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Donald Dickson II
Well, copters are a group of parts flying in formation, sooo... LOL
Well, copters are a group of parts flying in formation, sooo... LOL
14. January, 14:51
Donald Dickson II
OK, so camo on. Just the first spray. Tweaking to be done and some more light sanding to be done here and there. I free handed it. I get pretty good control with this Grex. I may do that on all 4 aircraft. We shall see.
The rotors are NOT on permanently. Just on for the pic.
OK, so camo on. Just the first spray. Tweaking to be done and some more light sanding to be done here and there. I free handed it. I get pretty good control with this Grex. I may do that on all 4 aircraft. We shall see.
The rotors are NOT on permanently. Just on for the pic.
22. January, 02:40
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Daniel
Nice pair those two - two really classic liveries, the two best 1/48 kits of the most beloved post-WW-II airframe, all the boxes checked for a great result
congrats!
Nice pair those two - two really classic liveries, the two best 1/48 kits of the most beloved post-WW-II airframe, all the boxes checked for a great result
congrats! 8. January, 12:55
Slavo Hazucha
Finally found my way here, one of the final roars of the Tomcat GB, isn't it? And quite a show, great to see a Vandy build from the AMK box. And it would not be Donald without a bit of "against the stream" swimming by passing on all the AMK wing options and doing a swept one! 
A job well done, cool stuff
Finally found my way here, one of the final roars of the Tomcat GB, isn't it?
And quite a show, great to see a Vandy build from the AMK box. And it would not be Donald without a bit of "against the stream" swimming by passing on all the AMK wing options and doing a swept one! A job well done, cool stuff
10. January, 22:17
Donald Dickson II
LOL That was for one reason only. Space restrictions. Much like on a carrier, I dont have room for full extension.
LOL That was for one reason only. Space restrictions. Much like on a carrier, I dont have room for full extension.
10. January, 23:38
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Donald Dickson II
Guess who is done??? LOL Album tomorrow. Its late and I am tired. But one pic for ya.
Guess who is done??? LOL Album tomorrow. Its late and I am tired. But one pic for ya.
5. January, 04:23
Donald Dickson II
Thank you sirs. Final pics here...
F-14 Group build final pics | Album by smokeriderdon (1:48)
Thank you sirs. Final pics here...
F-14 Group build final pics | Album by smokeriderdon (1:48)
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Wessex UH.5 / Sea Harrier FRS.1 30th Anniversary Falklands War 1982-2012
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Donald Dickson II
OK, I got somewhat decent pics. They will do for now anyway. LOL She looks a lot better in person IMO.
OK, I got somewhat decent pics. They will do for now anyway. LOL She looks a lot better in person IMO.
1. December 2020, 03:30
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Calvin Gifford
Very cool! Got this and another early Revell tooling 1/48 F-16 in the stash. Looks like pretty decent builds. Unfortunate that that airframe was trucked to Davis-Monthan following a mishap during a Red Flag exercise @ Nellis AFB:
f-16.net/g3/f-16-photos/album30/85-1549
Very cool! Got this and another early Revell tooling 1/48 F-16 in the stash. Looks like pretty decent builds. Unfortunate that that airframe was trucked to Davis-Monthan following a mishap during a Red Flag exercise @ Nellis AFB:
f-16.net/g3/f-16-photos/album30/85-1549
10. November 2020, 06:10
Donald Dickson II
It is a great kit. Not overly detailed, but not bad. Fit was fine. Weapons leave a bit to be desired though.
It is a great kit. Not overly detailed, but not bad. Fit was fine. Weapons leave a bit to be desired though.
11. November 2020, 16:51
Daniel Klink
Very well done Donald..
And for the cover One just got to love that 80'S computer art look
Very well done Donald..
And for the cover One just got to love that 80'S computer art look
11. November 2020, 17:05
Donald Dickson II
Thank you Daniel. Yeah, the cover art is very 80s indeed. LOL
Thank you Daniel. Yeah, the cover art is very 80s indeed. LOL
11. November 2020, 22:59
Calvin Gifford
Yes, reminds me of a scene of WWIII from the 'Wingman' series of books!
Yes, reminds me of a scene of WWIII from the 'Wingman' series of books!
12. November 2020, 16:35
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Donald Dickson II
Alrighty. Totally done with weapons on. And may I add I hate Hasegawas weapons kits. The weapons are OK in and of themselves, but half of them don't even fit the launchers in their own kits. Grrrr.
Alrighty. Totally done with weapons on. And may I add I hate Hasegawas weapons kits. The weapons are OK in and of themselves, but half of them don't even fit the launchers in their own kits. Grrrr.
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22. September 2020, 07:43
Donald Dickson II
Thanks guys!
Slavo, I have to agree. The 14 looks so damned good solid black, and the markings for this one are awesome. I wish they would do more of the planes. Or at least push the ones they have done here to the U.S. They have a Cat with a Pumpkin on it that is wicked cool and pretty sure they did a kit of it.
Thanks guys!
Slavo, I have to agree. The 14 looks so damned good solid black, and the markings for this one are awesome. I wish they would do more of the planes. Or at least push the ones they have done here to the U.S. They have a Cat with a Pumpkin on it that is wicked cool and pretty sure they did a kit of it.
22. September 2020, 20:14
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Donald Dickson II
This has now come up a few times, so I figured I would do an album just for it to share with folks. Let me say, this is NOT my idea. I picked it up somewhere along the line.
Just get any old latex house paint. Thin it 50/50. Full strength is TOO thick IMO.
The intake shown is an F-16, but this will work on any intake that is separate from the fuselage at this point. Tape off one end of the tube. Make sure any holes in the tube are covered as well.
Over a paper towel or the like, pour the paint in to fill it up. Let it sit for a moment, then pour it back out. You may need to peel the tape off the other end for it to flow out. Even thinned its gonna be a little much. You will need to tap one end to help the excess out.
This al needs to be done fairly quickly. It will start firming up in minutes. Set it up vertically with the end that is furthest back at the bottom. Any excess build up will be easier to remove without screwing up the look.
The last pic is the end result. Seams gone and nice even white finish. No putty, no trying to sand inside, none of that.
This has now come up a few times, so I figured I would do an album just for it to share with folks. Let me say, this is NOT my idea. I picked it up somewhere along the line.
Just get any old latex house paint. Thin it 50/50. Full strength is TOO thick IMO.
The intake shown is an F-16, but this will work on any intake that is separate from the fuselage at this point. Tape off one end of the tube. Make sure any holes in the tube are covered as well.
Over a paper towel or the like, pour the paint in to fill it up. Let it sit for a moment, then pour it back out. You may need to peel the tape off the other end for it to flow out. Even thinned its gonna be a little much. You will need to tap one end to help the excess out.
This al needs to be done fairly quickly. It will start firming up in minutes. Set it up vertically with the end that is furthest back at the bottom. Any excess build up will be easier to remove without screwing up the look.
The last pic is the end result. Seams gone and nice even white finish. No putty, no trying to sand inside, none of that.
19. September 2020, 23:22
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I am really having trouble motivating myself to build. Blargh.
28. August 2020, 00:06
JD
Welcome to the club, Donald...lifetime member here. The only thing I can say, is that it's a fight, a war with the self, where battles are hard won and sometimes lost in the fiery crucible of... building plastic models..
Welcome to the club, Donald...lifetime member here. The only thing I can say, is that it's a fight, a war with the self, where battles are hard won and sometimes lost in the fiery crucible of... building plastic models..
28. August 2020, 03:57
Augie
Dont worry don, we all have that.. sometimes you just need to kick back.. relax or find a funny kit to nail So something silly.. take a few shitbag kits.. and beat them into something daft
Dont worry don, we all have that.. sometimes you just need to kick back.. relax or find a funny kit to nail
So something silly.. take a few shitbag kits.. and beat them into something daft28. August 2020, 21:50
Skywalker
It's about watching your hands work - not about what you feel. Inspiration will eventually come from working. Just put your hours in and don't think.
It's about watching your hands work - not about what you feel. Inspiration will eventually come from working. Just put your hours in and don't think.
28. August 2020, 22:11
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Patrick Hagelstein
You got the camouflage colors figured out, I am confident you'll figure out a way to make those decals fit!
You got the camouflage colors figured out, I am confident you'll figure out a way to make those decals fit!
9. August 2020, 05:45
Donald Dickson II
Because really, can I have a build that has no issues more than one in five times? Like maybe string a couple good problem free ones together?
The pic says it all. So now I have a 16 in near SEA colors and no markings for a plane painted like that. SOOOOOO, the kit came with Tiger Meet markings (which I love). I am not much on what if stuff, but screw it. I will now have a Viet Nam Tiger Meet F-16.
Because really, can I have a build that has no issues more than one in five times? Like maybe string a couple good problem free ones together?
The pic says it all. So now I have a 16 in near SEA colors and no markings for a plane painted like that. SOOOOOO, the kit came with Tiger Meet markings (which I love). I am not much on what if stuff, but screw it. I will now have a Viet Nam Tiger Meet F-16.
14. August 2020, 01:43
Donald Dickson II
Camo on the tail, touch ups done and glossed. Let it set till tomorrow and decal time.
Camo on the tail, touch ups done and glossed. Let it set till tomorrow and decal time.
16. August 2020, 03:44
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Donald Dickson II
OK, I am totally digging how it looks. As ridiculous as it may be. LOL
OK, I am totally digging how it looks. As ridiculous as it may be. LOL
18. August 2020, 02:34
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Donald Dickson II
Aaaaawwwwwww shit! I got ahold of the old Aurora 1/108 kit of the 141A! With original decals in great shape! Gonna need new stars and bars though as the blue is TOTALLY wrong.
And the scale is weird but awesome! Its actually a perfect size for this plane. And I get to my girl in NMF now. Well, once I get around to her.
Aaaaawwwwwww shit! I got ahold of the old Aurora 1/108 kit of the 141A! With original decals in great shape! Gonna need new stars and bars though as the blue is TOTALLY wrong.
And the scale is weird but awesome! Its actually a perfect size for this plane. And I get to my girl in NMF now. Well, once I get around to her.
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Chris Greathouse
Fantastic mate! While I may too young to have lived the Beatles era, I can't help but sing along to the songs I know, which is quite a few.
Fantastic mate! While I may too young to have lived the Beatles era, I can't help but sing along to the songs I know, which is quite a few.
6. July 2020, 04:38
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Bryn Crandell
Finished bird looks great Don! Yes AF birds tend to be the cleanest. They get to be put in shelters at night to keep dust and dirt off of them.
Finished bird looks great Don! Yes AF birds tend to be the cleanest. They get to be put in shelters at night to keep dust and dirt off of them.
18. April 2019, 13:13
Daniel
very nice indeed ,I think the clean look fits the colorful finish very well
very nice indeed ,I think the clean look fits the colorful finish very well
18. April 2019, 19:52
Donald Dickson II
Thank you Strphen and Daniel.
Daniel, I like what you did with yours, but as you said, this one was just too bright and colorful to make it dirty.
Thank you Strphen and Daniel.
Daniel, I like what you did with yours, but as you said, this one was just too bright and colorful to make it dirty.
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Greg Baker
Meh... I've seen better. (Don's the sensitive type... can't let too much success go to his head...)
Meh... I've seen better. (Don's the sensitive type... can't let too much success go to his head...)
19. June 2020, 22:59
Donald Dickson II
OK, better pics.
Thank you all! I am glad and flattered you all like it. Except Greg. He can kiss my butt.
OK, better pics.
Thank you all! I am glad and flattered you all like it. Except Greg. He can kiss my butt.
20. June 2020, 04:28
Slavo Hazucha
Great finish Don! Splinter Flanker standing proud & armed to the teeth! Made me re-play the ship-killing mission in Ace Combat 7 with this one today!
Found out another interesting detail - the flare launchers on the stinger are on top on the KH kit - correctly covered on your build as they should be on 902-black - this is a prototype feature, on serials they are turned downwards. In any case, was a pleasure to watch
Great finish Don! Splinter Flanker standing proud & armed to the teeth! Made me re-play the ship-killing mission in Ace Combat 7 with this one today!
Found out another interesting detail - the flare launchers on the stinger are on top on the KH kit - correctly covered on your build as they should be on 902-black - this is a prototype feature, on serials they are turned downwards. In any case, was a pleasure to watch
20. June 2020, 19:44
Donald Dickson II
Thank you Slavo! I love all the details! As I said, I will be putting them to use on other builds in the future.
Thank you Slavo! I love all the details! As I said, I will be putting them to use on other builds in the future.
20. June 2020, 20:22
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19. May 2020, 21:18
Donald Dickson II
I hate when I find a picture that makes me go OOOOOOOOOOO, I have to do this. And then i am forced to find a kit and the proper decals. Have to order decals from Germany because cant find them anywhere else. And I am not sure when I will get to it. But I already have in mind how I will accomplish it.
I hate when I find a picture that makes me go OOOOOOOOOOO, I have to do this. And then i am forced to find a kit and the proper decals. Have to order decals from Germany because cant find them anywhere else. And I am not sure when I will get to it. But I already have in mind how I will accomplish it.
19. May 2020, 21:25
Donald Dickson II
Choppa, its gonna be a while. I forgot that Germany is one of the countries mail is not being allowed from. Spain, OK. Cyprus, OK. Germany, NOPE. unreal. But it wouldn't be up right away anyway. When I finish the SU-35 and Yellow Submarine, Im going right into the F-14 build for here and an F-16 for another group build.
Choppa, its gonna be a while. I forgot that Germany is one of the countries mail is not being allowed from. Spain, OK. Cyprus, OK. Germany, NOPE. unreal. But it wouldn't be up right away anyway. When I finish the SU-35 and Yellow Submarine, Im going right into the F-14 build for here and an F-16 for another group build.
19. May 2020, 22:23
Ben M
Whaat? We can't get mail from Germany? I just got mail from the Netherlands.
Whaat? We can't get mail from Germany? I just got mail from the Netherlands.
19. May 2020, 23:19
Donald Dickson II
Ben, this is the email I received from the company I bought the decals from:
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your order!
Please accept the current notice by DHL Group: Due to the increased spreading of the Corona virus and the associated delivery limitations, shipping from Germany to the United States is currently not possible.
We have no influence on this restriction and apology for any inconviencience this matter has caused.
Shall we keep your order and ship it after normalization or do you prefer a cancellation and refund of your payment, please?
Ben, this is the email I received from the company I bought the decals from:
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your order!
Please accept the current notice by DHL Group: Due to the increased spreading of the Corona virus and the associated delivery limitations, shipping from Germany to the United States is currently not possible.
We have no influence on this restriction and apology for any inconviencience this matter has caused.
Shall we keep your order and ship it after normalization or do you prefer a cancellation and refund of your payment, please?
20. May 2020, 00:14
Ben M
That's amazing. I've only had this problem with trying to get mail to Cuba before.
That's amazing. I've only had this problem with trying to get mail to Cuba before.
20. May 2020, 02:13
Choppa Nutta
Donald ask them if they can ship to the UK because if they can then I can ship it to you
not ideal I know but it might be a work around ?
worth asking them at least .... perhaps ?
Donald ask them if they can ship to the UK because if they can then I can ship it to you
not ideal I know but it might be a work around ?
worth asking them at least .... perhaps ?
20. May 2020, 02:26
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Donald Dickson II
Not feeling it Holger. Just blah. Its a great kit, but I need to leave it be until I am ready to put the effort in.
Not feeling it Holger. Just blah. Its a great kit, but I need to leave it be until I am ready to put the effort in.
12. February 2020, 12:32
Palo M
That's ok, I have the same problem with mine. You'll still be most likely finished before I even start
That's ok, I have the same problem with mine. You'll still be most likely finished before I even start
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Donald Dickson II
Thank you gentlemen.
Slavo, yeah, you can not see the FOD covers from the angles I took the pics. I took them out of my Revell E kit I havent built yet. I checked all my other 15 kits. NOt a single one aside from the Revell comes with FOD covers. So much for the "high end" guys being so much better. *eye roll* A couple ounces of lead in the intakes and poof!
Thank you gentlemen.
Slavo, yeah, you can not see the FOD covers from the angles I took the pics. I took them out of my Revell E kit I havent built yet. I checked all my other 15 kits. NOt a single one aside from the Revell comes with FOD covers. So much for the "high end" guys being so much better. *eye roll* A couple ounces of lead in the intakes and poof!
18. March 2020, 15:55
Slavo Hazucha
So the screaming eagle swallowed a bowl of lead? Glad the LG did not break down with all that new weight!
So the screaming eagle swallowed a bowl of lead? Glad the LG did not break down with all that new weight!
18. March 2020, 20:41
Clifford Keesler
I agree it really turned out nice. Well done. Did you use Light and Dark Ghost gray?
I agree it really turned out nice. Well done. Did you use Light and Dark Ghost gray?
18. March 2020, 23:57
Martin Oostrom
Lead gives you a severe tummy ache. Eagles are a protected species, not nice to feed them lead
Bird looks great Donald
Lead gives you a severe tummy ache. Eagles are a protected species, not nice to feed them lead
Bird looks great Donald
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