| jmaples | Activity https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/members/jmaples/activity/ Activity feed for jmaples. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:26:07 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.0 en 30 hourly 2 c1ba45635c18d88ef99a97fbd1f2969c jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/769/#acomment-779 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:20:22 -0400 Woo-hoo!

In reply to - formulasd posted an update in the group General discussion

Just added to our paint selection. Humbrol Enamels. We have just set up our new Humbrol rack and are getting all the colors stocked.

]]> 42217afe9c314a8ed60ce2cb18e67906 jmaples replied to the discussion Portal Compressor in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/portal-compressor/#post-4253 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:19:39 -0400 Reply to Portal Compressor

Thanks for posting, Ryan. I am defiantly look into this.

]]> 042a9f1399146a165184f53253e9207a jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/762/#acomment-777 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:18:39 -0400 Very cool, Tony

In reply to - tlmodels posted an update in the group Finished Works

I presented the Apache to the 1-130th which was very well received and was a pleasure to do for them.

]]> 8edc02351cbef4d0f00b67936edd87fb jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/719/#acomment-776 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:17:29 -0400 I loved seeing it in person.

In reply to - crawford posted an update in the group In Progress Builds

(UPDATE) I have been working on this J7W1 for a few months now. It will NOT look like a “military aircraft” Here is what I have thus far… Decals […]

]]> e29aafb83cd90f9a777afcf0114ac1fc jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/708/#acomment-775 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:16:45 -0400 Very cool.

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I have been working on this J7W1 for a few months now. It will NOT look like a “military aircraft” Here is what I have thus far… I added some color […]

]]> 4656a1f01ac0a9cbece42538d10a91a4 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/699/#acomment-774 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:15:13 -0400 I love the Ki series. I have a Frank finished (Tamiya)

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Started work on a 1985 Otaki Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate. I’ve got Rob-Taurus canopy and a S.B.S Models resin cockpit set for it. Very nice recessed panel lines […]

]]> f82b4bbd38396a75a4ab66ce69d60604 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/694/#acomment-773 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:14:25 -0400 Nice work.

In reply to - Jeff posted an update in the group Finished Works

Just finished the ancient (1977) Nichmo Ki 43 “Oscar”. Despite it’s age, it was a nicely detailed kit. The interior was nicely detailed but I tarted it up a bit […]

]]> c18b0077a616aee26d3f19dd1882a852 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/681/#acomment-772 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:13:11 -0400 Looking good, Tony

In reply to - tlmodels posted an update in the group In Progress Builds

Here is another TBD Devastator update. Still some fix ups to do on the prop, canopy wings.

]]> 7c4e42c1eaadbc91bb6ac4d52807010f jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/672/#acomment-771 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:12:26 -0400 I really liked the black basing on the C-47. I will have to try that method on my next plane.

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group Finished Works

Put some propellers on and calling this done – FINALLY

]]> ca981a9d9d90c1ef04750a97920593fc jmaples replied to the discussion What if build SMK in the forum Club Group Builds https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/group-builds/forum/discussion/what-if-build-smk/#post-4188 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:02:24 -0400 Reply to What if build SMK

You’re off to a great start. You have already gotten farther than I did on my Challenger Mk1 British tank. 😂

]]> 70c0d4d51b46075e9f723f973f39ec70 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/658/#acomment-670 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:59:55 -0400 I’m probably a little late on this reply, but yes, you are good to go on a final coat. Well done:)

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group General discussion

I used some oil paint to do some details on c-47 Saturday and Sunday, not alot and the oils soaked on cardboard overnight before using them.

Will it be […]

]]> 472a5ba1dad4d375f73fb3379c5dcec3 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/515/#acomment-655 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:38:39 -0400 Thanks, Ryan…will do.

In reply to - jmaples posted an update in the group Group Builds

Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces Group Build


Greetings All,


At the last 2 Eagle Squadron meetings, I have been talking about a group build that has […]

]]> 96e5d0cc6cc436d4ea080a7041462281 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/638/#acomment-654 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:38:01 -0400 They will love it! Well done.

In reply to - tlmodels posted an update in the group Finished Works

This is my 1/48 Apache AH-64A. A fun build and destined for a great home in the 1-130th Attack Battalion stationed next to RDU

]]> 579d4b063ff9a89f1a0eaa5a2bea3896 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/602/#acomment-635 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:27:32 -0400 Crawford, is a model every really Done? 😂 Looks great. You should be very happy.

In reply to - crawford posted an update in the group Finished Works

I can finally say this is DONE! Meng FT-17. 1/35 scale

]]> 2acf436e1aa123efc67249b69872762f jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/600/#acomment-634 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:26:09 -0400 Beautiful job, Tony. I agree with Ryan, the unit will love it.

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group In Progress Builds Tony – I tried to get my neighbor to get me some pictures of panther logos on the Apaches, but they only have the new ones and they don’t have logos […] ]]> 47510837b188112b3adc89f34d8583d2 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/515/#acomment-633 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:24:06 -0400 I like you spirit on this build. I (and Everyone) would be interested in what you receive from HQMC Historical Division. Will it be alright with you if I re-post you picture and comments on Facebook? I will await your response.

In reply to - jmaples posted an update in the group Group Builds

Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces Group Build


Greetings All,


At the last 2 Eagle Squadron meetings, I have been talking about a group build that has […]

]]> 6f055ad160e9a5609ceb3f6673b95dff jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/593/#acomment-632 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:21:17 -0400 Derrick, you handled the invasion stripes like a champ. 😄

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group In Progress Builds Lots and lots of masking for invasion stripes and de-icer boots. ]]> af06072e032e903f1d763aa2841bee45 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/515/#acomment-592 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:59:10 -0400 Have fun with this build. I have been told by other participants that some information is difficult to find. Good luck.

In reply to - jmaples posted an update in the group Group Builds

Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces Group Build


Greetings All,


At the last 2 Eagle Squadron meetings, I have been talking about a group build that has […]

]]> 431e258a567f009d9ffb67324905fa01 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/582/#acomment-591 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:56:41 -0400 Like Ryan said – looks good. 🙌

In reply to - will posted an update in the group Finished Works

Finally completed the Tamiya 1/35 M4 Sherman Easy Eight. Overall a great kit. The drawback to this kit is of course the rubber band tracks. Very difficult to […]

]]> dd14a1a65dd86c2ebcd42a0ca2807117 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/568/#acomment-578 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:17:06 -0400 I love this picture! A perfect picture to show how un-perfect the invasion stripes really were. In some cases the ground crew only had hours to get the stripes painted on. The paint was still drying on take-off. 😄

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group In Progress Builds Next step that is way out of comfort zone is to attempt invasion stripes. At least they don’t need to be even. ]]> 808f475feef4bba92b9e110e13d71769 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/563/#acomment-577 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:14:52 -0400 Derrick, you will have to bring her in so we can see the layers better. From what I can see in the photos, it should turn out great.

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group In Progress Builds

Then used my favorite top-secret olive drab (AK real colors faded olive drab) over top of other olive for final color.


]]> 0e988c4b450bf9afd18332b0eed90ae1 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/560/#acomment-576 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:13:29 -0400 I will have to try Black Basing one day. This is a great start. Also, how is the .18 needle working out for you? I have been thinking about getting a .2 (maybe the same – like a 2×4 isn’t really). I understand you have to really thin your paints for the tiny needle and lines.

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group In Progress Builds Black basing the c-47. Using tamiya olive drab over the black and white for a greenish base. ]]> afba687e936a261fb5756177aa7782e6 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/557/#acomment-575 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:10:52 -0400 Looking good, Tony!

In reply to - tlmodels posted an update in the group In Progress Builds

AH-64A+ build progress. Most of the parts are on so I can work on the weathering side. Sections will get more fading is my goal. The panther head is […]

]]> 655eeb88234f0b3d8df14e50f4d9763b jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/549/#acomment-574 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:09:33 -0400 I agree…nice kits. I especially like the Eduard Samurai.

In reply to - derrick posted an update in the group General discussion Mail call ]]> c5967f8eb40189661188e94cf5181117 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/515/#acomment-534 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:37:58 -0400 Please do so, Scott. I would like you to pick a pilot/plane you like and let me know. 😁

In reply to - jmaples posted an update in the group Group Builds

Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces Group Build


Greetings All,


At the last 2 Eagle Squadron meetings, I have been talking about a group build that has […]

]]> af9e9e686db2410f277cf76c1836db96 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/520/#acomment-533 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:36:56 -0400 Looks Great, Steve!

In reply to - Major posted an update in the group Finished Works CAS Build – AT-37 Dragonfly AKA Tweet with TEETH ]]> 053b9ca725ac98174995e953666eb889 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/515/#acomment-516 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:59:40 -0400 Please note that Ryan K has already selected and been approved to build Scarborough Jr’s F4F Wildcat (VMF-214 Black Sheep Squadron) so cross that one off the above list.

In reply to - jmaples posted an update in the group Group Builds

Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces Group Build


Greetings All,


At the last 2 Eagle Squadron meetings, I have been talking about a group build that has […]

]]> b552ddbad1abcf050203ca24c8fd4bcf jmaples posted an update in the group Group Builds: Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/515/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:58:11 -0400 Coastal NC Scale Model North Carolina Aces Group Build

Greetings All,

At the last 2 Eagle Squadron meetings, I have been talking about a group build that has been started by the Wilmington NC Plastic Modelers that has to do with North Carolina Aces from WW1, WW2, and Korea.

The short story is that a builder with the WNCPMs (Bobby Long) is also…

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]]> 12 de848775d77a8f78f6d759a2d16821c8 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/505/#acomment-514 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:49:51 -0400 Looks great, Crawford.

In reply to - crawford posted an update in the group Finished Works

I am FINISHED with this 1/35 Takom Whippet WW1 tank!

]]> 47adf41ee6ff3d6c1c000edf77df7c0b jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/427/#acomment-513 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:42:37 -0400 Looks awesome.

In reply to - will posted an update in the group Finished Works

I completed this kit earlier in the week as part of an online group build. This is the Tamiya T 34/76 . The group build was based on correcting the […]

]]> a350bab32fb532e480dcc4bbe8f49790 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/482/#acomment-512 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:40:57 -0400 Hi Norm. As Jeff Church stated above, I do not see any pictures of your items for sale.

In reply to - normson7 posted an update in the group Items for sale or barter ]]> 4e9eac49e96094f37dfcda36e42fdbac jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/399/#acomment-416 Wed, 24 May 2023 16:49:23 -0400 I will have to type out the names and planes of the aces that are available on this website as the Facebook links/info will not copy & paste onto this website. This is no problem, but give me the week to get to it. Thanks.

In reply to - jmaples posted an update

NC Aces Group Build


If you were at the May meeting, I spoke of this group build and many of you were interested in learning more and possibly participating.

This is a new Group Build […]

]]> 9b51b3d1f5f7fd716ad682da4b3b5d84 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/408/#acomment-415 Fri, 19 May 2023 14:46:13 -0400 Like Ryan stated above…tanks are not my thing but having looked through Tamiya’s 2023 catalog I remember see this as a new release. Congrats.

In reply to - will posted an update in the group In Progress Builds

Secured the new Jagdpanzer IV/70(A) from Hanger 18. Very excited to start this kit. Will be out of the box with no extras. Should be a nice build.

]]> cf1c8970a1de1ac86b3863dc33793933 jmaples posted an update: NC Aces Group BuildIf you were at the May meeting, I […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/399/ Fri, 12 May 2023 00:35:17 -0400 NC Aces Group Build


If you were at the May meeting, I spoke of this group build and many of you were interested in learning more and possibly participating.

This is a new Group Build started by the Wilmington NC Plastic Modelers. Bobby Long is member of WNCPM and a volunteer at the North Carolina Military History Museum in Kure Beach who would…

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The subjects for this group build are any and all of the aircraft flown by the 25 NC Aces from WWI to Present. The purpose of this build is to get all of the aircraft done and donated (donation of...

]]> 2 1cb4ba0024df074ea06682ba16de2930 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/374/#acomment-382 Wed, 03 May 2023 22:39:39 -0400 Nice save, Crawford.

In reply to - crawford posted an update in the group In Progress Builds

I tried fixing the goof up regarding the weathering using hairspray. I forgot to add the spray and i shot the lighter shade over the darker. I used […]

]]> 42b13d39a6f93512b2f68c258244e326 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/317/#acomment-318 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:55:48 -0400 YES! Very excited about this hobby store. I love the shots of all those aisles full of model kits.

In reply to - lgriffin posted an update in the group General discussion

New hobby shop in Sanford:


Mike Guest
Wings Wheels and Waves
2414 S Horner Blvd.
Sanford, NC 27330
919-292-1695

]]> 4f1093c81422cd944c8781c29cae6b60 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/298/#acomment-307 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:06:44 -0400 Wow! That looks great.

In reply to - colt posted an update in the group Finished Works

Finally got the build done for the client. This was for a presentation to the George Preddy foundation commissioned by Russel Pratt. Model of the M16 […]

]]> c3c5390e1b5d321a598f6a396d7355d9 jmaples posted a new activity comment https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/285/#acomment-293 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:00:05 -0400 I found a new guy that does very good videos on YouTube – Styrene Model Haven. Link: https://www.youtube.com/@StyreneModelersHaven.

In reply to - dave posted an update in the group General discussion

Does anyone have suggestions on good videos to obtain model building advice?

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