@Stephen: Stick at it Stephen! I know it can seem that you do all you can but the kit has more fight in it than you but the sense of accomplishment (and no small amount of relief!) when you finally get it finished is well worth it. And all that you've learned will stand you in good stead the next time you decide to do this kit or any other of Airfix's old mystery kits! And it looks good so far putty or not you have the beginnings of a finished kit!
@Sam: Ouch! Flashbacks Sam? Well you certainly got back on your horse! And completed your dressage event to boot. Well done! Not an easy event by any means! Its not my thing but I can appreciate the effort involved to get where you are now. Good luck with the kit and your dressage!
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OFFICIAL: What If? Campaign Thread
c4willy
#305
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 09:02 AM UTC
phantom_phanatic309
#372
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 09:32 AM UTC
I'm far from giving up Chris. No kits beat me yet. Just not sure if I'll have it finished in time for the deadline. Fingers crossed we'll get an extension.
The real lesson I'm taking from this is 'never buy a kit thats as old as my parents' and buy shares in Squadron putty.
The real lesson I'm taking from this is 'never buy a kit thats as old as my parents' and buy shares in Squadron putty.
Torchy
#047
Joined: September 13, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 01:11 AM UTC
Hi all 
a bit of a late start and post as I've only just found my camera to pc lead.
I'm doing this with a "what if "paint job
more pics soon
Andy
a bit of a late start and post as I've only just found my camera to pc lead.
I'm doing this with a "what if "paint job
more pics soon
Andy
Snorri23
Joined: March 25, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 12:41 PM UTC
Here are some photo updates of my progress of my Fw-Triebflügel.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 06:30 AM UTC
Looks like I am going to be able to finish the Air Marshall Islands' Greyhound in time - there have been moments when I really thought I wouldn't.
nothing is hidden by gloss white paint in direct sunlight.
nothing is hidden by gloss white paint in direct sunlight.
windysean
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 07:54 AM UTC
Quoted Text
nothing is hidden by gloss white paint in direct sunlight.
Very true!
thanks,
-Sean
camogirl
Joined: October 20, 2005
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 09:03 AM UTC
Some fab progress guys got a little bit more Iwill dig out camera at weekend and gets some pics. Having to respray wheel bay so careful masking underway 
Then it is just a case of attach undercarriage and some other bits and bobs.
I have learnt from this campaign I really really do not like building modern jets
Then it is just a case of attach undercarriage and some other bits and bobs.I have learnt from this campaign I really really do not like building modern jets
phantom_phanatic309
#372
Joined: March 10, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 09:48 AM UTC
Everyones is looking closer to being finised than mine 
I was hoping to do a lot of work next week seeing as I've got the time off, but my girlfriend has other plans.
Is there any chance of an extension???
I was hoping to do a lot of work next week seeing as I've got the time off, but my girlfriend has other plans.
Is there any chance of an extension???
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 11:45 AM UTC
if there were to be an extension made, I have another idea...
Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 08:14 AM UTC
I've just discussed this with Sam and we won't be giving an official extension. but Sam will be willing to still give a ribbon to anyone who finishes the campaign within a reasonable time frame.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 05:59 PM UTC
Ready to try out my custom decals
oh hell yeah! Far from finished, lotta work yet to be done, the other side, landing gear and props, etc. but the decals are highly satisfactory.
and another look at the Dornier for reference.
oh hell yeah! Far from finished, lotta work yet to be done, the other side, landing gear and props, etc. but the decals are highly satisfactory.
and another look at the Dornier for reference.
phantom_phanatic309
#372
Joined: March 10, 2010
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 08:51 AM UTC
I'm still working hard on it, it just might not make the deadline.
I've finished filling and sanding the fuselage and glued the wings on. Its now starting to look a lot more like a Rotodyne. I can't help but think that it belongs in some Gerry Anderson series at this point. Maybe fitting it with jet engines and Spectrum markings was a lost oppurtunity on my part.
I've dug out some drop-tanks and pylons from the spares box
(I think the sand coloured ones are from a Tornado?) I plan on fitting underwing. Not sure yet whether to go with the bigger or smaller tanks.
Jonathan I really like the way yours is turning out. It looks very believable. Grumman could have have a fortune selling them on the civvy market! Did you print the decals yourself or have them custom printed?
I've finished filling and sanding the fuselage and glued the wings on. Its now starting to look a lot more like a Rotodyne. I can't help but think that it belongs in some Gerry Anderson series at this point. Maybe fitting it with jet engines and Spectrum markings was a lost oppurtunity on my part.
I've dug out some drop-tanks and pylons from the spares box
(I think the sand coloured ones are from a Tornado?) I plan on fitting underwing. Not sure yet whether to go with the bigger or smaller tanks.
Jonathan I really like the way yours is turning out. It looks very believable. Grumman could have have a fortune selling them on the civvy market! Did you print the decals yourself or have them custom printed?
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 09:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Maybe fitting it with jet engines and Spectrum markings was a lost oppurtunity on my part.
Well, there's always the chance for "What If?" part deux...
phantom_phanatic309
#372
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 09:37 AM UTC
I'm leaving that idea for someone else. Building it once was bad enough 
JClapp
#259
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 09:45 AM UTC
I'm ready for What-If Part-Deux, we could also do with a What-If-Hanger-Queens...
Stephen, yes printed on an HP color laserjet printer, on a sheet of Microscale clear trim film, oversprayed with Krylon gloss.
-- Gerry Anderson --
yes yes, "UFO!" was a fabulous show with lots of great models. That crazy looking whirly bird you're building could definately have appeared in that show.
Stephen, yes printed on an HP color laserjet printer, on a sheet of Microscale clear trim film, oversprayed with Krylon gloss.
-- Gerry Anderson --
yes yes, "UFO!" was a fabulous show with lots of great models. That crazy looking whirly bird you're building could definately have appeared in that show.
windysean
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 10:25 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I'm ready for What-If Part-Deux, we could also do with a What-If-Hanger-Queens...
...
Yes, what-if aircraft are allowed in the Hangar Queen 2 Campaign (I'm pretty sure, if I am indeed running it), but if you're close to finished here go ahead and wrap it up, because Sam and Allen have already said that ribbons will still be awarded for a (limited) while after the end date.
That said, the HQ2 Campaign ends on the 21st of December-- 10 months from now!
Cheers!
-Sean.
Reading, reading, here we go. "Must be site specific."-- meaning anything "Aero". Doesn't rule out what-ifs necessarily.
Grenadier37
Joined: June 02, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 08:44 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextMaybe fitting it with jet engines and Spectrum markings was a lost oppurtunity on my part.
Well, there's always the chance for "What If?" part deux...
What about extending the deadline?
I've slowly been pecking away at my XB-70, trying to un-warp the wings and they are now "straight enough". But I have a monster seam to fill that refuses to behave.
But once filled, it's off to the paint booth! Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 08:57 AM UTC
Quoted Text
If you read my post above I did say.What about extending the deadline?
I've slowly been pecking away at my XB-70, trying to un-warp the wings and they are now "straight enough". But I have a monster seam to fill that refuses to behave.
Quoted Text
I've just discussed this with Sam and we won't be giving an official extension. but Sam will be willing to still give a ribbon to anyone who finishes the campaign within a reasonable time frame.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 11:56 AM UTC
Landing gear and props on.
still work to do on the tail and cockpit windows
landing on some of the smaller islands is more than a little like landing on a carrier...
Ebadon
still work to do on the tail and cockpit windows
landing on some of the smaller islands is more than a little like landing on a carrier...
Ebadon
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 12:05 PM UTC
Don't the Hawkeye and Greyhound wear their main wheels inboard of the struts? Or is that another bit of your "what if"?
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 12:18 PM UTC
didnt even check. might go in the OOPS catagory.
yup. thanks for that. Cement still soft, was able to save.
yup. thanks for that. Cement still soft, was able to save.
mykroft
Joined: November 14, 2009
KitMaker: 270 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 03:33 PM UTC
mykroft
Joined: November 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 04:09 PM UTC
And the Spiteful is all but complete
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
A sealing coat and I can peel the canopy and that's it.
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
A sealing coat and I can peel the canopy and that's it.
mykroft
Joined: November 14, 2009
KitMaker: 270 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 04:35 AM UTC
And here's the complete Supermarine Spiteful F.XIV SU-213 of HLeLv 31 of the Ilmavoimat
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
AZmodel Spiteful 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
camogirl
Joined: October 20, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 09:03 PM UTC
Great progress everyone I will get pics taken today and uploaded.
Had a busy couple of weekends recently as been helping the girl that runs the yard where Spirit is at weekends as she is an eventer and goes out competing and her apprentice is currently off with a broken jaw. So many stables to muck out, yard work and Ive ended up with a second horse to ride (the apprentices horse)by the time I get in at night Im too achy and tired to do much. Then its normal work mon-fri with sorting horse out aswell. Im enjoying it but will be glad when back to normal
Had a busy couple of weekends recently as been helping the girl that runs the yard where Spirit is at weekends as she is an eventer and goes out competing and her apprentice is currently off with a broken jaw. So many stables to muck out, yard work and Ive ended up with a second horse to ride (the apprentices horse)by the time I get in at night Im too achy and tired to do much. Then its normal work mon-fri with sorting horse out aswell. Im enjoying it but will be glad when back to normal
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