Waco Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Prepping for the Nats! Who's bringing a really cool build? So far, all I have are these wheels. I'm optimistic that I might have something to attach them to before the big show... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William G Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Waco, You have me curious as to the usage of the JD old No 7 there... Cant wait to see more about the build there too... William G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 You have me curious as to the usage of the JD old No 7 there... Purely medicinal, William. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) HOLLA! Waco, I see your JD and raise you a WHITE RUSSIAN! Edited July 31, 2012 by Trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm hoping to have a project done with eight wheels (along with six props and two jets.) SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quiddy Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just finishing up a Wildcat for the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Where exactly can you enter a bottle of liquor on wheels at the NATS.....I guess Misc? -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hey, I found some stuff to put my wheels on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Waco, nice builds ... Say, Did Murph use that line on you when he was your instructor ...? "... I'm about to teach you some things that can't be taught ..." Good to see you and Trigger around these parts ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Nice wheels....I really like those bad guys...Funny everything is always better with Jack!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 That looks a lot like those decals from the TwoBobs and TwoMikes OPFOR Superpack. You wouldn't be pulling a fast one, would you? Somewhere Mike Reeves spilled the beans about his friend "Waco" helping him build the Aggressor Pods to show off yesterday. Looking great! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockyController Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Great builds and sounds like you all will have fun. I'll just continue to play over here in the sandbox 7600+ miles away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DutyCat Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Very nice. That first F-16 with the scallopy paint job is my favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I will be going to the Nats and it will be my first time. I am excited. One question for those who have done this before: How do you transport your models on an airplane? I plan to take one or two 1/48 jets, some with a few delicate pieces. I can make the boxes I believe, but what are the things to be careful about at the airport, security, boarding etc. Right off the bat, I can see taking them onboard as carry-ons might be problematic: nowadays it is difficult to find any space in the overhead bins as many people take their luggage on board. I am not sure if the box I will prepare will fit under the seat. Are there other surprises awaiting me? Any issues with the security? It would be great if you share your experiences with transporting your 1/48 aircraft models on an airplane. Thanks! P.S.: Sorry if I am hacking the OP's thread. Just let me know, I can remove this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 You might be better off shipping your aircraft there. More costly I'm sure but then you have insurance and other coverage. No telling what will happen in an airplane hold. If you do ship your best bet is a next day air service as that is the least likely to be damaged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I was all ready and set to go up on the 8th along with my father, but my first doughter decided she would much rather be born this past Tuesday instead of after the mats. So looks like il be missing this one :) Maybe il drive up Friday night and ce back Saturday but I would not count on it. Have fun guys ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I was all ready and set to go up on the 8th along with my father, but my first doughter decided she would much rather be born this past Tuesday instead of after the mats. So looks like il be missing this one :) Maybe il drive up Friday night and ce back Saturday but I would not count on it. Have fun guys ! Gonna miss you, Pep, at next week's festivities. Have fun with your little 1:1 project! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrus Tan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I will be going to the Nats and it will be my first time. I am excited. One question for those who have done this before: How do you transport your models on an airplane? I plan to take one or two 1/48 jets, some with a few delicate pieces. I can make the boxes I believe, but what are the things to be careful about at the airport, security, boarding etc. Right off the bat, I can see taking them onboard as carry-ons might be problematic: nowadays it is difficult to find any space in the overhead bins as many people take their luggage on board. I am not sure if the box I will prepare will fit under the seat. Are there other surprises awaiting me? Any issues with the security? It would be great if you share your experiences with transporting your 1/48 aircraft models on an airplane. Thanks! I use clear Tupperware with foam blocks duct taped to the bottom of the tub. I place the foam blocks under the wings and the fuse so that the model is NOT resting on its landing gear. I use foam strips to secure the model to the foam blocks using toothpicks. This keeps the model from moving around and that's it! I'm sure there are other ways to transport models, but this is how I've been doing it for the last 10 years without incident. Good luck and HTH? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 P.S.: Sorry if I am hacking the OP's thread. Just let me know, I can remove this. Not at all! It is a Nats prep thread, not a build thread. I just threw those up because they were some quick grabs to capture my feelings of "whew!!!" after completing 4 builds in a little over 2 weeks. I really need to start my Nats prep sooner... At any rate, I use a method very similar to what Cyrus has described, with a couple of additions. I build mostly canopy closed, so I will fill the "void" space in the tupperware boxes with shredder paper, which absorbs a lot of impact with no damage to the model. You have to be careful with this though, because it can make a huge mess when opening and can also get into intakes and such. But if you have to ship a model a long way, it works pretty well as cushioning. I've carried models in tupperware bins on aircraft, through security, etc., and I've never had a problem. In fact, only once did they even ask me to open the container, and it was readily apparent they knew it was fragile and respected it. No issues. Cheers, and good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishthe47guy Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Prep? I already got here. Figured I get here and see the sights before they became filled to capacity from all the Nat-goers: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deadmeat Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I will be there at Disney for a day or two with the family then at the convention on Friday and Saturday. I am bringing along six or seven builds (cleaning, repairs and packing today). The way I transport is in large locking Rubbermaid tubs with a product called "Fiber Fill" as the packing. You can get it at the arts and crafts section at Walmart. It is the stuff they use to fill pillows and stuffed animals. It can take a bit of work to get off the model once you are there at the contest table but with all the kits I have taken to contests and shipped through the mail to exhibits I have never had an issue. See you there!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Folks if you are coming for the show and NOT staying on the property, go to the main toll plaza and go all the way over to the right, to the last entrance before the buses, you will see it says to the resorts. Tell them you are going to the contemporary, and stay straight all the way up. If you are not able to park at the hotel, you can park at any of the resorts you can get into, but you will be taking the monorail over to the hotel, with a bunch of idiots that paid all that money, not to go to a model show, but stand in a line and wait for either lightning to hit them, or they drop dead from the humidity. You will be able to drop your models off at the Contemporary Convention center entrance but you will have to move on after that-IF THE PARKING IS FULL ONLY. Good luck! If you need anything, please look out for the big Alabama Boy wondering around in his Stallion51 hat. I want do anything for you, and pretend I dont know you, but I will give you some directions to the other side of Disney, and wish you a good trip. (JUST KIDDING!!!!) -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_Mike_ Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Am I right in thinking that I don't need to be an IPMS member to attend the show? I don't have any models to display but would like to see the builds and visit the vendors room. I am planning on going on Wednesday. Are the opening times the same for everyone or do IPMS members get in earlier? Mike Edited August 6, 2012 by _Mike_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-1 Nut Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Mike, You do NOT have to be an IPMS member to attend. I'm almost positive that the show opens at like 9am for everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) I'm excited... I might have something... Only concern is 1) finishing it and 2) transporting it... Edited August 6, 2012 by arkhunter2002 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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