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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Radarman on January 23, 2021, 12:01:00 PM
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Hello everyone!
After a little over ten months I'm calling this one done. This was a great build to learn new techniques and to
overcome the shortcomings of an old, out of shape, kit. I need to thank all of the other builders on this forum for their
encouragement and support. Also, those of you that share your builds techniques.
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If anyone would like advice about correcting this particular kit, send me a message and I'll be happy to help.
Thanks again and Happy Modeling!
Kevin
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Stellar work on this one, Kevin! Truly challenging project, as documented in your build log, and your results are highly commendable.
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That’s really well done Kevin :D
I built their Dr.I and actually really enjoyed it! What’s next? Spad?
Guy
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Silk purse out of a sow's ear, methinks!
Excellent modelling with a beautiful result.
Sandy
P.S. what's next? - Aurora did a 1/19 D.VII..........
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I enjoyed watching your processes on this build Kevin. The results are a superb Fokker DVII to say the least. Modeling at it's best!
RAGIII
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Hi Kevin ,
From the start of the build to the final outcome of your project , you have demonstrated crisp , clean modelling which inbound will encourage others !
Beautifully done in all aspects 8)
Alexis
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Excellent results from that kit!
er me
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I would never have guessed that such an outstanding model could have been made from those old mouldings. Congratulations.
Stephen.
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Thanks everyone for the feedback.
I can say that aftermarket goodies made all the difference to this model. The Copper State models BMW IIIa was key to the
build along with the LF Models wood prop. Richard Andrews at Aviattic provided the lozenge decals along with a special printing on white decal paper for the rib tapes.
This kit hasn't been reissued for a long time but they pop up on eBay all the time. I don't think I'll do another one for a long time, if ever.
Thanks again, Kevin
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Kevin, it was a joy to follow this build, because you have done it in a very careful, clean, controlled way - very impressive! And that pays off in the finished model
Your wooden tools are so nice, you should build some other machines to be able to reuse the tools ;)
Cheers,
Frank
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Kevin, it was a joy to follow this build, because you have done it in a very careful, clean, controlled way - very impressive! And that pays off in the finished model
Your wooden tools are so nice, you should build some other machines to be able to reuse the tools ;)
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks very much Frank. I will use my gigs for other projects. They are designed to be modified.
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Very Well Done !!
Inspires me to complete mine.
Ed
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Very Well Done !!
Inspires me to complete mine.
Ed
Thanks Ed,
When the time comes, let me know if you have any questions.
Kevin
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The final result shows the true extent of the magic corrections you performed on this rather average kit, Kevin! Like everyone else (Just about!) I have this kit in my stash and your thread shows what an impressive result can be obtained! Thank you for the very helpful and informative thread too! ATB, Marc.
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Marc,
Thanks for the good words. As I've said before, feel free to send any questions my way.
Kevin
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You made this old one a masterpiece, with so many corrections and modifications. Very well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Nicely done all around Kevin, this Kit needs a lot of extra "help" and you aced it! Great and unusual scheme and a nice "clean" finish, one to be proud of.
Cheers,
Lance
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Brilliant job Kevin!
Cheers,
Gary
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Kevin,
That looks FANTASTIC !!
Paul
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate the response I've received from this build.
You made this old one a masterpiece, with so many corrections and modifications. Very well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Nicely done all around Kevin, this Kit needs a lot of extra "help" and you aced it! Great and unusual scheme and a nice "clean" finish, one to be proud of.
Cheers,
Lance
Brilliant job Kevin!
Cheers,
Gary
Kevin,
That looks FANTASTIC !!
Paul
I really appreciate the response I've received from this build. Now if only I had a nice looking 1/28th scale figure to go with it.
Thanks again, Kevin
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Wow, Kevin. That turned out brilliantly. Now I REALLY can't wait for all of this pandemic stuff to disappear so I can see this sucker in the flesh at the "next" model show.
It's even cooler knowing how much you put into (and removed from!) this kit. A real model from a real model builder.
Just sitting there waiting for the snow...nothing yet...dang it!
Dan
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Wow, Kevin. That turned out brilliantly. Now I REALLY can't wait for all of this pandemic stuff to disappear so I can see this sucker in the flesh at the "next" model show.
It's even cooler knowing how much you put into (and removed from!) this kit. A real model from a real model builder.
Just sitting there waiting for the snow...nothing yet...dang it. Dan
Thanks Dan. Time will tell as far as when the next show is in our area. It’s snowing
lightly here on my side of the water. I look forward to your next WWI build, whether paper, plastic, balsa or whatever.
Thanks again, Kevin
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Outstanding work on the old Chestnut from Revell. The scheme is a simple scheme but very elegant, I like it a lot, I know that scheme is on a WNW sheet but hard to find these days. Can't stop looking at it.