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Offline GAJouette

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My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« on: March 04, 2019, 12:17:05 PM »
 Hello All,
I present my entry into this GB. Something a little different for me this time as I'm venturing back to 1/48 scale for the first time in years. Some of you might know of my attraction to Austro-Hungarian aircraft , my choice is the Flashback Aviatik-Berg D.I (Lo) series 115.  Having a good number of AH types in the stash gave me plenty of choices to choose from and in the end chose something simple to enter. Or at least I hope so.

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 The camouflage colors just doesn't look kosher to my eyes , so I'll likely go with aftermarket decals. I also don't care much for the kit supplied Austro-Daimler so doing something about that as been added to the list. Updates soon.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette


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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2019, 12:33:12 PM »
Excellent choice Gregory! LOVE these AH aircraft. Looking forward to your build.

Mark
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2019, 01:09:30 PM »
 Mark,
Many thanks my old friend. I came very close to going with the  Sierra Aviatik Berg C.I for this GB. Thought I'd have a better chance of finishing before the deadline with a injection kit rather than a vacuform. Saving those AH vacuforms in 1/48 scale for a later time.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2019, 02:39:20 PM »
The Aviatik Berg is one of my favourite, I will follow with great interest. Good luck!
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2019, 02:50:35 PM »
 Guiseppe,
Thank you my old friend and the best of luck to you as well.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2019, 03:16:32 PM »
Excellent Gregory. I look forward to seeing your progress.

Cheers
Alistair
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2019, 07:21:19 PM »
Hi Gregory,
A great choice and an aircraft not often made.
I have the HPH 1:32 scale model which I've not started yet, so I'll be following your build with great interest,

Mike
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2019, 07:26:27 PM »
Great choice Gregory, I have the same kit and I'm curious to see how it gets built!

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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2019, 01:01:25 AM »
 Antonio,Mike and Alistair,
Thanks fella's. I'm working on the poor Austro- Daimler today. I've sawed off the cylinders and will need to scratch new ones. It won't be 100% correct but far better than the supplied original. Keeping my fingers crossed still hoping for a quick simple build.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2019, 02:37:24 AM »
I will wathc with great interest, because I have exactly the same kit in my stash and want to know what needs to be fixed during the build.
Good luck and have fun!

Cheers,
Frank
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2019, 06:37:16 AM »
Looks a tough colour scheme!

Nice subject Gregory...

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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2019, 11:45:28 AM »
Awesome subject matter my friend , will be looking forward to your progress . And yes the camo colours are way off !




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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2019, 11:32:10 PM »
Looking forward to this one as well Gregory!
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2019, 11:40:10 PM »
Excellent choice of subject. I can't count how many times that I have had this kit in my hands only to talk myself out of building it. I'm pleased to see that you are taking on the challenge.
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Re: My entry into the Des Delatorre Memorial GB
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2019, 01:30:01 AM »
Very interesting subject, looking forward to your progress.
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