Author Topic: Anyone else build models? (Read 1438 times)

Guppy35 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:27:46 AM »

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Originally posted by rstel01
AH2 is actually a break from modeling for me right now.

I stay within 1/35 Armour (+helos) and 1/32 Aircraft. I also Crash R/C Aircraft but, have a good time with 1/16th Scale R/C Armour

I got started in 1/35 about 30 years ago when I recieved a 1/35 Puma 8-Rad Italerai/Testors kit for my 8th Birthday.

While in the Navy I had to stop, plus later through most of my Twenties it was hit or miss.

It usually my "winter hobby" since in the Summer-Spring I play with my old British Motorcyles and Mustangs (cars not P-51!)

I'm now a Shermanaholic building every type etc of Shermans. It takes months now since all the Resin, Photo-etc, Research etc. Alot of that has to with the wealth of info I got from my Grandfather who was a Tanker with the 4Ad 37AR (Abrahams was his CO) before he transfered to out in early 44 to the USAAF for Pilot Training (and he did not complete due to an inner-ear imbalance issue that was found in the famous "Link" trainer!)

I went through my Axis Phase too but, I also do some Soviet and "Other) from time to time.

Mark IV Ausf H from PnzAbt 301

My favorite armor kit of all was the first Tamiya Panzer Mk III with the options for the long barrel 50 or the short barrel 75.

The redone kit is much better, but I get nostalgic for my armor days back in the mid 70s. Started way back with the Monogram 1/32nd scale stuff too. Shermans, Pattons, all the Mk IV panzer variants they had. Ahh good times

Nice work on the armor. Are those Dragon Shermans?

pipz · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:52:40 AM »

Heres a Panzer IV I built back in the early 90s...I keep it strictly for Nostalgia...the thing is awful hehehhehe

Pipz

FBplmmr · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2008, 07:44:53 AM »

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Originally posted by Bosco123
I, myself build scratch kit R/C models from Ziroli Plans. 96'' F6F

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Hey! Cool beans, that Hellcat is sweet! That must have been yours I saw at the
RC airshow a couple months back.

The smaller ones seemed way overpowered for their size, but those big ones just looked perfect in flight.

I took this pic with my phone while I was there.

Rich46yo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2008, 07:50:24 AM »

I used to when I was younger but I got out of it. We had this unbelievable model shop near my house when In was growing up. This was back in the '60s when you actually had to go to places to buy things.

To this day I love a well done model. Most of all aircraft, but I really dig all kinds of military models. We have a few places where guys fly remote controlled aircraft and thats a pretty awsome hobby. Thanks to all for posting the great pics.

Bosco123 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2008, 09:22:21 AM »

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Originally posted by FBplmmr
Hey! Cool beans, that Hellcat is sweet! That must have been yours I saw at the
RC airshow a couple months back.

The smaller ones seemed way overpowered for their size, but those big ones just looked perfect in flight.

I took this pic with my phone while I was there.

you know whats funny, i'm the kid next to the guy in the yellow vest.

You coming to the one in March?

RATTFINK · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2008, 01:07:06 PM »

I love R/C's myself

[SIZE=10]AMA BABY![/SIZE]

Bosco123 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:51:08 PM »

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Originally posted by RATTFINK
I love R/C's myself

[SIZE=10]AMA BABY![/SIZE]

[SIZE=10] AMA!!! [/SIZE]

Krusty · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:08:10 PM »

I've built scale models on and off (mostly on, with long periods of "off" due to being broke) since childhood. I like modern warships but haven't developed those skills well. I focus mostly on injection-molded aircraft, but have done cars, trucks, as well.

One of my more recently finished builds:

airspro · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:11:48 PM »

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Originally posted by rstel01
AH2 is actually a break from modeling for me right now.

I stay within 1/35 Armour (+helos) and 1/32 Aircraft. I also Crash R/C Aircraft but, have a good time with 1/16th Scale R/C Armour

I got started in 1/35 about 30 years ago when I recieved a 1/35 Puma 8-Rad Italerai/Testors kit for my 8th Birthday.

While in the Navy I had to stop, plus later through most of my Twenties it was hit or miss.

It usually my "winter hobby" since in the Summer-Spring I play with my old British Motorcyles and Mustangs (cars not P-51!)

I'm now a Shermanaholic building every type etc of Shermans. It takes months now since all the Resin, Photo-etc, Research etc. Alot of that has to with the wealth of info I got from my Grandfather who was a Tanker with the 4Ad 37AR (Abrahams was his CO) before he transfered to out in early 44 to the USAAF for Pilot Training (and he did not complete due to an inner-ear imbalance issue that was found in the famous "Link" trainer!)

I went through my Axis Phase too but, I also do some Soviet and "Other) from time to time.

Very nice but you will see that the "correct" terrian to show off your Armor models is a electric range , also airplane models are shown on dryers

If you don't believe that , just ask my squad leader Pipz

pipz · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:34:55 PM »

Spro is correct...Location,Location ,Location

Krusty...Nice lookin F-16..Interesting paint job!:aok

Pipz

Krusty · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:36:35 PM »

You should see the hornet I have in progress

Just as eye-catching, if not as brightly colored.

Condor · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:00:44 PM »

I used to build free flight scale models in the 24" to 40" wingspan size. It sure is fun to see them soar. Then I got the AH addiction.

Not enough time for both until I retire. Some nice looking models in these posts. Good work guys.

SKJohn · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:21:35 PM »

I build quite a bit. Mostly 1/48 scale WWII aircraft with the occasional 1/72 scale thrown in to fill out my die-cast collection.

Did it quite a bit as a kid until I was about 16, then got away from it. Got back into it about 2003 when I had to go on medical leave and found myself with lots of time on my hands.

qcarech · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:39:30 PM »

i get all my modelin stuff from squadron.com pretty good place to get em.
right now im workin on a 17g, spit mk2, b-29, sbd, p-40b, f4u4, p47d razorback, an just finished a 109k4 all 1/48 scale.. they have any model u can think of even the p82 twin mustang. check it out if ur in to model buildin.(non-rc)

Jag34 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2008, 07:21:59 AM »

Ok, I've always had this question for all you guys that build R/C aircraft models. ( I have built 1/48 scale WWII aircraft and 1/35 scale armor since I was 9 years old, I'm 44 now) But why do they build R/C aircraft with only a 2 bladed prop? Instead of what they really had, P-40= 3 blades, Spit= 4 blades.

Always wanted to know this, its been on my mind for years.

Thanks guys for the great photo's.