Campaign Proposal: A lottery.
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 01:35 PM UTC
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Damian you picked the filet of the Polish Aircraft industry. Love it. Can't wait to see it.
Van, you have felt the cold hand of fate. Welcome to the campaign!
Everyone else. Watch out. The jar is growing hungry for more victims!
How long until this campaign starts again? I could have ten builds lined up before it starts! I did 12 or so for the last KoTS campaign
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 03:53 PM UTC
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Figures that I would end up with one of the only choices that I didn't have a model for. Never done a heli before, this should be interesting...
I generally keep to 1/72 scale for aircraft and after browsing Squadron I've settled on two kits, one shake and bake and the other requiring a lot more extra work (but it was $4).
Going to do either the Hobbyboss AH-64D Longbow Apache or the Heller Alouette III (Gendarmerie version)... Which one gets built will depend on how much extra work I want to put in once the campaign rolls around.
Van, don't overlook the Helicopter Gunships campaign coming up later. I was thinking of a 1/72 Apache Longbow myself for that one, and if you don't save yours for then, I'd be watching your build of it on this one. Reading Aeroscale reviews of other Hobby Boss 1/72 attack helicopters, the Apache and the Cobra, that looks like it should be a good kit. You know, someone should do a review of THAT one...
Cheers!
-Sean H.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Maryland, United States
Joined: February 25, 2013
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 01:15 AM UTC
I was thinking about using the Apache for this campaign and the Alouette III for the Rescue Me campaign.
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 01:30 AM UTC
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I was thinking about using the Apache for this campaign and the Alouette III for the Rescue Me campaign.
Solid choices.
I've found that for any kit you buy, there's always a campaign for it just around the corner.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 29, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 06:08 PM UTC
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I've found that for any kit you buy, there's always a campaign for it just around the corner.
Except for this one. Which detects what's in your stash and selects something different!
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 06:44 PM UTC
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I've found that for any kit you buy, there's always a campaign for it just around the corner.
Except for this one. Which detects what's in your stash and selects something different!
So very very true Mr Palmer... do you have five daughters? But let's not go there shall we...
The first victim has arrived..
First look shows engraved panel lines with a few trenches, but the thing that really stood out is that the decals appear to be a little too bright in their colours.. Oh well, as this is to be OOB I will try and one them down a little.
I was going to build the Grumman Ford as my Record Holder, but I changed my mind and the other victim is in the post.
Cheers all
Warren
You may be right, I may be crazy.
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 03:30 AM UTC
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First look shows engraved panel lines with a few trenches, but the thing that really stood out is that the decals appear to be a little too bright in their colours.. Oh well, as this is to be OOB I will try and one them down a little.
Or you could talk to
Bill Burns and get a proper set of decals. There are 10 to choose from, most of which are for the Mk.4. Those Hobbycrap decals will be no end of frustration for you so they're better off left unused.
The cockpit tub is much too shallow. It's not so bad if you use the kit seats, but if you go for aftermarket seats you'll discover how awful it really is.
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 06:13 AM UTC
"Or you could talk to Bill Burns and get a proper set of decals".
Great:- decals/info/service and Canadian!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 08:08 AM UTC
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"Or you could talk to Bill Burns and get a proper set of decals".
Great:- decals/info/service and Canadian!
Thanks for that guys, but there is one problem.. I only paid about $10 for the kit and Bill wants $17.50 minimum for the decals. Sorry but I can't see the value in a small decal sheet for that much and being unemployed at the moment I will just have to make do with the Hobbycraft ones and whatever I can find in the decal box of doom.
You may be right, I may be crazy.
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 08:48 AM UTC
I've just trawled through my decal dungeon and found some roundels for your Clunk, you can at least replace those : )
They're a bit yellowed, so some exposure to that hot summer Southern sun will be needed to sort them out : )
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 08:52 AM UTC
Hi Warren.
I hope your job situation works out soon for you!
One thing to help with the kit decals would be a coat of Microscale liquid decal film.
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 09:25 AM UTC
Jessie and Richard,
I really appreciate your wishes and help.
I have decals galore to check (left overs) and will get back to you if I need extras. We haven't seen the sun here for weeks due to the wet arriving. Rain rain and more rain.
Thanks again lady and gentleman..
Cheers from Downunder
Warren
You may be right, I may be crazy.
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 09:55 AM UTC
I have some ancient Esci decals for a Sabre but two of the maple leafs are way off centre and the detail is not good. Then I have the decal sheet from a Matchbox CF-101 Voodoo, but there are not very well detailed either.
This led me to another thought, can anyone think of a kit that provides you with the Canadian decals (roundels) I require that I think may be less than the cost of one of the sheets previously mentioned. This way I would get another kit and the decals I need.
Or, thirdly, how much do you want for your decals Miss Jessie?
Regards
Warren
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 10:12 AM UTC
I saw a sheet that was just various RCAF roundels somewhere... Trying to find it.
Every. Single. Time. I go to the warplane heritage museum (which is often) I sit in the CF100 and move the ailerons and everything and generally pretend to be tracking a bear through dense cloud lining up the cannon on on radar. This subject is pretty close to my heart.
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 12:26 PM UTC
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Or, thirdly, how much do you want for your decals Miss Jessie?
Oh, just your address will do
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Georgia, United States
Joined: January 07, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 01:10 PM UTC
Hello all Ive signed up for this build and was wondering what theme i'm gonna be getting? this looks like a fun build so i cant wait to find out what theme im gonna get and get statred ...
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 03:11 PM UTC
Ohhhh now you've done it.
A snake slithers out of my throat, the lamp laughs at me, a shudder.
The Mason Jar of Doom has materialized.
Sascha, your lot is...
#34: "Made in China!" Outsourced! You've got to build a Chinese bird in Chinese livery. It doesn't have to be a domestic design. The "
domestic" designs are fair game too.
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 03:20 PM UTC
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 05:40 PM UTC
well ive ordered my kit ive went with a Trumpeter 1/48 scale
PLA J-8B Leopard this was my second option my first was a Q-5 Fantan but couldnt find one in any size other than some made up in wood.
Research Continues
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Monday, March 04, 2013 - 03:00 PM UTC
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 09:15 AM UTC
Thanks I look forward to this build ive never built a trumpeter kit or a chinese themed kit so this will be a new one for me. Good Luck on your Build as well Warren.
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 09:40 AM UTC
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Thanks I look forward to this build ive never built a trumpeter kit or a chinese themed kit so this will be a new one for me. Good Luck on your Build as well Warren.
I am sure you will appreciate the fit and engineering of the kit if it is one of their kits from the last 8 years or so. Don't listen to all the naysayers, I am sure many people out there have a thing against Trumpeter just because they are growing so quickly, or because some of their kits have exaggerated surface detail. It looks great under a few coats of paint.
Cheers
Warren
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 03:01 PM UTC
I'd have to agree. The Trumpeter Mig21 I have, review is in the pipe, looks amazing. It's shockingly well detailed molds.
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 04:06 PM UTC
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I'd have to agree. The Trumpeter Mig21 I have, review is in the pipe, looks amazing. It's shockingly well detailed molds.
Good to hear. Oh by the way I thought of another lottery 'prize' if it is needed...
Beware the Contra-flow... Build any aircraft or helicopter with contra-rotating propellers.
You may be right, I may be crazy.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: September 15, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 04:37 PM UTC
OK guy's and girl, I wasn't going to do any campaigns this year but this one looks to good so I'm in.
Richard do your worst
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