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Posted by StephenLawson on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 3:24 AM

 Daywalker wrote:
Thanks Stephen.  I must admit, these little birds are a tad intimidating for those of us not accustomed to them.  Thank you for all of your help here, this GB truly would not be the same without you. Approve [^]

Frank you are very kind.  Thank you .  For your's and everyone's enjoyment here is that impressive 1/48 Roden Junker D.I kit.  I really enjoyed building it. 

 Review - click here

 

 

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

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Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 12:11 AM
Thanks Stephen.  I must admit, these little birds are a tad intimidating for those of us not accustomed to them.  Thank you for all of your help here, this GB truly would not be the same without you. Approve [^]

Frank 

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Monday, December 3, 2007 11:51 PM
 MrDrummy wrote:
 Daywalker wrote:
Justin,Same story here!  I know I should work on that lil' Fokker, but I really don't feel like it right now. Disapprove [V]

Well, I suppose that's why we gave ourselves 'til next year! 

Next year, thats about 27 days from now! Seriously folks you have done quite well for yourselves.  This stringbag stuff is a little intimidating to many.  They buy a kit but are afraid to really get it done for fear of "messing up".  You that have stepped up and even started  are braver than others.  But your builds will encourage others to try.  Showing how easy it is will put fears out of the picture.  

To others that have yet to slap glue to plastic (or resin) have nothing to worry about.  Its all about honing your skills for the next one.  Good references are key and knowing who does good research is sometimes tough.  I remember the old Profile series of booklet monographs.  The Datafiles are always a great place to start  and now the Osprey series if Aircraft of the Aces and Aviation Elite Units is prime.  Sometimes just picking an aircraft series is interesting.  Like someone who does all Focke Wulf variants it can develop into a life long study. 

Here is a bit of fun I'll share with you.  In the last days of 1918 some of the Fokker Schwerin aircraft had a sharp rise in structural failure.  Not the wings but rudders and tail unit areas.  Some were seen to detach in mid air during manouvres.  It was finally discovered that the real problem was in the shops that the welding was done in.  The large bay doors at each end were opened during  the day to get the heat out and  breathable air in. 

Now what happens when you mix cool air currents and welding?  Micro air bubbles in the welds tended to weaken the joint.   Something that could not be detected with the naked eye. Like the Apollo 13  mission.  Problems were installed unwittingly at the factory level before the machine was ever completed. 

 

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

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Posted by MrDrummy on Sunday, December 2, 2007 11:09 PM
 Daywalker wrote:

Justin,

Same story here!  I know I should work on that lil' Fokker, but I really don't feel like it right now. Disapprove [V]

 

Well, I suppose that's why we gave ourselves 'til next year! 

-Justin
On the Bench: 1:48 Dragon Dr. 1 1:48 Trumpeter MiG-15 Fagot B Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
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Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, December 2, 2007 7:43 AM
That's a nice looking LeRhone they have, may have to get one of those for my next build!

Frank 

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, December 2, 2007 3:57 AM

There I was pondering the words. ". . .Does anybody make an aftermarket engine. . .", then BANG! It hits me. Yes they do! 

Just click here and scroll down

Derek Brown of Buffies Best .com sells resin copies of the LeRhône engine.  The link goes to a dicussion of several companies that put out great resin engines to replace poorer molded ones you find in the old Eduard kits and etc.  They usually come in 1/72 and or 1/48.  But the Vector jobs do come bigger.

 

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

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Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, December 1, 2007 4:56 PM

MK-

Looking forward to seeing those parked next to one another.  I updated page 1 to show the Glencoe kit finished!

Frank 

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Saturday, December 1, 2007 1:22 PM
Since references are an important part of building.  Over the Front is at it again!

Not out yet but I hear it will be a bit of fun.  Ronny Bar's Jasta 64w profiles are inside the front cover, and Bob Pearson's Fokker C.I types are on the outside rear. Some  plugger's article is the second piece. As always, serendipity plays a hand in preparing an issue and  Taz Phillips surfaced in the nick of time with photo showing a late war Jasta 64w lineup, as a supplemental piece!  Manfred Thiemeyer is involved with it so you will see some previously unpublished material. There will be a lot more photos added in, including a nice image from the late Peter Bowers. It was a Fokker factory shot of perhaps a production prototype.

Kudos to the dynamic duo of Steve Ruffin and Aaron Weaver. The Winter Issue is at the printers now before December hit. That is a first in a long time. They have even  started work on the Spring Issue now.

 

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

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Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, December 1, 2007 11:58 AM

Justin,

Same story here!  I know I should work on that lil' Fokker, but I really don't feel like it right now. Disapprove [V]

Frank 

 

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Posted by MrDrummy on Saturday, December 1, 2007 11:55 AM

That Pfalz looks great!!  Awesome job!

I admit, though, that I haven't done ANYTHING on my little Albatros. Blush [:I] She's just sitting in the box-- maybe Monday?  It's my day off.  Hopefully the bug will be biting that day. 

-Justin
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Posted by ModelNerd on Saturday, December 1, 2007 10:56 AM
 mkhoot wrote:

Thanks for the compliments guys. I like seeing what can be done with these older kits....

Me too! You can get some GREAT deals on those lesser-wanted kits. Great work on the Glencoe kit. Very professional work-

- Mark

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  • From: Westland. MI USA
Posted by mkhoot on Saturday, December 1, 2007 7:58 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I like seeing what can be done with these older kits.

Frank, The rigging was done with EZ line. i like it because it is elastic so it stays taught and gives if you bump it. Here's a link.

http://www.bobeshobbyhouse.com/ezl.html

Ben The Eduard kit is the weekend edition. It's a much better kit than the Glencoe kit which has no interior just a seat. I had to scratch build the interior. The main reason I bought the Glencoe kit was for the decal sheet which has decals for 10 A/C I figured it was worth the $8.00 I paid for the kit.             Mark

When in doubt just build it. Mark http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/
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Posted by StephenLawson on Friday, November 30, 2007 8:34 PM
 mkhoot wrote:

There's been some pretty inspiring work going on here. I was able to finish my Glencoe Pfalz D.III. Markings are for Ltn. Fritz Hohn of Jasta 21. He was known as a balloon buster of his 21 victories 16 were balloons.  I've got my Eduard Pfalz D.IIIa painted and decaled ready to start assemble.

Since you have built both tells the pros and cons of each.

 

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

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Posted by ruddratt on Friday, November 30, 2007 8:30 PM
mk, that is a superb build! Thumbs Up [tup] I love the lines of the Pfalz (probably why I changed one of my entries, so I could build one Wink [;)] ). The second one is progressing nicely, too. The paint scheme I'm doing (Rudolf Berthold's mount) will be very similar. The red and the blue together really is a striking color combo! Great work!

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 razordws on Friday, November 30, 2007 8:00 PM
Gorgeous build MK Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave

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Posted by chef_ben on Friday, November 30, 2007 7:03 PM

mk those are beautiful and look absolutely awesome!!  You mind if I use your pics as reference?  Also the Eduard kit, is it the weekend edition or the standard?

 Ben

On the workbench: 1/48 Spitfire Mark II (Revell) - rethinking this situation! 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.IIIa - 2%
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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, November 30, 2007 5:38 PM
Saw it 1st in the a/c section but worth saying twicew..  Nice... real nice.

Marc  

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Posted by Daywalker on Friday, November 30, 2007 5:30 PM

MK-

Excellent work there!  What did you use for the rigging?  I think it looks just right! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by mkhoot on Friday, November 30, 2007 4:54 PM

There's been some pretty inspiring work going on here. I was able to finish my Glencoe Pfalz D.III. Markings are for Ltn. Fritz Hohn of Jasta 21. He was known as a balloon buster of his 21 victories 16 were balloons






I've got my Eduard Pfalz D.IIIa painted and decaled ready to start assembly

When in doubt just build it. Mark http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/
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Posted by Daywalker on Friday, November 30, 2007 4:20 PM
That's awful Robert!  Time to punish the naughty kitty!

Frank 

 

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Posted by chef_ben on Friday, November 30, 2007 3:07 PM

Let me know how that Nieuport goes together please....I have that in my small "back into modelling" stash!

Ben

On the workbench: 1/48 Spitfire Mark II (Revell) - rethinking this situation! 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.IIIa - 2%
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Posted by StephenLawson on Friday, November 30, 2007 2:59 PM

 abs1124 wrote:
"Hi guys, I am embarrassed to have to write this, but I am afraid my build on the Fokker D.VIII is off for now. I will have to pick another project. Blush [:I]. . .If any one happens to have a spare Oberusel UR.II engine for a Fokker D.VIII in their spares box, I would be grateful to purchase it from you, else, I will never be able to build this kit." Boohoo [BH]

Spare Obrursel Ur.II?  Would you be looking for a white metal Eduard kit item or a resin copy of one from a DML kit?  I have both (I think) but definately the resin copy.  It the same one they used in their Fok. Dr.I & Fok E.V / D.VIII kits.

 

 

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

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Posted by chef_ben on Friday, November 30, 2007 12:13 PM

Oh man thats horrible.  I wish I had an engine for you!  I can commiserate, my Aussie likes to collect and bring me things...like decal sheets!

Ben

On the workbench: 1/48 Spitfire Mark II (Revell) - rethinking this situation! 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.IIIa - 2%
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Posted by DesertRat on Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:22 AM

 chef_ben wrote:
Only if you pay the shipping!! Big Smile [:D]

Ok, i'll pay for the shipping, but you are responsible for poking the airholes in her box!Wink [;)]

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:40 PM
Now THAT is a cool photo Stephen!  Thanks for sharing. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 1:05 PM

Ok here is my secret.  I have scale Gnomes working in my basement. Here is a typical day at the far end of my work bench.  Note at right two unfinished props cut identical but far right is the back or obverse side.  The one on the nearer right is the front.

 

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

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Posted by chef_ben on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:02 AM
Only if you pay the shipping!! Big Smile [:D]
On the workbench: 1/48 Spitfire Mark II (Revell) - rethinking this situation! 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.IIIa - 2%
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Posted by DesertRat on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:15 AM
 chef_ben wrote:

I think I'll win the race to finish last.....you've never met my wife...."I NEED you to do this, I NEED you to do that".  What she needs to do sometimes is sit there, look pretty and quit riding my behind!!!

I really do love her but sometimes I just need me and paintbrush time!

Good point. I'm no longer married, so i think it's safe to say that you might have the edge in this case. Although if you really need a little time on the bench, send her my way! I'm a really horrible cook and i still haven't taken out the trash, i need to pay the bills and i need to sweep the garage, etc.Laugh [(-D]

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Posted by StephenLawson on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 1:05 AM

 MrDrummy wrote:
"Hey abs-. . . Gosh!!  That's a lot of work right there!!"

 MrDrummy surely you know that is what Dremels are for!

 

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

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Posted by MrDrummy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:22 PM

Hey abs-

Can I borrow some of that flash so that I can build another model!? 

Gosh!!  That's a lot of work right there!!

-Justin
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