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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2012, 07:54:24 PM »
Thanks very much guys !

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2012, 03:24:36 PM »
Thank You for posting and sharing the Pictures.. I have a Gotha that i am wanting to build (but will wait until i am comfortable with building WW I Models) and Your Photos are inspirational to me most certainly, Thank You!!!!


DEAN ~~~ 8)
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #17 on: April 20, 2012, 04:27:49 PM »
Hi Dean Thankyou this is my second WW1 model a WNW Albatross DVa being my first build and to be perfectly honest I've only every built perhaps a handfull of WW2 aircraft models in my 30 odd years modeling so don't be scared to make a start on it !
The kit is very builder friendly and everything goes together without any fuss. Up until I was ready to fit the upper wings and struts I was really sweating over the whole process but studying the Instructions and taking my time proved no problems what so ever. Rigging might be another story but I'm going to follow Des advise from his website on materials and process and I'm sure all will go well.

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2012, 01:58:44 AM »
Quote from: modelmaker on April 20, 2012, 04:27:49 PM
Hi Dean Thankyou this is my second WW1 model a WNW Albatross DVa being my first build and to be perfectly honest I've only every built perhaps a handfull of WW2 aircraft models in my 30 odd years modeling so don't be scared to make a start on it !
The kit is very builder friendly and everything goes together without any fuss. Up until I was ready to fit the upper wings and struts I was really sweating over the whole process but studying the Instructions and taking my time proved no problems what so ever. Rigging might be another story but I'm going to follow Des advise from his website on materials and process and I'm sure all will go well.

Sean

Thank you Sean for the encouragement!  I am impressed with this being your 2nd WW I Aeroplane! I am working on the Eduard Weekend Fokker Eindecker currently.... taking my time and not rushing anything... Maybe after the Eindecker I will decided to venture into the Gotha, i figure i can always just put it back in the box if it starts to concern me about how well i am doing... ::)

Thanks again and keep up the great Work on the Gotha (my favorite, No.#1 WW I Aeroplane) !!

DEAN ~~~ 8)
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2012, 02:07:36 AM »
Looking good, that is one seriously big beastie.

Cheers

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2012, 03:04:44 AM »
That is a big beautiful bird in a kinda ugly way....
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2012, 08:42:50 AM »
sean,
Awesome build of an impressive aircraft! Looks great and the shading is excellent!
RAGIII
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2012, 08:51:41 PM »
Hi all Some more progress made this weekend. I've managed to rig the fuselage and tail surfaces. This is a first time effert using this process for rigging and I'm more tham happy with the way it's turning out so far although I probably could have used a slightly thicker Diameter line your thoughts? also many thanks to Des website and constant Emails to Des for advise!

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2012, 08:53:37 PM »
Heres a few more photos.

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #24 on: April 22, 2012, 09:04:53 PM »
Excellent work on the rigging so far, in my eyes the size looks good, it is in proportion with the scale of the model, well done.

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #25 on: April 22, 2012, 09:14:46 PM »
The big beastie is shaping up well Sean (and your photo's are fine, they show a lot of detail)

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #26 on: April 22, 2012, 09:25:13 PM »
Thanks Andrew ;D and thanks for your thoughts Des I appreciate it !

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #27 on: April 22, 2012, 09:40:28 PM »
A really nice start on the rigging Sean, as Des has already said it looks in scale with the model.

Best Regards

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #28 on: April 22, 2012, 09:56:03 PM »
Cheers Keith! ;D

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #29 on: April 22, 2012, 09:58:03 PM »
Good work there, I'm tempted to make an Austrian one with Hiero engines. In 1:72 though, not 1:48.

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