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Offline Suffolk Lad

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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2016, 02:26:59 AM »
That's a nice tale Lance and as fine a reason as any to build this version.

These new photos really accent all the work you've put in - a superb result all round  :)

...and next?

Regards - Tug
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2016, 03:22:50 AM »
   Thanks for looking and commenting Tug.
   I've cleaned up the work bench/desk and have the Wingnuts Hansa Brandenburg W.12 I'd barely started for the Diorama Group Build spread all over it already. I'm also on the cusp of ordering some After Market bits for a Hasegawa Boeing F4B I'd really like to do for a complete change of pace; I've always really liked the "Yellow Wings" period and aircraft of the USN and the Kit, along with the matching P-12 and P-26 is a classic. Another option, remote at this time, is a 1:72 Lockheed Neptune, a relic I trained on in the early 60's.
   Like all of us I guess, so much to do, so little time!
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Lance
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2016, 07:28:17 AM »
I am late in adding my compliments, but they're nevertheless meat honestly: a great and inspirational build that made me want to start a Nieuport immediately. I love your work to improve that mediocre kit that turned out as a real jewel and I'll take it as a guideline when it comes to my Nieuport 17.
Best wishes
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2016, 07:54:16 AM »
Brilliant Lance,

And great photos too!

Guy
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2016, 12:18:16 PM »
Borsos, Guy,
   I'm flattered by your most generous comments, thank you both!
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2016, 03:23:46 PM »
Awesome work, from beginning to end, Lance!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2016, 12:22:39 AM »
   Thanks Bud, really appreciated! 
   By coincidence I attended our local IPMS Chapter meeting yesterday and, one of the Members, James Knaus from this Forum as well, brought along an "extra" Amodel Nieuport 16 he happened to have......   Needless to say it's now safely stashed here, and by coincidence I happen to have a great set of Kiwi Decals for a Lafayette Ni.11............  Who was it said you can never have too many "Noops"?!
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #22 on: December 05, 2016, 04:16:40 AM »
Quote from: lcarroll on December 05, 2016, 12:22:39 AM
  Who was it said you can never have too many "Noops"?!

Well, I know I've said it.  Many times.  And I'm sure others have said it, as well.  It's such an elegant little bugger.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #23 on: December 05, 2016, 05:40:00 AM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on December 05, 2016, 04:16:40 AM
Quote from: lcarroll on December 05, 2016, 12:22:39 AM
  Who was it said you can never have too many "Noops"?!

Well, I know I've said it.  Many times.  And I'm sure others have said it, as well.  It's such an elegant little bugger.
Cheers,
Bud
me too, and not just once  :)
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2016, 06:07:04 AM »
It is an elegant design, and a "must have" subject. I can think of four, possibly five that I hope to have in the collection. 8)
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Lance
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2016, 07:35:33 AM »
You don't need me to chime in, Lance  ;) You already have my respect and that isn't about to change anytime this century.
Well done!

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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2016, 09:54:51 AM »
Many Thanks von Buckle Builder! How's the planning of the "En Zed" adventure coming along? ???
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2016, 05:43:58 PM »
Wonderful build. nothing more to say, just perfect.
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2016, 07:32:38 PM »
That's a great build. You've really done it justice as it isn't the best kit out there. Just plain lovely.
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Re: Hobbycraft 1:32 Nieuport 17 Capt WA "Billy" Bishop VC
« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2016, 11:07:57 PM »
Quote from: lcarroll on December 05, 2016, 09:54:51 AM
Many Thanks von Buckle Builder! How's the planning of the "En Zed" adventure coming along? ???
Cheers,
Lance

Things are brewing, Lance. There may be a good chance of me being NZ side in February.... fingers and toes crossed!

Cheers,
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