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Knights of the Sky II- The End
Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, November 30, 2008 11:50 PM

 

With the current Knights of the Sky GB ending in one month, I have had a few requests about doing a second one.  So, I am gearing up to run "Knights of the Sky II-2009" beginning on January 1st, 2009 and running through August 31st, 2009.  The rules are fairly simple, including:

1. Have fun!

2. Only aircraft that saw action during the course of WWI are allowed.  Here's a link with a comprehensive list:

WWI aircraft

3. Any scale, OOB or as much aftermarket you can throw at it.

4. Cross-overs allowed, as long as they meet the other criteria.

5. Preferably unstarted kits, though a little work completed OK.

There have been dozens of absolutely stunning models built during the course of the first GB, and I really cannot wait to see what happens during the second run!  I hope to see many familiar faces here, along with new ones.

I designed two different Gb badges, feel free to grab one when you sign up. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, November 30, 2008 11:51 PM

Here's in so far...

StephenLawson- Roden 1/48 Junkers D.1  FINISHED!  Pics on page 14

                       Roden 1/48 SE.5a #1  FINISHED!  Pics on page 17

                       Roden 1/48 SE.5a #2  FINISHED!  Pics on page 17

                       Battle Axe 1/32 Fokker D.VII rebuild Pics on page 22

                       Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel  FINISHED!  Pics on page 39

                       Eduard 1/48 Fokker Dr.I FINISHED!  Pics on page 49

                       Dragon 1/48 Fokker Dr.I  FINISHED!  Pics on page 48

                       Dragon 1/48 Fokker Dr.I  FINISHED!  Pics on page 49

                       Dragon 1/48 Fokker Dr.I FINISHED!  Pics on page 50

                       Eduard 1/48 Roland C.II FINISHED!  Pics on page 59

                       Eduard 1/48 Spad XIII FINISHED!  Pics on page 60

                       Eduard 1/48 DH2

ludwig113- Eduard 1/48 Dr.I  FINISHED!  Pics on page 50

                  Eduard 1/48 Dr.I   FINISHED!  Pics on page 50

More Power Scotty- Eduard 1/48 Pfalz D.IIIa  FINISHED!  Pics on page 51

                                Eastern Express 1/72 Hansa Brandenburg W.29  FINISHED! 

                                                                                                       Pics on page 51

                                Eduard 1/48 Fokker E.V  FINISHED!  Pics on page 60

                                Roden 1/72 Fokker F.1

                                Eduard 1/72 SPAD 13  FINISHED!  Pics on page 62

wing_nut- Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel  FINISHED!  Pics on page 41

Luftwoller- Eduard 1/48 Fokker D.VII  FINISHED!  Pics on page 14

               Roden 1/72 Gotha G.V

               Fly 1/48 Macchi M.5 flying boat  FINISHED!  Pics on page 40

Mobious- Eduard 1/48 Fokker E.V  FINISHED!  Pics on page 53

             Eduard 1/48 Fokker E.II/III  FINISHED!  Pics on page 20

             Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel  FINISHED!  Pics on page 12

             Eduard 1/48 DeHavilland DH-2  FINISHED!  Pics on page 29

             Eduard 1/48 Nieuport 11  FINISHED!  Pics on page 30

             Roden  1/48 Fokker D.VII  FINISHED!  Pics on page 57

             Eduard 1/48 Hanriot HD.1  FINISHED!  Pics on page 58

Bobs Buckles- Roden 1/32 Pfalz D.III  FINISHED!  Pics on page 38

satisfaction- Eduard 1/72 Nieuport 23  FINISHED!  Pics on page 34

                  Eduard 1/72 Nieuport 23  FINISHED!  Pics on page 34

Soulcrusher- Eduard 1/48 Fokker D.VII FINISHED!  Pics on page 49

MrDrummy- Dragon 1/48 Fokker Dr.I  FINISHED!  Pics on page 42

                Roden 1/48 Fokker D.VII (Alb)

Brad Cancian- Roden 1/48 SE.5a  FINISHED!  Pics on page 62

                   Roden 1/72 Fokker D.VII OAW(mid)  FINISHED!  Pics on page 32

                   Aeroclub 1/48 RE8

marcopreto- Eduard 1/72 Fokker Dr.I strip-down PE  FINISHED!  Pics on page 45

Aaronw- Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII FINISHED!  Pics on page 61

Daywalker- Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII

dcaponeII- Roden/Eduard 1/48 Fokker D-VI

Watchmann- Eduard 1/48 Roland C.II "Walfish"

squeakie- Roden 1/48 Fokker D.VII

wyoroy- Roden 1/72 Albatros D.III

gzt- Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.III

amilder- Airfix 1/72 Sopwith Pup

            Revell 1/72 Fokker Eindecker

ruddratt- Roden 1/48 SE.5a

             Eduard 1/48 Fokker D.VII

             Eduard 1/48 Fokker E.V

             Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.V

lewbud- Roden 1/72 Pfalz D.IIIa and Roden 1/72 Fokker D.VII

jgeratic1- Eduard 1/48 Fokker E.II/E.III

Boba Fett- Revell 1/72 Fokker Dr.I

               Revell 1/72 Sopwith triplane

luftwaffle- Roden 1/72 Fokker Dr.I

Pavlvs- Revell 1/28 Fokker Dr.I

Simon L- Eduard 1/48 Fokker Dr.I

Dougums- Roden 1/72 Albatros D.II

taxtp- Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Pup

G-boy- Eduard 1/48 Hanriot HD.1

           Revell 1/28 Spad XIII

                   Aeroclub 1/48 RE8

T_Terrific- Revell 1/28 Fokker Dr.I

Aaronw- Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII

Lancair IV- Hobbycraft 1/32 Sopwith Camel

ollie

waikong

sirdrake

 

Frank 

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, November 30, 2008 11:52 PM
Reserved for completed builds...

Frank 

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Monday, December 1, 2008 2:08 AM

Frank!  You are a silver tongued devil.  Well I am sure I'll be building more WWI aircraft kits.  So there is no use in fighting the urge.

Sign me up.  I'll try to finish up  what I have now for the 1st GB and see what I have on the shelf for the next few months.

 

Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!

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Posted by dcaponeII on Monday, December 1, 2008 7:05 AM
Add my name to the list.  I'm probably going to do a conversion I've been toying with for several months now.  A Fokker D-VI.  I've been collecting references for a while now and have all the kit components I'll need to cobble one together.
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Posted by Watchmann on Monday, December 1, 2008 8:44 AM
Please sign me up too, although I'm not sure which kit I will build. :)  I'll take a look through my stash.
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 8:54 AM

Glad to have you aboard fellas! 

Stephen- I was really hoping you would be up for another one.  Your builds and knowledge were absolutely vital for making the last one what it is.  Looking forward to building with you again! Approve [^]

Donald- I'll put you down for the Fokker.  Which kit/scale is that one?

Watchmann- Got you on the list!  As soon as you decide, I'll add it to the roster. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by ollie on Monday, December 1, 2008 9:42 AM
I will put myself down for the group build. I wanted to take part in the last one but i was unable to. Im sure this time round i will.
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Posted by squeakie on Monday, December 1, 2008 12:39 PM

I feeling brave again! Let me find a kit, and I'll get back with you. Also can you make a list of what is OK?

gary

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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 1:49 PM

ollie- Got you on the list! Big Smile [:D]

gary- I hope you are able to find a kit you would like to build.  For a list of eligible builds, here's a good list at Wikipedia:

WWI aircraft

HTH!

Frank 

 

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Posted by dcaponeII on Monday, December 1, 2008 4:52 PM
The Fokker D-VI will be in 1/48 scale.  You're going to have to walk me through this group build thing.  I've never participated before in a group build.
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Posted by lewbud on Monday, December 1, 2008 5:19 PM

Frank,

Will you allow fictitious markings?  If so, I'd like to do Kessler's Dr1 from Waldo Pepper.  If not, I'll still do a Dr1.  Scale will most likely be 1/72.  Don, the group builds here are like the one we're doing for NCT, only we're not doing cruisers (I'm doing CA-30 USS Houston) and the models as a group aren't going to the Nats.  Instead of taking the build to meetings as it progresses just post pics.  Also you get a neat badge to add to your signature if you so desire.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by piperjoe on Monday, December 1, 2008 6:19 PM

 No longer in build.

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Posted by wyoroy on Monday, December 1, 2008 7:29 PM
Frank, I still have a Albatros 1/72 Roden (where that come fromWink [;)] ) Can I still do it in your other build even if it ends in a month?  Or should I apply for a transfere to this unitLaugh [(-D]

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by Watchmann on Monday, December 1, 2008 8:08 PM
 Daywalker wrote:

Watchmann- Got you on the list!  As soon as you decide, I'll add it to the roster. Thumbs Up [tup]

Ok, I'd like to build Eduard's 1/48 Roland C.II (Walfisch)

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Posted by dcaponeII on Monday, December 1, 2008 9:03 PM
Thanks for the info on group builds.  I got the Kingfisher's done tonite for the Baltimore.  I also ordered a PE Detail set from WEM for the (ugh..dare I say the word??...SHIP)
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Posted by Summit on Monday, December 1, 2008 9:15 PM

Frank - This might be a good excuse to drag out that old  Auroa Gotha Bomber  but then again something else might tumble off the stack Wink [;)]

 

Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 10:16 PM

Donald- Opps!  ONe more thing; is that the Roden kit?  And about the GB's, basically start them when the GB starts, post as many in-progress pics as you like, and share in the experience/knowledge gained.  These can be a lot of fun!  I learned so much last year about these WWI kites (I really didn't know anything about them before!).  I was also fortunate enough to acquire some needed decals from a couple of the guys (Thanks again Mike and Stephen!) that were OOP.  I hope that helps answer your question! Thumbs Up [tup]

buddy- I think fictitious markings are fine.  Those certainly look the business.  As long as it's not something like, say, F-16 NATO Tiger Meet markings on an Albatros. Shock [:O]

Joe- Thanks for the feedback on the badges!  I worked on those for almost 6 hours.  Glad you like them. Wink [;)]  I added your Vickers to the list, looking forward to that one!  Can't recall ever seeing one built.

Roy- I think a transfer would be best.  I would hate to have you start building that kit after the GB ended and nobody saw the progress.  Let me know if you would like me to transfer your info here.

Watchmann- I added your Roland to the list!  A very exciting scheme you have chosen, one of my favorites. Big Smile [:D]

Sean- I put your Gotha on the list!  Any idea what the scale is on that bad boy?  If any other kits tumble down upon you from the stash and you would like to change entries, just let me know.

Frank 

 

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Posted by wyoroy on Monday, December 1, 2008 10:19 PM
Frank, draw up the paper for the transferBig Smile [:D]

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 10:32 PM
Roy- Transfer papers received and approved. Wink [;)]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Summit on Monday, December 1, 2008 10:33 PM
Frank - I could not find an "Official Scale" but from the figures and other parts I would be safe to say 1/48.. The instructions have a 1958 date printed on them. Guess its about Time this kit gets it Glory by being built. Hope there are none of those collector types out there watchingLaugh [(-D]
Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 10:36 PM
Roger that Sean.  I put it down as "1/48-ish".  Exciting to see some bombers showing up here! Approve [^]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 10:52 PM
I dug through my stash to find a suitable kit for this GB, and decided on the Roden 1/48 Nieuport 28 in Lt. Eddie Rickenbacker's markings. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by lewbud on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 3:45 AM
 Daywalker wrote:

buddy- I think fictitious markings are fine.  Those certainly look the business.  As long as it's not something like, say, F-16 NATO Tiger Meet markings on an Albatros. Shock [:O]

Now what am I gonna do with extra set of Zotz Belgian F-16 decals?Sad [:(]  Thanks.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by dcaponeII on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:32 AM

I'm going to be using portions from a Roden Fokker D-VII and and Eduard Fokker Dr-1 as the starting points for the Fokker D-VI that I'm going to build.

There weren't many produced (less than 50 if memory serves) so the markings will have to be cobbled together from spares but I've got some great color photos of a restored D-VI.

I've also got good reference drawings of the Dr-1, the D-VI, and the D-VII all in the same scale that show the remaining dimensions of the D-VI wing are virtually identical to the D-VII wing except for the reduction in span.  The fuselage needs a bit more work than just using the Dr-1 fuselage but it's mostly in the area around the attchment of the empenage to the fuselage.

I've got a Dual Combo Fokker D-VII on back order from Eduard, if it arrives I might use pieces from one of those as well.  I've got to remove a couple of bays from the center of the upper wing and I think one from each side of the lower wings of the Fokker D-VII.

The project is 1/48 scale.

I have to finish this Baltimore first but I'll have that done before the first of the year.

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Posted by piperjoe on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 8:42 AM

No longer in build.

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Posted by Watchmann on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 10:33 AM
 Daywalker wrote:

Watchmann- I added your Roland to the list!  A very exciting scheme you have chosen, one of my favorites. Big Smile [:D]

Unfortunatley, I don't have the limited edition kit with the fish-scale markings.

If I can manage it, I'll do it by hand, but I need some more refs (and a lot of practice).  Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

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Posted by piperjoe on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 11:49 AM

No longer in build.

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Posted by waikong on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 12:02 PM

Hey, count me in. I was in the first one, but never actually had time to commit to it. I actually did build 2 biplanes, but they were from the 1930's. I'm going to apply myself this time, got a whole year right?  I'll decide on a kit.

Don, great to see you in a group build!

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Posted by dcaponeII on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:44 PM
Thanks Waikong.  Have you talked to Tom lately?  I've not heard from him since well before Thanksgiving.  Also speaking of biplanes did you see my Albatros in the Aircraft section?  I'd appreciate your comments.
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