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Completed models / Re: Pegasus Collection-Allied
« Last post by djuggie on May 01, 2024, 06:54:13 AM »Third grouping
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Completed models / Re: Pegasus Collection-Allied
« Last post by djuggie on May 01, 2024, 06:45:15 AM »Second grouping
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Under Construction / Re: AMC DH.9 Spetsai (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Last post by PrzemoL on May 01, 2024, 06:41:49 AM »Dear Spyros, please do not apologize. Quite contrary, I am grateful for that extended explanation. In the matter of fact I like very much to know the history background of every aircraft I am modeling. Without it the model would lack a true soul in my eyes.
Another evening which brought me closer to completion of Spetsai. The main rigging is done. The bombs release mechanism on board, also the cooling water tank jumped on.
Another evening which brought me closer to completion of Spetsai. The main rigging is done. The bombs release mechanism on board, also the cooling water tank jumped on.
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Completed models / Pegasus Collection-Allied
« Last post by djuggie on May 01, 2024, 06:39:31 AM »April 30, 2024
There have a few of you who wanted to see my Pegasus collection. This first series will be the Allied builds. It will be in several segments so as not overwhelm anyone with too many photos.
During the moving in and out of the case, my DH-9 leaped out saying: "Weeeeee! I can fly!" Alas, it could not. It's broken carcass was picked up, the floor swept to collect broken body parts and it was sent to the ER. The operation was a success, it learned it's lesson and it sits there, a little worse for wear, but wiser.
There is no order of build to the models. As they came out of the case, they were photographed. I will do the same for the Central Powers soon.
Dennis
There have a few of you who wanted to see my Pegasus collection. This first series will be the Allied builds. It will be in several segments so as not overwhelm anyone with too many photos.
During the moving in and out of the case, my DH-9 leaped out saying: "Weeeeee! I can fly!" Alas, it could not. It's broken carcass was picked up, the floor swept to collect broken body parts and it was sent to the ER. The operation was a success, it learned it's lesson and it sits there, a little worse for wear, but wiser.
There is no order of build to the models. As they came out of the case, they were photographed. I will do the same for the Central Powers soon.
Dennis
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Under Construction / Re: Roden Spad XIIIc 1/32
« Last post by RAGIII on May 01, 2024, 05:47:29 AM »Your SPAD is looking fantastic. I love the colors you have used on the Camo. Keep up the great work.
RAGIII
RAGIII
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Under Construction / Re: Billy Bishop's colourful 60Sqdn SE5 A8936
« Last post by RAGIII on May 01, 2024, 05:32:22 AM »Hopefully you will get the decals to behave. This is really an inspiring SE5!
RAGIII
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Under Construction / Re: Pegasus Jenny 1/72
« Last post by RAGIII on May 01, 2024, 05:19:54 AM »Outstanding Dennis! Looks Terrific all rigged up!
RAGIII
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Under Construction / Re: AMC DH.9 Spetsai (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Last post by acewwi on May 01, 2024, 02:41:18 AM »Being the great lover of language that I am I'm wondering whether anyone can explain how the phrase "I am going" — if that's actually the translation of σπετσαι — applies to this aeroplane? Some metaphorical meaning, maybe, since it participated in the victory flyover of Constantinople at the end of the war...?
Dutch
After the capitulation of the Ottoman Empire, a Greek Squadron led by Plotarch Aristides Moraitinis flew to the airport of Ag. Stefano, in Constantinople (Istanbul).
The squadron consisted of 4 DH.4 and 1 DH.9. The flight over Constantinople took place on November 1, 1918 with a landing at Ag. Stefano.
Moskovinos also participated among the pilots. During the return of the squadron, at the airport of Mundros (Lemnos), the plane of Moschovinos overturned during landing.
The "SPETSAI" of Moskovinos was painted in the typical colors of the British planes of the time (PC 10 and Linen).
The drawing made by Przemo is from the "SPETSAI" flight over Smyrna (Asia Minor) in May 1919.
SPETSES is an island in the Argosaronic gulf, between Athens and the Peloponnese, famous for its maritime tradition.
Together with the other 2 famous islands (HYDRA and PSARA) they formed the largest percentage of the Greek fleet in the fight for independence (1821-1829).
The Greek Navy traditionally names its ships and the rest of its vessels with the names of islands, naval battles, archaeo-Hellenic deities, names of Heroes, etc.
Dear Przemo, I apologize once again for abusing your space.
Spyros
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Under Construction / Re: Pegasus Jenny 1/72
« Last post by DaddyO on May 01, 2024, 01:41:08 AM »Paul,
Sooooo pretty, eh. To me, that is a wide door because I think most of them are pretty. Also, I have a shelf full of forgotten Pegasus kits that are looking for new homes. No where near collector prices. Who knows, I may throw in a free Merlin kit. No, I probably shouldn't do that. Having someone run screaming into the night is not a good idea. :-)
Dennis
You naughty fellow tempting me with your wicked ways
(I'm sure you'll have one or two I'm after even though I've got 7 already waiting on the shelf. I hadn't realized they produced so many WW1 kits. Very pleased to get the FK8, Be2e and Halberstadt CLII which have been on my wants list for a while now. Got to love those CLII flames - like some kind of custom car special)
Strangely enough even the Merlin kits can be useful; one of my current builds has wings carved from solid using a pair of old Merlin wings which were good for nothing else)
Toodlepip
Paul
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Under Construction / Re: AMC DH.9 Spetsai (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Last post by FAf on May 01, 2024, 01:01:44 AM »I believe everything probably already has been said, but this is a really fun build to follow and the rigging is absolutely, as Rick mentioned, lifting it a notch higher.
/Fredrik
/Fredrik