Battaille Scratch build in 1:32 scale

[IFF1418]

O my Des, this baby is alive and growing fast. As Andy said everything seems easy coming of your skilfull hands. I am really speechless because there are no words for this.

Kind regards
Patrick

[PrzemoL]

Oh dear me, it is Him again...  What a start to, I am sure, yet one more fabulous project. I will be watching this one with utmost interest and pleasure!

[Ssasho0]

<----speechless, and it is just the undercarriage! 

[Steven Robson]

Well I'm stunned Des.

Could you please, please, convince Ron or some other Master caster to do the early aviation genre as kits, in resin, 1/32 scale, all your previous scratch builds and,  hmmm, I'll put something in your Christmas stocking.

Just very exciting, I'm with Ssasho0, got my popcorn and a front row seat.

Steven

[bobs_buckles]

Just plain superb.

What that man said +1

Excellent start, Des 

vb

[rhallinger]

Great stuff Des!  I am always impressed by your meticulous approach to the order of construction and your use vof a multitude of techniques.  I have learned so much from your pursuits.  Thanks! 

Cheers,

Bob

[lcarroll]

Des,
   You mentioned searching for white O Rings to replace the black supplied with the Spoked Wheels; I had great results airbrushing them with enamel (Model Master) for my present Pfalz Build. Since the black ones would be basically "throw-aways" you might want to consider giving it a try as I suspect white O Rings of the correct size might be hard to come by.
   Looking magnificent as usual, and as SsashoO said, "it's only the undercarriage"!
Cheers,
Lance

[xmald]

Des it`s going to be a feast for the early birds lovers - me included. With your skills it`s going to be a magnificent model!

[coyotemagic]

Awesome start, Des!  The wood looks fantastic.  Can't beat the real thing.
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

I'd be worried about the paint on the o-rings cracking over time as it (the paint) ages and shrinks...   

Me too Bo, however I reasoned that I can always fall back to the Kit tires.........  If and when the dreaded cracks appear I'll "fessup"! (though not an option for Des)
Cheers,
Lance

[Nigel Jackson]

Oh my goodness me, Des, you have another great piece of work under way. What strikes me so much is your sense of vision - knowing how to break things down into logical stages and sequences. I can't wait to see this one progress.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Chuckt5]

Fantastic! I'm always amazed at what you can pull together from various materials. I real learning experience!

[ALBATROS1234]

damn i wish you would cast resin copies of your subassemblies and sell em to us.

[pepperman42]

Another unique airplane in the works and your start is impressive!!!!!

Steve

[Ernie]

I'm stunned by your craftsmanship, Des.  The Battaille is going to be one of
your best.  I will be avidly following along.  Beautiful work, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie