OFFICAL NATURAL METAL FINISH GB V (2013-2014)

[greentracker98]

What Markings are you going for?

I like “Kokomo” a lot myself. That was the first plane model I built. I used the wrong green for it (something similar to the artwork on the sode of the box). I have to get me another one of those and do it right.

Cheers, Clemens

I’ll be making the nose art of my own. It’s not any plane that actually flew in WW2. As for the squadron markings, I haven’t decided on that yet

Kokomo looks nice too. Who made your kit? But mine will have the flat black on the upper surfaces, and no checkerbaord.

[SchattenSpartan]

I used the exactly same kit you will build, completely OOB.

I just ordered a second one yesterday which I’ll build with the correct cockpit and cowl color.

Cheers, Clemens

[SchattenSpartan]

Can anyone recommend me some reference material for the P-47? I don’t have any shop nearby that carries such books, so need to order them online and can’t have a look at them before I do so.

Clemens

[greentracker98]

Clemens - The only research material I ever use is the internet. I usually get some pretty good pictures on Google images.

Mine is 1/48 scale by Tamiya

[SchattenSpartan]

The GB will kick off this Sunday! Just reminding you!

Clemens

[taxtp]

Hi Clemens,

I didn’t get the 1/72 Academy P-51D that I promised for part IV even started on time, so can I roll it into Part V please.

Cheers

Tony

[SchattenSpartan]

Of course you can, Tony!

I updated your entry in the build roster already!

Cheers, Clemens

[SchattenSpartan]

Badges are finished BTW. I’ll upload them later today.

[YetiTheBuilder]

I’ve never done a group build before but I have and Airifx F-86F from their Airfix Club double box I have been itching to get my hands on, assuming I can still sign up. 1/72 scale.

[SchattenSpartan]

Badges are up!

My personal favorite is the one with the Thunderbolt, but you can pick the one you like best!

Cheers, Clemens

[vetteman42]

SchattenSpartan I will jump in with the 1/48 Revell B-29 Superfortress. They say the 3rd time is a charm maybe I will get it done this time.

[68GT]

OK, so the other day I shot the 105 with MM non-buffing aluminum but for some reason I didn’t like the look of it.

I hope I didn’t jump the gun but this morning I re-shot it with Testors silver enamel.

[Taps88]

Count me in!

I’m a bit nervous about this, as I have NEVER done a NMF, on a model. [:$]

I bought a kit a while ago, that I wanted to try my hand on this type of finish. So, here we go. I hope I don’t mess up. Nothing like starting with an easy kit [:P] Go big or go home…well, 1/72 big anyway.

I’ll be doing Minicraft’s 1/72 B-24J Liberator. The Dragon & his Tail:

[Taps88]

I was at my LHS today (yes, again!) and recieved my Thunderbolt!!!

Here are some pics of it:

The whole bunch of it:

The kit itself (that thing is bloody damn huge!):

Barracuda Wheels (massive improvement over the kit parts):

Master gun barrels:

HGW seatbelts:

Aires gear bays (again a big improvement):

Quickboost engine (much better than Hasegawa’s solution):

And now to the Big-Ed stuff:

Cockpit set (with a PE-seat):

Exterior set:

And some masks:

And a pic of the box with everything on top of it:

So as you can see, I have plenty of nice stuff for this build

In case you wonder what that “303” everywhere is about, that is my customer number at my LHS.

Cheers, Clemens

Clemens, I can’t quite put my finger on it but, it seems you are missing something [;)]

Just kidding, that is going to be one heck of a build!

I am going to pay close attention to this, as I have a P47D in my stash. Hopefully, I’ll get some pointers from you, since you are the Thunderbolt expert!

PS…are the add-ons you purchased, just for that particular kit? I like them.

Cheers!!

[SchattenSpartan]

Randy: I’m glad to have you in here and I welcome you officially as my co-host! You are building a B-29 in 1/48!? [:O] Wow. That must be a huge bird! Can’t wait to see your progress on it!

Ed: Looking nice! I can’t wait to see more of that beauty! [Y]

Eric: You’re so in! I love that noseart! Good luck on your first NMF bird! You are right btw. I AM missing something. The decals haven’t arrived yet, but they are not needed for this build 'till the very end, and that’s going to be a long project! [;)]

I wish you much fun guys!

Cheers, Clemens

[SchattenSpartan]

I’m by far no expert on the big ‘n’ mighty jug, but I’ll try to become one!

I just ordered me some reference material:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SQS1208

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SQS6079

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BGSB019

Yep, those AM goodies are just for that single Thunderbolt

[Taps88]

Randy: I’m glad to have you in here and I welcome you officially as my co-host! You are building a B-29 in 1/48!? Wow. That must be a huge bird! Can’t wait to see your progress on it!

Ed: Looking nice! I can’t wait to see more of that beauty!

Eric: You’re so in! I love that noseart! Good luck on your first NMF bird! You are right btw. I AM missing something. The decals haven’t arrived yet, but they are not needed for this build 'till the very end, and that’s going to be a long project!

I wish you much fun guys!

Cheers, Clemens

I cannot wait to see progress on that! I only wish I had the space for 1/48 bombers and that’s a biggin’

[SchattenSpartan]

This GB has started some days ago, but I’m not able to show you any progress sadly. I still have to wait for my reference books to arrive before I can start building…

Cheers, Clemens

[Taps88]

Don’t worry about it Clemens,

I want to do a “test build” and get some techniques learned, before I begin the B-24.

I have an old Testor F2H-2 Banshee, that I forgot was, in my stash. It’s only about 25 or so parts. I have started building, this afternoon. I want to try my hand at this finish, before doing anything. I know it was a Navy fighter and didn’t have natural metal. It’s on my carrier now, so I am having the mechanics, strip off that pretty paint [:P]

I will keep you updated.

This will be my NMF test subject:

[SchattenSpartan]

Shall I add that one to the build roster as well?