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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: RAGIII on November 21, 2017, 01:38:33 AM
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I still have a few things I will eventually improve on but this one is going in the case now. All of the Major work is done. Like Lance said this one will never grace a contest table. The kit is really fairly nice with the exception of the gear and wing struts. The Pheon Jig included with their decals make this a lot easier process. Lance chose to go with tubing while I went with modified plastic struts for the wings. In the end mine is very sturdy. One of the "Things" I intend to go back and redo is the prop. At any rate I appreciate all of the Support and encouragement during the build:
RAGIII
PS: Here is the build Link.
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8123.0
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Having followed this build and your travails, I can only comment that it looks very good to me and certainly good enough for a competition table if you wanted too. You can probably see the flaws that the rest of us cannot, (how many of us does that apply to?), I for one think that the propellor looks fine but you must be the final judge. A very fine model in every way.
Stephen.
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You must have photographed only the good sides of the model and/or photoshoped all the flaws because I cannot see any faults on this one. Very nice model and a joy to follow.
Andreas
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Congratulations on finishing this one Rick, and on a very nice Model! It was a lot of fun comparing notes and ideas with you as I struggled through it as well, and it helped immensely that I was not alone in my frustration with some of it's challenges at times. You've done a great job on it, not an easy task given the Kit's limitations.
Cheers,
Lance
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Extremely well done Rick, you have produced a beautiful looking model.
Des.
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Congrats Rick on a mini masterpiece. Will have to save for when I decide to do my copy.
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A nice crisp build. The Pheon decals really help an otherwise rather bland looking aircraft.
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Excellent EV Rick!
Very effective streaking, lozenge work and very well done strut "fixes".
Yours and Lance's models certainly complement each other, especially with the different wing camo.
I think both models would make great "Cover Girls' for Avis's product! :)
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Very nice!
Clean build, top decalwork, superb paintjob just great!
Bye,
Manni
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Well done Amigo !!!!
Ed
ps: where did you get the gars fields in the last photo?
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Very nice, Rick. All around!
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Having followed this build and your travails, I can only comment that it looks very good to me and certainly good enough for a competition table if you wanted too. You can probably see the flaws that the rest of us cannot, (how many of us does that apply to?), I for one think that the propellor looks fine but you must be the final judge. A very fine model in every way.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I truly appreciate all of the support you gave during my build!
RAGIII
You must have photographed only the good sides of the model and/or photoshoped all the flaws because I cannot see any faults on this one. Very nice model and a joy to follow.
Andreas
::) You have discovered my secret! Thanks for the very nice comment Andreas!
RAGIII
Congratulations on finishing this one Rick, and on a very nice Model! It was a lot of fun comparing notes and ideas with you as I struggled through it as well, and it helped immensely that I was not alone in my frustration with some of it's challenges at times. You've done a great job on it, not an easy task given the Kit's limitations.
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks Lance, greatly appreciated. It was indeed fun watching how we each handled the obstacles ;D
RAGIII
Extremely well done Rick, you have produced a beautiful looking model.
Des.
Thanks Des, I appreciate the comment. I referred to your build many times during construction.
RAGIII
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Congrats Rick on a mini masterpiece. Will have to save for when I decide to do my copy.
Thank you for your encouragement and many comments during my build. I appreciate them greatly!
RAGIII
A nice crisp build. The Pheon decals really help an otherwise rather bland looking aircraft.
Thanks Toby. The Pheon decals are great as always. I kind of like the EV, not bland to my eye 8)
RAGIII
Very nice, Rick. All around!
Thank you Przemol! Always nice to get a Nod of Approval from a Master :D
RAGIII
Well done Amigo !!!!
Ed
ps: where did you get the gars fields in the last photo?
Thanks Amigo! The grass Mat is from a German Company. I Posted a link in one of the threads on Mats. I will look and post a link again.
RAGIII
Very nice!
Clean build, top decalwork, superb paintjob just great!
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni. I appreciate your comment and that you followed along and offered support during my build!
RAGIII
Excellent EV Rick!
Very effective streaking, lozenge work and very well done strut "fixes".
Yours and Lance's models certainly complement each other, especially with the different wing camo.
I think both models would make great "Cover Girls' for Avis's product! :)
Thank you for your kind comments. I think Lance did an outstanding job and I certainly benefited from his methods!
RAGIII
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One More photo: Used Davids Time Machine again ;D
RAGIII
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PS: I noticed a smudge of grey green pant on the personal marking fuselage band when viewing the photos. I immediately cleaned the offending paint off and all is well now!
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Super build. Realistic detail. Eye-catching color scheme.
I like it.
Ken M.
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Super build. Realistic detail. Eye-catching color scheme.
I like it.
Ken M.
Thanks for the very nice comment! Greatly appreciated!!
RAGIII
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Congratulations on finishing. Looks great! Love the lozenges, Fokker streaking, and other markings.
Dave
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Congratulations on finishing. Looks great! Love the lozenges, Fokker streaking, and other markings.
Dave
Thanks Dave!
RAGIII
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Great looking DVIII. I built the Eduard 1/72 model many years ago and have another in my stash. This much bigger cousin looks so much better than my efforts
Ray
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Great looking DVIII. I built the Eduard 1/72 model many years ago and have another in my stash. This much bigger cousin looks so much better than my efforts
Ray
Thanks for looking and the nice comment Ray. I would imagine your 1/72nd kit looks much better than you think. We are always our own worst critics 8)
RAGIII
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Rick,
Well Done my old friend. Another beautiful bird in full bloom .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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That really is a beautiful razor, Rick! I love how subtle the colors on the wing are. Hats off!
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Rick,
Well Done my old friend. Another beautiful bird in full bloom .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thanks Gregory for the kind comment!
RAGIII
That really is a beautiful razor, Rick! I love how subtle the colors on the wing are. Hats off!
Ian, I appreciate your following the build and commenting! The wing camo is done with Polyscale Acrylics, Mostly 8)
RAGIII
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That's a thing of beauty, Rick. Really slick machine!
Dan
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That's a thing of beauty, Rick. Really slick machine!
Dan
Thanks Dan. I appreciate the comment! The EV was a sharp looking aircraft.
RAGIII
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Regardless of the kits shortcomings you have made one fine Razor. ;)
Well done, Rick!
vB
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Regardless of the kits shortcomings you have made one fine Razor. ;)
Well done, Rick!
vB
Thanks Von B! I appreciate the comment ;D
RAGIII
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Amigo, this may very well be the finest looking EV I have ever seen! Truly magnificent!
Cheers,
Bud
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Amigo, this may very well be the finest looking EV I have ever seen! Truly magnificent!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks for the very generous comment Amigo!
RAGIII
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Well done Rick , she turned out super 8)
Terri
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Another gem in your necklace Rick!
;-)
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Well done Rick , she turned out super 8)
Terri
Thanks T! Always appreciate your comments.
RAGIII
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Another gem in your necklace Rick!
;-)
Thanks for following and Commenting Antonio!
RAGIII
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You’ve nailed this one. Best rendition of the streaked wing scheme I’ve seen. Flawless work.
Cheers
Syd
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You’ve nailed this one. Best rendition of the streaked wing scheme I’ve seen. Flawless work.
Cheers
Syd
Thanks for the generous comment! I greatly appreciate your praise of the wing staining/streaking!
RAGIII