165: April 2017 Show and Tell

Yellow Wings Group Build for May 2017

Also known as the Monogram 1/72 F11C-2 Squadron Build

What we are trying to achieve: A full squadron (VF-1B) of 19 aircraft in colorful section markings for the 1933-35 period of US Naval Aviation.  We hope to be able to donate the kits to the Patuxent River Naval Aviation Museum if the museum is willing to accept the donation.

1) Model kit -- Monogram 1/72 F11C-2 -- some of you plan to donate your kit(s) or buy direct from Mark at Starfighter Decals.  Link to the kit.  

2) Decals -- Starfighter Decals Sheet 72-140 has all the BUNO in both black and white.  Since there are only enough black / white trim stripes, and National Markings for 6 models, I'll buy 3 sheets.  A couple want their own sheets as well but I will cut up the three sheets and put the decals inside the kits when they come in.

3) Aircraft Build Assignments --   Note that 2 models are available.

Modeler	Aircraft	Notes
Joe H.	1-F-1 1-F-2 1-F-3	Red Section
Andy F.	1-F-4	White Section
	1-F-5	White Section “Dash 2”
	1-F-6	White Section "Dash 3”
Jim R.	1-F-7	True Blue Section “Lead"
Steve W.	1-F-8	True Blue Section “Dash 2”
Collin T.	1-F-9	True Blue Section "Dash 3”
Dave F.	1-F-10 1-F-11 1-F-12	Black Section
Andy W.	1-F-13	Willow Green Section “Lead”
Jonathan W.	1-F-14 1-F-15	Willow Green Section “Dash 2” & “Dash 3”
Ryan J.	1-F-16 1-F-17 1-F-18	Lemon Yellow Section
Tim H.	1-F-19	SU-1 Utility aircraft

4) Paint colors -- Model Master / Testers unless otherwise noted.

• All metal areas not painted in trim color -- Light Gull Gray MM4692, note this is a gloss color as it is different than the Flat Gull Gray.
• Fabric areas -- Aluminum enamel -- 1181 square bottle, according to Jonathan it covers better.  Do NOT use a metalizer.
• Upper wing upper side -- Chrome Yellow MM4683 painted over a "primer" coat of yellow zinc chromate (either MM4861 or 1184 square bottle)
• Insignia Red tails/trim -- MM4714 or Tamiya X-7
• Insignia White -- White...
• True Blue -- MM4657
• Black -- Black...
• Willow Green -- MM2028
• Lemon Yellow -- MM4684 Blue Angel Yellow
• Prop -- Aluminum, back of prop from cowl to tip stripes is same blue as the decal prop stripe, so match that blue.
• Tires -- Any black, including a tire black if desired (variation is okay).
• Gloss coat when done -- I know that "gloss" is probably not realistic, e.g. Satin is better, but Satin can be very subjective.

5) Pilots -- below is an image from Modeling Madness of a painted Master Details 1/32 scale Aviator:

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6) Bureau Numbers (BUNO) -- below list is from Mark @ Starfighter Decals, combined with new information from a site online that is referencing photos.  I believe the decal sheet has the chevron and fuselage stripes, but if you want to match the cowling and fuselage stripe feel free to paint them.  Note two corrections to the BUNOs below (1-F-15 & 1-F-16).

Aircraft	Bureau Number	Section Color Notes
1-F-1	9266	Red fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling
1-F-2	9267	Red upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-3	9268	Red lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-4	9270	White fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling, with black trim
1-F-5	9271	White upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-6	9272	White lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-7	9336	True Blue fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling
1-F-8	9274	True Blue upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-9	9275	True Blue lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-10	9276	Black fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling
1-F-11	9277	Black upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-12	9278	Black lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-13	9279	Willow Green fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling
1-F-14	9280	Willow Green upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-15	9281	Willow Green lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-16	9282	Lemon Yellow fuselage stripe, chevron & cowling, with black trim
1-F-17	9331	Lemon Yellow upper cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe
1-F-18	9332 or 9337	Lemon Yellow lower cowling half & chevron, no fuselage stripe

Happy modeling!

37 models!

We had a great turnout in January. 24 members brought 37 models to share and talk about. It was late night for everyone, and of course the next day we had SnowZilla 2016 start! The big new thing we agreed on was occasionally joining up at the Museum and tinkering around with our kits while folks come buy and ask questions, we hope anyway. The end-game is getting people interested in our hobby enough that they actually buy a kit and glue some plastic together; followed by smearing some paint and then sticking stickers on them. Hey, I'll personally donate a kit to the first timer that doesn't leave a fingerprint! We agreed to formally meet on 4th Saturday each month, noon to ??. Yes, for February that means the same weekend as the Old Dominion Open on 27th February, but if you aren't going to Richmond, maybe grab a kit, some glue and a couple of tools to show Museum visitors how relaxing it can be? Remember, no swearing! This is a family Museum. I may mosey down to the Museum on a Saturday afternoon, even if it isn't the 4th Saturday, just to build in a different environment. When I do I'll send out a note on Friday... Happy modeling!