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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2012, 01:14:01 AM »
That was your FIRST scratchbuild project Gregory??? Incredible! Both in regards to the subject you chose, and your execution. A mere mortal might have started out with something a little less challenging. I tip my hat to you.

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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2012, 07:37:16 PM »
This is my first WWI aircraft. It`s Smer`s Dh2 in 1:48. I had to scratch build the interior, the gun, I tried to upgrade the engine a little and added some details.





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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2012, 07:02:18 AM »
For your first WW1 aircraft model you did a superb job, a very difficult subject to take on, especially the rigging, but you have pulled it of beautifully.

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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2012, 09:53:33 AM »
Without a doubt, one of the best SMER builds I have seen - well done!
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2012, 07:26:14 PM »
Cheers mates. I`m thinking about changing wheels, engine and a prop in this model. The problem is I have no spare wheels I could use for this Airco.
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2012, 09:27:50 AM »
  Filip,
It's great to see a less than perfect kit turned out so well my the hands of an excellent modeler my friend. Like Paul (Carpo) say's she the finest Smer DH-2 I've seen. Bravo and well done.
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #21 on: October 08, 2012, 06:21:05 PM »
Fine DH2s here!
Now when my new WNW kit is just flying half around the globe to Poland, I think it is time to show my older DH2, Eduard;s 72nd scaler. This was build when I did not know about shading, weathering, etc. It looks a bit toyish, but still I am proud that I managed to complete it.





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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #22 on: October 08, 2012, 07:46:25 PM »
Nice hanger of beauties gent's.

PrzemoL, it might not be weathered/shaded , but it's still a nice looking bird.
It's interesting to see how you have progressed with your technique ;)

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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2012, 09:27:09 PM »
Nothing toyish about it at all, Prez.  Brilliant work on the rigging.  Not at all easy in this scale.
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Bud
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #24 on: October 08, 2012, 11:01:09 PM »
You're being much too hard on yourself Prez. This is an exquisite model by any standard, and to think that it's 1/72 scale is absolutely incredible to me.

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Chris
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #25 on: October 09, 2012, 01:43:02 AM »
Prez,
As usual you earn a big WOW from me! Beautiful DH! Rigging and paintwork are superb  :)
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #26 on: October 09, 2012, 07:42:30 AM »
Przemek it`s an outstanding model. I guess rigging an Airco Dh2 in 72nd scale must be hard as hell. I`ve been thinking about re-rigging, putting a better engine and adding a wooden prop and finally changing wheels in my Airco... there`s another option -  buying Eduard`s one.
Once again congrats mate!
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #28 on: April 14, 2013, 04:52:48 PM »
A beautiful job of bringing an old kit to life! Very well done!!
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Re: Show us your........Airco DH2
« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2013, 09:17:57 PM »
Beautiful work Antonio!  You've taken a classic kit from our childhood and turned into a gem! ;D  And so small!  Thanks for sharing this, :)

Regards,

Bob