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Offline GB

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Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« on: July 28, 2018, 06:38:52 PM »
Spent the day putting this little beauty together - destined for a Roland C.II. WnW kit with Taurus Models conical springs and spark plugs and I used surgical tape (medipore) to replicate the asbestos lagging. Acrylics, enamels and oils add some colour...





















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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2018, 07:02:09 PM »
Outstanding results on your engine Gary! Hope you aren't going to cover it up  8)
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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2018, 08:14:37 PM »
Spent a day!? I now feel ashamed by how little I got done today...An absolutely amazing engine by you all the same.

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Alistair
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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2018, 12:10:53 AM »
   Gary,
      I'd consider results like this spectacular with my lightning like pace of building in a week or more. Very nicely done and impressive to say the very least!
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Lance

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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2018, 12:21:42 AM »
This has a real engine look, I'm impressed by your top class finishing.
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Giuseppe

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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2018, 12:37:27 AM »
Gray, that is one gorgeous looking engine.  Incredible detailing and weathering.

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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2018, 12:59:33 AM »
an inspirational build. i'll keep the photographs for the (near) future

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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2018, 07:58:37 AM »
Fill in some fuel and it will run! Beautiful engine, 1/32 seems to be a nice scale to show all the details.

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Frank

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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2018, 08:15:46 AM »
Spectacular engine, Gary!  Very realistic!
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Bud
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Re: Daimler-Mercedes D.III
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2018, 08:16:50 AM »
Gary, that looks awesome!
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