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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2014, 10:33:41 PM »
Top Drawer Snipe! I only hope that when I get around to mine, it will look half as good.

Pardon my ignorance, but what's Prym elastic?

Cheers,

Chris
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Offline BigBlue

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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2014, 12:01:58 AM »
Wow, I am very appreciative of the warm welcome from everyone.  If I needed further proof that Des and the members have built a fantastic community here, I certainly have it.

Eindecker and Nigel, I have two Fokkers lined up for myself.  First up is the E.II/III, followed by the V.II F that will be part of the group build. 

Bob, using the same raw materials as the master is no guaranty of comparable results!

Chris, the rigging material is Prym 977-770 Knitting-in Elastic:



Similar to EZ-Line, only a little flatter in profile, and white.  I colored it with a Silver Sharpie after installation.  I had some success dipping the elastic into my jar of MIG pigments; after shaking off the excess pigment, the thread maintained the color without any visible effect on the elastic quality.  I didn't have an appropriate color for this build, but plan to experiment further on the next RFC aircraft I undertake (the Brisfit).

Thanks again to you all for the kind words,

Chris
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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2014, 03:38:36 AM »
Hello, Chris -

Superb workmanship - nothing more I can add to what has already said.........

Regards

Dave
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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #18 on: July 27, 2014, 07:15:44 AM »
Crikey! What a great looking Snipe BigBlue. That is inspirational.
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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2014, 10:50:49 AM »
Absolutely gorgeous, Chris!  What a brilliant way to introduce yourself.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2014, 08:59:59 PM »
Welcome to the forum - great Snipe build!
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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #21 on: July 30, 2014, 07:46:51 AM »
Thanks again for the warm welcome!
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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #22 on: July 31, 2014, 06:37:34 PM »
Fantastic modelling work on your Snipe, Chris! Immaculate finish, fine shading and weathering, top class rigging. My sincere congratulations!
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Offline mgunns

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Re: WnW Snipe (Late) E8198
« Reply #23 on: August 02, 2014, 02:51:19 AM »
HEllo Chris:

Great job on the Snipe, especially outstanding since it is your first WWI kit after a 30 year hiatis.  I like your weathering, not ready to make that jump yet.  I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Welcome to the Forum, great folks here.

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