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Offline LindsayT

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WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« on: July 18, 2014, 05:35:36 AM »
Well, if it's on the internet, it's gotta be true. I'm in for the group build. Going with this one:



Piloted by this guy:



Looking forward to it! Should be fun, and I know I'll learn a lot. Thanks to Des for organizing this, and thanks to the sponsors. Good luck to all the other Groupies.

Lindsay
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2014, 07:07:57 AM »
Great to see this one being done, Lindsay!  I have the decals, but will not get to it for many moons. ;)  Looking forward to this one under your very capable hands.

Regards,

Bob
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2014, 08:52:42 AM »
Looks like a Cool Scheme! Looking forward to your build!
RAGIII
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2014, 09:10:58 AM »
Excellent choice Lindsay; now if we can just convince some gullible...er ......accommodating Member to do the Knowlton Bird we'll have the special Pheon Sheet completed! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2014, 12:31:37 PM »
That is an excellent choice, Lindsay.  Really unusual but should make
a stunning model.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2014, 01:31:56 PM »
Thanks, gents. I'm looking forward to starting, but I've heard enough about the DVIIs that I'm a little spooked. Precisions on the order of angstroms, they say!

And yes, Ernie, this one is all about the scheme. I'm kind of like Lance, minus the master craftsman part; neither of us are crazy about the DVII, per se, but rather are intrigued by the stories of the men who flew them. I've always found Barker to be a very sad and almost tragic figure, and too often forgotten by a Canadian public that most likely couldn't find Vimy on a map, let a lone tell you who is their most decorated hero.

The "50" scheme looks cool, but for me represents the only place where I imagine Barker was at peace after the war.

Looking forward to getting the jump on this one. I'm pretty pleased with my choice.

Lindsay
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2014, 01:37:34 AM »
Great news Lindsay! I was intending to build Barker's '50' as my contribution to Lance, Trackpad and my small GB of Canadian D.VII's but I became overly enamoured with the maple leaf and have therefore put it off until this current project is complete. Now I'll happily let you break trail on this project so I can reap the benefits of your experience with it. Barker is my favourite flyer of the First Great Unpleasantness and if you haven't already read Wayne Ralph's Barker VC, I highly recommend it.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2014, 02:34:50 AM »
Excellent choice, Lindsay!  Like Chris, I've read "Barker VC" and, after my great uncle, Barker is my second favorite Great War pilot. 
I also have these markings and was considering this scheme for the GB, but continuing in 1/48 scale won out.
Looking forward to following your build.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2014, 02:58:23 AM »
Very cool Lindsay. I was completly unaware of this scheme until recently. I think I'll do some reading on Barker too. Looking forward to your build.

Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2014, 07:12:43 AM »
Thanks, guys! Just waiting  for the kit to arrive now.

Chris, it was Ralph's book that really got me interested in Barker! Great writing, great pictures. I totally agree with your and Bud's endorsement.

Thanks for checking in.

LT
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2014, 12:15:06 PM »
Welcome to the GB Lindsay, I'll be looking forward to seeing you display your magic again.

Des.
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2014, 04:08:32 PM »
Many thanks for organizing the GB, Des. I know it takes a lot of effort on your part.
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2014, 03:22:55 AM »
Hello Lindsay:

I too am intrigued by Barker and this looks like a neat scheme and a great reason for doing it.  I will be following along with interest and look forward to your updates.

Best

Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2014, 04:31:21 AM »
Hello Lindsay. Like Mark I've only recently become aware of this scheme  and it certainly adds another interesting dimension to the group build. Good luck with it.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (OAW) "50" - W.G. Barker Toronto to NYC Air Race
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2014, 04:48:11 AM »
Looking forward to seeing this one Lindsay. A simple scheme but it looks really good - I love that big 50 on the side of the fuselage!

Tom
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