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karl1113

#1 Posted : 28 February 2014 14:21:33

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I have had to have another go at a plastic kit of which it must be 30 years since I last attempt. with the 100 year centenary of the great world war coming up, I would like to dedicate this model to the early dog fighters who bravely flew these linen and wood aircraft.

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#2 Posted : 28 February 2014 14:28:11

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trying to decide weither to spray or brush, I've decided to brush,so having purchased a couple of good sable brushes,I continued.

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#3 Posted : 28 February 2014 14:39:03

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Good start Karl, I have a feeling this wont take you long BigGrin

going by the speed you move on the ships.
I like the colours so far
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#4 Posted : 28 February 2014 21:23:36

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Hi Karl,
yes great choice, thought I had better be quick with this post,reckon you will finish in a few days.
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#5 Posted : 28 February 2014 21:35:30

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looking forward to this Karl BigGrin

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#6 Posted : 01 March 2014 10:19:43

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Nice start Carl Cool

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#7 Posted : 01 March 2014 11:30:27

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thanks fella's long long time since I built a plastic model. special thanks to candy(andy) Cool

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#8 Posted : 05 March 2014 16:16:11

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#9 Posted : 05 March 2014 16:21:30

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the last two pics show the two halves glued together.

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#10 Posted : 05 March 2014 16:37:52

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karl1113 wrote:

the last two pics show the two halves glued together.

Hi Karl,

Nice smooth paint job. Cool

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#11 Posted : 05 March 2014 16:52:26

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Hi Karl, looking very nice BigGrin

Not sure if you have seen this but there is a great diary on this with lots of extra detailing here - http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page32.html

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#12 Posted : 05 March 2014 21:41:32

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Looking good Karl.. Cool

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#13 Posted : 11 March 2014 11:36:07

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bit more done this week.

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Taking shape fast karl Cool

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Looking good Karl Cool

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great job Karl and looking forward to seeing more Cool

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#17 Posted : 17 March 2014 11:54:18

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thank you very much gents,just trying to my hand back in.

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