Ok, part 2 is up now!
There are some changes regarding the them/rules though. Joe (Mustang) suggested changing the theme to the Pacific carrier operations of WW2. I think it’s a great idea because it makes room for more than one nation while not making the GB too “big”.
Here’s the link: cs.finescale.com/…/157781.aspx
I’m looking forward to seing some of you guys over there!
Sorry then, I am out for part II. I will post my finished Scooter pics on this thread here, but sinc it does not qualify, will not roll over the work there.
Here’s an update on my hellcat…although I’ve since primed it. Should be done this week. It really is a super kit.
Cheers
Tony
Looking good!
thanks Mike, just a few little things to attend to before I prime again. I won’t spray to the weekend though, it’s inclement weather for spraying
Cheers
Tony
Here are a couple of crappy Iphone photos showing re-work around the cowl, radome, lower fuselage and rocket location holes on the lower wings. It will be better this time.
Clemens- if you would prefer to do this ion the Pacific Carrier GB then let me know and I’ll stop posting here. It’s taken longer than I thought.
I’ll leave this decision to you, Tony. If you want to continue posting here, just do it.
I will post my Scooter updates here if that is the case. Or she will be GB homeless…
You are more than welcome to post the progress of your Skyhawk here, Stik!
Glad to have some company Stik.
Good! I will gladly keep you company here
I’ll be checking in too, Stik and Tony. As my first GB, this one will always be a big deal We won’t leave you two homeless (and Nathan, should he decide to carry on as well).
She’s progressing well, Tony.
Thanks Tony! Nasty cold put me out of action for 20 days, which is weird for someone that doesn’t get sick! Just checked out this GB thread, thinking that it was dead…Not so! I’ll be watching you and Stick finish up your projects here. Keep at it, mate!!
Dave
Amazing detail on that Hellcat!
Hey guys. I haven’t been on here since the weekend after Christmas; I had something big come up and have been away from home for the better part of a month. But things seem back to normal now, and I’d love to finish my Corsair on here if you guys wouldn’t mind. I should be getting back to it in the next few days.
Nice to have you back! Is your Corsair a machine used in the PTO? If so, would you mind continuing work in round 2? It’s the Pacific Carrier Aviation GB.
Lots of good stuff going on in here.
I’ve been out of here for a while but I’m back to the Phantom. Been making a whole lot of bombs also.
That’s repetitious work on this bombs 68GT, and each has to be individually cleaned up before painting. I’m glad to see your Phantom, I’ve never gotten around to building one myself. Progress on my Hellcat - here’s one with undercoat and pre-shading:
and with Gunze Midnight Blue, and the Tally Ho decals on it. As I mentioned earlier, I wanted something a bit different. This aircraft had the national insignia and unit markings oversparayed with Light Grey. I used FS26440, as it seemed a likely choice given that it was a current USN aircraft colour in that period.
The decals are from Tally Ho and were quite old. I didn’t notice until it was on the dark background of the aircraft, but there had been some light ink runs when they printed them, and it was very obvious on the aircraft. I would have cut out each shape if I’d realised earlier, but they were all wet by the time I knew it. I’ve subsequently touched up around them.
It’s an interesting subject to me nonetheless.
Nice work, guys!
I’ve completed my F6F-5N. Here are some photos, and then acouple of my slowly growing Hellcat collection.
Cheers
Tony
