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Offline Procopius

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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #735 on: October 03, 2014, 09:40:54 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on October 03, 2014, 09:25:05 AM
I think I saw this one on Hyperscale. I don't build 1/72nd but it still was tempting  ::)
RAGIII

The very same! I build 1/72 exclusively, and the temptation proved to be too much!
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #736 on: October 05, 2014, 04:27:01 AM »
Comes today from Gaspatch.
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #737 on: October 05, 2014, 06:22:00 AM »
Today I bought...

Eduard 'Dual Combo' Nieuport 17
Revell Albatros D.III
Roden Pflaz D.III
Revell Sopwith Triplane

And a book - Malaula! The battle cry of Jasta 17
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #738 on: October 06, 2014, 01:21:27 AM »
Well in the past couple of weeks I ordered Lifelikes Fokker DVII sheet 3 and 4, a Fokker DVII and Fokker DVII from WNW, which customs has kindly rejected and sent back, and last night a Roden Albatross D.1 and D.III along with a Montex mask for the D.I. I hope I didn't bite off more than I can chew with the Roden kits. Not really familiar with them except for the Nieuport 28 I have.
James
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #739 on: October 06, 2014, 02:14:09 AM »
James,
    I started in 1:32 Scale with the DIII. Lovely Kit however be careful with the fit of the cockpit module and closing the fuselage. I found out the hard way that the tolerances are every bit as critical as WNW in this case.
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Lance
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #740 on: October 06, 2014, 03:35:39 AM »
As the others said, Roden kits are really pretty nice. The DIII does take care in the assembly of the cockpit coaming as mentioned. I am attaching a link to the specific aircraft builds on the Albatros DIII. You will see some really nice builds using the Roden kit.

RAGIII

PS: Especially Brads DIII in Voss Markings
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1092.0
« Last Edit: October 06, 2014, 03:44:26 AM by RAGIII »
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #741 on: October 06, 2014, 04:37:56 AM »
Thanks guys. Have just read KEK’s and Fokkerstaffels: The Early German Fighter Units in 1915-1916. Very interesting book and it got me thinking about those early birds. Also a friend in the Netherlands sent me the Osprey book on Albatross D.I's and D.II's which just pushed me over the edge.
James
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #742 on: October 06, 2014, 04:59:34 AM »
Quote from: jknaus on October 06, 2014, 04:37:56 AM
Thanks guys. Have just read KEK’s and Fokkerstaffels: The Early German Fighter Units in 1915-1916. Very interesting book and it got me thinking about those early birds. Also a friend in the Netherlands sent me the Osprey book on Albatross D.I's and D.II's which just pushed me over the edge.
James

Between the 2 Roden kits I would call the DI the easier build. The Pylon strut in the center makes mounting the upper wing a breeze as one can just balance the wing on the pylon and fit the interplane struts after.
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #743 on: October 07, 2014, 07:52:35 AM »
Look what just arrived from Australia....



OMG....
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #744 on: October 08, 2014, 06:11:05 AM »
Guess who is planning a Fee and DH2 builds? These just arrived in the mail today.







Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #745 on: October 08, 2014, 06:32:13 AM »
Great figures!  Looking forward to seeing them painted and in place!
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #746 on: October 08, 2014, 07:46:30 AM »
Chris,
I also am looking forward to seeing your figures painted!
RAGIII
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #747 on: October 08, 2014, 08:45:34 AM »
Chris,
    I didn't know you did figures as well, a man of many talents. I did them when I was younger, they were lead and about 1 inch in height, kind of came out like Gummy Bears! Seriously, well done figures are a skill I've always envied, looking forward to seeing these firmly planted in your Fee and DH2.
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #748 on: October 11, 2014, 04:01:21 AM »
Pending test ride and fair trade for my current ride.

Added extras will include:
Fog lights
Top box
Engine crash bars
Cylinder head protectors
Keyless ignition
Spoked wheels
Gear shift pro - basically you can change gear without the clutch.

I test ride her on the 24th of October. I will let you know how it goes.

Not a wingnut I grant you, but every bit as exciting   :)

Bob


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Re: Latest acquisition in your collection
« Reply #749 on: October 11, 2014, 06:53:53 AM »
Quote from: Dekenba on October 11, 2014, 04:05:46 AM
You couldn't pay me enough to ride a motorbike. Give me multiple air bags and seatbelts anyday!

You couldn't pay me enough to own a car! Give me the freedom of two wheels anyday of the week and barring a blizzard, in any weather!

Von Beemer Bob  ;)
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