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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #90 on: December 11, 2012, 05:22:24 AM »
Silly?!  Not at all, Dave.  Rather, highly accurate and authentic cockpit details.
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #91 on: December 11, 2012, 06:12:01 AM »
It's those touches that really make the model come alive. Beautiful!

I'm sure you really had to suffer for your art in finding an appropriate source picture to scale down. You poor man.  ;)

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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #92 on: December 11, 2012, 06:16:25 AM »
There was some nice totty in the 1920's.
Someones' Granny now thought.
Servicemen always had their pinups. My
late father was in the RAF in WW2, and he
was on Bombers. He had one, but I dont
think it was of my mother  :)
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #93 on: December 13, 2012, 01:00:08 AM »
Very nice realistic touches Dave!  These are the little things that add real human interest to the subject, IMHO.  Great job on research! ;)  BTW, the cockpit looks great!

I know this is a little off topic, but since you mentioned it, what bomber did your father fly in in WWII?  If you don't mind talking about it, I'd love to hear a little more.  I enjoy aviation from that era as well, and certainly the human interest side of folks and family members we know who served in these machines.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bob 
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #94 on: December 13, 2012, 03:59:42 AM »
Hi Bob

Dad trained as a navigator on Avro Ansons, went onto Short Stirlings, with a wee
stint on Lancasters, then ended the last few months in Mosquitos. Didnt talk too
much about it, but he raved about the Mossie. I will see the only flying Mossie in
January, here in New Zealand, before it goes away to the States. Check out ;
'Mosquito Wairarapa' on Google.

Thanks for the comments

Cheers

Dave
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #95 on: December 13, 2012, 05:44:09 AM »
Thanks Dave. :)  Sounds like your dad had interesting and varied service---what a range of bombers!  Enjoy the Mossie--one of my favorite aircraft from WWII.  Very elegant lines, sort of like the Pfalz D.III in WWI.  Thanks for the tip.  I'll have to see where it will be in the States next year.  We have a great 2-day warbirds show in Reading, PA, every June.  Now . . . back to the Ninak!  ;)

Regards,

Bob
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #96 on: December 13, 2012, 05:52:18 AM »
Hi Bob

Cheers

A very Happy Christmas from New Zealand
and  prosperous 2013.

Now, back to the Ninack

Dave

Try    http://www.mosquitorestoration.com/
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #97 on: December 13, 2012, 06:40:37 AM »
  Dave,
WOW thanks for the excellent link my old friend. They can keep the Spitfires and the Mustangs,give me a Mossie anytime. The Mosquito is my absolute favorite Britsh aircraft from WW II.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #98 on: December 13, 2012, 07:21:45 AM »
My old boy was a definite fan. He flew a few times
over the Reich, but felt safer in the Mossie, as
nothing could catch it. Didnt talk about much else,
but I know he got up to no good.  ;)

By the way, A very Happy Christmas to you and all
the guys who are part of this great forum, and a
bloody good New Year to each and every one of you.

Cheers and all the very best from down under

Dave
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #99 on: December 17, 2012, 07:10:09 AM »
After some research I found that post 1919 raf aircraft were
fitted with Type A sutton harnesses, and a sutton harness
particular as regards the observer. So.... Here is an observers
harness. Working on the Type A now.

Cheers

Dave
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #100 on: December 19, 2012, 03:53:24 AM »
Pilots Sutton harness almost done  :D
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #101 on: December 19, 2012, 04:16:40 AM »
Super 'pit Dave, a wonderful model in itself!
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #102 on: December 19, 2012, 04:17:02 AM »
Looking good Dave!
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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #103 on: December 19, 2012, 04:41:41 AM »
Hello Dave:

Thanks for the seasonal greetings and wishes and Have yourself a Merry Christmas and Happy and prosperous new year.  Your NINAK interior is outstanding, hopefully it will be visible once you button up the fuselage.  The "Pop Art" is a nice touch as well.  That stuff is ageless and as has been mentioned here, it is a nice human touch to the model.
If you are doing a post 1919 version, what markings are you using?
Intersting stuff about your father as well. 
Best

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Re: DH9a Ninack
« Reply #104 on: December 19, 2012, 04:46:57 AM »
Cheers Mark,

Hopefully I will be doing a 30 squadron Ninack of B Flight, however there
is not a lot of photographic info out there, however we'll get there. As I
build, I keep on looking for stuff, just to get it right. Dad saw a bit but
didnt say much. Have a great Christmas yourself, and a 'guid' New Year.

All my very best to you and all the lads around the world, from New Zealand

See you in 2013

Dave
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