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camogirl
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 05:25 AM UTC
ludwig113
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 06:10 AM UTC
welcome all ! and a happy 2012 
here are the people enlisted so far, anyone else is more than welcome...
611_sqd
CalvinDigital
camogirl
cyngen26
dbmdyxl
eMan
eoinryan
GaryKato
Grenadier37
IdiotStick
iflytb20
Jake451
JClapp
Jessie_C
jjasmine
KAYELL
Lakota
Littorio
ludwig113
mbittner
Merlin
Middle_Franconian
MikeM
Petr82
Rebilda
Red4
SellSword
SGTJKJ
SHarjacek
spaarndammer
tinbanger
Tomcat31
Torchy
V2Phantom
vonHengest
cheers paul
here are the people enlisted so far, anyone else is more than welcome...
611_sqd
CalvinDigital
camogirl
cyngen26
dbmdyxl
eMan
eoinryan
GaryKato
Grenadier37
IdiotStick
iflytb20
Jake451
JClapp
Jessie_C
jjasmine
KAYELL
Lakota
Littorio
ludwig113
mbittner
Merlin
Middle_Franconian
MikeM
Petr82
Rebilda
Red4
SellSword
SGTJKJ
SHarjacek
spaarndammer
tinbanger
Tomcat31
Torchy
V2Phantom
vonHengest
cheers paul
camogirl
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 08:01 PM UTC
Got mine onto the bench for pics this morning Im sure construction will start soon in some way shape or form (along with the other three campaigns I have on the go)
magnusf
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,953 posts
AeroScale: 1,902 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 10:27 PM UTC
I've also started my project this morning (and enlisted as well, I wasn't aware that I hadn't done it earlier ).
This kit...
...and some progress! I'll do both kits that come in the box in parallell.
I have started a build blog that can be found here
Magnus
).This kit...
...and some progress! I'll do both kits that come in the box in parallell.
I have started a build blog that can be found here
Magnus
ludwig113
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 10:28 PM UTC
well here's mine...
this is combined with the dual campaign, hurricane v bf110, i might as well make them all at the same time !
paul
this is combined with the dual campaign, hurricane v bf110, i might as well make them all at the same time !
paul
ludwig113
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 10:30 PM UTC
welcome magnus
magnusf
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,953 posts
AeroScale: 1,902 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 10:42 PM UTC
Thanks Paul! I have that Sweet kit in my stash and will follow your build with interest!
Magnus
Magnus
Middle_Franconian
Joined: January 02, 2011
KitMaker: 279 posts
AeroScale: 239 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 06:25 AM UTC
Hello all,
happy new modelling year!
I am about to regain full control after new years eve partying
. Please do not mind any spelling or grammatical mistakes in my today´s post 
@ Samantha: when I feel better I think I will have some Gummibärchen!
@ Paul: nice selection!
@ Magnus: cool looking MiGs! What kind of color options will you choose?
The Starfighter is ready for assembly.
Servus,
Sebastian
happy new modelling year!
I am about to regain full control after new years eve partying
. Please do not mind any spelling or grammatical mistakes in my today´s post @ Samantha: when I feel better I think I will have some Gummibärchen!
@ Paul: nice selection!
@ Magnus: cool looking MiGs! What kind of color options will you choose?
The Starfighter is ready for assembly.
Servus,
Sebastian
V2Phantom
Joined: December 26, 2008
KitMaker: 288 posts
AeroScale: 195 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 03:31 PM UTC
Hi and a Happy New Year to everyone! This will be my first group build on this site, but I could not resist such a cool campaign. While I usually build in a bit larger scale, I have really liked the cool kits available in 1/144. I build a lot of airliners in 1/144 but for this build I decided to do something a little different.
I am going to make an attempt to build the Micro ACE F-15J in one of the many colorful JASDF Anniversary markings. Here's the kit and box art:
I don't know who originally produced a kit from these molds but I suspect that they have been around for a few years. There is no cockpit but I have an idea on how to tackle that small problem.
Anyway, let the games begin!
Have fun modeling!
Mike
I am going to make an attempt to build the Micro ACE F-15J in one of the many colorful JASDF Anniversary markings. Here's the kit and box art:
I don't know who originally produced a kit from these molds but I suspect that they have been around for a few years. There is no cockpit but I have an idea on how to tackle that small problem.
Anyway, let the games begin!
Have fun modeling!
Mike
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
AeroScale: 163 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 04:46 PM UTC
Here is my entry: DML's 1/144 Sukhoi Su-22M-4.
Littorio
Joined: September 15, 2004
KitMaker: 4,728 posts
AeroScale: 1,351 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 05:25 PM UTC
Gary, beware the decals with this kit, I built it some years ago and the decals in my kit were opaque which I only found out when I applied them. Other than that a nice simply build.
Rebilda
#057
Joined: May 11, 2010
KitMaker: 248 posts
AeroScale: 123 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 08:15 PM UTC
Middle_F, my man! Hope you're feeling better already! PM's an the way btw.
I'm not yet completely shure what I'll contribute but I think it#s going to be the Revell Tyohoon in RAF markings.
See you soon!
I'm not yet completely shure what I'll contribute but I think it#s going to be the Revell Tyohoon in RAF markings.
See you soon!
magnusf
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,953 posts
AeroScale: 1,902 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 08:54 PM UTC
Sebastian! I'll do these two:
Magnus
Magnus
ludwig113
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 09:29 PM UTC
i built this last night, the level of detail on the outside is amazing...
paul
paul
camogirl
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
AeroScale: 622 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 11:54 PM UTC
Managed to get a fairway with the kit today in a couple of hours while waiting for paint to dry on a review kit and decalling another model. I think there will be a fair bit of sanding work but dont think its going too bad for my first attempt at an airliner
Littorio
Joined: September 15, 2004
KitMaker: 4,728 posts
AeroScale: 1,351 posts
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 - 10:44 AM UTC
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i built this last night, the level of detail on the outside is amazing...
paul
Paul beware they are addictive
now you can see why I have twelve built and another eight in the stash.Now my build when the time comes will either be the other Me-262A out of the Eduard box (first being used in the Fw-190 campaign) or another F-14 Tomcat.
Hope to make a start end of this month, start of next.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 - 11:21 AM UTC
I'm building an airliner too, A 727. I got a good price for an Airfix kit.
The copyright date on the plastic is 1982.
couple of non-kit features,
I found an ATP decal for Continental Air Micronesia, a Kwajalein regular.
The -200 fuselage is lain aside. Air Mike had both -200s and -100s, but its the shorty I want to build, which were in service from 1968.
I have ordered an OZMODS fuselage from Australia. I wont be doing much work on this for possibly a few months. oh well. plenty of other irons in the fire.
Wings wheels, tail, engines and details in the Airfix kit all look good.
The copyright date on the plastic is 1982.
couple of non-kit features,
I found an ATP decal for Continental Air Micronesia, a Kwajalein regular.
The -200 fuselage is lain aside. Air Mike had both -200s and -100s, but its the shorty I want to build, which were in service from 1968.
I have ordered an OZMODS fuselage from Australia. I wont be doing much work on this for possibly a few months. oh well. plenty of other irons in the fire.
Wings wheels, tail, engines and details in the Airfix kit all look good.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 - 11:26 AM UTC
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i built this last night, the level of detail on the outside is amazing...
paul
thats hot!
nice photos too. Ive wondered about Sweet models. glad to get a good look at their product
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
AeroScale: 6,247 posts
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 - 11:40 AM UTC
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I'm building an airliner too, A 727. I got a good price for an Airfix kit.
The one thing you must do to correct the Airfix wings is to move the potato chip fence from the trailing edge to the leading edge. I usually cut a notch with a razor saw, glue in a piece of plastic card and then trim and sand it to shape.
I don't know whether you have window decals; you'll need them to use with the OzMods fuselage. Draw Decal does an FAA sheet you can rob the windows from. He may even do you a set of just windows if you ask.
magnusf
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,953 posts
AeroScale: 1,902 posts
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 - 09:08 PM UTC
Lots of enthusiasm around here ! Nice to follow your builds!
Jonathan I would say Sweet kits are about as good as they get when it comes to tiny scale! I have several and they look absolutely marvellous in the box, I have yet to build one though!
I've had my first painting session this morning!
Magnus
! Nice to follow your builds!Jonathan I would say Sweet kits are about as good as they get when it comes to tiny scale! I have several and they look absolutely marvellous in the box, I have yet to build one though!
I've had my first painting session this morning!
Magnus
ludwig113
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 01:30 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Texti built this last night, the level of detail on the outside is amazing...
paul
thats hot!
nice photos too. Ive wondered about Sweet models. glad to get a good look at their product
jclapp and Littorio, i will def. be getting more of the sweet kits, detail is excellent, fit is great........lets hope the painting is as good!
paul
ludwig113
Joined: February 05, 2008
KitMaker: 1,381 posts
AeroScale: 1,110 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 01:32 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Lots of enthusiasm around here
Jonathan I would say Sweet kits are about as good as they get when it comes to tiny scale! I have several and they look absolutely marvellous in the box, I have yet to build one though!
I've had my first painting session this morning!
Magnus
magnus, what is the brand and colour of the interior you've used there?
cheers paul
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 01:37 AM UTC
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cool. thanks for that. I will be sure to get that right.Quoted TextI'm building an airliner too, A 727. I got a good price for an Airfix kit.
The one thing you must do to correct the Airfix wings is to move the potato chip fence from the trailing edge to the leading edge. I usually cut a notch with a razor saw, glue in a piece of plastic card and then trim and sand it to shape.
Quoted Text
I don't know whether you have window decals; you'll need them to use with the OzMods fuselage. Draw Decal does an FAA sheet you can rob the windows from. He may even do you a set of just windows if you ask.
The ATP set has windows and doors and detailed instructions for the several variants and some interesting historical information as well.
magnusf
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,953 posts
AeroScale: 1,902 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 04:07 AM UTC
Paul! Interior blue is Gunze paint according to the Eduard mixing instructions (60% H25 + 20% H26 + 20% H35) with some added white H11 and light blue H45. It maybe should have been a bit more greenish but it really doesn't matter on this size of model I think!
Magnus
Magnus
V2Phantom
Joined: December 26, 2008
KitMaker: 288 posts
AeroScale: 195 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 03:25 PM UTC
Hi Jonathan! A few years ago I also did a B727-100 for a GB on a different site. Like yourself, I used the Ozmod -100 conversion kit and an old Airfix 727 kit that I had in my stash. Overall, the build was pretty uneventful but I did have some problems with the Ozmod fuselage pieces being warped and the nose looking a bit too pointed (like a BAC 1-11) after assembly. Here's the final Ozmod 727-100 build after I modified the nose to make it a bit more blunt.
Have fun modeling!
Mike
[quote]I'm building an airliner too, A 727. I got a good price for an Airfix kit.
The copyright date on the plastic is 1982.
couple of non-kit features,
I found an ATP decal for Continental Air Micronesia, a Kwajalein regular.
The -200 fuselage is lain aside. Air Mike had both -200s and -100s, but its the shorty I want to build, which were in service from 1968.
I have ordered an OZMODS fuselage from Australia. I wont be doing much work on this for possibly a few months. oh well. plenty of other irons in the fire.
Wings wheels, tail, engines and details in the Airfix kit all look good [quote
Have fun modeling!
Mike
[quote]I'm building an airliner too, A 727. I got a good price for an Airfix kit.
The copyright date on the plastic is 1982.
couple of non-kit features,
I found an ATP decal for Continental Air Micronesia, a Kwajalein regular.
The -200 fuselage is lain aside. Air Mike had both -200s and -100s, but its the shorty I want to build, which were in service from 1968.
I have ordered an OZMODS fuselage from Australia. I wont be doing much work on this for possibly a few months. oh well. plenty of other irons in the fire.
Wings wheels, tail, engines and details in the Airfix kit all look good [quote
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