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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: robvd on August 09, 2014, 08:27:42 PM

Title: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: robvd on August 09, 2014, 08:27:42 PM: Building models for most part of my live Until recently I only build aaircraft of the WW2 era. However since one of my dearest friends passed away from whom I received a WNW FE-2 early I must confess that I totaly hooked to WW1 aircraft as well( I guess I put it away for a long time)

I am trying to make this model super detailed with all the turnbucklkes etc.
Is there someone who can help me wich buckles i can use best. I am thinking about the Gaspatch versions or are there any others on the market as well.
Hop eto have a good time on this forum

Rob :)
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: Des on August 09, 2014, 08:52:56 PM: Hello Rob and welcome to the forum, so glad to see you here.

GasPatch make very nice 1:32 scale turnbuckles in three different styles, but you will need quite a few for your FE.2 so it could work out a little expensive. Bob's Buckles sell micro tubing already cut to length plus he sells ready made eyelets, so you can assemble them and produce your own turnbuckles, they are very inexpensive. Thirdly, you could make your own turnbuckles like I do, very easy to do and very cost effective, here is the link to my website and how to make turnbuckles; http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page8.html

Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like, all the members here are very friendly and happy to share their knowledge.

Des.
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: Alexis on August 09, 2014, 10:32:05 PM: Welcome to the site Rob , hope you enjoy your stay with us friendly folk :)

Terri
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: Nigel Jackson on August 09, 2014, 10:38:35 PM: Hello Rob and welcome to the forum. Sorry about the passing away of your friend. The FE-2 would be a wonderful tribute and you'll find lots of people here only too happy to share advice and provide encouragement.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: Snowy on August 09, 2014, 11:08:16 PM: Welcome Rob,

Although a very sad reason for obtaining the WNW kit, it will be a lovely way to remember your friend.

See you on the forum.

Snowy
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: LindsayT on August 09, 2014, 11:56:40 PM: Welcome Rob. You've already found that this is a very friendly, helpful place.

Lindsay
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: Ernie on August 10, 2014, 12:28:40 AM: Welcome to the forum, Rob. You have found an excellent place to learn
about the early aeroplanes as well as friendly help for any questions you
have. Enjoy the experience here. Glad to have you aboard!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: lcarroll on August 10, 2014, 02:21:40 AM: Welcome here Rob, this is "THE" place to get involved in the WWI side of aircraft modelling!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: coyotemagic on August 10, 2014, 06:46:06 AM: Welcome aboard, Rob! Glad you found us. Sorry to read of the loss of your friend, but look forward to seeing your Fee.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: RAGIII on August 10, 2014, 10:42:19 AM: Like the others I am sorry for your loss. Welcome from North Carolina USA! My son is living in Amsterdam working for Booking.com as a Web designer. He Loves your country!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: robvd on August 11, 2014, 07:41:37 PM: Thank you all for the kind words.
Already I feel very welcome I will spend a lot of time looking for tips etc because in honour of my friend I will try to build the model as detailed as I can IT Will take a long time I think because I must aproach it quite different then the other models i grew accustomed to.

To RAGG III if you ever visit your son please feel free to drop in. Actualy goes for everybody.
Once again thank you for the warm welcome

With regards

Rob
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: Vickers on August 15, 2014, 01:40:13 PM: Welcome aboard, Rob! Sorry you lost a friend, but building the FE will be a great way to honor his memory.
Title: Re: Hello from The netherlands
Post by: robvd on August 16, 2014, 03:48:20 AM: thank you,
right now I am in the research phase(read gathering courage to start)for this aircraft I already obtained rigging wire , detail parts from HGW and right now the Raf flat wire from WNW is on its way to me. I also plan to obtain the right turnbuckles etc :)