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Knights of the Sky WWI GB The End
Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM

I'm thinking of starting a WWI GB that will run from October 1st 2007 until December 31st 2008.  So far, there a few of us interested in it (mostly newbies), so if you are too, drop a reply and hopefully there will be a bunch of us!

Here is the GB badge courtesy of Wing Nut (Thanks Marc!):

There are two rules for the GB, here they are:

1.) Any aircraft, any scale that served in any air force between 1914 and 1918 is eligible.

2.) Everyone will have fun!

That's it, pretty simple.  Look forward to hearing from you!

Here's who's in thus far:

1. Daywalker- DML 1/48 Fokker E.V- FINISHED!  Pics on page 80

2. Ruddratt- Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel- FINISHED!  Pics on page 81

3. Wing Nut- Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel- FINISHED!  Pics on page 44

4. Jeaton1- Eduard 1/48 Siemens-Schuckert D.IIIa- FINISHED!  Pics on page 65

5. Sirdrake- Revell 1/28 Spad XIII- FINISHED!  Pics on page 61

                  LEGO Sopwith Camel Propeller [8-]- FINISHED!  Pics on page 67

                  Revell 1/28 Fokker DR.I- FINISHED!  Pics on page 79

6. More Power Scotty- Eduard 1/72 PE Fokker Dr.I- FINISHED!  Pics on page 68

                                 Eduard 1/48 DH-2- FINISHED!  Pics on page 93

7. Silentmodeler- Revell 1/48 Sopwith Camel- FINISHED!  Pics on page 94

8. Dougums- Revell 1/28 Fokker Dr.I- FINISHED!  Pics on page 56

9. StephenLawson- Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.III- FINISHED!  Pics on page 12

                            Roden 1/48 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter- FINISHED!  Pics on page 12

                            Planet Models 1/48 Rumpler C.IV- FINISHED!  Pics on page 26

                            Roden 1/48 Bristol F2b- FINISHED!  Pics on page 35, 36

                            Roden 1/48 Junkers D.I- FINISHED!  Pics on page 50

                            Roden 1/48 Fokker DVII- FINISHED!  Pics on page 55

                            Eduard 1/48 Fokker D.VII- FINISHED!  Pics on page 80

                            Roden 1/48 SE 5a Hispano Suiza- FINISHED!  Pics on page 82

                            Roden 1/48 SE 5a Viper- FINISHED!  Pics on page 80

                            Roden 1/32 Fokker DVI- FINISHED!  Pics on page 93

                            Eduard/Jager/Roden Fokker DVII- FINISHED!  Pics on page 86

                            Eduard/Jager/Roden Fokker DVII- FINISHED!  Pics on page 87

                            Roden 1/32 SE 5a- FINISHED!  Pics on page 94

10. MrDrummy- Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.III (early)- FINISHED!  Pics on page 57

11. Rafhart- Eduard 1/72 DR.I- FINISHED!  Pics on page 32

12. Jeeves- Eduard 1/48 Nieuport 11- FINISHED! Pics on page 93

13. Mkhoot- Eduard 1/48 Pfalz D.III- FINISHED! Pics on page 50

                 Glencoe 1/48 Pfalz D.III- FINISHED! Pics on page 49

                 Eduard 1/48 Hannover CI.IIIa- FINISHED! Pics on page 60

14. DesertRat- Testors 1/48 Spad 13C.1- FINISHED! Pics on page 91

15. Dostacos- HobbyCraft 1/32 Sopwith Camel, Eduard 1/48 Fokker DVII

16. ModelNerd- Monogram 1/48 Fokker DVII- FINISHED!  Pics on page 58

17. raptordriver- Eduard 1/48 Nieuport 17- FINISHED!  Pics on page 72

                       Testors 1/48 Nieuport 17- FINISHED!  Pics on page 67

18. Mobious- Eduard 1/48 Nieuport 16- FINISHED!  Pics on page 86

19. JoeRugby- Eduard 1/72 Nieuport 17- FINISHED!  Pics on page 85

20. BGuy- Eduard 1/48 Nieuport 17- FINISHED!  Pics on page 89

21. T_Terrific- Smer Nieuport 16- FINISHED!  Pics on page 95


Frank 

 

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Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:43 AM

Frank, Let me be the first to join.  I have no idea what I will build but it will be one that Mike recommended.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:48 AM
Sounds good Roy!  I'll put you on the list!  Are you gonna have to change your username to Floroy now that you are moving? Big Smile [:D]

Frank 

 

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:48 AM

Count me in too! Already got the kit picked out! Big Smile [:D]

Mike

 "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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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:50 AM
Great to have you guys on board!  Whatcha gonna build, Mike?  I told my girlfriend a lil' while ago that we HAVE to go to the LHS today to find me a WWI kit!!!

Frank 

 

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:55 AM

Frank, I'm going to build Eduard's 1/48 Airco DH.2......wide open cockpit, lots of visible framework, and rigging up the wazoo! Big Smile [:D]

How 'bout you, buddy? Whatcha gonna buy?

Mike

 "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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Posted by espins1 on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:57 AM

I'd like to give this one a shot as well, but have no idea what to build.  I'm leaning towards a Fokker D7 or Albatros D5.  Cool [8D]

Just need to see what's out there and pick up a kit.

Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers  Geeked My Reviews 

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Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:59 AM

 Daywalker wrote:
Sounds good Roy!  I'll put you on the list!  Are you gonna have to change your username to Floroy now that you are moving? Big Smile [:D]

i just may have too Big Smile [:D]

Roy

PS: I will be checking out Hobby Lobby to see if they have Tamiya's Spitfire Mk1 and any WW1 kits.  From what Mike said I most likely go with an Eduard's kit.

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:00 PM
 wyoroy wrote:

Frank, Let me be the first to join.  I have no idea what I will build but it will be one that Mike recommended.

Roy

 

Ah nuts... I saw this in the aricraft section 1st and thought i was the 1st one joining up  LOL  Oh well whatever

 I'm in.  I just got the dual combo Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel.  Got any ideas for the badge yet... not that I am in a hurry or anythingWhistling [:-^]Laugh [(-D]

Marc  

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:05 PM
Scott & Marc......awesome that you decided to join us! This is going to be a fun build, I just know it!

Mike

 "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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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:06 PM

 Daywalker wrote:
Are you gonna have to change your username to Floroy now that you are moving? Big Smile [:D]

LMAO!! Laugh [(-D]

Mike

 "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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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:07 PM

Marc, Scott- Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Glad to have both of you aboard!

Mike- Not sure what I am going to get yet, but hopefully will be able to find one of the Eduard kits you recommend.  If not, I'll probably order one this weekend.  At least it gives me an excuse to go to the LHS today! Propeller [8-] Also, I'm counting on you to post some pics of your AMAZING WWI aircraft that I have seen in other posts to inspire all of us!  Truly, that is why I want to build one after seeing yours.

Frank 

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:08 PM

 ruddratt wrote:
Scott & Marc......awesome that you decided to join us! This is going to be a fun build, I just know it!

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] It's going to be a lot of fun, especially with some of the characters already here! Whistling [:-^]

Frank 

 

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:10 PM
 Daywalker wrote:

Mike- Also, I'm counting on you to post some pics of your AMAZING WWI aircraft that I have seen in other posts to inspire all of us!  Truly, that is why I want to build one after seeing yours.

I'd consider it an honor, Frank!

Mike

 "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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Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:59 PM
I'm in...probably an Eduard Albatros Dr. V, but I reserve the right to change my mind countless times before starting....

Bob

 

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Posted by espins1 on Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:00 PM

 bobbaily wrote:
I'm in...probably an Eduard Albatros Dr. V, but I reserve the right to change my mind countless times before starting....

Boy can I relate to that!  Laugh [(-D]

Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers  Geeked My Reviews 

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Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:01 PM
 Daywalker wrote:

Marc, Scott- Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Glad to have both of you aboard!

Mike- Not sure what I am going to get yet, but hopefully will be able to find one of the Eduard kits you recommend.  If not, I'll probably order one this weekend.  At least it gives me an excuse to go to the LHS today! Propeller [8-] Also, I'm counting on you to post some pics of your AMAZING WWI aircraft that I have seen in other posts to inspire all of us!  Truly, that is why I want to build one after seeing yours.

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]  Plus it was an amazing time for flight. 

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:58 PM
I'm in too.  Like I said I have several of the Revell Camels for a dio but I know my LHS has some of the Eduard kits so I may grab one of those.  A dio might be too much for a GB.

Dave

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:14 PM
Great having you on board, Dave! ...and I'd love to see what you come up with for a group badge! Thumbs Up [tup]

Mike

 "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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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:28 PM

If anyone here is looking for some good reference pics of what they're building, there's a good chance they may find some here........

http://www.wwi-models.org/Photos/index.html

Mike

 "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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Posted by telsono on Thursday, May 24, 2007 4:18 PM

Put me down for the Eduard 1/72 Junkers J.1

Mike T.

Beware the hobby that eats.  - Ben Franklin

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. - Ben Franklin

The U.S. Constitution  doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. - Ben Franklin

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Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:20 PM

A GB Bagde proposal...

 

Marc  

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Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:29 PM

I like the badge, great work.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:34 PM

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

Nice work, Marc!

Mike

 "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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Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:41 PM

Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]  Just got back from Hobby Lobby, looking for my Spitfire and possibly a biplane.  Picked up a Accurate Miniatures SBD-3 battle of midway 1/48 for 50% off.  The box was opened so I asked if I could get half off and bang!  Done deal, I paid $18.95 for the kit.

So, will that be our GB badge?

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:58 PM
 wyoroy wrote:

Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]  Just got back from Hobby Lobby, looking for my Spitfire and possibly a biplane.  Picked up a Accurate Miniatures SBD-3 battle of midway 1/48 for 50% off.  The box was opened so I asked if I could get half off and bang!  Done deal, I paid $18.95 for the kit.

Nice pick-up, Roy!

Sooooooo, what happened to the biplane? Wink [;)]

Mike

 "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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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:12 PM

Welcome Bob, Mike and Dave!  Glad to have you with us.

I LOVE the GB badge Marc, and the title Knights of the Sky!

Frank 

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:21 PM
That makes 10 of us so far, GB on!!! Party [party]

Frank 

 

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:34 PM

Nice badge Marc Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]  Especially since it means I won't have to do one now! (yippeee!)

Roy, nice pick up!  Keep searching for that bi-plane Tongue [:P]  Who knows what else you might pick up Clown [:o)]

Dave

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Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 24, 2007 7:32 PM
OK everyone, I leave you all in the capable hands of our fearless leader, Daywalker. The wife and I are off to the airport, headed to Vancouver for the weekend (work for her, fun & Finescale Models hobby shop for me! Big Smile [:D] ). See you all on Sunday! Have a great weekend! Make a Toast [#toast]Party [party]

Mike

 "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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