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Started by Alvarenga at 06-25-2009 6:55 AM. Topic has 10 replies.
  
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 06-25-2009, 6:55 AM
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Alvarenga
Joined on 06-25-2009
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Dear fellows This is a Curtiss F, 1914 model, made from scratch in 1/72 scale. I used wood, plastic card, bamboo, etc, to make it. The hull was made of oak, polished and varnished. The wings and tail surfaces were made of plastic card. The struts made of bamboo. This little flying boat was the first plane of Brazilian Naval Aviation. Four were used from 1916 untill 1923.
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06-25-2009, 7:19 AM
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simpilot34
 
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WOW!!!!! That is a work of art!!!! And in divine scale to boot!!!!! ![Bow [bow]](/emoticons/icon_smile_bow.gif) Stunning build mate!!!!
Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie
"To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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07-02-2009, 3:32 PM
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Thehannaman2
Joined on 08-31-2004
Buffalo NY
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Stunning! Excellent craftsmanship there. The old Curtiss floatplanes are so cool and yet, highly neglected in model form. You have a real show-stopper there.
Justen "The distance between genius and insanity is measured only by success." Member IPMS Niagara Frontier. "The BuffCon Boys." IPMSUSA Member 45680 
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07-02-2009, 7:32 PM
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ggatt_2
Joined on 05-21-2006
Batesville, IN
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07-02-2009, 8:49 PM
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model geek
Joined on 01-04-2009
Algonquin, IL
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That's some superb scratch building you've done!!! I really like the the fact the many of your builds are based on the history and aircraft of the Brazilian airforce. It I remember correctly from one of your previous posts you served in the Brazilian airforce. Is that correct? Thanks for sharing your outstanding work here in the forum.
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07-04-2009, 1:40 PM
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Alvarenga
Joined on 06-25-2009
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model geek Thanks for your words! I spent 30 years of my life as a mechanic in Brazilian Air Force working or flying aircrafts like B-25, Glosteor F 8 Meteor, T-33, T-6, C-47, Bell Huey, etc. Perhaps this is why I like to make my models with relationship with Brazil aviation. The first airplane I flew in 1961 was a B-25J, an unforgetable event. I hope you can understand my words as my English knowledge is not very good..... When I was very young (1969) besides a B-25J Me (wearing white T-shirt) in front of a T-6 (1973)
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07-04-2009, 11:34 PM
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lewbud
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All I can is Wow! That is way cool.
Buddy-
Battle plans rarely survive first contact. Don't believe me? Go on a family vacation.
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07-04-2009, 11:44 PM
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LeopardMan
Joined on 01-13-2006
Nevada, IA
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WOW, thats some serious model building. hats off to you. Thats a fantastic piece of art.
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07-05-2009, 12:34 AM
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jeaton01
Joined on 12-08-2002
Northern California
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That doesn't look like an R-1340 in that T-6 Was it something different or just a different ignition ring on the front?  Alvarenga wrote: | [/IMG] Me (wearing white T-shirt) in front of a T-6 (1973) |
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07-05-2009, 8:17 PM
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model geek
Joined on 01-04-2009
Algonquin, IL
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Alvarenga, Thank you for posting the pictures and providing backround on your service with the Brazilian Airforce. It is very interesting.
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