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Offline Steven Robson

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2013, 05:25:27 AM »
Very impressive model, at least it seems so. Wood, linen and spoked wheels are top notch.

However, I am sorry, but, well, these fine photos are not fully to my taste. They are certainly artistic, but I as a spectator at the modelling forum I would prefer, for instance, such a cropped version to focus on the subject, not on the background:


Thanks for a couple of  close-ups, but some more would be very much welcome, too - cockpit zone, tail, engine... WNW kits call for them loudly.

Now that's very good advice Prezmol.  I much prefer your crop on the images and will sort this out.  In their current format, the aircraft is rather small.

Happy Landings
Steven

Yes Lance it's time to let go the resolve and get your spoked wheels while they're available.  I’m a canvas wheel covers off kind of guy, with or without the period photos.  I reference the spoked wheel for the aircraft type and then usually have to present a different pilot’s aircraft depending on the available decals and my preferred colour scheme.  WNW have your spoked wheel references in the Roland kit instructions and don't forget the Windsock Datafile No: 37.

The Eindecker wheels are not far away and this will be a very exciting aircraft to model.
« Last Edit: October 10, 2013, 10:29:36 AM by Steven Robson »
Make Otto your motto for lovely spoked wheels.

Offline Zabu

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2013, 11:59:06 AM »
Superb! From the CDL to the wood effect and spoked wheels.

Quite an amazing overall look. Congrats.

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2013, 03:12:11 PM »
I can only agree with all the other comments - a lovely looking plane and one that I have been tempted to do...  Fantastic work

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Offline uncletony

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2013, 12:18:21 AM »
Holy Yak! absolutely Superb. Congratulations, Steven.

Offline Dave in Dubai

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2013, 10:32:17 PM »
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring work!

Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2013, 12:24:26 AM »
Wow! This is super Steven. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Nigel

Offline Ernie

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2013, 08:17:29 AM »
I've got one of the Rolands in my stash, Steven...now all I have to do is make
it come out like that!  Nothing to it. ;) ;D

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Offline xmald

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2013, 03:00:07 AM »
Simply stunning!!! :o
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Offline dr 1 ace

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2013, 08:20:11 AM »


Ditto the above comments- very nice.
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