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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: nichenson on March 24, 2015, 01:41:32 AM
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I recently saw a post by a friend on another forum about some Wingnut Wings kits and after reading several nice online builds I had to order some myself. Well today I got my first order and am hooked! I have always liked airplanes but have not built any kits since I was in elementary school. Most of my hobby stuff is around racing and autos. I look forward to getting started on some builds and hopefully posting them on here. The biggest hurdle I should have is learning how to do wood grain.
Nic
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Welcome aboard, Nic! Glad you discovered this wonderful hobby and forum.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hello Nic and welcome to the forum, also welcome to the wonderful world of WW1 aircraft modeling. Looking forward to seeing you post photos of your build here soon.
Des.
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Welcome to what I think is a wonderful forum, Nic. In terms of doing wood grain, you'll find some outstanding examples here and people happy to share their approaches.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Hi Nic , welcome to the forums ! Wood graining isn't all that hard once you get the hang of it . Lot's of different methods to try and use what works best for you . Any questions just ask , the guy's are very very friendly and helpful !
Which kit's did you get ?
Terri
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Welcome to the crazy house Nic! As Terri said: which kit did you buy? This is a great place, friendly folks, and everyone here is more than happy to share their techniques.
Warren
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I got the Fokker D.VIIF, DH9a, DH.2, and the early Felixstowe. I will probably be placing a second order this week for some other items. These are truly well done kits. I will probably start with one of the Fokker kits. Right now I am reworking my bench and going through the instructions to see if I need to buy any more paint.
Nic
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Hello Nic,
Welcome to the forum. I'm in WV too, Buckhannon area. Looking forward to seeing some of your builds.
Mark
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Hello Nic,
Welcome to the forum. I'm in WV too, Buckhannon area. Looking forward to seeing some of your builds.
Mark
I've been through Buchannon a couple of times on the way to KY and Ohio. I'm in Princeton. Do you know of any hobby shows coming up?
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No shows here centrally. I think there was one in Charleston bi-yearly but I usually go to Ohio or Virginia shows when I can get time off from work.
Mark
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That's what I thought. I have been to a few IPMS shows, but the majority I have been to are auto only shows. A lot of them are dwindling down. Toledo is almost 1/4 the size it was over 10 years ago. Hopefully I can find a few shows this year to go to.
I placed my second order from WnW earlier. Had to get the RNAS Pup, Fokker D.VIIF (with Mercedes engine to make the Lothar von Richthofen Fok version), Fokker D.EIII, Pflaz D.III, Pflaz D.XII, and the Albatros D.Va. Still a little undecided which to start first.
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Nic,
Welcome to the Hobby and the best Forum for the topic, you'll really enjoy being here! Consider starting with the Pup; simple design, lots of choice in schemes, and average rigging requirement. If you feel a candidate from the opposite side of the fence is required I'd strongly recommend the Pfalz D.III, a wonderful little Kit.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks for the input Lance. I just got done looking through your DH.2 build. Beautiful build! That is my favorite aircraft of all time so I will have to build it at some point. I plan on getting the early Fee, a Hanover, and probably the Snipe next time I place an order, but this is enough for now, lol. Thanks again to everyone for the nice welcome!
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Welcome from the Mountains od North Carolina! It sounds like you are REALLY diving into WW1 in a BIG way. You will find this a very friendly and informative forum!
RAGIII
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Welcome from the Mountains od North Carolina! It sounds like you are REALLY diving into WW1 in a BIG way. You will find this a very friendly and informative forum!
RAGIII
I grew up in Elizabethton, TN, which is probably just over the hill from you.
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Welcome from the Mountains od North Carolina! It sounds like you are REALLY diving into WW1 in a BIG way. You will find this a very friendly and informative forum!
RAGIII
I grew up in Elizabethton, TN, which is probably just over the hill from you.
Elizabethton is pretty close. I live in Fleetwood between boon and West Jefferson NC. Mountain City TN is only about a 45 minute drive. Going the other way The VA. Border is about 45 minutes.
RAGIII
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Welcome to the forum, Nic. Man you are serious about
jumping in with both feet! That is a nice selection to get
going with...it should keep you occupied for a while!
Good to have you aboard. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Elizabethton is pretty close. I live in Fleetwood between boon and West Jefferson NC. Mountain City TN is only about a 45 minute drive. Going the other way The VA. Border is about 45 minutes.
RAGIII
I used to sneak away to Boone in my youth lots of times. I loved it over there. There used to a be a nice restaurant called the Turtle's Nest. Kind of a hole in the wall, but it was really good. Now it is some vegan or bagel shop or something like that. I have been to West Jefferson only one once to visit a hobby shop there. Nice little town. I also decided to drive by Meat Camp. I had to see the area and have always wondered why it is called Meat Camp. Even the fire department retains the name! I couldn't imagine volunteering at the Meat Camp VFD. I am sure I have been through Fleetwood, but probably just don't remember. If I can ever talk the misses into it, I would love to retire in Blowing Rock.
Nic
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Welcome to the forum, Nic. Man you are serious about
jumping in with both feet! That is a nice selection to get
going with...it should keep you occupied for a while!
Good to have you aboard. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thanks! I have decided on my first build, the Sopwith Pup with some Pheon decals. My kits just left WnW so hopefully I can start the build by the end of April. Gotta order the decals. I really like the night Gotha hunters.
Nic
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Elizabethton is pretty close. I live in Fleetwood between boon and West Jefferson NC. Mountain City TN is only about a 45 minute drive. Going the other way The VA. Border is about 45 minutes.
RAGIII
I used to sneak away to Boone in my youth lots of times. I loved it over there. There used to a be a nice restaurant called the Turtle's Nest. Kind of a hole in the wall, but it was really good. Now it is some vegan or bagel shop or something like that. I have been to West Jefferson only one once to visit a hobby shop there. Nice little town. I also decided to drive by Meat Camp. I had to see the area and have always wondered why it is called Meat Camp. Even the fire department retains the name! I couldn't imagine volunteering at the Meat Camp VFD. I am sure I have been through Fleetwood, but probably just don't remember. If I can ever talk the misses into it, I would love to retire in Blowing Rock.
Nic
Here is a photo taken a couple of years ago from the Blowing RocK. Perhaps the scenery will help you convince the Wife. I assume the Hobby Shop you visited in West Jefferson was the Hobby Barn. Still the only Shop in the Area.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8703/16948274622_4729a9ca32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rPEkzq)vacation (https://flic.kr/p/rPEkzq) by ragfokker (https://www.flickr.com/people/128992082@N04/), on Flickr
I am looking forward to your Pup build.
RAGIII