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2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« on: August 12, 2016, 12:00:59 AM »
The 2016 winner of the Michael L Fritz Award for Excellence in Modeling  WW  I Aircraft is,  John Buongiorno of Easley, SC for his 1/32 Rumpler.

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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2016, 12:33:19 AM »
I am working on the Photo Now Ed.
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and here it is:



Here is another Photo Ed sent

« Last Edit: August 13, 2016, 05:11:01 AM by RAGIII »
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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2016, 12:46:19 AM »
As always, appreciate your help Amigo.

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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2016, 12:46:31 AM »
This one looks to be a beautiful build Ed. One thing I notice is that if it has turnbuckles they are very close to scale ! Thanks for sending the info and Photo.
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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2016, 08:05:37 AM »
An exceptional looking model and well deserving of the prize.

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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2016, 10:23:06 AM »
This one looks to be a beautiful build Ed. One thing I notice is that if it has turnbuckles they are very close to scale ! Thanks for sending the info and Photo.
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Yes they were and all perfectly in line with the rigging or control "wires".

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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2016, 12:24:01 AM »
Gorgeous!  Thanks for posting, Amigos!
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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2016, 03:39:38 AM »
 Gorgeous indeed! Congratulations to John Buongiorno for a well earned award. Thank you Ed for posting this lovely Masterpiece.
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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2016, 05:08:48 AM »
Kudos for the postings to Rick (RAGIII) I just take the original pictures !

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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2016, 06:18:34 AM »
 Ed,
Opps, you're correct my old friend. Kudos to Rick for the photographs.But none the less thank you for sharing the information with us.
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Re: 2106 Michael L. Fritz Award Winner
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2016, 11:27:59 PM »
Outstanding model, thanks for sharing