OFFICIAL: Anti-Shipping Campaign
Idaho, United States
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 895 posts
AeroScale: 457 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 05:30 AM UTC
Greetings everyone,
I really enjoy seeing the progress of anti-shipping models. As always the quality of work is excellent. I started the other night on my OS2U Kingfisher.
This is the first time I have built the land based version. Removing the floats was easy but figuring out the holes to be opened for the landing gear was a little harder as the instructions were vauge. Spent last night cleaning seams and a little flash from it.
It will be modeled to represent an aircraft from Inshore Patrol Squadron VP-44 based in Dutch Carribean 1942.
All the best,
Brian
There is only two kinds of fires. Those that use less than 500 gallons of water too extinguish and those that use WAY MORE!
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 24, 2011
KitMaker: 470 posts
AeroScale: 99 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 08:30 AM UTC
Interesting choice. Unusual looking plane. Great visibility, but I think i'd just want to go hide in the corner if any Zero's showed up.
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
AeroScale: 225 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 09:32 AM UTC
I'd have to agree, the pilot is looking very vulnerable in that picture. I wonder how agile it is?
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 11:52 AM UTC
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I think i'd just want to go hide in the corner if any Zero's showed up
Especially if I was in the Caribean at the time.
Must have been very scary out in the Pacific droning along in one of those looking for downed pilots or attacking carriers and seeing a Zero drop by.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Queensland, Australia
Joined: January 23, 2010
KitMaker: 156 posts
AeroScale: 139 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 10:14 PM UTC
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Hi Simon, thanks for joining the fun. Either I'm losing my marbles (no comments thanks guys) or you're building something stealthy, 'cos I can't find a post where you nominated your build for this Campaign. Wotcha got planned for our viewing pleasure ??
Cheers, D
Damo, Perhaps I was a little cryptic in my last post (a polite reassurance that you are still sane). I'll be building the same kit as Martin, namely the Acc Min SDB-3 Dauntless navy dive bomber from USS Lexington.
Simon
Currently building:
F4F-4
B-17
AussieReg
Associate Editor#007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 10:48 PM UTC
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Damo, Perhaps I was a little cryptic in my last post (a polite reassurance that you are still sane).
Ok, I just read your last post and your reassurance might be misplaced, I am totally loopy ! Here I am trawling through pages of posts to see what you are building after you just told me. I need a beer.
Ok, Roll Call duly updated, you have permission to start when ready !!
@Sean, great work on the tin fish and its trolley, very nice indeed !
@Brian, off to a great start on the Kingfisher there sir, I'm looking forward to your progress pics.
@Rob, beautiful work on the Swordfish mate. I'm eternally jealous of you guys that have rigging under control. One day maybe, I'll get a grip on it.
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
AeroScale: 563 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 03:55 AM UTC
Painted up my "tin fish and its trolley" last night, but Testor's "Wood" on the plywood pieces came out an awful pink color to my eye
, so more touch-up tonight before final photos in the daylight tomorrow. My plan is to tone that down to mostly gray, assuming the wood is unfinished and affected by the sea air, etc.
Also, I had the same first thought on those Kingfisher photos-- they look more like they're on a Sunday drive in a convertible, not in a war zone. I realize airplane skin isn't thick, but all that plexiglass sure makes one look exposed. Cool subject!
And, Martin, you sir do fantastic work. Just awesome.
thanks,
Sean.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
AeroScale: 225 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 04:44 AM UTC
Quick question: has anyone an idea what color Royal Navy Sea Eagles would be?
I've seen white with dark gray heads, all over light gray and an all over dark gray but I'm not sure.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: September 19, 2003
KitMaker: 708 posts
AeroScale: 674 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 11:22 AM UTC
Hi All,
Laid a little paint on the interior of the Italeri {re-boxed Accurate Minatures} TBF-1c, while waiting for some drying and setting of filler on the 350 scale USS Franklin consignment build.
The progress so far.
Undecided as to which decal option to apply to this bird as they are listed below:
A: USS Natoma Bay
B: USS Mission Bay
C: USS Block Island
{Option C was the Accurate Miniatures option for an Atlantic Scheme}
D: RNZAF
E: RNFAA Tarpoon Mk I
F: USS San Jacinto
With exception of options C and E all these are the Tri coloured scheme.
President:- Southern Model Club.
Those who never learn from history will always repeat it.
"When you go home tell them of us and say.
For your tomorrow we gave our today."
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
AeroScale: 563 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 04:57 PM UTC
Final touches are done. I think that does it. Photos for the gallery in the sunshine tomorrow.
Here's how she stands tonight:
This has been a fun build. It should be my 3rd ribbon, assuming I dotted all my i's and crossed all my t's as far as campaign rules.
Now it looks like I'll watch Rob do it the right way
, and I'm on to the next campaign (and eventually to the Hangar Queen campaign that I'm running).
thanks,
Sean.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
AeroScale: 225 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 04:12 AM UTC
A bit of an update on the Buccaneer. I've joined the main fuselage and attached the large tail wing. There was a prominent gap between the main body and the tail that I've had to fill and some there is also some gaps on the fuselage which you can see in the picture below.
First though, the Buccaneer beside a Harrier GR.5 to give it a sense of size. The Sea Eagles are beside both, they're pretty hefty missiles.
And two side views showing the gaps and seams along each side.
Idaho, United States
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 895 posts
AeroScale: 457 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 04:41 PM UTC
Greeting everyone,
Nice work on the TBD and SBD you can't have an anti shipping campaign without them! I'll be watching that Buccaneer with interest also.
I'm about ready to apply primer to the Kingfisher. I put most everything together as it's a really simple build with good access. I did add a couple things to help busy it up. I built an instrument panel from sheet plastic. I added the radar oscillascope from a monogram P-38 in the radio operators area since it was a little sparse and it kinda looks like radio stuff. Last I added a more appropriate skate rail for the rear machine gun and built a rather crude gun sight from wire for it.
In the end it will be armed with two depth bombs from an accurate miniatures set.
All the best,
Brian
There is only two kinds of fires. Those that use less than 500 gallons of water too extinguish and those that use WAY MORE!
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 24, 2011
KitMaker: 470 posts
AeroScale: 99 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 02:38 PM UTC
Decals are on and learned some new things there. I made the Airfix Mig-15 last year and it was a blast. Everything fitted well and the decals went on great. They were printed in Italy I think. With the Ju-88 being older I think the decals are also older. The tail decal goes over the gap between the rudder and tail. I had it sitting nice but as it dried overnight it pulled part of the decal out of place. This might not have happened with the newer decals, but anyway. I think in future I will cut decals if they are to cross that sort of area and apply each separately.
weathering tomorrow and pics posted to finish this puppy off.
Looking forward to the Zestorer build now and doing my Fine Molds Me-410. By all accounts it seems they are nice little kits which won't give me an ulcer.
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 07:04 PM UTC
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The tail decal goes over the gap between the rudder and tail. I had it sitting nice but as it dried overnight it pulled part of the decal out of place. This might not have happened with the newer decals
Hi Aaron. You could carefully slice through the decal along the gap now and apply some softener and it should settle nicely into the gap for you. Even some warm water could do the job. I'm glad you persisted through this build, as a few guys have said to me it's better to have a finished but imperfect build than to have an unfinished kit still in the stash.
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Looking forward to the Zestorer build now and doing my Fine Molds Me-410. By all accounts it seems they are nice little kits which won't give me an ulcer.
Good man, looking forward to that one !
@Brian, great progress on the Kingfisher, paint stage already !
@Vertigo, you have some sanding in front of you there for sure, but it's a very nice looking aircraft so it will all be worth the effort.
@ Sean, Excellent job on the Avenger, especially the scrathcbuilding on the tin fish. Thanks heaps for sharing your build with us here.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 11:04 AM UTC
Well its been pannel lined, grey and green on and tomorrow will be masked up for the bat to be sprayed on
Then just a few decals and the nightmare will be over. I'll get some pics tomorrow
Angel by day, Devil by night
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 01:12 PM UTC
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Then just a few decals and the nightmare will be over.
Are you calling my Campaign a nightmare Sam ? I'm all hurt and bewildered now, if I wasn't at work I would go get a drink to calm my shattered nerves
Seriously, looking forward to seeing some paint on that unit !!
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 11:04 PM UTC
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Then just a few decals and the nightmare will be over.
Are you calling my Campaign a nightmare Sam ? I'm all hurt and bewildered now, if I wasn't at work I would go get a drink to calm my shattered nerves
Seriously, looking forward to seeing some paint on that unit !!
Cheers, D
Of Course not D the campaigns are great ideas and I can't wait for you to submit some more
its just that I picked the wrong kit that has turned into a personal nightmare and has nearly gone on a early test flight into the wall several times
I'll post some pics later when Allen get off his backside and digs the camera out
Angel by day, Devil by night
#042
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
AeroScale: 1,720 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 03, 2011 - 03:14 AM UTC
Modellers Creed: This is my toolbox. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My toolbox is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My toolbox, without me, is useless. Without my toolbox, I am useless.
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 03, 2011 - 04:58 AM UTC
Angel by day, Devil by night
Queensland, Australia
Joined: January 23, 2010
KitMaker: 156 posts
AeroScale: 139 posts
Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 12:02 AM UTC
Allen, The engine and cockpit look great. I'm guessing that's the Acc Min kit? looks well detailed. I need to add it to the stash.
Sam, Are you painting that bat thing on the front of your B-25? Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Currently building:
F4F-4
B-17
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 12:12 AM UTC
Looks like it might be time for "HIS" and "HERS" workbenches and airbrushes ??
Great work guys, both builds are coming along really nicely. I just hope it's not causing too much domestic disharmony
Current state of play at the half-way point (4 months to go):
50 enlisted, 24 active with 11 of those completed so far
I'm VERY pleased with the participation in this campaign, thank you all !!
BTW I took my S.79 along to my club meeting last week and our camera guy got some good pics for our website
HERECheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
AeroScale: 563 posts
Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 01:49 AM UTC
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Looks like it might be time for "HIS" and "HERS" workbenches and airbrushes ??
Great work guys, both builds are coming along really nicely. I just hope it's not causing too much domestic disharmony
Cheers, D
...and don't forget cameras, too!
-Sean.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
#042
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
AeroScale: 1,720 posts
Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 05:37 AM UTC
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Looks like it might be time for "HIS" and "HERS" workbenches and airbrushes ??
Great work guys, both builds are coming along really nicely. I just hope it's not causing too much domestic disharmony
Cheers, D
...and don't forget cameras, too!
-Sean.
We already have his and hers cameras, but I think Sam prefers my photography skills
Modellers Creed: This is my toolbox. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My toolbox is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My toolbox, without me, is useless. Without my toolbox, I am useless.
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 09:46 AM UTC
My cameras better though
Also have his and hers airbrushes but I tend to grab the nearest one
I'll post some pics of the nose as I have sprayed the bat on and just got the decals for the bat outline and details on the nose so its looking a bit better
Just really need to get the last few decals on, matt varnish and attach undercarriage, bombs and guns then its done
Angel by day, Devil by night
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 24, 2011
KitMaker: 470 posts
AeroScale: 99 posts
Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 01:03 PM UTC
Okay this bird is done.
Damian I agree. I spent the money on it so why not finish it. It show cased for me areas I need to improve so it was a total learning model. For my first public displayed campaign model did I want it to be better? Of course. No one wants to put out something they know isn't a true reflection of our talents. But that's just the luck of the draw. It is a very old kit with amazingly bad fit issues. Some things I thought of how to fix AFTER I had already done it. But hindsight is 20/20 but that's ok I don't think I will be doing many kits as bad as this one and the new Airfix kits I have made have been a decent go. I totally recommend the Mig-15 in 1/72 if you want something quick, fun and stress free. Mine went together like a treat.
Here is the beast. I want a Ju-88 for my shelf but it won't be this one. I will give the Hasegawa one a go maybe later this year. The mailman brought me my Fine Molds Oscar and the Special Hobby Romeo Ro57bis which I may make in the Zestorer build as its an Italian equivalent along with the Fine Molds Me-410.
Two pics A overall and a closeup on some of the weathering I did.
