OFFICIAL: The Night Shift Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado,
United StatesJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,245 posts
AeroScale: 2,330 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 04:30 AM UTC
Welcome to The Night Shift Campaign, 2017! This campaign will run from 1 September, 2017 through 1 March, 2018. If you want to see the rules and/or sign up, look
here. Please post all campaign related discussion and in-progress pictures in this thread. Post finished pics in
the campaign gallery.
I'd like to say I'm looking forward to seeing some great night flyers, but it's so dark!
Michael
On the bench:
Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest V for RAF Campaign
Tamiya 1/48 F-14A for Jolly Rogers
Acc. Min. 1/48 B-25B for Bombers 2
Dragon Magach 2 for MBT Campaign
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 05:22 AM UTC
Here is my Hobbyboss F6F-5N.

If it aint broke dont fix it.
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 08:20 PM UTC
And its started.

If it aint broke dont fix it.
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 11:22 PM UTC
I am enjoying this kit, though the parts are more delicate than I am used to. There many interior parts that will never be seen unless one does a cutaway style build.

If it aint broke dont fix it.

#439
Washington,
United StatesJoined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,170 posts
AeroScale: 2,764 posts
Posted: Friday, September 01, 2017 - 07:07 AM UTC
I hate you Bob.

I'm 26 hours out from eye surgery, can't see well enough to type this and you've already got the cockpit painted.

I'm going with the Eduard F6F-3N.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Friday, September 01, 2017 - 07:26 AM UTC
Mark, I am retired and have no obligations other than those pesky VA appointments coming up (foot surgery, eye surgery) so when I cannot walk or see you can laugh at me.
My kit is Hobbyboss and either I have dyslexia or the instructions are a little confusing.
Let me know how the Eduard kit stacks up.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Friday, September 01, 2017 - 09:13 AM UTC
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Berlin,
GermanyJoined: October 12, 2008
KitMaker: 678 posts
AeroScale: 638 posts
Posted: Friday, September 01, 2017 - 11:46 AM UTC
Can't believe your progress, Bob
Great work, looks like you're enjoying that build a lot.
Move on... sure you'll find a solution for masking/paint.
Thomas
Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly - Lao Tzu -
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 09:54 AM UTC
If it aint broke dont fix it.

#439
Washington,
United StatesJoined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,170 posts
AeroScale: 2,764 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 09:56 AM UTC
Great Progress Bob. I'm about to embark on a new disaster.. Gotta clean off the model desk for a Labor Day BBQ. Hope I don't lose any parts this time..
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 10:43 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Great Progress Bob. I'm about to embark on a new disaster.. Gotta clean off the model desk for a Labor Day BBQ. Hope I don't lose any parts this time..
Mark, they make baggies for that.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Western Australia,
AustraliaJoined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 862 posts
AeroScale: 185 posts
Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 05:43 AM UTC
Here's my starter photo for this campaign, Eduards FW190 Nachtjager Dual Combo in 1/48

Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 05:59 AM UTC
Iain, NICE kit. Will you build one or both?
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Western Australia,
AustraliaJoined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 862 posts
AeroScale: 185 posts
Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 06:08 AM UTC
I'm trying to clear my stash shelf a bit, so the current plan is to do both with a bit of a build log similar to my spitfire dual build.
I am currently working on a couple of other campaigns at the moment so probably won't get started on this one for a little while yet.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 10:23 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I'm trying to clear my stash shelf a bit, so the current plan is to do both with a bit of a build log similar to my spitfire dual build.
I am currently working on a couple of other campaigns at the moment so probably won't get started on this one for a little while yet.
Iain, I would like to follow a blog on your build.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Lisboa,
PortugalJoined: August 27, 2010
KitMaker: 647 posts
AeroScale: 638 posts
Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 03:35 PM UTC
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Quoted Text
I'm trying to clear my stash shelf a bit, so the current plan is to do both with a bit of a build log similar to my spitfire dual build.
Iain, I would like to follow a blog on your build.
Bob
Me too
Cheers
Pedro
Western Australia,
AustraliaJoined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 862 posts
AeroScale: 185 posts
Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 04:00 PM UTC
Once I make a start I will post a link to the build in this thread.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?

#288
Oklahoma,
United StatesJoined: February 11, 2013
KitMaker: 294 posts
AeroScale: 74 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 02:29 AM UTC
My P-61 landed today.

What a great looking kit. This will be a pleasure to build.
I'll get started as soon as I can.
On the bench:
The Night Shift Campaign: GWH P-61 "The Last Shoot Down". 1/48
Spanish Civil War Campaign: Dragon Pz I Ausf B 1/35
Revell B-17 1/48 with lots of add ons.
Complete rehab and repaint of Dragon Pz III J. 1/35
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 05:04 AM UTC
Robert, I will follow your P-61 build. Lots of glass their

Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.

#288
Oklahoma,
United StatesJoined: February 11, 2013
KitMaker: 294 posts
AeroScale: 74 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 05:51 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Robert, I will follow your P-61 build. Lots of glass their 
Bob
No joke there. At least it comes with masks in the kit.
On the bench:
The Night Shift Campaign: GWH P-61 "The Last Shoot Down". 1/48
Spanish Civil War Campaign: Dragon Pz I Ausf B 1/35
Revell B-17 1/48 with lots of add ons.
Complete rehab and repaint of Dragon Pz III J. 1/35
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 06:24 AM UTC
The mask make the price of the kit more acceptable. I keep using Tamiya tape and a new #11 blade to mask canopies with mixed results, some good some not. I will look forward for your posts of the canopies..
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.

#288
Oklahoma,
United StatesJoined: February 11, 2013
KitMaker: 294 posts
AeroScale: 74 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 07:35 AM UTC
The price made me second guess it until I saw a review. It is very well molded. It comes with PE and mask. It is an OOTB with it's own AM. Plus you get a print of the box art.
On the bench:
The Night Shift Campaign: GWH P-61 "The Last Shoot Down". 1/48
Spanish Civil War Campaign: Dragon Pz I Ausf B 1/35
Revell B-17 1/48 with lots of add ons.
Complete rehab and repaint of Dragon Pz III J. 1/35

#288
Oklahoma,
United StatesJoined: February 11, 2013
KitMaker: 294 posts
AeroScale: 74 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 07:35 AM UTC
I'll get some pics of the kit and post them.
On the bench:
The Night Shift Campaign: GWH P-61 "The Last Shoot Down". 1/48
Spanish Civil War Campaign: Dragon Pz I Ausf B 1/35
Revell B-17 1/48 with lots of add ons.
Complete rehab and repaint of Dragon Pz III J. 1/35
Texas,
United StatesJoined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
AeroScale: 2,388 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 08:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
The price made me second guess it until I saw a review. It is very well molded. It comes with PE and mask. It is an OOTB with it's own AM. Plus you get a print of the box art.
Sounds like a really good kit.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Singapore / 新加坡Joined: August 30, 2012
KitMaker: 176 posts
AeroScale: 15 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 02:24 PM UTC
Here is my entry:
J1N1-S Gekko Type 11 early model from Tamiya. It will be beefed up with Eduard's PE and masks.

God created Arrakis to train the faithful.