MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 06:27 PM UTC
Nice work, John! And your offer is accepted. I'll launch the new campaign on 1/1/18 with your name on it.
Just a few days left on this one, folks.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Removed by original poster on 12/20/17 - 20:51:50 (GMT).

#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 02:00 AM UTC
Looked all the way back to January 10 to see what I needed to do to finish my Hanger Queen:
Glue up, fill and sand the spinner.
Prime the spinner (yellow stripe), propeller blades, exhaust manifolds and rear tire (made from rubbery material).
Paint the spinner and propeller tips yellow
Paint the wheels in Mr. Color Tyre
Paint propellers black
Paint exhausts rusty
Touch up interior green bits
Red stripes on spinner
Touch up canopy frame
Detail Radios
Install radios
Put instrument panel back in
Add pilot
Wire up antenna and canopy and glue in place
Assemble propeller
Add antenna
Glue up landing gear and install
install rear wheelInstall gear doorsInstall exhaustAdd Decals
Install wing tanks
Declare victory?I'm about 1/3 done with the decals, so the starboard side, prop, drop tanks and the dreaded nose checkerboard (one has already been destroyed in the effort

) are left to decal.
Then on to the final glue ups, clear coat? and victory?
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E

#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 03:04 AM UTC
Two decals to go, the dreaded checkerboard nose. Only lost one drop tank decal last nigh so I'm feeling hopeful
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E

#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
AeroScale: 1,517 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 05:00 AM UTC
You can do it Mark I have faith in you! Subdue that build!

#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 09:30 AM UTC
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
European Union
Joined: September 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,186 posts
AeroScale: 1,587 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 07:10 PM UTC
Unbelievable...
But I finished the MIG-17 on time and uploaded a picture in the campaign gallery. I know, three are required but the gallery does not permit me, I am apparently exceeding my 10Mb threshold.
I can't say that I am very pleased with how this model turned out. It's an old SMEG model. It ended up on the shelve because it was poor quality to begin with and because I made it into a tail sitter by not checking in time whether an additional nose weight was required.
That problem was solved by pushing strips of lead into the front nose. To my surprise these are totally invisible.
I replaced the yellowed and thick SMEG decals with a set from printscale. These turned out to be of much better quality but very very thin, making it very difficult to slide on the model.
Anyway, this one is done!!!
Up to the next Hangar queen (or would it be a king this time ?)
The mission: Beat the stash.
Almost conquered: MIG-29, Blackhawk, Skyray, Skyraider, fouga
Main battle:Demon, Skyhawk, F-14, CH-53
Stash reserve:Blackhawk, CH-46, 47 en 53; SU-7, Eurofighter, mohawk, hellcat, F-16D, 6x Fouga Magister, Voodoo

#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Monday, December 25, 2017 - 01:07 AM UTC
Speaking of DONE!



Well, I managed to finish 2 Hangar Queens this year

but, I created a new one in the process

. Of course those two took since 2010 to get finished.
Well, I still have more candidates for Hanger Queen 8
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Monday, December 25, 2017 - 08:36 PM UTC
Question:
Any tips on ICM decals?
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 01:21 AM UTC
Mark, nice job on the P-51. I started appling the ICM decals, not sure how they will turn out. Ill see if I am able to finish this before the deadline.

If it aint broke dont fix it.
Missouri, United States
Joined: December 02, 2016
KitMaker: 38 posts
AeroScale: 12 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2017 - 07:41 PM UTC
Ready for gear, external stores and other fiddly bits.
Vermont, United States
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
AeroScale: 419 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2017 - 08:11 PM UTC
Very close now Alan. The stripes look great!
Everyone else make sure to get your pics into the gallery.
I'll have to figure out how to/who to talk to about getting everyone their ribbons.
I'll post a list of who is done with what this afternoon or tonight.
Still a little time to finish up, otherwise (like I usually end up doing) there is always HQ8...
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs,
perhaps you've misunderstood the situation.
Missouri, United States
Joined: December 02, 2016
KitMaker: 38 posts
AeroScale: 12 posts
Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017 - 07:18 AM UTC
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017 - 06:43 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I'll have to figure out how to/who to talk to about getting everyone their ribbons.
No problem there Mike, I can help you out!
Get 'em done, folks!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017 - 10:57 PM UTC
Mike,
Check your PM inbox.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...

#041
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
AeroScale: 3,788 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 01:51 AM UTC
Campaign'oholic - 252+ campaigns completed
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 02:30 AM UTC
That's, just... weird. But well done!!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Vermont, United States
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
AeroScale: 419 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 06:27 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Mike,
Check your PM inbox.
Michael
Checking it now, thanks!
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs,
perhaps you've misunderstood the situation.
Vermont, United States
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
AeroScale: 419 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 06:29 AM UTC
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It has been a fun build and interesting to have fantasy run a little loose on this project. I learned a lot on the pixel camouflage and will get it better on the next turn around.
This bird has been in the works for a long time. Now it is finally finished before the closing line.
Comments welcome

The digi-cam is quite striking. I've got a modern Chinese airborne APC to do in pale to dark blues to get back to..
That big gun though.. Whoa!
That's one of those 'fire more than two rounds, stall the plane' caliber weapons for sure! - grin-
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs,
perhaps you've misunderstood the situation.
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 09:04 AM UTC
JESPER, nice 110 I love the camo scheme.
I finished the Yak 7V



If it aint broke dont fix it.
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: January 27, 2014
KitMaker: 200 posts
AeroScale: 85 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 09:19 PM UTC
Nice builts!,
On the last day of the year i could finish the kit selected for the 1967 war campaign that unfortunately i could not finish.

Nice kit the revel 1/72 scale mig-21 but it needed a bit of putty.

cockpit details

With a bit of work it turns out ok.


missiles are from Eduard end the decals DPCasper.cz
All good luck in 2018, and keep on modeling!
Lego, building blocks for life
Vermont, United States
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
AeroScale: 419 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 31, 2017 - 09:05 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Nice builts!,
On the last day of the year i could finish the kit selected for the 1967 war campaign that unfortunately i could not finish.

All good luck in 2018, and keep on modeling!
Nice finish Jan, in at the wire! A man after my own heart...
Everybody else, you've got until tonight to get finished images into the gallery.
Finishers as of this morning.
EHAM0624 Mig 21v
Bigrip Yak 7
Sgtjkj Digicam destroyer
Tanker Tweaker F-15
Md72 P-51D
John 41494 A6m2b
eman Vf-11B
ltb073 glider
Michael Satin Mercury capsule
mld B-1
If I missed anyone, let me know.
I'll submit for ribbons at 23:59:59, January 1, GMT or asap afterwards work permitting..
Great work all, and don't forget to sign up for HQ8!
Handing the reins over to Michael...
MD
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs,
perhaps you've misunderstood the situation.
European Union
Joined: September 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,186 posts
AeroScale: 1,587 posts
Posted: Monday, January 01, 2018 - 11:11 PM UTC
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Nice builts!,
On the last day of the year i could finish the kit selected for the 1967 war campaign that unfortunately i could not finish.

All good luck in 2018, and keep on modeling!
Nice finish Jan, in at the wire! A man after my own heart...
Everybody else, you've got until tonight to get finished images into the gallery.
Finishers as of this morning.
EHAM0624 Mig 21v
Bigrip Yak 7
Sgtjkj Digicam destroyer
Tanker Tweaker F-15
Md72 P-51D
John 41494 A6m2b
eman Vf-11B
ltb073 glider
Michael Satin Mercury capsule
mld B-1
If I missed anyone, let me know.
I'll submit for ribbons at 23:59:59, January 1, GMT or asap afterwards work permitting..
Great work all, and don't forget to sign up for HQ8!
Handing the reins over to Michael...
MD
Well, I am finished in time but could only upload one picture in the gallery due to space restrictions that according to Staff_Jim will be solved end January.

The mission: Beat the stash.
Almost conquered: MIG-29, Blackhawk, Skyray, Skyraider, fouga
Main battle:Demon, Skyhawk, F-14, CH-53
Stash reserve:Blackhawk, CH-46, 47 en 53; SU-7, Eurofighter, mohawk, hellcat, F-16D, 6x Fouga Magister, Voodoo
Vermont, United States
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
AeroScale: 419 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 07:26 AM UTC
All right gents, stick a fork in HQ7, she's done!
Medals are awarded.
Drabslab, you're good by me. drop me a line if your medal is not there. I've had TONS of trouble with the gallery as well.
If I missed someone or if you've had gallery trouble but posted here in the thread, drop me a line as well.
Thanks to all for putting up with my ham-fisted attempts to 'manage' a campaign.
Passing the mantle over to Michael, and headed back to the bench for HQ8!
Mike
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs,
perhaps you've misunderstood the situation.
European Union
Joined: September 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,186 posts
AeroScale: 1,587 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 11:21 AM UTC
Quoted Text
All right gents, stick a fork in HQ7, she's done!
Medals are awarded.
Drabslab, you're good by me. drop me a line if your medal is not there. I've had TONS of trouble with the gallery as well.
If I missed someone or if you've had gallery trouble but posted here in the thread, drop me a line as well.
Thanks to all for putting up with my ham-fisted attempts to 'manage' a campaign.
Passing the mantle over to Michael, and headed back to the bench for HQ8!
Mike
Thanks Mike,
Staff_Jim is promising a solution by the end of this month for the gallery issues. Lets see

Usually, programming and delays are synonym

I'll upload a few extra pictures when the site permits.
The mission: Beat the stash.
Almost conquered: MIG-29, Blackhawk, Skyray, Skyraider, fouga
Main battle:Demon, Skyhawk, F-14, CH-53
Stash reserve:Blackhawk, CH-46, 47 en 53; SU-7, Eurofighter, mohawk, hellcat, F-16D, 6x Fouga Magister, Voodoo