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Started by Daywalker at 12-19-2008 10:16 PM. Topic has 1882 replies.

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12-19-2008, 10:16 PM

Daywalker

Joined on 09-08-2003
South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Well done Scott! Great to see another one from you. And that does make 35 completed builds! WOOHOO! I updated page one for you as well. As far as your querry about the decal issue, I have no idea. Perhaps someone might have the answer for you. Frank
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12-20-2008, 1:17 PM

StephenLawson

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Colorado
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

More Power Scotty wrote:
Just out of curiosity, have you heard any comments about Eduard decals for the DH2 Weekend kit that I just finished? The white used to make the decals appear to be faded came off in spots when I set them in place with Micro Sol. The decals were not damaged, the top color just came off in random spots.

Thanks for your kind words Scott. Now for those Eduard decals. When I first saw them That is what I was afraid of. The top coating was intended to make the decal look weathered and faded. While obviously a gimmick like the fabric imperfections on their first Fok. D.VII lozenge attempts Eduard was trying to tone down these cockades. I have the first kit issue that has these decals as well but the colours were true with no attempt at fading.

It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!
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12-22-2008, 9:25 AM

More Power Scotty

Joined on 11-19-2005
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Roy, Thanks for the kind words. Frank, Thanks for your praise as well. I am going to finish the year cleaning up a few odds and ends projects, but I did just pick up the Eduard Sopwith Camel Weekend edition kit. I may build that one next year for part 2 of this build, but there are a couple of others that I am looking at as well. Although I am Not quite building on the frequency of Stephen, I will still probably add a couple of builds anyway. When I do commit to my first kit, I will update in that posting. Stephen, I thought that the decals looked a little gimicky, but I did not foresee the top coat breaking down as it did. I have not seen the D. VII decals you are mentioning, but I can imagine what you are talking about. I wish they had just put the regular decals in my kit based on the end results. Anyway, we live and we learn. Scott
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12-23-2008, 6:59 AM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Scott- I would love to see your Camel build! I understand about deciding on a kit, I have a couple too I am considering and the Camel is one of them. Just let me know when you decide and I'll add them to your list. Frank
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12-24-2008, 11:09 PM

Daywalker

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	I just wanted to wish all of you here a very Merry Christmas, and thank you again for everything you have done here. Only seven days left! Frank
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12-25-2008, 10:29 PM

ruddratt

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Thanks buddy, and the same to you and yours! This build was a blast, and I'm only expecting more fun times and great builds in version II! By the way, I'm eyeballing an Eduard 1/48 Fe2.b as a possible second entry to it. -Mike (Lt. FAAGB/USNFAWGB) "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."
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12-25-2008, 11:31 PM

StephenLawson

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Colorado
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	As promised some images if the undersurfaces and my attempt at CDL. As noted earlier cotton battens were attached to the wooden skeletal portions of the wing. To these were attached the wing cover / fabric and the rib tapes were attached on top of these and sewn into the cotten battens mentioned earlier. I started with painting a bright CDL to the flying surfaces first. then laying black graphic arts tape over the ribs. Below, Next below; Then I removed the tape and shot another light coating of CDL In this image you will see one of the lower wings and the horizontal tail unit has yet to have the CDL shot over it and you can appreciate the need to tone down dark areas a bit. Then finally you wil see the finished surfaces flattened (no gloss) and the variations of the simulated CDL with internal shadows. All in all about 3.5 hour job. It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!! http://www.wwi-n-plastic.com WWI aviation kit reviews http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/ see Early Aviation forum. http://theaerodrome.com See Models and Aircraft forums.
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12-26-2008, 6:51 PM

Daywalker

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Thanks Mike! I suspect part II will be a blast as well, especially with the line-up of talent we have. Glad the usual suspects are all there, and some new blood too! Stephen- I like your take on the CDL, very convincing. Quite a stunning effect especially with the relatively quick time to do. Very nice work, and thanks to you- I must get an SE 5a! Frank
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12-27-2008, 6:48 PM

StephenLawson

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Its official!!! The top wing is mounted and the cabanes & landing gear have been rigged. Now for the interwing rigging. It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!! http://www.wwi-n-plastic.com WWI aviation kit reviews http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/ see Early Aviation forum. http://theaerodrome.com See Models and Aircraft forums.
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12-27-2008, 9:31 PM

DesertRat

Joined on 02-18-2007
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

StephenLawson wrote:
Its official!!! The top wing is mounted and the cabanes & landing gear have been rigged. Now for the interwing rigging.

-Roger AKA "Spike"
"Ambition Bites the Nails of Success"-The Fly

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12-27-2008, 9:49 PM

Daywalker

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Very cool Stephen! Looks like you're gonna finish this one right on time! Frank
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12-28-2008, 5:18 AM

StephenLawson

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

Daywalker wrote:
Very cool Stephen! Looks like you're gonna finish this one right on time!

I would like to but we will see what happens in the next 4 days. For now the rigging between the wings is done except for the ailerons. And they have to wait for the cockades to be applied. Looks like I have one RAFwire to move over a bit . . .

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12-28-2008, 8:33 AM

Daywalker

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	I don't know how you do it... that would take me weeks or even months to do. Man, I love the lines of the SE 5a. Looks so purposeful. If the build runs over a bit, no worries mate! Frank
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12-28-2008, 2:23 PM

ruddratt

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Jeeves, very nice work for your first bipe! Miles ahead of my first attempt. As long as you enjoyed it, that's the main thing. Now, are ya ready to tackle another? Scotty, nice job on a subject we don't see often around here. Be proud of that one...it's a difficult bird to build! Stephen, now you're just showing off! Seriously, top-notch work my friend! Every build you show sets the bar that much higher. -Mike (Lt. FAAGB/USNFAWGB) "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."
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12-29-2008, 4:55 PM

StephenLawson

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

ruddratt wrote:
'. . .Stephen, now you're just showing off! Seriously, top-notch work my friend! Every build you show sets the bar that much higher. . . "

Greetings Ruddratt! Good news is the decals are all in place. The kit I got had the older sets in them and needed a good deal of coaxing. I have gone with F.8005 Lt. Rorison's mount from 25th Aero. These need very warm water and lots of sol & set. Next more tail & aileron rigging and the Lewis gun & Foster mount.

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12-30-2008, 1:25 AM

StephenLawson

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Stick a fork in it folks it is done! Frank this is my last completed build for this round please tack it on to page 1. 13 builds for me - now for a nap! Higher res images seen here. Also for anyone building this kit. or the Hisso motor version. The SE 5a had a steerable tail skid and the lowest access holes in the rear fuselage are for those cables. It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!! http://www.wwi-n-plastic.com WWI aviation kit reviews http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/ see Early Aviation forum. http://theaerodrome.com See Models and Aircraft forums.
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12-30-2008, 7:38 AM

Daywalker

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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Stephen- Absolutley amazing! I must be honest, when you started adding builds to the GB I thought "no way this guy can build all of those". You have no idea how delighted I am to see your work, and especially all of the help you have handed out here over the last 15 months. The quality AND quantity is nothing short of amazing, I have enjoyed watching a master at work. It has truly been a pleasure building here with you, and I cannot wait to start KOTS II! Take a good long nap Stephen, you're gonna need it! I uodated page one for you. Frank
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12-31-2008, 7:35 AM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB 9/29/2007 to 12/31/2008

	Well, today is the final day of this GB! If you are still working on your kit, feel free to continue posting here if you would like. Or, I can transfer any ongoing work over to KOTS II. Thank you again everyone for being a part of this, and making it what it is. Three dozen finished builds, now THAT is impressive. Believe it or not, I often look at page one and marvel at the sheer number of participants, and the ever growing red typeface that signals a finished build. My hat is off to all of you. *THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING THIS GROUP BUILD SUCH A SUCCESS.* Frank
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01-01-2009, 12:31 PM

Daywalker

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South Central Wisconsin
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB The End

	Well, this GB is officially closed. I posted photos of all of the finished works over in Aircraft. Thank you again everyone who participated here and made this GB so much fun! I am really looking forward to working with all of you again in KOTS II. If you're still finishing up a build here, feel free to continue to post pics and I shall update anything if needed. Or, I can transfer your WIP over to KOTS II if you like. Thanks again! Frank
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01-01-2009, 11:01 PM

silentmodeler

Joined on 10-10-2006
Rochester, NY
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Re: Knights of the Sky WWI GB The End

	sorry for long delay since i got fractured rib from car accdient. now im all better but painful cough laugh and so on. here is my finished sopwith camel. i didnt add the rigged thread yet since im not sure how to do it but ill add to it later. maybe on the next group build who knows feel free to comment or feedback. if one of you guys know the easiest way to glue the thread on the wings let me know thanks again Happy hoildays Enjoy the pix "Do, do not, theres no try" ~Yoda
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