OFFICIAL: The Lottery Campaign
#023
Zurich, Switzerland
Joined: March 13, 2009
KitMaker: 2,058 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 07:52 AM UTC
Great builds an thanks for the comments guys and gals. Warren, too bad about the fall, at least you got the mug shot...
Jessica, I admire your rigging!
Well, my first try at rigging almost turned me insane! After having the whole top wing fall off on me after almost finishing the first round, I had all the rigging pieces cut and of course they wouldn't fit anymore. So out came some cable and I managed to finally rig it with fine copper wire. Not as nice and straight as Jessica's but it's rigged! And finished:
Thanks for a great campaign and forcing me to do something different!
Cheers!
Stefan
Too many models - too little time...
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
KitMaker: 5,926 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 08:32 AM UTC
Great looking SPAD Stefan.
You may be right, I may be crazy.
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 09:22 AM UTC
That looks fantastic! I admit that I cheated a bit on the Stranraer's rigging and used some piano wire I had lying about. My
Nieuport is a much better example of the kind of rigging I like to 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
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
AeroScale: 663 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 04:39 AM UTC
Warren----Sorry your X-1 broke the sound barrier into the carpet. A great looking build nonetheless and I hope you are able to get it all back together.
Stefan---Can't say enough about the SPAD. Really awesome looking.
I worked on the Seafire this weekend and got all the post shading done and the sub-assemblies completed. Should be ready to gloss coat for decals soon. I must say that wind-mill of a contra-rotating prop is pretty cool looking.
Best wishes, Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 04:46 AM UTC
Thanks for that Ian.
Is OK though those pictures are of the reconstructed X-1.
Cheers
Warren
You may be right, I may be crazy.
New Jersey, United States
Joined: May 01, 2013
KitMaker: 60 posts
AeroScale: 56 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 02:35 AM UTC
Is it too late to join? I just started posting here, and have an Eduard 1:48 Avia B-534 that's about 60% complete that I'd love to enroll!
On the Bench:
Eduard 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Tamiya 1/48 A6M3 Zero
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 05:23 AM UTC
That one would better fit into the Hangar Queen campaign. The trick with the lottery is that the model you'd be required to build would be randomly drawn from a list which was made up when the campaign started. Your build would be complicated by the fact that the campaign has only a month to run. If you really feel up to a speed-build of a randomly-chosen model you're welcome to join in though
Look on page one of this thread for the list and be aware that you could be randomly selected to do any of the unclaimed subjects. Still feeling brave?
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
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
KitMaker: 5,926 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 06:53 AM UTC
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That one would better fit into the Hangar Queen campaign. The trick with the lottery is that the model you'd be required to build would be randomly drawn from a list which was made up when the campaign started. Your build would be complicated by the fact that the campaign has only a month to run. If you really feel up to a speed-build of a randomly-chosen model you're welcome to join in though
Look on page one of this thread for the list and be aware that you could be randomly selected to do any of the unclaimed subjects. Still feeling brave?
Hit me with another one!! Go ahead jar, I can see right through you..
You may be right, I may be crazy.
New Jersey, United States
Joined: May 01, 2013
KitMaker: 60 posts
AeroScale: 56 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM UTC
Quoted Text
That one would better fit into the Hangar Queen campaign. The trick with the lottery is that the model you'd be required to build would be randomly drawn from a list which was made up when the campaign started. Your build would be complicated by the fact that the campaign has only a month to run. If you really feel up to a speed-build of a randomly-chosen model you're welcome to join in though
Look on page one of this thread for the list and be aware that you could be randomly selected to do any of the unclaimed subjects. Still feeling brave?
... aha. Somebody's got two thumbs and didn't quite read the rules correctly. (hint: it's me!)
On the Bench:
Eduard 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat
Tamiya 1/48 A6M3 Zero
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 03, 2013 - 02:58 AM UTC
I worked some more on the Seafire and all the post-shading and weathering is complete. Now it is ready for Futuring.....or Pledging...or Johnson Waxing...
Best wishes,
Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
Washington, United States
Joined: September 02, 2009
KitMaker: 227 posts
AeroScale: 76 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 03, 2013 - 08:44 AM UTC
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Joined: May 26, 2008
KitMaker: 1,168 posts
AeroScale: 199 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 12:12 AM UTC
So many nice builds going on, but I think quite a few will not be finished.
I finally was able to start my second project "NASA to meet you"
Major components are assembeled:
The office is readily panited and manned with a JP crew:
(Sorry it's a bit fuzzy)
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Besides a ton of filling I had to do, polishing the parts for the bare metal finish took up most of the work. If you look at the definition of the reflections you can see, which parts are OOB and which have been prepped.
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I hope I can finish in time. I'll probably need an extension.
Hope you like it!
Cheers,
Guido
AKA "Tailor" -VMF'06 - German Gamblers
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8zhb1sc4Pe3BRLqq3d-SQ
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 06:28 AM UTC
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Joined: May 26, 2008
KitMaker: 1,168 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 07:33 AM UTC
... I guess I need to re-structure my game-plan...
AKA "Tailor" -VMF'06 - German Gamblers
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8zhb1sc4Pe3BRLqq3d-SQ
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 07:43 AM UTC
Don't take it the wrong way mate.. I wasn't criticising at all! I am just jealous that I am hopeless at figures and yours look so great..
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 08:48 AM UTC
I have to agree. Those figures are fantastic!
-Sean H
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Joined: May 26, 2008
KitMaker: 1,168 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 05:52 PM UTC
I got you, Warren, no worries!
my reply was strictly tounge-in-cheek!
Thanks for your kind words on the figures. I need to learn to fit them to the seats properly, but in general I am quite satisfied with them!
AKA "Tailor" -VMF'06 - German Gamblers
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8zhb1sc4Pe3BRLqq3d-SQ
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Joined: May 26, 2008
KitMaker: 1,168 posts
AeroScale: 199 posts
Posted: Friday, November 22, 2013 - 09:28 AM UTC
Here's the in-box review of the T-33A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ7-UdqfdW4&list=UUk8zhb1sc4Pe3BRLqq3d-SQComments and questions are welcomeŽ!
Cheers,
Guido
AKA "Tailor" -VMF'06 - German Gamblers
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8zhb1sc4Pe3BRLqq3d-SQ
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM UTC
Richard West where are you?
Is this campaign still due to finish on the 31st of this month?
I hope all is well.
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
#047
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: September 13, 2005
KitMaker: 2,016 posts
AeroScale: 475 posts
Posted: Friday, November 22, 2013 - 11:57 PM UTC
Hi chums
Some superb builds here and a super range of aircraft.
Here's "Oh de Vichy!" my 1st RS models kit and I'm quite pleased with it
the molding is crisp and flash free.
The only "flaw" was the stb wing root
and all this took was an emery board on the fuselage root get a perfect filler free joint
My most disliked job,masking
seems to take ages
I used Tamiya paints except the yellow with is Revell aqua color and the decals went on a treat with some Tamiya Mark Fit
Ta Da! done and done
Hope you like
Andy
Major Caryle,
"Shall we have a go at the far end now,sir?"
Lt Colonel "Johnny" Frost,
"Having a go,is hardly text book terminology Harry"
Major Caryle,
"But you'll let us try sir?"
A Bridge Too Far
Lottery Campaign "Oh de Vichy"
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
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Posted: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 12:23 AM UTC
Well Done Andy!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 02:16 AM UTC
Primer on!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
AeroScale: 563 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 05:28 AM UTC
Andy, nice! That's one snazzy stripe scheme. Really well done all around.
-Sean H.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
KitMaker: 5,926 posts
AeroScale: 2,201 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 07:03 AM UTC
@ Andy, you are a braver man than I used to be. I used to dread that colour scheme on any aircraft but after some of the WW1 schemes I did last year I think I am finally up for a Vichy scheme or two. Sir, you have inspired me (for a few minutes anyway)
@ Richard, what scheme are you going to use on the Helldiver? One of my favourite aircraft for some reason.
Cheers
Warren
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
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Posted: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 08:10 AM UTC
@ Richard, what scheme are you going to use on the Helldiver? One of my favourite aircraft for some reason.
Cheers
Warren[/quote]
Hi Warren.
I am doing FAA of Sqn 4 Dec 1944
Sky/Sea Gray/Olive Drab
Decals By :- Xtradecal
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
