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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on August 24, 2017, 05:18:25 AM
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The final gallery of my version of Merian Cooper's 5 from 7th Fighter Squadron (Kościuszko). All made possible thanks to the years-long labour by Richard and his team as well as a small but important contribution from Melius Manu with the corrected decals with the squadron badge. My sincere thanks to all of you for making me so happy with having this lovely model in my collection.
The last touch was the base for which I made use of the reprint (included in the Polish boxing by Aviattic) of Cooper's letter to Marshal Józef Piłsudski offering his services in the war for Polish independence atfer WW1. I decided this letter suitably framed will make for a fine base for this model depicting the aircraft, in which the perilous odissey for Cooper started when he was shot down on July 13th, 1920 and was captured by the reds. He survived only because he managed to conceal the fact he was an American airman from the unit they hated so much. He managed to escape and returned to the unit in 1921.
Enough of words, time for the photos.
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A beautiful model, imaginatively presented. I learned a bit of history too
Thank you for sharing
Richard
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He Prez,nearly as good as one of your 1/72 build's.Museum Quality!
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Simply first class, what a great model!
Borsos
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Prze,
As I said over on your Build Thread absolutely top drawer work, this is a magnificent example of the Scale modellers art!
I really like your choice of a Base as well........perfect!
Cheers,
Lance
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Prze, another of your mini-masterpieces with a history lesson to boot. Loved the build log and how she turned out.
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Perfect and a bit crazy (but positive) ;)
Manni
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Magnificent, Przemo ! It's been a privilege following this build. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Best wishes
Nigel
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As always I really enjoyed following your build on this one! Your solutions to improving certain parts of this great kit were very creative, especially the rigging! Stunning results to say the least!
RAGIII
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You made a great model.
Congratulations and I am looking forward to a new workshop !
Jacek
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Another one that looks more 1:1 scale than 1:32. Inspiring work.
Alan.
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Very nice to see the end result. Appreciated the build log as well. It will surely be very helpful when this kit lands on my workbench. I'll be doing the Italian version. Thanks for continuing to share your skills with the rest of us.
Rick
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Przemo! This is my new all time favorite model anywhere, by anyone. Without a doubt, your finest effort to date. I love it!
Cheers,
Bud
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Wow Prze :)
That is one extraordinarily beautiful Balilla!
Masterful craftsmanship!
Your choice of base is, as Lance has stated, perfect.
The two combined provide a fine tribute to Captain Cooper.
Congratulations on a wonderful result!
cheers :)
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Many thanks, everybody, for your overwhelmingly positive reaction to my Balilla. Very much appreciated.
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I think this one deserves some sort of special award. I think it's the most amazing (or REALLY close to the top) model of any plane (WWI or II) I've ever seen.
A true masterpiece with such delicate precision.
Lovely and inspiring work, Prze...
Much envy,
Dan
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A perfect model, Przemol!
A great tribute to the effort made by Richard and the others to make it become real
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Congratulations on a very fine looking model Przemo!
I don`t agree with the statement that it`s your best model ;) I have some other personal favourites from your collection...
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That is a simply outstanding model Prez. I especially like the base to set the model off: it includes some interesting information about a period of history of which I know very little. Thanks for the information and even more thanks for an informative and interesting build. I always like your logs - there is just so much to learn from them.
Stephen.
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Thank you.
I don`t agree with the statement that it`s your best model ;) I have some other personal favourites from your collection...
I do not agree, either. But, hush, hush, Filip, do not tell anybody ;)
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Up to your usual high standards.
A fine looking model - Well done, PrzemoL ;)
vB
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great work - congratulations on a beautiful model.
Dave
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Bob and Dave, thank you very much.
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Let me share with you my great joy. This weekend I took part in a modelling contest in Łask, a home of 32nd Tactical Aircraft Base, the contest was held in the base itself. I submitted my Balilla to the Aircraft 1:32 class where it was easily not only the smallest one among several 2WW single-seaters but also virtually dwarved by spectacular Zoukei Mura He-219, Tamiya Mosquito, or diminished by scratch built Avro Triplane pre WW1. When I saw this competition I was not too optimistic. But then it turned out that judges liked it, Balilla was one of 3-4 commended models in this class. But then it also got a special prize for the best model from fellow modellers from Inowroclaw Modelling Club, a few moments later - the special prize awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Base for the best model in Polish markings and to make me completely stunned - the small Grand Prix for the best aircraft model in the show. You bet I will long remember this modelling weekend...
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Congratulations, Przemo! Extremely well deserved honor, my friend!
Cheers,
Bud
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Impressive collection of Plaques for an Impressive Model! Congratulations!
RAGIII
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Greetings Prze. :)
I am very pleased to hear of your very well deserved success.
Congratulations !
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Congratulations Przemo, well deserved honors.
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Greetings Przemku. :)
I am very pleased to hear of your very well deserved success.
Congratulations !
Regards
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Thank you, gentlemen, for your very kind words.
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Congratulations Prez and very well deserved.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Absolutely deserved. Congratulations!
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Congratulations, it is always nice and the cherry on top, when a model wins such a great price.
Manni
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Well done Prze! Congratulations on very well deserved recognition of your talents!
Cheers,
Lance
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Amazing Prze!
That's gotta be yr best yet.. super :D
Guy
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Congrats! Truly, well deserved. :)
John
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Many thanks, John, Guy, Lance, Manni, Maddog and Nigel, for yuor kind words!
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You certainly did an outstanding job on this model. I know it is complex and you had some rigging challenges, but in the end it is a very striking and attractive model. Well done Prez!
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Thanks, Mark. I am glad you like it.
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Wonderful work as usual and the awards are no surprise, Well deserved !
Ed
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I can only echo what has been written already: great looking model, I just finished reading your build thread as well. Thanks for that thread, too!
Jeroen
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Probably it is an abuse, but I cannot contain my joy. Balilla was again a favourite of modelling judges. This time a modelling contest in Szczecin (north-west corner of Poland) brought me four trophies: commendation in 1/32 class, two special prizes from modelling clubs - Chełmża and local organizers from Szczecin but on the top of it - the Cup of Mayor of City of Szczecin for the best model in the show.
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Doesn't look like an abuse to me - congratulations on your well deserved honours, and thank you for letting us share your joy
Richard
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Congratulations on your awards, your hard work has paid off. You should be proud.
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Absolutely deserved. Congratulations!
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Congratulations on the richly deserved recognition, Przemo!
Cheers,
Bud
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Greetings Prze.
Congratulations from me also!
Very well deserved :)
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Please stop modelling immediately and leave some trophys for us ;)
Congrats, really well deserved. Your Ansaldo is a real showstopper!
Borsos