_GOTOBOTTOM
Air Campaigns
Want to start or join a group build? This is where to start.
Hosted by Frederick Boucher, Michael Satin
OFFICIAL: Support Aircraft Campaign
Grenadier37
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Texas, United States
Joined: June 02, 2008
KitMaker: 232 posts
AeroScale: 155 posts
Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 02:41 PM UTC
Here are some in progress pics. The nose gear and tail hook bays were pretty bare. So I glued in bit of plastic and wire. The fit of the nose gear well isn't great.





vertigo
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
AeroScale: 225 posts
Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 09:10 PM UTC
That'll be one big model once it's done, I mean I have an S-3A in 1/72nd and it's pretty huge to begin with.

I like the effect with the wire, I'd like to start trying that with future builds if I can find an appropriate size for 1/72nd.
windysean
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
AeroScale: 563 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 02:24 AM UTC

Quoted Text

That'll be one big model once it's done, I mean I have an S-3A in 1/72nd and it's pretty huge to begin with.

I like the effect with the wire, I'd like to start trying that with future builds if I can find an appropriate size for 1/72nd.


For a near lifetime supply of tiny wire, you can pull apart small (22 or 24 gauge?)stranded wire, and just use individual strands. Otherwise, crack open some old electronics and see what you find in there-- even small motor windings.
I hope that was somehow helpful.
-Sean H.
Grenadier37
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Texas, United States
Joined: June 02, 2008
KitMaker: 232 posts
AeroScale: 155 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 10:34 AM UTC

Quoted Text

That'll be one big model once it's done, I mean I have an S-3A in 1/72nd and it's pretty huge to begin with.

I like the effect with the wire, I'd like to start trying that with future builds if I can find an appropriate size for 1/72nd.


Yep, it's huge. The odd thing about this aircraft is how fat the fuselage is and how skinny the wings are.

I scavenged the wire I use from an old radio someone had thrown away. Some of it is really tiny stuff, perfect for 1/72.

I have absolutely no idea what the nose wheel bay really looks like. I just started cutting different lengths of wire and bits of plastic and glued them in place until I thought it was begining to look too cluttered.

(I bet there is some rivet counter spining in his grave and gnashing his teeth over that last comment!)
Dermo245
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: April 07, 2010
KitMaker: 42 posts
AeroScale: 29 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:18 PM UTC
Hey Sean,

I finally got around to picking a kit so count me in! I must have a bit of a rotor-thing going on right now.



And since this is a campaign for support aircraft, the plan is to finish it as West Midlands Police Air Support, similar to this one..



Looking forward to this campaign and thanks for running it.

Best wishes,
Dermot
windysean
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
AeroScale: 563 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 02:41 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hey Sean,

I finally got around to picking a kit so count me in! I must have a bit of a rotor-thing going on right now.

And since this is a campaign for support aircraft, the plan is to finish it as West Midlands Police Air Support, similar to this one..

Looking forward to this campaign and thanks for running it.

Best wishes,
Dermot

Cool, Dermot, I'm doing the same kit, same idea, for the MedFlight helicopter here in Madison Wisconsin for the MY HOMETOWN campaign, so I'll be watching you for tips.

Vertigo, for this campaign, count me on your spreadsheet for an Academy 1/72 TBF Avenger, modified as a TBM-3R for Carrier Onboard Delivery.

Cheers!
-Sean H.
29Foxtrot
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Victoria, Australia
Joined: September 19, 2003
KitMaker: 708 posts
AeroScale: 674 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 01:18 PM UTC
I intend to do an ASR Cat {in 48 scale, if I can get the kit} or a Comms Flight Cat in the same scale.
ltb073
_VISITCOMMUNITY
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 09:11 AM UTC
Hello folks, I have started on my Support bird
Photobucket
This Monster has a 17 inch fuselage so I dont know what Nicola meant when he said his build was big
I got the cockpit built
Photobucket
I have to prime and paint this because there are 3 decals for instrument panels
flyboy92187
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: March 30, 2011
KitMaker: 199 posts
AeroScale: 150 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 03:47 AM UTC
Once I finish my Phantom for the Vietnam campaign, I will start on this one. But, I have to choose between the 1/72 hobby boss CH-46, or the 1/72 italeri MH-53.... Oh the choices. Hopefully I will have some progress by mid week!
JClapp
#259
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 05:19 AM UTC
yay
ltb073
_VISITCOMMUNITY
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 12:38 PM UTC
Hello, I have an update
Cockpit primed, painted and decaled, now it needs some touch up
PhotobucketPhotobucket
The instructions for the engines are wrong they have u build them and then put them on the wing but they need to be build around the wing
Photobucket
hopefully I will get some more done tomorrow
JClapp
#259
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 10:38 AM UTC
I got started on the C-124 today, sorting and organizing, and test fitting.
the castings look good, the surfaces are very smooth and the details are fine and crisp.

You have to build the props in Anigrand kits
flyboy92187
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: March 30, 2011
KitMaker: 199 posts
AeroScale: 150 posts
Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012 - 07:10 AM UTC
I got a start on my pave low this week after I wrapped up my Phantom for the Vietnam build. I am torn as to whether or not I want to do it as it appears now, or if I want to do it in the Desert Storm scheme. But... I have time to decide.




Snorri23
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2010
KitMaker: 514 posts
AeroScale: 244 posts
Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012 - 01:13 PM UTC
The aircraft that I have decided to do is the D.F.S> 230 glider from HUMA. A small kit which is easy to build. Doing the all R.L.M. 62 scheme. Here are some of the photos of the started kit.
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
flyboy92187
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: March 30, 2011
KitMaker: 199 posts
AeroScale: 150 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 02:32 AM UTC
I finished main assembly (excluding rotors), primed, preshaded, and hit with light ghost grey




mykroft
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Ontario, Canada
Joined: November 14, 2009
KitMaker: 270 posts
AeroScale: 264 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 02:34 PM UTC
Well,I'm in with Airfix's Spitfire PR.XIX


Airfix Spitfire PR.XIX 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
flyboy92187
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: March 30, 2011
KitMaker: 199 posts
AeroScale: 150 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 11:43 AM UTC
I worked some more on the Pave low, I highlighted some random panels with varying shades of grey, and painted and assembled the rotors and landing gear. I am hoping to clear coat it before the end of the week!





ltb073
_VISITCOMMUNITY
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 06:46 AM UTC
Ok guys I have made some progress on my KC-97. I have it all in sub assemblies to ease the painting process here is the top half of 1 wing
Photobucket
The International Orange took about 3 coat to get it to that color
tinbanger
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 09:21 AM UTC



Ready for a wash,masking and paint shop!
I have removed all of the Aurora antennae and installed ones for a CP-140A Arcturus (AC#121).
I have removed all weapon hard points,also opened up windows as per photos i have found on the internet.
I will be using CaMilAir decals for a aircraft dated after June 1991 .
All for now!
flyboy92187
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: March 30, 2011
KitMaker: 199 posts
AeroScale: 150 posts
Posted: Monday, March 26, 2012 - 05:14 AM UTC
I am calling this one done. Decent build, some minor fit issues. Also most of the panel lines were raised. I went with the later appeareance rather then the 3 tone scheme. I kinda like doing the varying shades of grey. I cant wait to see that Orion that is in here, I have a hasegawa one laying around.







Snorri23
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2010
KitMaker: 514 posts
AeroScale: 244 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 12:50 PM UTC
Here are some photos of my completed D.F.S. 230. I had the option of painting it in R.L.M. 63 which I did. A change from the standard 70/71/65. I may also complete Ju52 if I have the time.
Photobucket
Photobucket
vertigo
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 11, 2004
KitMaker: 388 posts
AeroScale: 225 posts
Posted: Friday, March 30, 2012 - 05:03 AM UTC
Great work everyone.

I wish I could check in more often but I'm still caught up apartment hunting, haven't touched plastic in weeks.
Snorri23
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2010
KitMaker: 514 posts
AeroScale: 244 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 01:48 AM UTC
If I recall properly to paint orange there is a two step process one needs to go through. Base coat of flat white, then yellow then orange. This will eliminate the transparency of the orange and give you a better coverage.
Janglais
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Joined: March 04, 2012
KitMaker: 16 posts
AeroScale: 8 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 09:51 PM UTC
Here's what I'd like to do for this campaign, though not sure if I'll get around to it...


Bv141 Box by JanglaisModeller, on Flickr

Have always wanted to build one of these since I was a kid - my dad used to tell me he had built one when he was younger.
cinzano
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Indiana, United States
Joined: January 13, 2009
KitMaker: 419 posts
AeroScale: 378 posts
Posted: Monday, April 02, 2012 - 12:06 AM UTC
Question for the group: Would, by the campaign terms, a Nakajima A6m-2 Rufe qualify for this campaign build? I'm looking for a candidate to add to this that isn't a super long build. I have this kit coming shortly and I have some add on bits that will go with it. It was originally intended as a seaplane fighter but it was also used as a maritime recce platform. If the group feels its too close to the edge I guess it will have to be either a North American F-6B or a Yak 7 trainer.

Cheers,
Fred
 _GOTOTOP