Finally Started Mine

[anthonyp]

Well, here we are, less than 36 hours left, and I not only found my builds, I assembled them, and am waiting for them to set up so I can start a marathon painting session.

No pics yet, but the AV-8B and the F-107 are together finally.

Nothing like waiting till the last minute to get you going...

[anthonyp]

Wheeee!!!  I forgot what a marathon build was like.  Planes all painted, and the one is ready for decals (the F-107).  The AV-8B had an unfortunate accident with the paint, and is lagging behind by about an hour (needs to dry now).

Should have pics within the hour.

[Brian da Basher]

Way to go Anthony! I can't wait to see your completed projects!

Brian da Basher

[Captain Canada]

Go Comrade Go !

 

[lancer]

Looks like Productive Comrade production lines have gotten rolling again....      

[anthonyp]

HI-HO, TOVARISH!!!!!   AWAY (with the decadent Western ways)!!!

About 30 hours on, and done!  I took a couple months off from modeling for various personal reasons (including this little guy), but thanks to 95 degree days, and the basement being just so cool, I got back into building.

First up is the F-107A I got from Jon.  You can't really tell from the pics, but it is actually a rather good looking model in real life.  I picked up a new digital camera about three weeks ago, and I have no idea how to work the danged thing for close-ups yet (it's a Casio Exlim Ex-75BK, bought for portability and the simple fact it was better than my old one).

I did it up as a 107th TFS, from the 127th TFW out of Selfridge ANGB.  I almost did it in the grey A-7 scheme that the ANG had their planes in, but I thought the F-107 wouldn't make it that long in service (late 80's).





Next is the Hasegawa 1/72 AV-8B Greg sent me.  There were a few different ways I could have gone with this, but in the end, I decided to go with a USN Aggressor aircraft, assigned to VFC-12 (decals from the Aggressor F/A-18 Hasegawa put out).  I did it up in the F-16N scheme that I like.  This thing looks pretty dang cool next to the FX-29 I did over the Winter.




(AHA!  One of them came out...  I have no idea how, though)


I WILL learn how to use this camera yet!

Fun GB, all 30 hours of it    

[lancer]

Some damm fine looking aircraft there Anthony. Nicely done. Oh, that bundle of fur looks like an amazing addition to your family. I hope he gives you years of friendship.

[anthonyp]

If Baby-Bud is anything like his uncle Shepard, he's gonna be a great dog (and this week, he demonstrated he's definitely his uncle's nephew (fireworks are apparently scary to Michigan Half-amutes  B)  )

Like I said, I need to figure out yet another camera.  Funny thing about the builds are they were each photographed within five minutes of the last decal being applied.

[Brian da Basher]

Yowsa Anthony! Yet more magnificent work from Michigan's Whiff-factory! Impressive!

Brian da Basher

[Captain Canada]

Looking good, Comrade ! I really enjoyed the Harrier.....sure looks good in that colour !