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Offline RLWP

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Roland C.II 1/32
« on: April 23, 2018, 09:43:06 PM »
Another WNW build, and another one for me too. I really have far too many projects on the go









This is the 'Early' kit lightly modified to represent a 'plane from the second batch. I'm trying to keep this build quick and simple

Richard
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2018, 09:49:07 PM »
You're off to a good start on this one.  Looks like a 'modern' radio next to the rear seat.  Is that what the equipment is?
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2018, 10:13:22 PM »
Telefunken radio, from memory. The aeroplane has a trailing aerial operated by the observer

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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2018, 11:14:49 PM »
Looking excellent Richard! As for too many projects I am with there with you  8)
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2018, 02:34:25 AM »
Looking nice and tidy.
No extra a/m?
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2018, 02:56:22 AM »
Quote from: krow113 on April 24, 2018, 02:34:25 AM
Looking nice and tidy.
No extra a/m?

Pair of Gaspatch guns, scratchbuilt roll-over frame, scrounged PUW bomb rack. Not much

Richard
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2018, 05:56:05 AM »
Roland Walfisch: My most-loved baby of those WW1 aeroplanes since boyhood days..! Looking forward to see your Walfisch coming together! Looking goood, so far!
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2018, 06:17:50 AM »
  Richard,
Excellent first progress my old friend. Keep up the excellence!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2018, 07:06:50 AM »
Great interiors, great start. I will follo with interest.
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2018, 08:19:00 AM »
Quote from: rhwinter on April 24, 2018, 05:56:05 AM
Roland Walfisch: My most-loved baby of those WW1 aeroplanes since boyhood days..! Looking forward to see your Walfisch coming together! Looking goood, so far!

I think this is nostalgia brought on by building the Airfix kit as a lad:



http://www.vintage-airfix.com/airfix/dog-fight-doubles-172/roland-ii-and-re8-p-262.html

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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2018, 08:58:49 AM »
Looking good Richard.  Will follow along.
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2018, 01:31:53 PM »
Whatever it takes to bring on the build, it is looking mighty fine to date.  Airfix seemed to have gotten the markings of the Roland down as well.  Neat box art and trip in time.
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2018, 03:18:21 PM »
I agree in both ways: Nice start on one of the prettiest planes of WWI.
I remember me well building many Airfix Rolands (the fit was quite good as far as I remember and the upper wing installation was so simple...) then in Heller boxings...
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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2018, 06:38:44 AM »
Hi Richard.
    The cockpit detailing looks great! 

Nice to see you building one of my first favorites.  I can still remember the first picture I ever saw of one while I was a boy in elementary school. 

Gaz

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Re: Roland C.II 1/32
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2018, 07:43:16 PM »
Looking great Richard, I look forward to your progress reports.
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