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Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: JeepinAZ on February 17, 2008, 12:48:51 AM
Much to the chagrin of my squad, I've been MIA online a lot lately, due in part to my rekindled model building hobby. I hadn't built any models since I was about 18 (with the exception of a Sherman tank I built while in the Army). But on a recent trip to California to visit my parents, I went in my old closet & found my stash of unbuilt kits. I finished building an AH-1W Super Cobra for my ex-Marine brother in-law. My favorite plane of all time has been the P-61 Black Widow & I built one when I was about 12. When I started getting better at building kits, I wanted to do another one to make it come out better, so I bought two kits in hopes of building a diorama of some sort with both of them. I even bought a 1/48 scale Jeep to go with. That was right about the time I started driving & life went on a different course. I built a few kits afterwards, 2 P-47s (D-11 & D-25) & a P-38 all in 1/32nd scale which are hanging to this day in the rafters of my dad's shop, but for the most part quit building.

[Boring & long story to it's point] Brought the Widows home w/ Jeep in tow & started on them back in December. After 3 months of on & off work, here are the completed kits:
(Photoshopped because my digital camera wouldn't fit both in & still capture any detail)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/muddspuffin/Widows.jpg)

The only thing I'm not happy about is the difficulty finding aftermarket decals for Widows now (I guess SuperScale went out of business, lucky for me eBay came to the rescue sort of) & I had to dummy up the A/C markings, so they aren't true to life representations of actual aircraft and are bastardized to an extent. Kind of had to make them this way to put them both in the same "squadron". I'd like to see other pics if anyone else builds (I saw a gorgeous Spitfire in another thread).

:aok
Title: Re: Anyone else build models?
Post by: CAP1 on February 17, 2008, 03:05:19 AM
Quote
Originally posted by JeepinAZ
Much to the chagrin of my squad, I've been MIA online a lot lately, due in part to my rekindled model building hobby. I hadn't built any models since I was about 18 (with the exception of a Sherman tank I built while in the Army). But on a recent trip to California to visit my parents, I went in my old closet & found my stash of unbuilt kits. I finished building an AH-1W Super Cobra for my ex-Marine brother in-law. My favorite plane of all time has been the P-61 Black Widow & I built one when I was about 12. When I started getting better at building kits, I wanted to do another one to make it come out better, so I bought two kits in hopes of building a diorama of some sort with both of them. I even bought a 1/48 scale Jeep to go with. That was right about the time I started driving & life went on a different course. I built a few kits afterwards, 2 P-47s (D-11 & D-25) & a P-38 all in 1/32nd scale which are hanging to this day in the rafters of my dad's shop, but for the most part quit building.

[Boring & long story to it's point] Brought the Widows home w/ Jeep in tow & started on them back in December. After 3 months of on & off work, here are the completed kits:
(Photoshopped because my digital camera wouldn't fit both in & still capture any detail)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/muddspuffin/Widows.jpg)

The only thing I'm not happy about is the difficulty finding aftermarket decals for Widows now (I guess SuperScale went out of business, lucky for me eBay came to the rescue sort of) & I had to dummy up the A/C markings, so they aren't true to life representations of actual aircraft and are bastardized to an extent. Kind of had to make them this way to put them both in the same "squadron". I'd like to see other pics if anyone else builds (I saw a gorgeous Spitfire in another thread).

:aok


only R/C models.....but the ones i'm up to now, it's much cheaper for me to buy htem already assembled...although i do have a zeke and a p40 in the works.........and i still need to repair my electric heli........
:aok
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: MWL on February 17, 2008, 03:41:47 AM
Greetings,

  Well, I do have a closet full of 15mm Nappies......  About 9 Corps worth of French, Allies, Prussians and Russians.

  If your interested, I could break out the rules again!

Regards,
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Yossarian on February 17, 2008, 07:50:04 AM
I'm a beginner model builder, I have a 1/48 mostly-completed F-22 Raptor, an unstarted 1/48 JAS-39 Gripen, a completed 1/72 Spitfire Mk Vb, another completed 1/72 Spitfire (I think Mk IX), and an almost done 1/72 P-47D Thunderbolt (maybe a D-25, can't tell too easily).
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: rstel01 on February 17, 2008, 10:37:29 AM
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.

 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul2.jpg)
Small amount of Shermans in Case
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul1.jpg)
Early M4 that was used at Kasserene
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul4.jpg)
What Abrahams finsihed the war in, M4A3E8
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul3.jpg)
More of Thunderbolt VIII. He started With Thunderbolt1 !!!! Think about it
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul6.jpg)  
Dragon-Wagon and Priest Combo 2 years work always photographs "odd"
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul8.jpg)
M3 Modified with 37MM Used in North Africa
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul9.jpg)
More of it
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul5.jpg)
Mark IV Ausf H from PnzAbt 301
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul7.jpg)
Russian T-34 85's
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: rstel01 on February 17, 2008, 10:46:22 AM
And my "room"

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/rstel/models/ul10.jpg)

BTW, the line 1/32 A/C over my work bench are actually the 1/32 "X-terme" Detail Ultimate Soldier Toys!

They are fun to play with/admire without being paranoid for all the hours you put into building them.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Gowan on February 17, 2008, 11:47:11 AM
i have finished building (all in 1:72)

F4F-3
F6F-3
P-47-D40
Spitfire Mk Vb
Hurricane Mk IIC
Bf 109G-10
Avro Lancaster (Dam Buster Modification)
F4U-1
Fw 190D-9
P-40E
FM2
La-5FN

im not going to paint these, cause they are too small for me (and im damn lazy) Right now im working on a 1:48 Stuka flown by the Rumanian airofrce (and yes i spelt it right)
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Bosco123 on February 17, 2008, 02:02:22 PM
I, myself build scratch kit R/C models from Ziroli Plans. 96'' F6F

(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/mniezelski/DSC_0087CROPPED.jpg)

My 91'' ME-163 Nice shot of it, fireing a Model Rocket.

(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/mniezelski/randp_268.jpg)

My 86'' Fiat G.55

 (http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/mniezelski/DSC_0178CROPPED.jpg)

Couple of ground shots of a P-40 and Spitfire

(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/mniezelski/DSC00770.jpg)
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: DEAR98 on February 17, 2008, 02:29:28 PM
I love doing them I think I've done a HE111 a F6F Judapanther
bunch of 1/144 tanks a M-4 F4Fs JU87 Tiger Moth I think thats it
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: A8TOOL on February 17, 2008, 02:43:29 PM
I used to build them a lot when I was a kid but mostly just to watch them burn or explode around the Fourth of July. Only my favorites survived.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: pipz on February 17, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
I use to build models a lot when I was a young kid.Then When I was around 20 I got back into a short bit.In my late 20s I built a couple more.The past 3 years though I have been realy keepin busy with model buildin.With work and all it takes me a lot longer to build them.I dont get many done per year but I am usualy messin with somethin on the work bench.I have a Ki-84 that I am working on at the moment.

Jeep...Good job on the P-61!:aok  looks very nice.

Rstel...The armor looks great!I have some 1/35 kits layin about I need to get busy on.I have a few shermans as well.An Easy-8 and a Jumbo.The Jumbo is a Tank Workshop resin kit.Always thought the Jumbo was a cool lookin sherman.I have mine up-gunned with the 76mm.

heres a Spit VIII I built for a buddy of mine
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/PipzSpit3.jpg)
Spit 9
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/Picture003-1.jpg)
109g-2
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/Picture022.jpg)
another Spit VIII
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/Picture003.jpg)

I need to get more pictures loaded up on Photo Bucket for these threads
Pipz
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: pipz on February 17, 2008, 03:49:18 PM
I was just looking at Rstel's Hobby Store I noticed a lot of modelers have a stash of kits that would prolly keep them busy for years.With work slow and my overtime cut this is a perfect opportunity for me to build some "old stock":D Again Rstel I have to say you have some very nice lookin tanks there.When Im ready to "finish up" my Shermans I may have to look ya up for some tips.

Pipz
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: rstel01 on February 17, 2008, 08:11:14 PM
Quote
Originally posted by pipz
I was just looking at Rstel's Hobby Store I noticed a lot of modelers have a stash of kits that would prolly keep them busy for years.With work slow and my overtime cut this is a perfect opportunity for me to build some "old stock":D Again Rstel I have to say you have some very nice lookin tanks there.When Im ready to "finish up" my Shermans I may have to look ya up for some tips.

Pipz


Awesome Spitty's! and thanks for the comment on the Armour.

I cant build A/C to save my rear. I guess I learned to weather well (washes,flick shots of Steel, Rust and Artists Pastels) so I can always hide sins :)  

As far as the unbuilts, you have no idea. Little most Modelers, that little shelf is only about 1/5th of what I have in "kits" stored away. I dont even build car models but, most of those car kits are for Mustangs I have the "full-size" of in my barn or gifts!

Shermans rule, there are about a million variants that you can do.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: JeepinAZ on February 17, 2008, 10:36:37 PM
Quote
Originally posted by pipz


Jeep...Good job on the P-61!:aok  looks very nice.



Thanks!!

I actually built two of them, if you look closely (bad pic I know) one has the flaps down & cowls closed, other flaps up & cowls open. I had to saw the front ends off the booms as Revell/Monogram figures you should build the plane with one engine cowl closed other open (lame in my book).

And that was the gorgeous spit I was referring to. I don't like spits in general, but that one makes me drool. Great job on the other A/C also.

rstel01
Love the bookcase of armor, the Dragon Wagon is my fav by far.

to all model builders

:aok
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Guppy35 on February 18, 2008, 02:21:38 AM
Quote
Originally posted by pipz
I was just looking at Rstel's Hobby Store I noticed a lot of modelers have a stash of kits that would prolly keep them busy for years.With work slow and my overtime cut this is a perfect opportunity for me to build some "old stock":D Again Rstel I have to say you have some very nice lookin tanks there.When Im ready to "finish up" my Shermans I may have to look ya up for some tips.

Pipz


I basically finished model building when I found airwarrior.  Not sure if that was a good thing.  The stock of unbuilt kits is kinda scary.

Just looking behind me on the shelves right now.  Mainly 1/48th scale

15 F4 Phantoms
7 F16s
12 Me109s, mostly E models
12P51s mostly B models
11 Spitfires
10 P38s mostly E,F, G, H
8 FW 190s of all makes
5 Hawker Typhoons

and it goes on and on not even starting on the armor kits still awaiting a build.

Probably should try and get back into it, but AH time is limited as it is. I'd have to quit :)
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Guppy35 on February 18, 2008, 02:27:46 AM
Quote
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?
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: pipz 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

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/Picture011.jpg)

Pipz
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: FBplmmr on February 18, 2008, 07:44:53 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Bosco123
I, myself build scratch kit R/C models from Ziroli Plans. 96'' F6F

(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/mniezelski/DSC_0087CROPPED.jpg)



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.


(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k45/fbplmmr/hellcat.jpg)
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Rich46yo 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.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Bosco123 on February 18, 2008, 09:22:21 AM
Quote
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.


(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k45/fbplmmr/hellcat.jpg)


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

You coming to the one in March?
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: RATTFINK on February 18, 2008, 01:07:06 PM
I love R/C's myself :D

[SIZE=10]AMA BABY![/SIZE]
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Bosco123 on February 18, 2008, 02:51:08 PM
Quote
Originally posted by RATTFINK
I love R/C's myself :D

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


[SIZE=10] AMA!!! [/SIZE]
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Krusty 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:

(http://nakatomitower.com/f16nato/f16nato_done_upstbd1.jpg)
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: airspro on February 18, 2008, 03:11:48 PM
Quote
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.


(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/Picture011.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2267164487_3001a6db16.jpg)






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 :aok

If you don't believe that , just ask my squad leader Pipz :aok
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: pipz on February 18, 2008, 03:34:55 PM
Spro is correct...Location,Location ,Location

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

Pipz
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Krusty on February 18, 2008, 03:36:35 PM
You should see the hornet I have in progress :D Just as eye-catching, if not as brightly colored.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Condor 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.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: SKJohn 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.
Title: models
Post by: qcarech 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):aok
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Jag34 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.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: trax1 on February 19, 2008, 09:05:40 AM
Quote
Originally posted by airspro
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2267164487_3001a6db16.jpg)
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 :aok
Wow seeing those just triggered a bunch of memories of playing with those when I was a kid.  I remember I would get them at the local convenient store,   Do you know where I could still get some of those?
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Box1 on February 19, 2008, 12:58:15 PM
When i used to play Air Warrior I thought it would be cool to build as many of the AW planes that I could.  Built a couple and that was that.  Rekindled that idea when i came to Aces.  After a year, year and a half I found that I had amassed over 200 1/72 kits of mostly ww2 a/c.  completed? maybe 15 tanks and a similar number of planes.  I had an eBay sell off a year or so ago now I only have about 90 unfinished kits.  someone mentioned the AMA which has its headquarters in Muncie, Indiana.  I can leave my house and be there in 10 minutes.  Have I ever done that?  Nope.
Title: Anyone else build models?
Post by: Krusty on February 19, 2008, 01:05:11 PM
There is a subset of model builders that accumulates massive "kit stashes" and never gets around to building them. I can understand. Sometimes you see a kit and you have it in your hand and really just want to own it. Whether you get the time/nerve to start the kit is another matter.

You have to watch that, though. Just buy 1 kit, build it, and move on. I'm generally not afflicted with this condition, as I only buy kits I want to build right away. My "stash" rarely exceeds 2-3 kits waiting to be built.



As for squadron.com, I find them over-priced and with a selective choice of available kits. They have some good kits I will admit, but they're a tad pricey for my blood.