Catch22
Major
Alright, sounds good. I'd agree that stealing things from other kits doesn't really qualify as OOB personally.
Feb 1 is good.
OOB (Out of Box) unofficial GB - anyone keen?
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Alright, sounds good. I'd agree that stealing things from other kits doesn't really qualify as OOB personally.
Feb 1 is good.
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A4K
Brigadier General
Cool, cheers guys! Will adjust my initial post accordingly.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Why not start now?
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A4K
Brigadier General
Decided Feb after your initial post Andy... figured others might need time to pepare too.
Now is good for me though - let's do it!
Now is good for me though - let's do it!
Catch22
Major
I don't know if I'll start right away but I don't see the point in waiting either.
Jeff Hunt
1st Lieutenant
I'm in. I will get a few done I am sure.
Jeff
Jeff
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A4K
Brigadier General
Good on ya Jeff!
I'll probably start tomorrow, with the Ki-46-II.
I'll probably start tomorrow, with the Ki-46-II.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Once I've finished the RCAF CF-104, and it's Danish counterpart, and at least made a start at getting back to work on the commissions, and given my hands are still working, and I can stay awake - theeeeeennnn I'll bung in a 1/48th scale Mirage IIIC of the Armee de L'Air from the 1960s, in lovely bare metal with red intakes etc.
I picked up the Hobby Boss kit cheapish, but it came sans decals (notice another French connection, eh?) and the canopy was broken.
I've got aftermarket decals and some from the spares box, depending on the final choice of markings, which I understand are acceptable within the 'rules', but I had to get a vac-form canopy (actually for a Mirage F1, the closest I could find) in order to replace the broken opening section.
I presume that, in this case, that will also be acceptable?
If not, then I'll 'enter' something else for the first one.
I picked up the Hobby Boss kit cheapish, but it came sans decals (notice another French connection, eh?) and the canopy was broken.
I've got aftermarket decals and some from the spares box, depending on the final choice of markings, which I understand are acceptable within the 'rules', but I had to get a vac-form canopy (actually for a Mirage F1, the closest I could find) in order to replace the broken opening section.
I presume that, in this case, that will also be acceptable?
If not, then I'll 'enter' something else for the first one.
fubar57
General
Sounds OK with me Terry though a convertible Mirage would look pretty cool.
Geo
Geo
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Yeah, but the pilot could have trouble with the canvas top at speed !
fubar57
General
Sounds good Steve. Here's my choice, from what I've read, it's a rebox of a Hasegawa kit with some resin bits thrown in...
If I can ever find my RCAF Golden Hawks decals, that'll be my second build.
Geo
If I can ever find my RCAF Golden Hawks decals, that'll be my second build.
Geo
Crimea_River
Marshal
Terry, I would not object to you subbing a vac-formed canopy given the kit one is broken.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Cheers Andy.
T Bolt
Colonel
I have a HobbyBoss FJ-4B on order that I think I'll do but to start it out I think I'll do a 1/72 PM Model Ta 183 I have in the stash. Very simple with only about 20 parts but the surface detail looks real nice.
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A4K
Brigadier General
Nice subjects guys!
Cheers for the link Steve. It's just a question mark on the smartphone, but will check it out tonight on the laptop.
Terry, yep no worries. If a kit has damaged or missing components, by all means resource them.
I have been asked about reshaping of parts. I know Andy was against it, but what do others think? It would be restricted to sanding to shape if so, no razor surgery.
As for my build, started removal and clean up of the Airfix Ki-46-II last night, being built in tandem with a 'serious' build Hasegawa Ki-46-II. Thread up later tonight.
Cheers for the link Steve. It's just a question mark on the smartphone, but will check it out tonight on the laptop.
Terry, yep no worries. If a kit has damaged or missing components, by all means resource them.
I have been asked about reshaping of parts. I know Andy was against it, but what do others think? It would be restricted to sanding to shape if so, no razor surgery.
As for my build, started removal and clean up of the Airfix Ki-46-II last night, being built in tandem with a 'serious' build Hasegawa Ki-46-II. Thread up later tonight.
Mine will look like this, though the artist has not picked up the PRU blue undersides very well.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Thanks Evan. Can't see a problem with re-shaping of parts to get a more accurate appearance - as long as they're original kit parts which would benefit from the work. After all, the part(s) would have come 'out of the box' !
Major surgery, depending what it's for, could be a different matter, although again, if it's to assist in fit, for example, then fine.
I might have to re-shape part of the ejection seat on the Mirage, as the kit parts will just look too 'square', and would spoil the overall appearance of the model.
Nice one Karl. I need to get some RAF Sabre decals for my second Academy kit, which might be another entry in this UGB.
Major surgery, depending what it's for, could be a different matter, although again, if it's to assist in fit, for example, then fine.
I might have to re-shape part of the ejection seat on the Mirage, as the kit parts will just look too 'square', and would spoil the overall appearance of the model.
Nice one Karl. I need to get some RAF Sabre decals for my second Academy kit, which might be another entry in this UGB.
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A4K
Brigadier General
Cool, thanks Terry. If others agree aswell, we will allow reshaping (by sanding, cutting or filing down) of kit parts to improve their appearance.
Steve, could see those rules now. They sound like a good basis.
Karl, nice choice mate!
Steve, could see those rules now. They sound like a good basis.
Karl, nice choice mate!
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