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Offline GAJouette

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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2019, 03:17:41 AM »
Quote from: Bughunter on March 05, 2019, 02:37:24 AM
I will wathc with great interest, because I have exactly the same kit in my stash and want to know what needs to be fixed during the build.
Good luck and have fun!

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Frank

 Frank,
Thanks for looking in my friend. When you get around to your Berg both the camouflage decals and awful resin engine will need replacing.
Highest Regards,
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2019, 03:21:42 AM »
Quote from: Gisbod on March 05, 2019, 06:37:16 AM
Looks a tough colour scheme!

Nice subject Gregory...

Guy

  Guy,
You may well be right my old friend. I'm not really looking forward to fitting the camouflage pattern around the nose. Thank you for the well wishes.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2019, 03:27:07 AM »
Quote from: Terri on March 05, 2019, 11:45:28 AM
Awesome subject matter my friend , will be looking forward to your progress . And yes the camo colours are way off !




Terri

  Terri,
Glad you stopped by my old friend. Thank goodness for aftermarket camouflage decals.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2019, 03:30:55 AM »
 Juan, Rob and Rick,
Thank you for your comments fella's. All are very much appreciated.
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Gregory Jouette
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2019, 05:24:22 AM »
 Afternoon All,
Small update time. I've began scratch building the upper part for my Austro-Daimler using a cast metal one from one of my Sierra Vacuform kits. Not trying to be 100% accurate but to approximate the AD's general arrangement. As always any and all comments are welcomed and appreciated.

 Austro-Daimler (ish) 200 HP.

    The small dark objects in lying on the pad are the beginnings of valve springs.
 Intake side with the spring fitted.





 Exhaust side:




 A few more details added:

 Mounted the plugs, but still debating whether I'll wire them or not. I do have a new spool of 42 GA. wire that may work.

 The beginnings of the wooden interior.


 That's all for now. Thanks for looking.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2019, 06:05:24 AM »
1/48 scale scratchbuilding, and an engine to boot!

Love it!
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #21 on: March 06, 2019, 08:01:43 AM »
Great start!!

Steve
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #22 on: March 06, 2019, 04:58:18 PM »
Great work Gregory, I note down all your great scratchbuilding solutions!

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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #23 on: March 06, 2019, 09:46:51 PM »
Excellent work on fabricating the engine parts. All looks awesome so far!
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #24 on: March 06, 2019, 10:34:40 PM »
The Aviatik D I is a lovely airplane, you made a great choice and a great start in my opinion. this will be another little jewel.
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #25 on: March 07, 2019, 10:40:41 AM »
Your path on how you are doing the details is an excellent choice . Since only the top half of the engine will be seen , unless you open up a few panels . Your details so far are super  8)





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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2019, 11:25:07 PM »
Great choice Gregory! a lot of interesting paint schemes to choose from.

I built the same kit and I think the weakest part of it is the wing fabric representation. The infamous "hills and valleys" effect.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Claudio
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #27 on: March 14, 2019, 05:07:57 AM »
I am a bit slow as per usual Gregory - so please be patient. I really like your choice of subject - one of the less well known types. A fantastic start showing your usual attention to very fine detail. I am looking forward to dropping by in future to see how this progresses.

Stephen.
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #28 on: March 15, 2019, 02:03:53 AM »
Quote from: p9o1r1sche on March 06, 2019, 06:05:24 AM
1/48 scale scratchbuilding, and an engine to boot!

Love it!

 Ken,
Thanks my friend.Your comments are much appreciated.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #29 on: March 15, 2019, 02:05:39 AM »
Quote from: pepperman42 on March 06, 2019, 08:01:43 AM
Great start!!

Steve

 Thank you Steve.Much appreciated too.
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