 06:04 AM UTC
Quoted Text
@ Nick: what brand of airbrush are you using there? Your work is looking good, I have a chinese a/b from Harbor Freight that works great but the user is not so good maybe I will learn before the next birthday (#58)
Bob
I have got three ( 3 ) airbrushes.
This for really fine work (Well...Until I buy (soon
) a finer tip) :
http://www.badgerairbrush.com/PDF/Model%20155%20Anthem.pdf This for general use:
http://pla.gr/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_76&products_id=1700 And this for spraying varnishes & for BIG surfaces
http://pla.gr/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_76&products_id=1699 Thanks for the encouraging Ms. Terri
Cheers Nick
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 11:47 AM UTC
Ok! Nick, next question which compressor do you use and is it easy to adjust the pressure?
I also played with my 51 and glued the nose peice onto the fuselage, but the two parts do not meet well. Here are some pics. of the nose.
I will need to rescribe after sanding the seams.
Can anyone tell what the two (2) square holes are for aft of the ammo chutes?
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Florida, United States
Joined: January 14, 2009
KitMaker: 2,798 posts
AeroScale: 2,443 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 01:05 PM UTC
Are you kidding me you actually have a campaign schedule print out!
Now thats alot of campaigns.Hang on..................How come none of my campaigns are on there
"From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of
tyrants and patriots."
- Thomas Jefferson
IPMS#47611
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 01:59 PM UTC
For your Justin, I will scan my schedual to let you see it. If you want give me which campaigns you are in and I will excel it then send it to you.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
