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Forum Announcements / Re: Now taking Suggestions for 2025 Group Build #2!

« Last post by Allan31 on Today at 12:10:52 AM »

Thanks Brad,
Hummmm, it "felt" like we had more than 7 participants in the GB but I guess the results don't lie.

I'm actually a shoe-in for 4 out of the 7 categories. I want to do the Glencoe Nieport 28 (classic) as Cambell's a/c as an experiment for finding correct Vallejo colors for my Rickenbacher's (aces) SPAD XIII build. The "Blue Max" DH-4 is on the short list (2-seat). A bit miffed that no Curtiss P-1's available in 1/48 scale (Silver screen) but I could do this instead.



My only issue, and not really an issue is we have 2 weddings and a trip to Italy in the midst of the this GB.

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Forum Announcements / Re: Now taking Suggestions for 2025 Group Build #2!

« Last post by PrzemoL on July 01, 2025, 09:02:01 PM »

Great initiative, Brad! I am always happy to join a GB.

Yet, imho if we want to increase the participation, the subject needs to be as broad as possible, and popular .
Therefore, I think that aces mounts (with a wide definition of who actually Ace was), two-seaters or something similarly general are better than battle themes, silver screen or forgotten fronts.
Actually, any of the former two would be fine, I deem.

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Under Construction / Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)

« Last post by NigelR on July 01, 2025, 08:58:46 PM »

And actually, you can now assess on your own - this little Albie is now complete.

And my assessment is that this is a beautiful build all round. Superb craftsmanship and a superbly executed finish with lovely subtle weathering and fabric effects that are not overdone. That additional work on all the internal framing was really worthwhile, it makes a big difference to the end result IMO. Bravo!!

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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale Caudron G.3 (Anzani engine)

« Last post by NigelR on July 01, 2025, 08:55:56 PM »

That linen and show through combo looks fabulous Mike, it's worked incredibly well.

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Under Construction / Re: 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Halberstadt Cl.II (early)

« Last post by NigelR on July 01, 2025, 08:55:03 PM »

Looking very nice indeed Gary. I totally agree with you on the approach to chipping. It's easily overdone, and on most WWI aircraft the chipping on panels was limited to where the crew would have scraped/scratched them during maintenance.

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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale Caudron G.3 (Anzani engine)

« Last post by PrzemoL on July 01, 2025, 08:53:20 PM »

Great progress, as usual from your hands.
The linen surfaces with Belgian roundels look very cool.

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Under Construction / Re: 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Halberstadt Cl.II (early)

« Last post by PrzemoL on July 01, 2025, 08:49:53 PM »

What a great progress, which I missed. Stipple camo looks fantastic. So is the enhancement of the seat harness coils. Well, it all looks great. Another beauty in the making.

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The Spare Parts Board / Re: Cooper State 1/48 Handley Page O/400

« Last post by Ranger822 on July 01, 2025, 11:37:14 AM »

Well guys, Bo has definitely knocked it out of park on this one.  The parts are a great replacement for what was missing in the kit.  Now the kit is complete and in many ways quite a bit improved with regards to the landing gear over the original parts.  He even included some spare parts - just in case. 

The process of working with Bo (Aircraft in Pixels) was really quite fun and easy.  I provided some basic three-view drawings and measurements and Bo took the ball and ran with it.  I was worried about these small resin parts being too fragile to hold the weight of the resin model - but Bo came up with a way to 3d-print access holes to allow for insertion of reinforcing 0.7mm and 1.0mm tubing/wire.  I feel pretty confident this will prove sufficient. 

I am encouraged to dive into 3d Cad design myself and see if perhaps I can gain some measure of independence with both design and perhaps 3d-printing.  I think this is great way to augment my otherwise old-school scratch building methods.  Truly, 3d printing is opening up a lot of great opprutunties for us modelers.  I highly recommend if you have an idea or need, contact Bo, he was extremely helpful, patient, and provided a lot of understanding to the overall process.  Even if he is backed up with projects, he may still be able to point you in the right direction and sometimes that might be all you need.

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Under Construction / Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)

« Last post by PrzemoL on July 01, 2025, 06:01:56 AM »

Thanks once more, Nigel.
And actually, you can now assess on your own - this little Albie is now complete.

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Scratch builds / Re: 1/72 Short S39 Triple Twin

« Last post by DaveB on July 01, 2025, 03:06:17 AM »

Excellent as always, Steve -

You seem to be in a real flow with this now and making wonderful progress!

Regards

Dave