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Offline Des

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Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« on: December 04, 2013, 01:22:57 PM »
I have started work on my latest scratch build, this time it will be the 1909 Bleriot XI aeroplane. I started by making the undercarriage/engine support frame, this was done with brasss tube and styrene sheet. I have also made the engine, it is an Anzani three cylinder 25hp engine. A full build log of this model can be found on my website    http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page46.html

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2013, 01:24:56 PM »
Beautiful little engine there Des, your scratch builds continue to inspire!!

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2013, 01:38:07 PM »
Yes!  Des, I've been looking forward to you starting this one.  That Anzani is absolutely brilliant.  I can't wait to see you work your magic on my favorite pre-war aeroplane.
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2013, 01:45:38 PM »
Superb craftsmanship as usual and great choice of subject.
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2013, 03:00:21 PM »
  Des,
Absolutely beautiful skill and fine craftsmanship my old friend. Your Ansani a little gem. I'm very much looking forward to following this latest awesome project.
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2013, 05:45:00 PM »
Thanks very much for your kind comments, this is an aeroplane I have always wanted to model in 1:32 scale.

I have mounted the engine into the frame, I used 0.7mm wide strips of brass sheet to use as the engine mountings, they hold the engine quite well.

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2013, 08:51:16 PM »
Two eyes firmly fixed on this thread  :o
Thanks for the inspiration, Des!

Keep us updated.

Cheers,
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2013, 09:57:03 PM »
Great job, Des!  The engine is super.  I'm happy you picked the Bleriot, a favourite
early aeroplane of mine.  With your talents, it will be a stunner. 
I'll enjoy following along with your project.

Cheers,
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2013, 10:49:40 PM »
Fantastic work, Des, the engine is incredible in it's detail. Another "show stopper" in progress!
Cheers,
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2013, 11:07:29 PM »
What a wonderful engine.
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2013, 02:49:02 AM »
Incredible - I thought that your engine for the Spinne was amazing - this one is equally so. I am certain that this is going to be another of your fantastic builds - I will be watching very closely indeed.
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2013, 05:30:18 AM »
Fantastic engine.
Again, I will peeped at Your work  :D
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2013, 05:36:01 AM »
Absolutely amazing Des!!! The Anzani looks marvellous. I am truly a fan of your scratch built models. It`s going to be an another museum quality build,
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2013, 07:54:18 AM »
This is one of my favorites Des.  Glad to see you at it.  I'll be visiting the build log on the main page to get all of the details.  The Anzani looks marvelous.  As always, superb craftsmanship. ;D

Regards,

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2013, 10:51:32 AM »
Excellent choice of subject Des, I'm looking forward to watching this one develop - especially to compare your methods to my 1:72 effort!

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