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OFFICIAL: Cold War Jets Campaign
Leo1970
Joined: March 09, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 06:03 AM UTC
Leo1970
Joined: March 09, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 06:08 AM UTC
Ha HA!!
In the words of Darth Vader "I have you now.."
Here's a pic of the cockpit showing the installation of the Airwaves pe set. Not entirely sure about it's accuracy, but it looks much spiffier than just the kit parts.
In the words of Darth Vader "I have you now.."
Here's a pic of the cockpit showing the installation of the Airwaves pe set. Not entirely sure about it's accuracy, but it looks much spiffier than just the kit parts.
Leo1970
Joined: March 09, 2011
KitMaker: 18 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 06:10 AM UTC
Here's the canopy in place, showing the seatbelts etc.
mother
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 07:17 AM UTC
Hey Matt I have Photobucket and WebShots to upload progress photos, but once your done with a campaign you need to add/upload photos in the campaign gallery, which I have no more allowed disc space.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
Happy Modeling,
Joe
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 07:21 AM UTC
Joe and Q,
It costs less than a cup of coffee a month to subscribe here and you get unlimited (almost) photo space in the galleries...
Ad over.. where is my commission?
:)
It costs less than a cup of coffee a month to subscribe here and you get unlimited (almost) photo space in the galleries...
Ad over.. where is my commission?
:)
phantom_phanatic309
#372
Joined: March 10, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 09:53 AM UTC
Got more work done on the Su-7.
Main components are now stuck together and just need a little bit of filling and sanding. Surprisingly the fuselage halves fitted perfect and theres no mismatch on the allignments, something that can't be said for a lot of other kits I've built! I decided to plug up the slot for the stand. I'll be keeping that for a matchbox Seafox floatplane I got from a mate last week.
The kit has some working features like the old airfix bombers like a hinged rudder and ailerons as well as an opening cockpit. Too bad that hinges up and not slides back as it should! I will of course be doing it all fixed.
Behind is my other WIP a Mystere.
Main components are now stuck together and just need a little bit of filling and sanding. Surprisingly the fuselage halves fitted perfect and theres no mismatch on the allignments, something that can't be said for a lot of other kits I've built! I decided to plug up the slot for the stand. I'll be keeping that for a matchbox Seafox floatplane I got from a mate last week.
The kit has some working features like the old airfix bombers like a hinged rudder and ailerons as well as an opening cockpit. Too bad that hinges up and not slides back as it should! I will of course be doing it all fixed.
Behind is my other WIP a Mystere.
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
KitMaker: 4,287 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 01:40 PM UTC
I guess you gotta drop some pics then Joe. I don't know what to tell ya' bro. 
Warren, too bad I don't drink coffee.
"Q"
Warren, too bad I don't drink coffee.
"Q" Leo1970
Joined: March 09, 2011
KitMaker: 18 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 07:36 AM UTC
maybe a little since it's not in the campaign, but thought it might be cool since it is a cold war jet. In fact that's about all I do. just taking some pics today on vaca. and thought i'd share.
Leo1970
Joined: March 09, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 07:38 AM UTC
One more for fun.. 
vertigo
Joined: November 11, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 03:05 AM UTC
This shall be my entry:
It's one of the older kits from Airfix I believe, cast in white plastic and it also comes with a flying stand. I picked it up for a good price.
There's only one problem however:
The decals have yellowed which, if I'm not mistaken, cannot be fixed so I may need to find replacements.
It's one of the older kits from Airfix I believe, cast in white plastic and it also comes with a flying stand. I picked it up for a good price.
There's only one problem however:
The decals have yellowed which, if I'm not mistaken, cannot be fixed so I may need to find replacements.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 03:18 AM UTC
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The decals have yellowed which, if I'm not mistaken, cannot be fixed so I may need to find replacements.
Logan,
Actually, if you have a southward facing window you can prop the decals up in that. Prolonged exposure to sunlight bleaches them out and if you keep an eye on them they can fix the yellowing. It takes a little while (several days, I think) but it works. This is assuming you get regular sunlight, of course
On the other hand, being old Airfix decals, a replacement might be a better idea on general principles. But try the bleaching method if you want to fix the kit decals, whaddaya got to loose?
Michael
vertigo
Joined: November 11, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 03:24 AM UTC
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Logan,
Actually, if you have a southward facing window you can prop the decals up in that. Prolonged exposure to sunlight bleaches them out and if you keep an eye on them they can fix the yellowing. It takes a little while (several days, I think) but it works. This is assuming you get regular sunlight, of course
On the other hand, being old Airfix decals, a replacement might be a better idea on general principles. But try the bleaching method if you want to fix the kit decals, whaddaya got to loose?
Michael
Thanks, I'll have to give that a try. I'll let you know how it goes.
phantom_phanatic309
#372
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 04:46 AM UTC
Nice!
My dad built me that very same kit when I was a kid. Must've been sometime in the late 80's. He did it in the markings from the JFK and I also remember he did an F-14 from the same carrier (probably matchbox, I know it wasnt Airfix as the markings in that are VF-1 on the Enterprise). Used to have both of them flying in formation hanging from the ceiling. Really wish airfix would reissue it.
Still got them both stored away along with a load of other oldies. I remember it has some decent detail around the sonar bouy shoots and weapons bay.
My dad built me that very same kit when I was a kid. Must've been sometime in the late 80's. He did it in the markings from the JFK and I also remember he did an F-14 from the same carrier (probably matchbox, I know it wasnt Airfix as the markings in that are VF-1 on the Enterprise). Used to have both of them flying in formation hanging from the ceiling. Really wish airfix would reissue it.
Still got them both stored away along with a load of other oldies. I remember it has some decent detail around the sonar bouy shoots and weapons bay.
Leo1970
Joined: March 09, 2011
KitMaker: 18 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 02:41 AM UTC
The sun definately works for the decals. Done it several times myself.
MAKE SURE you leave them in plastic or put them in a clear plastic bag, then use a bit of tape to hang them on the inside of the window. I use a West facing one, it works faster. Check it every day and you will slowly see the old declas start to look new again.
Given the age of these, you might have problems with cracking when you go to use them. Try not to bend or fold the sheet at all if you can help it. You might want to try a "tester" first ( an unused one from the sheet.) to see how they are going to act. If you get alot of cracking, you will need to overcoat the sheet with a clear binder, like future, or they will be impossible to use.
Hope this helps !
MAKE SURE you leave them in plastic or put them in a clear plastic bag, then use a bit of tape to hang them on the inside of the window. I use a West facing one, it works faster. Check it every day and you will slowly see the old declas start to look new again.
Given the age of these, you might have problems with cracking when you go to use them. Try not to bend or fold the sheet at all if you can help it. You might want to try a "tester" first ( an unused one from the sheet.) to see how they are going to act. If you get alot of cracking, you will need to overcoat the sheet with a clear binder, like future, or they will be impossible to use.
Hope this helps !
vertigo
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 03:45 AM UTC
I've got them placed in a clear plastic bag and taped to the window but unfortunately my only windows face East so I'll have to see how it pans out.
If worst does come to worst, however, would anyone have a good line on replacement decals for a 1/72nd S-3A Viking or even U.S Navy decals that would be appropriate?
If worst does come to worst, however, would anyone have a good line on replacement decals for a 1/72nd S-3A Viking or even U.S Navy decals that would be appropriate?
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 05:41 AM UTC
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I've got them placed in a clear plastic bag and taped to the window but unfortunately my only windows face East so I'll have to see how it pans out.
If worst does come to worst, however, would anyone have a good line on replacement decals for a 1/72nd S-3A Viking or even U.S Navy decals that would be appropriate?
You don't have to put them behind a window, anywhere that they can be in the sun is fine. They just need to be protected from moisture (obviously)
Lawnguylander
Joined: February 19, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 06:02 AM UTC
This advice works, but only if Vertigo lives in the Northern hemisphere... If he's in the south, he'll have to use a North facing window!! But then again, you all probably knew that... Carry on!! 
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 06:30 AM UTC
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This advice works, but only if Vertigo lives in the Northern hemisphere... If he's in the south, he'll have to use a North facing window!! But then again, you all probably knew that... Carry on!!
Ches,
The info part of the posting says he lives in Dublin, Ireland. My only concern is whether he gets any sun there
Michael
vertigo
Joined: November 11, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 06:41 AM UTC
We're having uncharacteristically warm and sunny weather at the moment, believe it or not.
warreni
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 08:02 AM UTC
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We're having uncharacteristically warm and sunny weather at the moment, believe it or not.
What do you mean by warm??
It is still 32 deg C everyday here but it is autumn...vertigo
Joined: November 11, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 08:32 AM UTC
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What do you mean by warm??
I think it topped 12 deg C today.
During the summer it gets up into the 20's and during the odd heatwave it can get up to the 30's but by then everyone is wilting. I don't think we're suited to heat over here.
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 08:55 AM UTC
It got down to 19C here last night and we were all freezing!!
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 08:06 AM UTC
Logan,
I was digging around in the decal drawer today and found something you might be interested in:
I don't know what kit they're from, I don't have instructions, I don't know what's missing in the upper left corner; bottom line I don't know why I have them (I don't do 1/72)
BUT, if the Airfix kit decals aren't coming clean and you're interested, these are yours. Let me know!
Michael
I was digging around in the decal drawer today and found something you might be interested in:
I don't know what kit they're from, I don't have instructions, I don't know what's missing in the upper left corner; bottom line I don't know why I have them (I don't do 1/72)
BUT, if the Airfix kit decals aren't coming clean and you're interested, these are yours. Let me know!
Michael
vertigo
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 11:00 AM UTC
I think I'll take you up on the offer, thanks. I'll shoot you a PM.
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 04:10 PM UTC
Keep at it everybody. I'm taking a week off and heading to Cancun for some sun, scuba and margarita's. Play nice while I'm gone. "Q"
"Q" 
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