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Hello Dears,

I was'nt eager to start one more kit but.....

I received a Birthday gift from my kids....

Wrapped in a handmade paper....

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And then, they challenged me....

a/ I will buy a lot of goodies to improve the kit....:rofl2:

b/ I did'nt build modern aircrafts... 

    On that, I replied, "Hey, I just finished my Sea Harrier" They bot burst in laugh, saying "Modern, we said modern, your SHar is from 1982 !!! :rofl2::rofl2:

c/ We will have finished our education before you'll finish that kit...

:shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug:

They are my kids, they know me too well....

I'm done....

Here's da beast....

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I see the both you laughing too... @The Spadgent and @giemme 

So, What could I do.....

Quick build, Out of the box ???

Selling my modeller soul to prove them wrong ??:worry::worry:

Facts.... Nicolas is on for 5 years in university but Marshall will finish schooling in June....

No worries about painting, both are paint the same way...

 

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The one based at Hickam field win the point....

Details are sparse to say the less....

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Well, Challenge accepted !! :boxing:

I'll build it quickly, with was at hand....:wicked::wicked:

They forgot that.... I have a lot at hand.....:evil_laugh:

Resin ACES II, checked....

Now collecting infos....

Damn, it is a huge beast....

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Sooo, sorry @bigbadbadge and @Dunny

The fireboxes will slow a bit....

if @Lightningboy2000 have some pics of the rear side of this aircraft to share....

It will be warmly welcome...

Have a great modelling week end !!

Sincerely....

CC

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A lovely present for sure and the little aircraft on the wrapping paper looked excellent sketches.   Good luck building without distractions although I am sure the Fireboxes won't mind, you could probably sneak in a bit of time on them , as a distraction of course😉😄

Chris

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5 hours ago, Dunny said:

CC you are incorrigible - and we wouldn't have it any other way!🤣

A to'd ya....

I'm done:rofl2:

 

4 hours ago, Biggles87 said:

So this will be built from beginning to end without stop?

 

On verra as we say.

 

John. 🇺🇦

Ahem Ahem I'll try...

At least....

4 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:

A lovely present for sure and the little aircraft on the wrapping paper looked excellent sketches.   Good luck building without distractions although I am sure the Fireboxes won't mind, you could probably sneak in a bit of time on them , as a distraction of course😉😄

Chris

The paper say it all, Aicrafts, Books, Rock'n Roll and  huh Beer.....

They really know me :wicked::wicked:

Of course, I'll take the Firebox on the bench....

And the 2 next RFI....

And I still have to finish a Corsair this year.....

 

Well, BM'ers know me well too.....

Let's go on modern beast....

What worry me the most is the metallic shine of the real thing....

How to reproduce it....

Car varnish is an idea....

Enjoy the week end my friends....

Tomorrow is the start of another evening work week.....🧛‍♂️🧛‍♂️

Sincerely.

CC

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5 hours ago, billn53 said:

I’m in. And, I too count 1982 as “modern”.

Definitely modern, it’s the last 40 years. 60s are some time ago. 70s not sure, “nearly modern”, just discussing 1972 earlier today and it doesn’t seem that long ago. Expecting a very high quality build of a grey jet. Maybe the metallic paint will make it nice?

 

Chris

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8 hours ago, Brandy said:

This will be fun. A CC build done in less than "X" years!

Beer in hand, onwards!

 

Ian

 

Hello Ian

Beer in hand too :cheers:

Nonetheless, I finished 2 group builds right on time....

Soooo...

6 hours ago, billn53 said:

I’m in. And, I too count 1982 as “modern”.

hello Bill....

You know what that mean for us....:shrug::shrug:

Kids oftenly said... Oh, that was the last century... 

You were living without internet... Stone age for them...:rofl2::rofl2:

4 hours ago, giemme said:

CC, you are helpless....

 

:D :D :D

 

Following .... :popcorn:

 

Ciao 

Helpless master G....

There's no hope at all....:drunk::drunk:

 

1 hour ago, Chrisj2003 said:

Definitely modern, it’s the last 40 years. 60s are some time ago. 70s not sure, “nearly modern”, just discussing 1972 earlier today and it doesn’t seem that long ago. Expecting a very high quality build of a grey jet. Maybe the metallic paint will make it nice?

 

Chris

Thanks Chris...

For them, 21 and 18....

The simple idea to write a letter, carry it to the post and waiting the postman for a reply......:emo:

Going to the lib and find a book.... Then read it for a homework ???? :wall:

On the pics of the F-22 I used to see, it look like a metalic effect or shine, that is not on a F-15 or even the F-35

these last ones look like matt...

So... I'll have a second look on that...

 

Then Gents, I will use these add to get inspired....

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Have a great modelling sunday !!

Sincerely.

CC

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Er, don't you have to buy another seven Raptor kits from different manufacturers before you can start?

 

After all, you can't just build one old chap! It's just not done!!

 

Regards (and happy belated birthday),

Adrian

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11 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Oh boy! Here we go again. 🤣 Lovely gift, and that wrapping was 👌 They know you well.

 I’m in. A quick build you say. 🤔

 

 Johnny. 
 

ps. Happy belated birthday by the way. 🤩

thanks my dear Spad...

Yup, I said quickbuild and I know for sure that I'm going to regret it....:shrug::shrug:

Last year with a 5 as a first digit.... :clif:

 

10 hours ago, AdrianMF said:

Er, don't you have to buy another seven Raptor kits from different manufacturers before you can start?

 

After all, you can't just build one old chap! It's just not done!!

 

Regards (and happy belated birthday),

Adrian

Thanks Adrian...

See, I told it before, they both know me too well....

But, No, not this time.... these monochromatic "modern" jets are not really funny....

50 shades of grey is definitely not my mug of coffee....:wicked::wicked:. @CedB is not in the vicinity ???

 

 

9 hours ago, KingTiger435 said:

Happy belated birthday CC, this should be an interesting build, following!

Thanks KT !!

I'll make my best to make it interesting...

 

The name of the game will be to build it with the less possible resin parts....

Plasticard allowed.... 

If there are structural flaws in the kit it self.... 

No, no CC, don't start that way.... we said June 2023....

Sincerely.

CC

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On 10/1/2022 at 5:41 AM, corsaircorp said:

Hello Dears,

I was'nt eager to start one more kit but.....

I received a Birthday gift from my kids....

Wrapped in a handmade paper....

IMG_20220930_211046

And then, they challenged me....

a/ I will buy a lot of goodies to improve the kit....:rofl2:

b/ I did'nt build modern aircrafts... 

    On that, I replied, "Hey, I just finished my Sea Harrier" They bot burst in laugh, saying "Modern, we said modern, your SHar is from 1982 !!! :rofl2::rofl2:

c/ We will have finished our education before you'll finish that kit...

:shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug:

They are my kids, they know me too well....

I'm done....

Here's da beast....

IMG_20220930_211021

I see the both you laughing too... @The Spadgent and @giemme 

So, What could I do.....

Quick build, Out of the box ???

Selling my modeller soul to prove them wrong ??:worry::worry:

Facts.... Nicolas is on for 5 years in university but Marshall will finish schooling in June....

No worries about painting, both are paint the same way...

 

IMG_20220930_211103

The one based at Hickam field win the point....

Details are sparse to say the less....

IMG_20220930_213452 IMG_20220930_213254

Well, Challenge accepted !! :boxing:

I'll build it quickly, with was at hand....:wicked::wicked:

They forgot that.... I have a lot at hand.....:evil_laugh:

Resin ACES II, checked....

Now collecting infos....

Damn, it is a huge beast....

IMG_20220930_211127

Sooo, sorry @bigbadbadge and @Dunny

The fireboxes will slow a bit....

if @Lightningboy2000 have some pics of the rear side of this aircraft to share....

It will be warmly welcome...

Have a great modelling week end !!

Sincerely....

CC

I shall have a look....I'm sure I have somewhere.

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I thought that this was going to be built ‘ straight from the box ‘. You just can’t resist can you?

I do like the IP decal with the powered down option for the screens, I don’t think they would be lit up on a parked aircraft.

 

John. 🇺🇦

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On 10/2/2022 at 4:36 PM, Lightningboy2000 said:

I shall have a look....I'm sure I have somewhere.

Thank you  Sir !!

Sure it help, it help a lot....

I saw the Raptor just once in a private demo at Florennes....

REALLY impressive....

Nice shots Man, I really enjoy your photos !!

Thank you again !!

 

6 hours ago, Biggles87 said:

I thought that this was going to be built ‘ straight from the box ‘. You just can’t resist can you?

I do like the IP decal with the powered down option for the screens, I don’t think they would be lit up on a parked aircraft.

 

John. 🇺🇦

:whistle::whistle:

Well, No, I can't resist....

BUT !! I'll not buy resin kits

You're right, screens are shut down.

 

3 hours ago, Winded Penguin said:

"We choose to build a 1/48 Raptor kit with AM parts in this decade, and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard"   JFK... 🤗

And don't ask what the kit brands will do for you, what will you do for your kits....:wicked::wicked:

Aaaah the custard stuffed doughnut.....

Since, Berliner are found in bakeries :rofl2::rofl2:

 

Thanks for the support Gents !!

On we go !!

Sincerely.

CC

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Hello Gents !!

This Raptor is a huge beast.... I think it is even bigger than a F-15...

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There will be a pony in the paint booth soon....

Well, as I told you, ACES II is okay... Resin one, far better than Italeri's offering...

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Dry fit test and template for the detailing....

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I start to build sub assemblies....

I'll try to keep the pace....

Even at the price of the Corsair of the year....

Still 3 evening work days, today was a rest day...

And I was home alone....

A good modelling evening....

Stay safe Gents !!

Sincerely.

CC

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On 10/5/2022 at 3:56 PM, Brandy said:

Not finished yet?

Damn. That means I'll have to get another beer.

 

Ian 

Hi Ian !!

Have 2 beers, safety first !!!

I build sub assemblies now.... Easy kit with a few parts but Lord....

The adjustments..... 

Call for putty and sanding......

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More to come soon !!

Sincerely.

CC

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