Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 03:46 PM UTC
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Yep - been topping 30c down here in the sunny south, so no airbrush action since early June! I'm hoping the weather breaks in time to finish at least one campaign...
Hope you get the break you need Tom.
Here in Queensland, Australia, 30c is pullover weather...
Not quite.
But by comparison, we are in the middle of Winter and our daytime Temp is in the mid 20c's. In Summer we complain when the mercury hits 40C... and the humidity hits 90% +. Really hard to airbrush when the air is 50 parts water....
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
RobinNilsson
TOS ModeratorStockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
Armorama: 5,562 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 08:37 PM UTC
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In Summer we complain when the mercury hits 40C... and the humidity hits 90% +. Really hard to airbrush when the air is 50 parts water....
So you don't need to thin the water based acrylic paints since the water is already in the compressed air ???
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Friday, August 03, 2018 - 07:27 AM UTC
It is the sweat from your brow dripping on the fresh paint that is the real issue
Seriously though, there is nothing like getting to work at 7.30 AM with your shirt sticking to you after a short walk from the transport terminal. Unlike you guys most people have air-con and use it, but going from airconditioned vehicles or buildings out into the open comes at risk of offending your co-workers when you return... 'Mad dogs and Englishmen'.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 07:03 AM UTC
While we wait to see if we'll be approved, I took a stab at a ribbon. What do you all think?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Wales, United Kingdom
Joined: May 07, 2013
KitMaker: 242 posts
Armorama: 234 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 07:14 AM UTC
Works for me
North Carolina, United States
Joined: September 16, 2004
KitMaker: 1,281 posts
Armorama: 1,222 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 07:23 AM UTC
I’ll sign up. Finally an excuse to build my Meng Leopard.
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
Armorama: 5,562 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 07:37 AM UTC
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Works for me
Same here
Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 08:16 AM UTC
Gets the point across.
Bob
Philippines
Joined: October 27, 2013
KitMaker: 520 posts
Armorama: 488 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 11:43 AM UTC
I bought a AFV Club Mk. 5/2 Centurion about two months ago. Will be renovating the tome in a month as well. The timeline for the proposal seems just about right for a build of my centurion
Hope I can make it when it starts.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 08:26 PM UTC
Looks nice Michael. You have my vote
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 09:05 PM UTC
Ok fellas, everything is ok.
So you can enlist
HERE !!!
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 12:16 AM UTC
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Gets the point across.
Bob
Subtlety was never my strong suit.
Thanks for setting us up, John!
Looks like we're approved, everyone. Get out there and sign up!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 04:51 AM UTC
Am all enlisted.... even though it isn't listed I will be building a Japanese Type 10. I am sure that the kit can't take 3 months to get here, but then I also have a Type 74 and a Type 80 to fall back on.
Bob
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 04, 2007
KitMaker: 1,330 posts
Armorama: 1,017 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 06:18 AM UTC
Signed up. I'll be doing a Tamiya T-55A
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 06:45 AM UTC
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Am all enlisted.... even though it isn't listed I will be building a Japanese Type 10. I am sure that the kit can't take 3 months to get here, but then I also have a Type 74 and a Type 80 to fall back on.
Bob
Looks like it belongs on the list, so I've added it. Should be cool!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#491
Missouri, United States
Joined: April 06, 2016
KitMaker: 602 posts
Armorama: 191 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 07:34 AM UTC
Enlisted. Not sure what I will be building as I have 4 options currently. M60A1, M1A1, M1A2 TUSK or a T-55. I will see what other people are doing and go from there.
Currently working on: Multiple Campaigns :P
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 31, 2016
KitMaker: 136 posts
Armorama: 95 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 09:19 AM UTC
Hello I have been a lurker on here for a long time, but have not been a contributor as I am very junior in my skills as compared to you “Sages”. That said, I would like to join this, as my inaugural to this site...that OK? Just need to know when to get her rolling, I am torn between an Israeli (Magach)or Syrian (T-62)subject
So when does it start?
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
Armorama: 5,562 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 09:35 AM UTC
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Hello I have been a lurker on here for a long time, but have not been a contributor as I am very junior in my skills as compared to you “Sages”. That said, I would like to join this, as my inaugural to this site...that OK? Just need to know when to get her rolling, I am torn between an Israeli (Magach)or Syrian (T-62)subject
So when does it start?
START DATE: November 1st, 2018
ENDS: July 31st, 2019
you can enlist here:
ENLIST In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 09:58 AM UTC
Thanks Robin, you beat me to it.
Welcome Bruce, and don't worry about your "skill level". The folks here are incredibly helpful and full of great advice. Take advantage!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: July 26, 2018
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 265 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 10:14 AM UTC
Signed up as well with the Centurion. Please be kind.
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 12:16 PM UTC
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Looks like it belongs on the list, so I've added it. Should be cool!
Michael
Hopefully I can do it justice. However, I have some time to research the subject... and make tie downs - I counted 60 in one photo!
Bob
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
KitMaker: 2,160 posts
Armorama: 1,906 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 04:33 AM UTC
I'm in.
I've got a few candidates in the stash as well as a few on order. I'll probably do a Trumpy M1a1/a2. It's the oldest unbuilt MBT kit in the stash and it's probably a good time to actually break styrene on it.
California, United States
Joined: June 11, 2009
KitMaker: 461 posts
Armorama: 370 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 07:07 AM UTC
This will be my entry, for this group build and my binge build.
This should be fine, right? Since it is a variant of the T-54.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 07:16 AM UTC
Welcome aboard Norman and Bruce. I hope you enjoy the journey and decide to join up for other builds later.
The whole point of the Group Build is to have access to people that can give you advice when you are stuck on something, to give you positive feedback when you ask for it and to encourage you to finish what you have started ..... and have fun whilst doing it.
We all have all been new to the hobby at some time. Skill levels vary in the builds as they are not meant to be just for 'sages' and by participating you can see how others are doing things; often different people use quite varied methods. Do not be afraid to ask someone how they did something you like and would like to try yourself, or maybe like to try next time.
Don't be afraid to stretch yourself either. We have all made a bit of a hash of things from time to time, but we have also achieved great results by going outside our norm too. It is all part of the hobby.
Sermon finished
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
Armorama: 5,562 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 07:24 AM UTC
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
