OFFICIAL: Devils in the Dark: Nightfighters!
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: June 30, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 05:34 AM UTC
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Richard,
I don't mean to be a pain, but Steve already proposed an Ar240C-2 and indicated that it was an unbuilt proposal for a prototype aircraft. As such, it seemed to be a "what-if" which the rules don't allow. I'm sorry, but I feel like I need to be consistent.
If the 262 or 219 are only minimally started, I'm more than willing to give one a pass given that we are almost a month in already!
Michael
Thats a shame, I hadn't realised that prototypes weren't allowed.
Well, the other two are progressed up to the point of the fuselages being put together, the wings for the 262 are also together, I would think that might be too far along for a group build, but if it's ok with the group I'll do all three anyway and update on all of them, just because I like nightfighters!
I'll try and find a new kit in the meantime as it gives me a perfect excuse to pop to the model shop!
Ontario, Canada
Joined: November 14, 2009
KitMaker: 270 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 05:43 AM UTC
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Richard,
I don't mean to be a pain, but Steve already proposed an Ar240C-2 and indicated that it was an unbuilt proposal for a prototype aircraft. As such, it seemed to be a "what-if" which the rules don't allow. I'm sorry, but I feel like I need to be consistent.
If the 262 or 219 are only minimally started, I'm more than willing to give one a pass given that we are almost a month in already!
Michael
Thats a shame, I hadn't realised that prototypes weren't allowed.
The problem with the Ar240C-2 is that it wasn't even a prototype (especially since many German prototypes were used operationally before entering production). The C-2 was merely a proposal which was never built.
Ontario, Canada
Joined: November 14, 2009
KitMaker: 270 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 05:45 AM UTC
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@Adam: You're not kidding Adam that's a fast built and it look like you used little or no filler. Looking good fella!
No filler yet, but it does need a bit at the wing roots and where the rad intakes join. Lovely little kit for its era, although I doubt that current releases of it are in anything near as nice condition given the molds are 35-40 years old.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 06:58 AM UTC
Nice work everyone! Sorry again Steve, we'd love to see your work though!
Just about ready for paint on the Tamiya 1/48 Mossie NF.XIII:
I'm going to use Tamiya's RAF paints but don't have Medium Sea Grey yet (got the RN Light Grey by accident). Hopefully LHS has it.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: August 27, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 08:04 AM UTC
hello everyone,
Wow, we have some seriously fast builders on this campaign.
So I decided I'm going in with this long nose Ju88
[url=http://www.flickr.com/people/rochinhas4/]rochaped38only thing missing is another QB upgrade to replace those inaccurate spinners and some etched parts to boost up the glasshouse.
This is the chosen plane
Sem título rochaped38Cheers
#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 09:38 AM UTC
@Damian: Yeah I had kinda noticed that D .... LOL I'm actually in the process of dirtying them up so they don't look so out of place! I'll post another pic of the completed Cat and tail stand when I'm done probably later tonight my time.
@Christian: I'm so looking forward to your build, this kit is so on my "NEED" list! LOL Yes I had read that the kit was a mixed bag as far as details and quality were concerned I'm hopefully putting it down to new moulds and the size of them that the operators haven't found the ideal setting for it yet.
Still I intend to purchase one of these kits as soon as I can! LOL build log to follow watch this website ..... uh as soon as I've finished the one I'm doing currently.... better finish that first!
#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 07:46 PM UTC
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 08:22 PM UTC
Much more betterer Chris. The only thing you could add is a small trail of blood down the side of the crate where the poor groundcrew got his fingers caught under the tail of the Tiger.
Great work mate !
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
#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 08:45 PM UTC
LOL a possible diorama Damian? One airman with his hand trapped and the other shrugging saying "what"??
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: June 30, 2012
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 04:49 AM UTC
Michael,
This is how far I have got on the ME 262 and He 219;
http://smile.webshots.com/smiles/63549a304b960130778712313f029a84http://smile.webshots.com/smiles/6605d3c04b960130721622000abc820dhttp://smile.webshots.com/smiles/68bfb3104b960130776412313f029a84http://smile.webshots.com/smiles/5de66c604b960130778112313f029a84I think they are probably too far along to enter into this build, but let me know what you think.
I will still try to get down to the model shop some time this week and pick up a new kit anyway, I'm toying with the idea of picking up an airfix mk vb spitfire and doing it as the all black mount of Sgt Peter Durnford with 111 squadron marked as JU-H flying night interception, that is if I don't find a purpose built nightfighter kit for sale!
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 04:28 PM UTC
Hi Folks lots of good stuff happening here
My Black Widow is built and now comes the small stuff so progress will slow down
I managed to get all the glass on but this has got to be the cheapest clear plastic I ever dealt with
Now I need to paint the supports on it and started applying the markings too. Again here the instructions dont tell you were to put half of them so Im going by the box art
And yes it a tail sitter but thats ok cause it will be hung from the basement ceiling
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#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 07:18 PM UTC
Looking good Sal..... I have uhmmm three of.... uh actually no that's four of these to build they have to be amongst my favourite aircraft just something about twin boom twin spinners that are all black and deadly! LOL
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 02:12 AM UTC
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Michael,
This is how far I have got on the ME 262 and He 219;
I think they are probably too far along to enter into this build, but let me know what you think.
I will still try to get down to the model shop some time this week and pick up a new kit anyway, I'm toying with the idea of picking up an airfix mk vb spitfire and doing it as the all black mount of Sgt Peter Durnford with 111 squadron marked as JU-H flying night interception, that is if I don't find a purpose built nightfighter kit for sale!
Richard,
Yeah, I'm afraid you're right on the 262 and 219. A black Spit would be cool though! Thanks for understanding and I'm looking forward to what you go with!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 12:43 PM UTC
Since I read that prototypes are not allowed, and to save the hassle I decided to drop the Ju 388 and build the Bf 110G-4/R3.Flown by Gruppenkommandeur Mjr.Paul Korner of III/NJG 5. Profile provided by Kagero. I do have a few correction sets and the build book. Will try and build this kit without using the correction set.
#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 05:08 PM UTC
Hi Trevor looking forward to seeing oyur build I have this kit to build in the stash and I'd like to see what you do with it.
Cheers
Chris
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 09:58 PM UTC
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Hi Trevor looking forward to seeing oyur build I have this kit to build in the stash and I'd like to see what you do with it
Likewise, this one sits in my stash waiting . I will be watching how you go Trevor.
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
Kuching, Malaysia
Joined: June 19, 2002
KitMaker: 216 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 01:44 AM UTC
Some nice progress here, guys. Need to ask, does a meteor nightfighter qualifies for this campaign?
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 02:41 AM UTC
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Some nice progress here, guys. Need to ask, does a meteor nightfighter qualifies for this campaign?
I think the rules say up to 1955, which certainly was after the Meteor Nightfighters came on line, so I would consider one valid for the campaign.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 05:19 AM UTC
Thanks for the support, not doing anything fancy for this build. I might drop the flaps. In reading the how to book the author states that the landing gear sits too far forward thus he places the attachment point higher into the well. Though he does not state how far. Need to look into this, any assistance would be helpful. Thanks. Will be a test build for the others that are waiting in line to be built.
New York, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 03:24 AM UTC
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Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Joined: May 26, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 06:58 AM UTC
Mmmhh...
Let me guess... that is a Black Widow, isn't it?
No, really - there are not many of them to be found in a completed status. That does have reasons! Well done, braving the challenge!
Cheers,
Guido
AKA "Tailor" -VMF'06 - German Gamblers
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8zhb1sc4Pe3BRLqq3d-SQ
European Union
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 07:36 AM UTC
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Mmmhh...
Let me guess... that is a Black Widow, isn't it?
No, really - there are not many of them to be found in a completed status. That does have reasons! Well done, braving the challenge!
Cheers,
Guido
You are absolutely right, Guido! That nearly 40 years old Revell/Monogram P-61 isn't an easy "Add glue and shake" kit. It never was and it will never be. I also had several nervous breakdowns during my dual build in 2010.
Sal, that's really a nice build. You did a great job, my friend. Now your Widow sits on the shelf and you can be proud of it and forget all the troubles you had. I also enjoy looking at my 2 beauties nearly every day ....
I nearly forgot to upload 2 pics of my new Tigercat to the campaign gallery ....
Well, I did it now and if you like have a look
here for some more.
Happy modelling
Torsten
My campaigns for 2020:
MiGs - Done !
The Big Three - Done !
65 years Bundeswehr - Done !
40 years Leopard 2 - Done !
Land Lease - Done !
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 08:22 AM UTC
Nice work everyone, and two completed 'Cats in the gallery already! Keep 'em coming!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Iowa, United States
Joined: May 11, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 12:23 PM UTC
Here is my entry...
I will be building the F4U-2 with the radome
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 03:34 PM UTC
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Directions sux Flash and fit big problems Clear plastic paper thin and horrible fit Decal placement So here is my results
Great job Sal, no doubt this kit requires a degree of skill (and a lot of patience) but the results are well worth it ! Still the sexiest aircraft ever built.
BTW the Hobby Boss thirty-tooth scale P-61B is on pre-sale at IH right now, due for release early spring . . . just sayin'
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
