DaveJ Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I guess I'll be first to sign-on with an entry. I hope to take one of these: And turn it into something that looks something like so: I found a really nice decal sheet from Freightdog Models in the UK depicting a Razorback right after the end of hostility serving in Egypt for the RAF. Taking on a Trumpeter T-Bolt for a three-month GB may be biting off a bit much, but I'm hoping I can get it done in time... Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 HI Thats going to be a cool build. Very interresting. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ara398 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Taking on a Trumpeter T-Bolt for a three-month GB may be biting off a bit much, but I'm hoping I can get it done in time... Wish me luck! Heaps of time Dave... good luck! I'll follow this build closely as my second build ( as if there'll be time) was a toss up between a P47D and a P51D Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Good choice Dave. The only kit I have that's possible for this GB is an old Revell bubble-top Thunderbolt, so if I enter, we'll be executing eerily similar builds... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Good choice Dave. The only kit I have that's possible for this GB is an old Revell bubble-top Thunderbolt, so if I enter, we'll be executing eerily similar builds... Kev The decal sheet I bought has two options for Bubble-tops in addition to the Razorback I'm doing. Both NMF, SEA squadrons. I'd be more than happy to send one to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Cool!, I just got this kit, and I'm really interested in how well it builds up. RAF camo will look sweet on the jug. Good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 A T-Bolt in those markings should look great. Looking forward to seeing some progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've encountered a 'minor' setback.... My employer is transferring me from CA to Dallas, TX. OK, maybe not so minor? I'll have some time this weekend to maybe get some fun work done on a model or two then everything needs to start going in boxes. When my company relocates you, they need you there quick! I'll be outta here in two weeks. With finding a place to live, moving, unpacking and then setting up a new work bench it'll be a while before I get much of anything done. Hopefully I can still get this one done before the end of the GB if things go smoothly. Any good hobby shops in Dallas? I'll continue to hang around the site whenever I can along the way, so behave yourselves! OH, and get some cool stuff built!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Best of luck Dave And I hope this isn't because you work for American Airlines and thier MD-80 issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Drat!, I really wanted to see this one too. Hope you can find time to squeeze it in somehow. I lived in Dallas for a year, and still go back occasionally. They have some outstanding model shops! You'll like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Good luck with it all Dave! Touch base when you can. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 My employer is transferring me from CA to Dallas, TX. Just tell them you're busy and can't go til later. M M ...first things first Dave :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hi Here's hoping your move goes smooth. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 The two best Hobby shops in the D/FW area are closed now. Hobby Maker and Phil's Hobbies were top notch shops, but they could not stay afloat. I've been out of that area for 2.5 years now so I do not know if anyone has opened up to fill the gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 For everyone who thought that I had stopped building anything... I'm finally *almost* settled in my new apartment in Dallas. It seems that the unpacking and rearranging never stops! I was all excited to start doing something with this build this weekend, went to the LHS (which is the only one I've been able to find) in order to stock-up on some of the chemicals that I have to replace, only to discover that the shop has been taken over by a new owner and is closed for a week! A hasty order has been placed on-line now.. With some business travel coming up and the June deadline looming I realize that I have a ton of work to do and almost no time to do it if I hope to finish this kit on time. My other duties as the GB moderator have suffered as well so I've got loads of catch-up to do all over the place. Mostly I just wanted everyone to know that I haven't completely abandoned my post! Everything they say about moving being one of the Top-Ten stress events is true and I can't wait to finally get some quality time at the bench to relax!! Hopefully I'll have something to actually show on this (and my other) builds fairly soon..... Then I can start hounding the rest of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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