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SD-

OK, I removed the "?"

As for looking into the box, that is allowed.  In fact, I have done it MANY times.

John pretty much hit the nail on the head, Frank. I've had very limited success annealing the metal parts that come with the DML kits. In the case of the seat belts, I found it easier to pre-bend/test-fit/repeat and then CA the pre-formed part into place instead of gluing as I go as is the case with the much softer brass belts.

I would have answered sooner buddy, but for some reason I was unable to log in to the forums last night.

ruddratt wrote:

I would have answered sooner buddy, but for some reason I was unable to log in to the forums last night.

Yes, had the same problems. Something was definitely wrong with the login yesterday

SD

Ditto on the Login.

Actually I have had a good bit of experience working with the DML / Dragon Nickel coated photoetch metal.   The Dragon PE is a bit different its actually stainless steel.  But the DML gun jackets are much like the Eduard aftermarket frets for the Nieuport, Pfalz D.III and Alb. D.III & D.Va  sets.

Butane lighters cook them better than anything else.  When the Nickel coated PE begins to discolor ( blue streaks) you have done what needs to be done.  Always remember to roll the gun jackets over a hard flat surface like a panel of glass or ceramic tile.  The new silver nickel PE Eduard uses  is very easy to form.  I am doing a tutorial over on another forum.  Enjoy.

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Hey Frank--

I had no problems whatsoever annealing the gun jackets, seatbelts etc on the DML Fokker that I was using as a warm up to the group build.  Just like Stephen says--heat 'em up, and you're fine.  I even went a step further and dipped them into cold water whenever they got red-hot.  I don't know if this helped the process much, but what it DID do was knock all the soot off instantly when it hit the water! :)  What a happy blunder.

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Found a 1/72 Sopwith Camel today for $4 along with some others. I dout I'll begin to make the dead line but just wanted to join in and say hey 

Waste Land, the more the merrier!

Thanks for the help guys.  I'll try your techniques for annealing. 

THREE DAYS TO GO...

TWO MORE DAYS GENTLEMEN...

Mike,

Would you be interrested in a friendly little poll from the other GB members?  Or a vote?

Yeah, I'd be curious to know how much rigging you guys want to see me do right off the bat, buddy.

ONE MORE DAY EVERYONE!

That's right, tomorrow is our official kickoff for this GB!  I can hardly wait!

And we're off!  Today is our official kick-off for this GB.  I have to work today, so I am hoping some of the rest of you will be able to put glue to plastic and such.  I am really excited, and can't wait to see the work being done here!

Happy Birthday Mike!  I hope you have a wonderful birthday buddy!!!

...am I really the first to post something? Kinda intimidating...

Whatever, here's some box art:

Happy group build everyone!

SD 

SD-

Whew!  Glad to see someone else is here today.  Looking forward to seeing that one come together.  Don't really see very many of those!

Hi everyone, been reading the forums for awhile now and i'd like to be counted in on this gb. I have a 1/72 ESCI/ERTL Nieuport 17c. I'll also be building another 1/72 model from the Axis side for a nice air battle diorama. Haven't built a model in years, this should be fun. Looking forward to seeing what people have done!

 Thanks

David 

David-

First off, back to the hobby, AND to our GB!

There are a lot of very talented people here, who are always willing to offer tips and advice.  It's gonna be a lot of fun!

For sure my other builds will seem like a walk in the park after this one! LOL!

....and a belated congrats on 2000 posts! Nicely done my friend!