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Offline IanB

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Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« on: June 07, 2012, 12:43:27 PM »
Hi all,
There are many names here I recognise, and many I don't so for those I don't recognise, I'll introduce myself.
Originally from the UK, I moved to the US in '98 and after a 30-something year gap, re-entered my childhood hobby of modeling, deciding to concentrate almost exclusively (but not totally) on WWI aircraft. As I see quite a few "resumes" (CV's in the UK) I shall post a few pics of my collection so far to give an idea of where I'm at skill-wise and what is still to come....please, when I post pics of works-in-progress I don't expect or want all praise - please tell me where you think I can improve and how - I welcome constructive criticism from more experienced fellow modellers!

Airfix Roland C.II (my first effort - definitely needs more work on the control surfaces and panel lines....)


Airfix RE8: (my second build after restarting)


Encore (Roden) Fokker Dr.1


Merlin Thomas-Morse S-4c with home-made decals:


ICM Pfalz E.IV:


Scratchbuilt Bleriot XI-2:



Currently in progress are an A-W FK8, Pup and Camel. All are 1:72 scale.

Cheers all!

Ian

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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2012, 02:10:06 PM »
Welcome aboard, Ian.  Really glad to have you here.  We've certainly made the rounds, haven't we, Brit pilot?  I thoroughly enjoyed watching that brilliant Bleriot come together and I'm really looking forward to seeing the Big Ack, Camel and Pup finished as well.  Hat's off to you for doing such excellent work in such a tiny scale.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2012, 02:14:04 PM »
  Ian,
Welcome aboard my old friend. I'm very happy you joined us here and I'm looking forward to seeing your excellent projects here too. Great to see your early projects again and some for the first time as well. The little Tommy and the awesome  Bleriot are my favorites for your talented bench.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2012, 02:42:47 PM »
Hello and welcome Ian,

some lovely models there. Scratch building in 1:72 blows my mind :o - great Bleriot ;)
Looking forward to your next projects.

Andrew
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2012, 03:41:56 PM »
Hello Ian and welcome to the forum, I am so glad to see you here and very happy to see your work again, all brilliant models and amazing to be in such a small scale, looking forward to seeing your next projects unfold.

Des.
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2012, 10:17:49 PM »
Welcome! Glad to see another "Bay Stater" on the Forum!
Where on the Cape do you hail from?

Jim
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2012, 11:44:38 PM »
Hi Ian, welcome to the canvas and rigging madhouse, enjoy your stay.

Cheers

Pete.
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Offline IanB

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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2012, 12:21:26 AM »
Hi Jim,
 I'm currently in West Yarmouth, but actively looking for my own place to buy, so that may change, although it will still be "across the canal".

Ian
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2012, 12:55:23 AM »
Ian,
   As a Guy with "old eyes" I really admire good work in 1:72. Yours are impressive to say the least, and the Scratch Built Bleriot is a beauty! Welcome to our Forum, good luck with your house hunting, and I look forward to your contributions here.
Cheers,
Lance :)
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2012, 01:00:41 AM »
Welcome Ian.. greetings from Los Angeles

Very impressive builds in my favorite scale 1/72!!!

I will certainly watch for your future posts as I need all the inspiration i can get  :D

Thanks for Sharing...

DEAN ~~~ 8) 8)
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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2012, 02:38:40 AM »
Beautiful Bleriot XI-2.

Welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Hello all from Cape Cod, USA
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2012, 12:58:57 AM »
Hello Ian. Nice collection. Enjoy the forum.

Steve
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