My last thread in chit chat met with some dumb ass responses so i will try again. any other model builders on here. i havent built one in a while but im starting the old hobby back up. now im workin on a P51 in the 52nd fighter group, i liked the paint scheme of that unit. WWII planes are my favorite, any other builders want to talk and exchange tips.







oh yeah, it aint done yet, ill show final pics tomorrow when i should finish

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8/10/2006 10:46:16 PM

I built a model car once and was so pissed I couldn't play with it I just smashed it and my dad grounded me.

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8/10/2006 10:48:08 PM

thats the fighter group im modeling

8/10/2006 10:52:57 PM

i liked doing it when i was younger, but im such a terrible painter

8/10/2006 11:05:34 PM

practice man, and patience

8/10/2006 11:39:49 PM

i have neither and jittery caffeine hands

8/11/2006 12:02:28 AM

well its a labor of love

8/11/2006 12:06:50 AM

My models have to have a radio and an engine and be capable of flight.

And I haven't picked up my planes in a year...not since wife and I separated.

8/11/2006 12:08:20 AM

those are cool too, but i like the for show kind

8/11/2006 12:12:37 AM

I like those as well, but I just don't have time to finish them like I prefer.

8/11/2006 12:13:36 AM

I'm big into modeling, but only when I can scrounge up enough money to buy a quality model.

I'm pretty interested in getting an airbrush someday to take it up to the next level. Testors (I think) has a really cool series of videos on how to paint models with them.

8/11/2006 12:18:41 AM

yeah i have a decent collection... but i'm usually too lazy to paint them... so they are that grey color still...

mostly ships, waterline series modern or world war II ships. really funky japanese heavy cruisers...

i haven't done a plane in a good bit....


haven't exactly had the motivation to buy all the paint that's necessary either

I'll take some pics and such of my 'masterpieces' some are quite complex actually, like the sidepaddle steamer, model...

off the top of my head I have 4-5 modern destroyers / cruisers water line type from russia, japan, and the US, 3 submarines, F-15, MiG-25, Su-something, Mirage 2000, an old single engine monoplane british fighter, B-25 mitchel, USS Arizona, USS North Carolina, USS Missouri, HMS Victorious (brit carrier), 3 japanese heavy 3 Light cruisers and 4 destroyers wwII (water line), USS Lexington (converted essex class), an early generation british jet fighter, A-10, German Half-Track (really small),

8/11/2006 9:21:39 AM

painting is half the fun and it makes them look a lot more real

8/11/2006 3:20:06 PM

oh i dont doubt it

just never had the resources to buy all the different paints to make it worth it really....

8/11/2006 5:29:39 PM

Quote :

"Fellow Model Builders Virgins"

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8/11/2006 5:30:30 PM

dude quit lurking in my thread

8/11/2006 5:39:37 PM

where do you buy these things from, it would be cool to buy one and build it

8/11/2006 10:08:34 PM

hobby stores

8/12/2006 1:39:25 AM

I go to Hungates, although I suspect they're seriously ripping me off.

It's typically like $40 for a good Hasagawa kit.

8/12/2006 2:19:44 AM

give me an address, where is that, at the mall?

8/12/2006 11:18:07 PM

I know there's one in Crabtree by that petstore.

And one in Hanes Mall near Sears if you're in the Winston-Salem area.

8/12/2006 11:22:50 PM

i think there's one in cary town center mall and one in triangle town center mall

8/12/2006 11:23:40 PM

one in Northgate in Durham just off of I-85

8/13/2006 12:42:42 AM

I have tons of cars I've done. Mainly WRC , JGTC, and Classic cars. 1:24th

8/13/2006 12:57:29 AM

dude there's this thing called vagina...

8/13/2006 5:28:05 AM

...eh, nevermind.

8/13/2006 5:28:31 AM

ya know its ok to have a hobby in between geting laid dude

8/13/2006 10:24:41 AM

i guess some people have to try 24/7 and dont have much time for anything else

8/13/2006 10:59:11 AM

i built a yf-22 back in like middle school

it was the shit

it lies in a dump somewhere now

8/13/2006 11:33:11 AM

im almost done

8/13/2006 4:06:02 PM

well, you didn't specify what kind of models, so I'll post some of my old warhammer 40k models that I did back in the day.




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8/13/2006 6:52:25 PM

8/13/2006 7:10:13 PM

I used to love to do model tanks

Just havent had the time lately. I have a nice sherman I did, and I've been on and off on a Russian T34.

8/13/2006 9:56:20 PM

cool stuff, intricate paint jobs

8/13/2006 10:24:25 PM

Quote :

"i guess some people have to try 24/7 and dont have much time for anything else"

LOL

8/14/2006 9:22:46 AM

i built a balsa wood airplane , took for fucking ever and i crashed it on like the 4th flight

doh!

8/14/2006 8:10:01 PM

so im done, it didnt come out as well as id like but then again i havent built a model since high school. it is still better than anyone i have built yet....building models, like sex, gets better with practice. so now i give you my completed P51 mustang of the 52 fighter group

8/15/2006 11:18:45 PM

nice job, are you using the liquid glue that you 'paint' on? I found that to be the best for making seems without excessive marring...

http://www.hungates.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=H&Product_Code=100765201&Category_Code=Model_Accessories_Other

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8/16/2006 8:16:27 AM

naw i just got the tube shit but i use it sparingly

8/16/2006 6:19:25 PM

I would really like a nice FFG (frigate) or DDG (destroyer) model.. but it doesnt seem like local hobby stores carry any.

8/17/2006 12:55:22 AM

you have to find a 'water line' version... they are pretty small and dont have the lower part of the hull, thus they look like they are 'in the water'

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/e-w/E-index.htm

wwII and some modern ships i think...

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/e-w/ITEMLIST/WL.htm


http://tamiya.com/english/scale/index.htm another waterline series maker, mostly wwII ships though

http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/scripts/eng/shohin-eng.aspx?id=256 yet another maker (seeing the trend?) alot of wwII ships and a few moderns....

I know someone makes US moderns but i can't seem to find it yet

8/17/2006 9:03:10 AM

http://www.modelwarehouse.biz/119/cat119.htm?976 found it

modern ships.... ticonderoga class etc Sky Wave brand....

8/17/2006 10:03:28 AM

somewhat more modern, but still no DDG or FFG's

8/17/2006 11:18:08 AM

http://www.fujimimokei.com/product/seeway.html

far down the list... but i can't read japanese

441306 38 Aircraft carrier CV63 kitty hawk '98 12 entering ¥4,830
441313 39 Aircraft carrier CV64 constellation '99 12 entering ¥4,830
400594 40 Seventh fleet DD975 O'Brien 24 entering ¥2,100
As for commodity stock verification from this



400600 41 Seventh fleet DD985 Cushing 24 entering ¥2,100
411033 42 Seventh fleet CG53 mobile bay 24 entering ¥2,100
411040 43 Seventh fleet CG49 ?????? 24 entering ¥2,100
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411064 45 Seventh fleet FFG51 ??? - 24 entering ¥2,100
411071 46 Seventh fleet FFG48 ???????? 24 entering ¥2,100
400617 47 Seventh fleet DDG54 Curtis Will bar 24 entering ¥2,100
400624 48 Seventh fleet DDG56 John S ????? 24 entering ¥2,100
400631 49 The Pacific Ocean fleet DD991 fife 24 entering ¥2,100
400648 50 The Pacific Ocean fleet DD965 ????? 24 entering ¥2,100
400655 51 The Pacific Ocean fleet DDG59 clearing snow away 24 entering ¥2,100
400662 52 The Pacific Ocean fleet DDG60 Paul Hamilton 24 entering ¥2,100
411088 53 The Pacific Ocean fleet FFG36 under wood 24 entering ¥2,100
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via babelfish translation

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8/17/2006 1:34:11 PM

I build model airplanes. All 1/72. Right now I have 19 on my shelves, and another 3 under construction. Here are some pics: http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/

an A-4, my latest (and my first try with pre-shading)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P7080062.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P7080053.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P6240028.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P6240032.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P6300044.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P6090013.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P3210148.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P3210157.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P3030091.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P3030082.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/P2010034.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/PB190144.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/jabbe/PB040112.jpg

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8/17/2006 5:27:27 PM

Great paintjobs. What kind of airbrush are you using?

Also, why Skyhawks?

8/17/2006 5:32:06 PM

Thanks. I use to have an old single action (only like $14 with can of air), but then I bought a compressor, and I recently bought a double action Badger 150 airbrush, and I look forward to doing more complicated camo schemes.

My favorite a/c is the P-47, so I've got 3 completed kits and 3 more in the works. I like the lines of the skyhawk also. Mostly, i try to find kits for good value.

Joshua

8/17/2006 5:36:37 PM

One of the best online tools I found for modeling is www.finescale.com. Everything you need to know. You can find me online there as "jabbe"

I'm sure there are a few ppl out there that think building "toy" airplanes is silly, but I enjoy it. I love aircraft, always have. I got back into it myself just a year ago.

Joshua

8/17/2006 5:40:13 PM

thanks man

8/17/2006 11:57:13 PM

Quote :

"I'm big into modeling, but only when I can scrounge up enough money to buy a quality model. I'm pretty interested in getting an airbrush someday to take it up to the next level. Testors (I think) has a really cool series of videos on how to paint models with them. "

Yeah, the Testors vidoes are good, but do not, I repeat, do not buy a testors airbrush. It's a big waste of money.

Joshua

8/18/2006 1:49:27 AM