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Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 8:21 am
by LyleW
That is some fine looking paint/weathering work. I love those crystal clear instructions.

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 8:54 am
by Stikpusher
LyleW wrote:That is some fine looking paint/weathering work. I love those crystal clear instructions.
Yup, good old Dragon. One other tidbit that I would pass on to any builders of this kit is regarding the PE brass ring at the bottom of the turret. The best location for the seam is oriented at the front. Then it is more concealed by the armor front overhang as opposed to any other positions.

I may have to find me another of this kit to build one day... with these things in mind of course...

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 12:30 am
by speedgraflex
CONGRATULATIONS!

One down, now it's time for...

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courtesy North American Boeing

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Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:47 pm
by Stikpusher
It's coming...

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Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:21 pm
by speedgraflex
That is an incredible photo, Stik!!

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:57 pm
by Stikpusher
Yeah, I found it and was amazed... it has the subject of my build flying lead, and another famous Sabre, "The Huff", flying number 4 position... simply awesome. "The Hunters" in 1953 reality.

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 9:15 pm
by speedgraflex
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no information on the pilot, n.d. however an interesting base / diorama...

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 10:49 pm
by Stikpusher
One of the fighter bomber groups in Korea. But without being able to see the tail markings I can't tell if it's the 18th FBW or the 8th FBW.
And yes I need a PSP/Martson Matting base like that for mine.

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 12:05 am
by speedgraflex
That Marston Mat base would be a great background for all the F86 shiny metal. Getting excited!

Re: Stikpusher's GAABSA Builds -1st Completed

Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 1:49 am
by Stikpusher
Yeah, the dirty weathered matting is a nice contrast

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