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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 5, 2015 22:29:13 GMT -5
Tamiya 1/48 Douglas Skyraider  A first for me as far as a Vietnam subject. More to come. Joe |
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Post by TRM on Nov 5, 2015 22:33:13 GMT -5
Great choice Joe! Looking forward to you sinking your teeth in!!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 6, 2015 12:16:46 GMT -5
Hell yeah! Saw the real thing in Dayton... she was HUGE!!!
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mark
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Post by mark on Nov 6, 2015 16:45:14 GMT -5
Very cool....I just finished that kit last month!
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 6, 2015 21:30:56 GMT -5
I expect to see this one full of holes...  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 8, 2015 21:58:15 GMT -5
Many thanks for looking in.
I just hope to do it justice.
Joe
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 9, 2015 12:27:59 GMT -5
Great lookin` kit Joe......bring it on bud  |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 9, 2015 19:49:20 GMT -5
I know you'll do it justice Joe,looking forward to it.
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Rick
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what to build, what to build . . . Ok THAT one!
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Post by Rick on Nov 9, 2015 20:20:33 GMT -5
Oh boy! This is gonna be great!
Build that big 'ol Spad!
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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 11, 2015 22:13:17 GMT -5
Many many thanks.
Joe
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Post by sturmbird on Nov 29, 2015 16:40:15 GMT -5
Joe,
Couple nights back I discovered a treasure trove of period photos of Skyraiders and B26K's. Found them on Bing Images. Most photos we see are from down south, but there were quite a few pics from DaNang Special Op's. There were so many pics that I don't think I looked at all of them.
If I remember right the code letters "TT" refers to a special ops bird, but could be wrong.
gary
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 13, 2015 21:40:48 GMT -5
Gary my apology for a late response. Thank you for the info. Appreciate it. And so we begin. Sorry, really wanted to get the Mustang done. That and the exterior paints are not ordered yet. A little is done. Paint is on the cockpit, the seat, the instrument panel, and yes even...........the pilot.     Well there is the beginning. And that is all for step 1. Step 2 actually has the pit installed and the fuselage together. Going to be a quick bit on this one. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by fhvn4d on Dec 14, 2015 10:15:18 GMT -5
Im watching this one VERY closely, as this kit is in the short stash. The forever stash is a whole other story LOL
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 14, 2015 11:23:53 GMT -5
It looks to be a good kit.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 5, 2016 23:08:27 GMT -5
Time for a long overdue update on a very neglected build. Work has occurred on the Skyraider. The first seven steps I believe are mostly done and here is what I have. The fuselage is closed up and the wing is on. There is not much there really.   Like I said not much. But to this point there really has not been much to put together. Next up will be to work on the details. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 9, 2016 23:04:53 GMT -5
OH yeah!!! Looking real good... its fuselage is definitely one of most strangest looking ever!
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Post by ironhand6 on Feb 10, 2016 21:38:53 GMT -5
I have this one in the stash too. I get it out from time to time and then get all hung up on what iron to hang under her!! anyway its lookin good to go.
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Post by Leon on Feb 11, 2016 8:07:31 GMT -5
Looking really good Joe!
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Post by dupes on Feb 11, 2016 9:15:53 GMT -5
Skyraider isn't small, is it!
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 11, 2016 17:44:29 GMT -5
Many many thanks. It really is not small, put side by side the Skyraider and the P-40B are almost exact in size. The P-40B is 1/32.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 20, 2016 20:33:58 GMT -5
An update. Hardpoints are on.   As far as construction this is about it. All that seems to be left is canopy, tail wheel assembly, and the payload. Painting is close. Not much to show but all comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Feb 20, 2016 20:49:03 GMT -5
This bad boy looks like it's going to be armed to the teeth! |
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Post by M1Carbine on Feb 20, 2016 20:56:07 GMT -5
Joe - looks like ordinance is inbound buddy
Bob
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 20, 2016 23:36:16 GMT -5
Many thanks guys. Lots to put on target, that is for sure.
Joe
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2016 10:01:32 GMT -5
Enjoying your build. Used to see these allot at Da Nang.
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 21, 2016 17:50:08 GMT -5
Now you just have to load it up! Looking good so far Joe. |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 22, 2016 10:35:34 GMT -5
Many thanks all. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by John Everett on Feb 22, 2016 11:35:17 GMT -5
When will you cut it apart to show the ribs and stringers?
The build looks solid thus far. Will you go with the box art camouflage?
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 23, 2016 0:47:08 GMT -5
There will be no major cutting on this one. I am hoping for the box art for sure.
Joe
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Post by nicely11b on Feb 23, 2016 19:43:18 GMT -5
This one is really coming along well, Joe. I'm looking forward to seeing some paint on her.
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