[dto:] I need a lot more parts - The whole kit that is [8-|]
I did a little work on the hobby bench this afternoon to see how my injured wrist was progressing . I decided to pull apart an old Revell/Monogram 1/72 A-1E Skyraider . Everything went okay and I started thinking about what paint scheme and decals I might use for the rebuild . I suddenly remembered the movie ,‘Bat 21’ with Gene Hackman and Danny Glover . However I’m unsure if it was an two seat A-1E or single seat AD-6/A-1H that was used . Anyone have any info and links to reference pics . Would be great if it was a A-1E version .
John .
Just as a trailer to the upcoming “production”, I present…
This is the kit I will be working on. It’s a version of the AMT “USS Enterprise” from the television show Star Trek. It was produced in 1978 - 79 by the Lesney Products & Co., Ltd. (Matchbox) after they bought out AMT. It is molded in light blue plastic. It differs from the original molding in several respects, and although some parts are more accurate, it still suffers from problems. The parts themselves have some flash and will have to be cleaned up before assembly begins. The decals allowed you to mark the model as several different Constitution Class starships, but these are over 30 years old and will not be used. Aftermarket Parts will be used to correct some of the more glaring errors, but I’m still up in the air about lighting this model. That’s what the big Polar Lights 1/350 scale model is for. [:D] Parts have been scrubbed and are ready to begin assembly just as soon as the AM parts arrive. I just hope this doesn’t turn into a five year mission.
Brought to you in living color…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTuU4a9jOqw
Thanks for reading!
Gary
I’ve got my popcorn, goobers, and extra large soda! On with the show!
Great build Gary, I can’t wait to see the next set of pics!
Uh, will there be an intermission?..Extra large soda ya know! [:$]
Hi everyone,
I apoligize for another days absence, but I have some really great news. You may or not know about my 1/1 vehicle. It’s been a total pain you know where ever since I bought. It’s been one thing after another ever since I got it in 9/10. My credit union told me yesterday that I am approved for some money. It’s not alot, but If (correction) when I find the right vehicle, my 2000 GMC Sonoma is history.
What I want is an 06 or 07 Honda Civic. Does anyone know any stories on them. Good stories, as well as the horror stories. I want to hear it all as I’d like this to to be my last vehicle.Yea, I want to run this forever.
Gary - Looking good
Hey Ken, I have a 2000 Civic and the wife has a 2004 Civic. We will not buy anything else! We had a Chrysler van before…never again! I got my Civic and it has been wonderful! The only other vehicle we are considering is the Honda Odyssey. Not the years you were looking at, but thought I’d put the plug in for Honda.
Eagle90
Thought I would just post a couple of pics of my first build. This is the 72nd Probe Droid. I would be starting until I have finished my current two builds, but once I do, I don’t expect it to take to long.
Now I remember those! Looks like there’ll be lots of opportunity of painting and weathering with all those mechanical bits on it.
Eagle - They sound great. How many miles are on your Civics? The ones I can afford are way high mileage. I’m afraid of that. So tomorrow, I’m going to go look at a 2008 Ford Fusion. It looks like a really nice car and the mileage isn’t that high. So we’ll see.
How’s everyone coming along on their “Hooray for Hollywood” builds? I made my badge from the Dirty Dozen still the other night. I think a badge like that will make it unique for everyone. Now, I just need to get my Halftrack.
Hopefully, buying the car won’t leave me flat broke this month, but one does have to have their priorities in the right order. If that happens, I will just have to wait until June to get the halftrack.
My 200 has 143000 on it and the wife’s has just turned 120000 (hers had more miles on it when we got it). Maint wise they have been great! Normal stuff. We just changed the timing belt on hers since it hit 120000, other than that, just normal wear and tear stuff. My car…I think the engine is going to outlast the body! Of course the Vermont winters (salty roads) don’t help any. I wouldn’t hesitate one second to get another Honda and we have pretty much decided to stick with them.
Eagle90
Wonder if anyones’ going to do a GOONY Bird from the John Wayne movie " Island in the Sky"???
I did this one for the last Hollywood Group Build
Maybe I will do a M48 Panzer from Patton using Dragons new M48 kit
That sounds like a great build. Or a DC-4 from “The High and the Mighty” would be good. [:D]
Gary
Everythings starting to take shape here.
I think I’ll be able to order the half track tomorrow.
So, on with the show !!!
Hey everyone, I ordered the Halftrack today, So I’m expecting it next week I’ll have pics then.
Here’s pic of the box art. I’ll be getting the US Army guys for it at a later date. The fun is never ending [8-|] [snYea] Oh yea, I pick up the paint for it today from my LHS
That’s great news on the Halftrack , Ken .
Hopefully tis weekend I can get a little started on my C-123 Provider .
John
Thanks Helo. It wouldn’t be a good thing for the GB Host not to have a build going [8-|]
Ken,
Glad you got the half-track in. Looks like it will be a great build.
On the parts scene, most of my AM stuff came in. I now realize that I need some other things, so it’s off to shop again! I’ll get a picture of everything when it’s all collected. Trying to finish up a couple of builds (P-47s) before I jump into this one. [:)]
Gary
Welcome Aboard Tojo. You’re all signed up. Sorry I didn’t get you when to you when you first signed on.
Gary - Glad your things came in.
Mine isn’t in yet, but it will soon. HobbyLinc’s been paid. So all I have to do is wait on them.
[cptn] How’s everyones builds going? I just logged in and seen no one has posted anything for 25 hours now. Where’s all the WIP pics? Come on guys. Lets get a move on! [8-|] LOL Sunday afternoon is great time to shoot a few rolls of film. Figuratively speaking that is.[~][~][~]