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Offline fruibal

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A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« on: July 11, 2014, 03:53:03 PM »
Hello, my name is Franz from Vancouver, Canada. I wanted to post my introduction long ago, but work and studies kept me busy. I'm an accountant and married with two kids. From time to time I try to juggle my passion for WWI aircraft modeling with my busy life. All started like 10 years ago, when we had most in 1/48 and 1/75 short run scale models  available in the market and  got interested in those striking colorful  German patterns.  Nowadays, this hobby fortunately  is expanding to 1/32 scale,  with state of the art model offerings.
As a newbie, I'm  kind  of shy  to start bigger projects like WNW kits (which I owned more than 10 kits) , but as my  learning curve thrives  I want to begin easy projects first. Currently. I'm working on a 1/48 Breguet 14A2 in French markings. I foresee to finish my project by the end of August. Afterwards, I want to tackle 1/72 scale French marking Nieuport 17.

Finally I want to thank to the senior members of this forum  for sharing their valuable modeling  techniques. And to Des, for setting up this formidable forum, which allows us  to share our passion for this hobby. Cheers for all WWI fellow modelers'!!

Franz Ruibal




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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2014, 04:03:09 PM »
Hello Franz and welcome to the forum, so good to have you here. Looking forward to seeing your work posted here soon and please feel free to ask as many questions as you wish, we have a great bunch of very talented members and all are willing to share their knowledge.

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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2014, 04:29:31 PM »
Help Franz and welcome. Good luck with the Breguet. Like you, I've a collection of WnW models that I'm waiting to get under way. Until now I've focused on 1/48, but very soon now I'll make the changeover.

Best wishes
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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2014, 04:34:34 PM »
Hello and welcome,

please don't be hesitatnt to post your builds and ask questions, as Des have said "we have a great bunch of very talented members and all are willing to share their knowledge"! I know as I was in your position some time ago ;)

Best regards,
Sasho

PS: when you start one of those WnW you will find out that it is actually easier than you thought
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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2014, 06:17:33 PM »
Hi Franz,
 Welcome to the forum.
I look forward to seeing some of your builds in the near future.

Cheers,
Bob Von Buckle  ;)



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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2014, 09:42:22 PM »
Hi Franz,

Don't be afraid to get stuck into one of your WNW kits - you will find them easier to build than 1/48 and 1/72 stuff!

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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2014, 09:49:22 PM »
Hello and welcome to the forums Franz  :) Looking forward on seeing your projects




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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2014, 10:41:17 PM »
Welcome to our Forum, Franz. I know you'll find all the information, support, and motivation you could wish for here...............enjoy! :)
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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2014, 12:08:25 AM »
Welcome aboard, Franz!  Glad you could join us.  I've got a pair of 1/48 Breguet's in the stash, so I'm really looking forward to seeing yours.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2014, 11:01:32 AM »
Hi Franz, nice to meet you. I'm just getting ready to fly out of your beautiful city! Enjoy your time here.

Lindsay

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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2014, 12:34:08 PM »
Welcome to the forum, Franz.  Nice to have another modeller from
BC in our midst.  Good to have you aboard. :)

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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2014, 01:01:33 PM »
Welcome aboard Franz!

Ian

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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2014, 10:45:59 PM »
The Canadian contingent continues to grow. Welcome aboard Franz!

Cheers,

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Re: A long overdue introduction from Vancouver, CA
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2014, 12:25:41 PM »
Welcome from the Mountains of North Carolina USA! I look forward to seeing your work. You mentioned a 1/48th Breguet 14. Is that the High Tech kit? If so you will have no trouble with any of the 1/32nd builds be they Roden, Special Hobby, A Model, or WNW  8)
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