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Offline xmald

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RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« on: October 12, 2015, 02:25:55 AM »
Since I`ve become interested in WWI aircrafts I wanted to have the Fee in my collection. Thanks to Oeffag from this very forum, who sold me the kit my dream is taking shape.
The kit itself is a typical short-run... I replaced the pilot`s seat, added Eduard`s seatbelts and some scratch built details in the cockpit so far. Also the engine needed some minor re-working to confirm to 120 hp version. I`m going to start rigging pretty soon! I know it looks crude but I don`t have much time lately since I`ve become a proud father for the first time! ;D



 



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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2015, 02:39:06 AM »
Looks great to me! I had this kit before I sold most of my 1/48th stuff... never got the nerve to start  :-[ Yours is coming together quite nicely!
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2015, 02:49:20 AM »
Beautiful start, Filip!  The cockpit detail you've added looks fantastic.  And congratulations on the new addition to your family!  Boy or girl?
I've got this kit in my stash and just ordered the Copper State Beardsmore so now that you're blazing the trail, I'll have to follow.
Cheers,
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2015, 03:01:09 AM »
It`s a girl:) Her name`s Ludwika therefore I`m planning to build an Albie D.V with "LULU" marking on the fuselage...
Thanks for your kind words my friends!
When it comes to the engine replacing the kit`s Beardmore is a good idea. The one from the kit needed some surgery and it still looks heavy :-[
I`m looking forward to see your work on the FEE Bud!
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2015, 03:02:39 AM »
Nice! And congrats! I have no idea how you've managed to build such a beautiful model with a newborn in the house! :D

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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2015, 03:23:04 AM »
    You've packed a lot of very nice detail into this one so far, Filip. The engine is superb. I'll be starting a 1;32 "Fee" in the near future and will be watching your work on this one very closely.
Cheers,
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2015, 06:48:16 AM »
Spectacular work on your Fee.
But first of all, congratulations on being a happy daddy!
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2015, 07:00:29 AM »
Outstanding work, Filip.
Cheers
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2015, 07:13:42 AM »
Congratulations Filip on the birth of your daughter.  Your Fee is looking extremely good, the extras you added to the cockpit and the modifications to the engine have all been well worth the effort, this is shaping up to be a very nice looking model.

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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2015, 07:26:02 AM »
Thank you very much gentlemen! ;D
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2015, 03:29:26 AM »
looks great so far I have this kit and I think it's one of the better Aero Club kits.I'll build mine one day and use yours for a reference
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2015, 03:51:13 PM »
Hello there!!!

I like it!!! ;)

Lukas
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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2015, 08:40:01 PM »
Hi,

Yes, Looks very nice!

And congratulations to the birth of your daughter. :D ;D

 Oh, my son is already 30 years old on Sunday. How the time flies.

Kindly regards from Berlin

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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2015, 09:22:55 PM »
Cheers gentlemen!
Another update. The majority of rigging is done. I had to replace to front wheel of the Oleo undercarriage - I didn`t like it since it was casted as one piece. I`ve replaced it with a 72nd scale wheel (of a correct diameter) from the spares box...
I`M STILL LOOKING FOR 2 BLADED PROPELLER DRAWINGS :)


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Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2015, 12:20:57 AM »
    That's spectacular Filip, and the rigging is incredible for 1:48. Beautiful work!
Cheers,
Lance
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