not sure to finish before the dead line (the last 2 weeks of the year are going to be very buzy...) but at least here is the last pics of my progress (upper wings and rudders glued and putty in progress):
cheers
nico
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nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 12:40 PM UTC
Hi,
not sure to finish before the dead line (the last 2 weeks of the year are going to be very buzy...) but at least here is the last pics of my progress (upper wings and rudders glued and putty in progress):
cheers
nico
not sure to finish before the dead line (the last 2 weeks of the year are going to be very buzy...) but at least here is the last pics of my progress (upper wings and rudders glued and putty in progress):
cheers
nico
BoiseBlade
#523
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
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Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 11:08 AM UTC
Hey 8 days to go and I am now off for the holidays!
Here is where I am on this build. I am doing a South African F-1 Mirage from the borders wars. I have the OLD ESCI kit which really has a crappy cockpit with what looks like a chase lounge for a seat. Also on Control surfaces are B&W decals.
SO I decided to look though the parts box and see what I could come up with. SO here is my semi-scratch interior, The Martin Baker seat is some resin one but do not know the brand since it was loose in parts box. I did use PE belts for it to spruce it up. Side and Control panel are bits and pieces and the stick is scratch.
Here is where I am on this build. I am doing a South African F-1 Mirage from the borders wars. I have the OLD ESCI kit which really has a crappy cockpit with what looks like a chase lounge for a seat. Also on Control surfaces are B&W decals.
SO I decided to look though the parts box and see what I could come up with. SO here is my semi-scratch interior, The Martin Baker seat is some resin one but do not know the brand since it was loose in parts box. I did use PE belts for it to spruce it up. Side and Control panel are bits and pieces and the stick is scratch.
doubtingthomas
Joined: March 17, 2009
KitMaker: 156 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - 01:57 AM UTC
Jeff-D - Good-looking seat!
I finished my MiG-15 bis using some old Aeromaster decals as '758,' flown in North Korean markings by Soviet pilot Captain P.S. Milaushkin of the 176th IAP. Photo are in the campaign gallery.
Putting together this kit was the most fun I have had in a long time with a model. It all went together so well (a Tamiya expectation, I suppose). I was also pleased with the Vallejo Metal Color acrylic paint. I'm not sure I would use it for something that needed to be very shiny, but for a "worn" finish, I think it turned out well.
Good luck to the rest of you as you work to beat the clock! I'll check back to see all the interesting adversaries!
-Regards-
Tom
I finished my MiG-15 bis using some old Aeromaster decals as '758,' flown in North Korean markings by Soviet pilot Captain P.S. Milaushkin of the 176th IAP. Photo are in the campaign gallery.
Putting together this kit was the most fun I have had in a long time with a model. It all went together so well (a Tamiya expectation, I suppose). I was also pleased with the Vallejo Metal Color acrylic paint. I'm not sure I would use it for something that needed to be very shiny, but for a "worn" finish, I think it turned out well.
Good luck to the rest of you as you work to beat the clock! I'll check back to see all the interesting adversaries!
-Regards-
Tom
MichaelSatin
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Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - 05:32 AM UTC
Nice work Tom! But watch out, the Hobbycraft 1/32 Sea Fury is at your six!
Some painting hints for those wanting to add this one to their collection:
The sky background to the number is a solid match for Tamiya Sky. And the black/white stripes do not bleed through.
The stripes DO bleed through the upper wing roundel. I had to lay down two white decal circles under the roundels and they still show through very slightly.
The wing tip lights, while cut out in the model, come with gray plastic covers (why bother?). I used red and green plastic from some old toothbrush handles there.
A little concerned about how the resin gear legs from Fisher will hold up under the weight. We shall see.
I WILL get done on time!
Michael
Some painting hints for those wanting to add this one to their collection:
The sky background to the number is a solid match for Tamiya Sky. And the black/white stripes do not bleed through.
The stripes DO bleed through the upper wing roundel. I had to lay down two white decal circles under the roundels and they still show through very slightly.
The wing tip lights, while cut out in the model, come with gray plastic covers (why bother?). I used red and green plastic from some old toothbrush handles there.
A little concerned about how the resin gear legs from Fisher will hold up under the weight. We shall see.
I WILL get done on time!
Michael
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 02:48 AM UTC
And here we go. As promised, the 1/32 Hobbycraft (with some cockpit, landing gear, and propeller help from Fisher Models) Hawker Sea Fury of 820 Sqn. FAA, flown by Lt. Peter Carmichael. Destroyed a MiG-15 on 8 August, 1952. The Royal Navy's (and Hawker's) last piston engined fighter.
This was a fun one, I enjoyed it and like the way it turned out!
Michael
This was a fun one, I enjoyed it and like the way it turned out!
Michael
BoiseBlade
#523
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 05:14 AM UTC
Hi Michael, With only a few days left and only 5 in gallery when you add yours, any possibility of a few weeks extension on this campaign?
Just wondering if other need time besides me....
I know, I know, But I am so close.......... Just trying to find lost part and get painting done. Just not sure I will by this Sunday.
Just wondering......
Just wondering if other need time besides me....
I know, I know, But I am so close.......... Just trying to find lost part and get painting done. Just not sure I will by this Sunday.
Just wondering......
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 05:21 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Michael, With only a few days left and only 5 in gallery when you add yours, any possibility of a few weeks extension on this campaign?
Just wondering if other need time besides me....
I know, I know, But I am so close.......... Just trying to find lost part and get painting done. Just not sure I will by this Sunday.
Just wondering......
I'm willing to consider it. Anyone else?
Michael
BoiseBlade
#523
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
AeroScale: 250 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 11:28 AM UTC
I found the missing pieces and I can post images of where I am at. Just about ready for painting......
Just need to add the missing brakes I drilled out and lost...
Just need to add the missing brakes I drilled out and lost...
RhinoSpit
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 224 posts
AeroScale: 191 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 03:16 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextHi Michael, With only a few days left and only 5 in gallery when you add yours, any possibility of a few weeks extension on this campaign?
Just wondering if other need time besides me....
I know, I know, But I am so close.......... Just trying to find lost part and get painting done. Just not sure I will by this Sunday.
Just wondering......
I'm willing to consider it. Anyone else?
Michael
i need a couple of days to finish my dagger, but with the new years eve it would be impossible
Now time to varnish
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 09:03 PM UTC
Sounds like more time is needed. Very well, a one month extension is granted. This campaign will now end on 1 February. But that's all folks, so get on it!
Michael
Michael
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 11:19 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Sounds like more time is needed. Very well, a one month extension is granted. This campaign will now end on 1 February. But that's all folks, so get on it!
Michael
Hi,
i was not fast enough to add me on the extention request but i needed it too, so thanks a lot for it Michael, my T-6 is just under the primer coat, to short for the first of january but ok for the first of february
cheers
nico
BoiseBlade
#523
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 11:30 PM UTC
YEAH!!!!!!
Thank you Michael
Thank you Michael
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 01:56 AM UTC
Hi all,
so here are my progress,
cheers
nico
so here are my progress,
cheers
nico
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 06:37 AM UTC
Nico----Great work on the T-6. Your work on the interior is really good.
Tom---The MIG-15 looks fantastic. Plus I love the mystique behind the MIGs which were flown by the Russian fighter jocks.
Michael---Fantastic job on the Sea Fury. Great to see it in 32 scale.
Jeff---Impressive work on the seat. I hope you get the Mirage completed because I would love to see it.
Frank---Beautiful camo application. Great to see a -102 in the SEA scheme.
Best wishes,
Ian
Tom---The MIG-15 looks fantastic. Plus I love the mystique behind the MIGs which were flown by the Russian fighter jocks.
Michael---Fantastic job on the Sea Fury. Great to see it in 32 scale.
Jeff---Impressive work on the seat. I hope you get the Mirage completed because I would love to see it.
Frank---Beautiful camo application. Great to see a -102 in the SEA scheme.
Best wishes,
Ian
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 - 01:43 PM UTC
Hi and happy new year to all of you ,
thanks a lot Ian
here is my progress with the begining of the yellow coats, 3 coats well diluted (Humbrol n°154) at the moment of the pics and you can see that it's not yet a shinny yellow but rathet a kind of....zynchromatic ....due to the light grey primer....some coats are going to follow....the little parts appart did not get primer and so they already are really yellow !
cheers
nico
,thanks a lot Ian
here is my progress with the begining of the yellow coats, 3 coats well diluted (Humbrol n°154) at the moment of the pics and you can see that it's not yet a shinny yellow but rathet a kind of....zynchromatic ....due to the light grey primer....some coats are going to follow....the little parts appart did not get primer and so they already are really yellow !
cheers
nico
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 11:50 AM UTC
Hi all,
well, after the tenth yellow coat (Humbrol n°154 with brushes and well diluted) i consider this color done so i will go on with the black parts ...
cheers
nico
well, after the tenth yellow coat (Humbrol n°154 with brushes and well diluted) i consider this color done so i will go on with the black parts ...
cheers
nico
SHAKY962
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 11:59 PM UTC
I´m in with this.....
I have two weeks to finish!!!!
I have two weeks to finish!!!!
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 12:30 AM UTC
Yikes Jose! Good to see another FAA subject but, well, good luck!
Michael
Michael
SHAKY962
Joined: May 21, 2012
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 07:11 AM UTC
Thanks for the welcome Michael... I just start the model!!!
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 01:21 PM UTC
Hi all,
@Jose: wow, 2 weeks ! Hope you will not have problems with this kit, i will look forward
Here are the pics of mine, i added the black paint and the engine is ready to be glued, the next step will be the stencils !
Cheers
nico
@Jose: wow, 2 weeks ! Hope you will not have problems with this kit, i will look forward
Here are the pics of mine, i added the black paint and the engine is ready to be glued, the next step will be the stencils !
Cheers
nico
RhinoSpit
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 224 posts
AeroScale: 191 posts
Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 01:32 PM UTC
nice nicolas !
My f-102 is almost finished. But last night when i was preparing the undercarriage i didn't found the forward leg of the landing gear.
carpet monster !!
My f-102 is almost finished. But last night when i was preparing the undercarriage i didn't found the forward leg of the landing gear.
carpet monster !!nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 02:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
nice nicolas !
My f-102 is almost finished. But last night when i was preparing the undercarriage i didn't found the forward leg of the landing gear.
Hi,
thanks Franck.
Is your missing landing gear forwar leg to complex to be scracthbuilt ? Good luck for this problem ...
I removed the mask strips from my T-6 canopy and glued the engine....and then i saw with disppointment that a little tiny mask strip was forgotten inside the canopy
..... no choice....it'll remain in it, don't get time nor will to unglue the canopy ..... 
And the remaing mask strip ....(do you see it ???)
cheers
nico
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 22, 2017 - 03:48 PM UTC
Hi all,
some more pics, i added the hood, on which i added black paint for the shark tooth back and the french colors on the tail.
Ready for the next step: stencils
Cheers
nico
some more pics, i added the hood, on which i added black paint for the shark tooth back and the french colors on the tail.
Ready for the next step: stencils
Cheers
nico
RhinoSpit
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 224 posts
AeroScale: 191 posts
Posted: Monday, January 23, 2017 - 01:46 AM UTC
Finally i've found the missing landing gear under my computer central unit
The photos of my finished F-102 are in the campaign gallery.
The photos of my finished F-102 are in the campaign gallery.
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
AeroScale: 181 posts
Posted: Monday, January 23, 2017 - 06:00 PM UTC
Hi all,
@Franck: glad to read that, congrats for the finish.
Decals are put on mine, and althought the use of Humbrol "decal fix", i had to battle with the shark tooth !
cheer
nico
@Franck: glad to read that, congrats for the finish.
Decals are put on mine, and althought the use of Humbrol "decal fix", i had to battle with the shark tooth !
cheer
nico
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