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gedmundson · « **Reply #150 on:** December 19, 2021, 11:24:13 AM »

Looking forward to seeing your progress, Alexis. This inclement weather we're getting sure makes for good modelling time

Cheers,
Gary

kensar · « **Reply #151 on:** December 20, 2021, 12:59:30 AM »

I'm glad to see you back and to hear the move went well.
I've been taking a break from WW1 since finishing the SPAD, but still building models - sailplanes.

Looking forward to some pictures.

coyotemagic · « **Reply #152 on:** December 20, 2021, 04:00:36 PM »

Great news, Alexis! Looking forward to seeing your updates!
Cheers,
Bud

FAf · « **Reply #153 on:** December 21, 2021, 02:04:59 AM »

Looking forward to any model related progress, but no rush!
/Fredrik

Big Sky Modeler · « **Reply #154 on:** December 21, 2021, 06:10:28 AM »

I too have this kit in my stash so am enjoying this build thread. Don't know if you have seen these pictures of Wolfchen, if not I hope they help.

https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/ff33/wolfchen/index.html

What color are you going to paint it? I know the covering was changed several times during the voyage, and was grey later on, but I've wondered if it was CDL in the beginning. During the voyage it carried no markings. Those were added after the voyage.

RAGIII · « **Reply #155 on:** December 21, 2021, 09:39:29 AM »

Great to have you back Alexis. Looking forward to more of your terrific modeling
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #156 on:** December 21, 2021, 01:20:42 PM »

It's great to be back guys , thank you so much .

Gary , yes it's colder then what it should be which is perfect modeling conditions

Thanks Big Sky , yes I have the photo's already . For the paint going to go with light pale blue , she did have a lot of patch work throughout her career so it does open the door for creativity n the scheme chosen .

Alexis , who has a stcky i key

Alexis · « **Reply #157 on:** December 23, 2021, 09:16:40 AM »

With the weathering being what it is made a restart on outdated progress .

Tail planes and fin are pinned for added strength using brass . Rocker arms are finally in place , two ended up being lost within the move so the last two rear ones are made from scapes and 5mm hex rod for bolts heads . Push rods are next and the engine can have a splash of paint .

Alexis

Alexis · « **Reply #158 on:** December 23, 2021, 09:17:06 AM »

PrzemoL · « **Reply #159 on:** December 23, 2021, 09:08:09 PM »

Fine return, Alexis! great to have you back and at the bench!

RAGIII · « **Reply #160 on:** December 24, 2021, 01:00:19 AM »

Looking great Alexis!
RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #161 on:** December 24, 2021, 04:24:41 AM »

This looks good Alexis - and it is good to see you back presenting your work again.

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #162 on:** December 25, 2021, 12:43:00 AM »

Does feels good to be back in front of the bench , thanks guys !

With all the house hold chores done it will be a work bench day .

Alexis

Monty · « **Reply #163 on:** December 25, 2021, 01:21:32 AM »

Some very neat and precise modelling there, Alexis! So good to see you working magic at the bench again! Regards, Marc.

Alexis · « **Reply #164 on:** December 25, 2021, 12:50:06 PM »

Thanks Marc

Push rods are in place now and the engine with cowl is dry fitted and so far things are looking good . Now comes cleaning up the struts and getting them pinned .

Alexis