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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1395 on: March 14, 2017, 07:07:45 AM »
Thanks for the comments Kevin.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1396 on: March 14, 2017, 08:51:19 AM »
I agree with Kevin, but anymore would be too much. I'm going to have the same problem with my present build. I know it should be dirty, how dirty, I'm not sure yet.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1397 on: March 14, 2017, 11:12:48 AM »
You may feel differently when you see it in the flesh, so to speak.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1398 on: April 24, 2017, 06:40:19 PM »
Here is the 1/48th scale  Airco DH2 from SMER.
Not bad for 3.99 really.
It has been waiting to be completed for some time.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1399 on: April 24, 2017, 08:00:26 PM »
That is a very nice finish Zak. I know the model and you have done wonders with it!

Well done Sir!, an example of a great modeller doing a great job with a below average kit, compared to more modern tooling's.
Love the rigging, you masochist you!
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1400 on: April 25, 2017, 07:15:57 AM »
I have the Eduard one to build at some stage, it will be interesting to see how they compare.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1401 on: April 26, 2017, 12:43:40 PM »
This is the Eduard Sopwith baby Seaplane that I was working on some time ago, I have eventually got around to finishing it.
The decals transfers were poor and alternatives were used.
I am trying to finish all those half started and never finished projects that are lurking around.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1402 on: April 26, 2017, 03:07:51 PM »
Hornsea Mere here we come!

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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1403 on: April 26, 2017, 04:04:50 PM »
Hi Zak,
Modelling WWI is a great thread. Like the Sopwith Baby. Question is............. When you get to 100,000 views are you officially the Club Dinosaur???
Ha, Ha,
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1404 on: April 26, 2017, 05:51:01 PM »
Already it, I think.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1405 on: April 26, 2017, 06:54:27 PM »
Marvelous work Zak, right up my tree. I am impressed with what you have done with the SMER kit as I know from personal experience how shabby they are. Well done the master!!!

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« Reply #1406 on: April 27, 2017, 07:23:39 AM »
Marvelous work Zak, right up my tree. I am impressed with what you have done with the SMER kit as I know from personal experience how shabby they are. Well done the master!!!
Many thanks.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1407 on: May 02, 2017, 11:56:28 AM »
Here is the 1/48 Eduard Airco DH-2, weekend edition, so no etched brass.
A much finer and better kit than the SMER one. I include a photo of the two together.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1408 on: May 02, 2017, 03:49:12 PM »
The difference is noticeable, but both superbly build.

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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1409 on: May 02, 2017, 04:40:45 PM »
Very nice builds, most impressed.
Roger