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Post by dupes on Aug 6, 2015 18:29:01 GMT -5
Great stuff Dupes don't you sleep? Regards, Mark Thanks Mark! And not enough, honestly. But it all boils down to that "only 24 hours in a day" thing. As far as these four, it just so happens that I was in weathering mode and all four of these hit the assembly line at the same time. During my two month gap I did a LOT of building and painting so I've got a bunch of other builds scheduled to hit the wear and tear station soon as well.  |
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Post by JimD on Aug 7, 2015 12:03:36 GMT -5
I don't know what all this weird stuff is, but I know cool when I see it. Looks like a lot of fun to be had painting and weathering them.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 7, 2015 13:25:47 GMT -5
I always wanted to get one of those Ma. K kits. Thanks for the tip!
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Post by dupes on Aug 14, 2015 17:57:03 GMT -5
Stick a fork in this one - I'm calling #21 done. This is the ICM kit of the Soviet Yak-7B. I got it for three bucks. Hey, it builds up pretty well for a three dollar kit! Begemot decals to replace the craptastic kit-included ones.  |
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Post by dupes on Aug 14, 2015 18:08:43 GMT -5
I don't know what all this weird stuff is, but I know cool when I see it. Looks like a lot of fun to be had painting and weathering them. Indeed! And (essentially) no rivet counters to be found, either. So long as you stay somewhat within the Ma.K realm you're good to go. Quite liberating, actually! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 14, 2015 18:09:06 GMT -5
I always wanted to get one of those Ma. K kits. DO IT!! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 14, 2015 19:50:06 GMT -5
Your hot Dupes!!!! The Yak looks awesome and a great addition. |
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Post by dupes on Aug 15, 2015 12:54:22 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! Yeah, I'm getting on a serious roll. Better watch out - more coming down the pipeline! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 15, 2015 13:42:53 GMT -5
$3 kit beats a $3 haircut any day! Nice work on the Yak. |
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Post by JimD on Aug 15, 2015 15:57:42 GMT -5
Sounds like he's about to unleash a flood gate of completions! Yippie!
You can't beat a $3 kit. Certainly doesn't look like a $3 build.
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 15, 2015 18:04:43 GMT -5
I always wanted to get one of those Ma. K kits. DO IT!! Yeah man... DO IT!!!  |
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Post by dupes on Aug 15, 2015 21:09:34 GMT -5
$3 kit beats a $3 haircut any day! Nice work on the Yak. That's why I shave my head...no-dollar haircuts. Thanks Bill! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 15, 2015 21:10:59 GMT -5
Sounds like he's about to unleash a flood gate of completions! Yippie! You can't beat a $3 kit. Certainly doesn't look like a $3 build. Certainly looks that way given my bench motivation of late. Yippie! And that was totally my goal. "Not-3 dollar build". |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 17, 2015 10:14:34 GMT -5
I always wanted to get one of those Ma. K kits. DO IT!! Funny thing my wife and boys want to attend WonderFest in KY next year so I assume they sell a lot of Ma. K kits there? |
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Post by JimD on Aug 17, 2015 10:34:18 GMT -5
Haha. Didn't mean anything by it. "Not a $3 build" is my MO too. Sometimes I succeed.
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Post by dupes on Aug 17, 2015 13:31:28 GMT -5
Funny thing my wife and boys want to attend WonderFest in KY next year so I assume they sell a lot of Ma. K kits there? If you're going to find Ma.K, that's where you're going to find it! They really want to go to WF? Man...I need to try to get back there then so I can accost you in a TIE Pilot costume. |
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Post by dupes on Aug 17, 2015 13:32:36 GMT -5
Haha. Didn't mean anything by it. "Not a $3 build" is my MO too. Sometimes I succeed. Didn't mean anything by...? Nothing construed by any comments. I was seriously shooting to make it look better than a 3 dollar build! |
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Post by JimD on Aug 17, 2015 14:46:04 GMT -5
So where's #22? Or did someone  distract you from finishing it up? lol |
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Post by dupes on Aug 17, 2015 21:39:45 GMT -5
Hahaha...yeah. Thanks man. Getting to sit down with it shortly here - can't imagine it'll be long before I sling some paint at it! |
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Post by dupes on Sept 3, 2015 14:47:08 GMT -5
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Post by dupes on Sept 3, 2015 14:48:07 GMT -5
Tried to get a cockpit shot, but that opening is pretty darn small. And yes - the prop blades were NMF on the forward side, flat black toward the pilot to cut down glare.  |
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Post by Leon on Sept 3, 2015 15:28:18 GMT -5
Congrats on #22 Dupes! The Shoki looks fantastic.  |
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Post by dupes on Sept 3, 2015 17:28:38 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! The NMF came out pretty good, I think. Will get more adventurous with panel shading on the next one.
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Post by TRM on Sept 3, 2015 17:47:12 GMT -5
Nice Dupes! #22 ey? A little behind on the schedule it would seem! Always good to see you banging these out! Keep it going!! |
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Post by JimD on Sept 3, 2015 18:18:47 GMT -5
Nice. Really like this one. Good to see some Japanese builds too. Glad you found some bench time over the weekend.
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Post by dupes on Sept 3, 2015 19:19:31 GMT -5
Nice Dupes! #22 ey? A little behind on the schedule it would seem! Always good to see you banging these out! Keep it going!! Got four months to go...looks like I'm on pace to shoot for 50 and end up with 35 just like last year. Ahhh, could be worse. |
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Post by dupes on Sept 3, 2015 19:20:54 GMT -5
Nice. Really like this one. Good to see some Japanese builds too. Glad you found some bench time over the weekend. Thanks man! There's definitely going to be some more Japanese stuff. Resisting the urge to start a new kit instead of polishing off one of the many shelf queens. |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 4, 2015 11:16:47 GMT -5
Nice work on #22 Dupes! Careful about expanding into new territory...you know the inevitable will happen. |
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Post by dupes on Sept 4, 2015 15:49:08 GMT -5
Nice work on #22 Dupes! Careful about expanding into new territory...you know the inevitable will happen. I managed to avoid it for nine years BECAUSE I knew exactly what would happen! Gotta go rearrange some of the stacks downstairs... |
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Post by JimD on Sept 6, 2015 13:22:35 GMT -5
If you need room for new kits I'm all fir adoption. =)
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distract you from finishing it up? lol
