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gzt
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  • From: Massachusetts
Posted by gzt on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:35 PM

I am new (two months) to the hobby and I just realized what happend to my Spitfire's Gun Site !

LOL

 

Greg 

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:46 PM

Stephen-

A great read!  Thanks for sharing.  Nice to know how those types of things work.

Frank 

 

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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, June 14, 2007 6:38 PM

OK guys, we all need to check out the link in this thread that Stephen started a while back and really give the site a good look.....I mean really explore it. There is so much there! I think you'll all agree how lucky we are to have him as a part of this GB. Thumbs Up [tup] I was just blown away by it!

/forums/763860/ShowPost.aspx

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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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:26 PM

Mike, I checked it out and WOWSmile [:)]  very cool and yes we are lucky to have someone like him in our GB.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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  • From: San Francisco, CA
Posted by telsono on Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:49 PM

I did get some work done on my Eduard 1/72 Junkers J.1. The kit is fiddly and some of the parts broke even with gentle handling. This is the cockpit and engine compartment prior to sealing.

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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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:53 PM

Mike-

I checked out that link, all I can say is Shock [:O] !

Seriously, that is an amazing piece of work. 

Again, Stephen- welcome to our GB!  It is a pleasure to have you here.

Frank 

 

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Posted by jeaton01 on Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:10 PM
Stephen, you make my head hurt!  You do very good work, though.  Welcome!

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:11 PM

Hey Mike! Looks like you're off to a fine start on the J.1 ! Thumbs Up [tup] Keep the pics coming. I love lookin' at 'em!

Frank, that is pretty neat, ain't it! Did you surf the site? There's a really cool review on the D.VIII. It's for the Eduard kit, but I think it'll help you immensely with your Dragon version.

Roy, I knew you'd enjoy that site! 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."

 

gzt
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  • From: Massachusetts
Posted by gzt on Friday, June 15, 2007 7:44 PM

Hi Frank,

I received my model for this GB !

Its Eduard 1/48 Albatros D III. As I mentioned before I am going to build it as used by American fighters flying with Kosciuszko Squadron in 1919-1920 in Poland. It will be a real challange :)

Greg 

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, June 15, 2007 9:39 PM

Greg-

I updated the list!

Frank 

 

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  • From: that state up North
Posted by More Power Scotty on Sunday, June 17, 2007 6:00 PM

Bow [bow]The link was very impressive! Bow [bow] Thanks for getting it out to the group.

I was looking at my kit selection the other day, and I am second-guessing myself a bit on this one.  I am not completely happy with the level of interior detail in the Eduard kit as compared to the Dragon "Knights of the Air" kits that I have previously built.  Fortunately for me, there is still plenty of time to decide, but I may get back to building some more of the Dragon series kits as they have sat collecting dust long enough.  I will continue to look in as we prepare to start the build, but it looks like a very energetic group already.

Scott
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:38 AM
Welcome aboard Justin!  There are now 22 of us! Party [party]

Frank 

 

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Posted by MrDrummy on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:04 AM

Glad to be here. 

I got my start on models with WWI a/c, after I played an old PC game in the early '90s called, appropriately, "Knights of the Sky."  (I think that all you had to do was hit the opposing a/c with one bullet to turn them into a flaming pile of rubble in the sky, but it sure was fun.)  
This will be a nice return to the roots for me.

Now to figure out what plane to do...

-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 razordws on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:47 AM

hey guys , check out this review in hyperscale today

http://www.hyperscale.com/features/zeppelinstaakenrvijf_1.htm

 

Dave

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Lubbock, TX
Posted by MrDrummy on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 3:06 PM
 razordws wrote:

hey guys , check out this review in hyperscale today

http://www.hyperscale.com/features/zeppelinstaakenrvijf_1.htm

 

 

That's one monster of a plane!!

Also-- I've decided to build a  1/48 Special Hobby Models SPAD VII C1.  Not sure of the markings yet.

I'm excited to get this thing started... my wife actually wants to build one too.  She wants to build "an all red one."  I think I know where that's taking us.  WHo makes a simple, easy to build Fokker DrI?

Just don't tell her I told you guys she was going to be building. She doesn't want her inner geek getting out too much.

-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 ruddratt on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 5:10 PM

Nice to have you on board, MrD! Thumbs Up [tup] ...and I think that is so cool that Mrs.D wants in on it too! Wish I could get my wife to give it a try. I know she has the talent (probably more than me) but the desire just ain't there Sad [:(] . Anyhow, regarding your question, I know Eduard makes some in 1/72. Here's a few of 'em.....

http://www.internetmodeler.com/2001/march/first-looks/eduard_dri.htm

http://www.internetmodeler.com/2006/december/first-looks/Eduard_FlyboysDrI.php

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 Wednesday, June 20, 2007 5:15 PM

Cool link Dave! Good lord that thing is HUGE!!

Thanks for sharing!

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

  • Member since
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  • From: Lubbock, TX
Posted by MrDrummy on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:19 PM

Hey Ruddrat,

Does anyone make the DR1 in 1/48?  I'd hate to start her on a 72nd scale little guy.  The fiddly bits might get her.

Here's another question:  Did anyone besides the Red Baron ever operate a red plane?  That really is the clincher for her: "red."  If so, what type of plane was it?  

I may end up getting her a DRII, because there are some that are half white/half red.  Maybe that would be good enough :)

-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 ruddratt on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:38 PM

MrD, the only one I know of in 1/48 is made by Dragon/DML, but it can be pricey if you find one, as they're quite rare. Roden makes one in 1/32 scale (a fairly complex kit) and Revell does a 1/28 scale version, which is simpler.

I also know of an all red Albatros D.III that was flown by Godwin Brumowski. Eduard makes a few kits of the D.III, but I'm not sure if they include markings for that bird. I'll check that out for you, and also see if there are aftermarket decals available for it and post what I find.

edit - OK, Eduard kit #8017 is the Albatros D.III 'Early Version' and has markings for an all red mount flown by Richthofen. They pop up on eBay from time to time. Also, Flight Decs has a sheet (#FCM4816) that has markings for Brumowski's mount.

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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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:03 PM

Justin-

I think it's really cool that Mrs.D wants to join us! 

Frank 

 

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  • From: Lubbock, TX
Posted by MrDrummy on Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:19 AM

Chasing a Dragon DR1 on eBay.  Maybe I'll get lucky...

The other kit will be the next try.  Thanks for searching that stuff out for me, RR.  I'll let you know how it goes. 

 

-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 ruddratt on Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:13 AM

Good luck, MrD. Thumbs Up [tup]

PM inbound....

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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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:01 PM

Justin-

I updated the list with your Spad, good luck on the Dr.I, let us know if you score it!

Frank 

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:06 PM
Greetings all;  Daywalker has advised me to start posting  my build images here. So I'll be showing up here in the next few days with them.

 

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

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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:20 PM

Excellent!! 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."

 

  • Member since
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  • From: Colorado
Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:10 PM

Greetings all;
This is the Albatros kit before adding the fuel tank,  left side sparkplug wires and closing up the fuselage halves.  The figure is from Copper State Models seated German pilot.  For this build I only simulated the sparkplug wires for the pilot's left side as they are more readily seen.

 

 

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

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Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:14 PM
Here is the fuselage of the Roden Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter kit #402 before I closed it up.  The instrument panel was simply painted black  and then when dry it is laid face down on fine grit sand paper  and rubbed over its surface.  This is not terribly accurate but it allows for the modeler to highlight the details on this item in a dark cockpit.

 

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

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Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:21 PM

Here is a roughly simulated instrument panel on a second Strutter underconstruction.  You could just use black and white highlights but the dash panel has a little finer realism when its inplace using dark greys or light greys.  The fuel tank facades between the seats are apparent here.

 

 

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

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Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:23 PM
Looking good Stephan!  What technique did you use for the fabric effect on the Strutter?  It looks very real!

Frank 

 

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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:27 PM

Stephen, that is some great work! I love the stringers on the outside creating that see-thru effect on the 1  1/2 strutter. The pilot in the Albatros really gives modelers an idea of how cramped the cockpits in these birds really were.

...and I'm going to try your suggestion on instrument colors. Too late on my Pfalz as it's all buttoned up, but for my next one's, absolutely.

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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