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Post by wing_nut on Sept 3, 2014 13:42:12 GMT -5
I seriously doubt I will get this done by the deadline but what the heck, maybe a miracle will happen. The chocks have been pulled and ready to taxi...  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 3, 2014 14:42:07 GMT -5
WOW! Looks like you are officially addicted to WWI wings, huh? Of course you have my attention... good luck!
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 3, 2014 14:55:55 GMT -5
Glad to have you along for the ride. This is the last of 3 commission builds. I really have no clue what's in the pipeline after this.
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 3, 2014 18:53:25 GMT -5
Nothing like a deadline to sharpen the mind there Marc! Should be fun to watch regardless.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 3, 2014 19:21:57 GMT -5
It's gonna be a ride that's for sure Do I do the WIP here or in the WWI section? |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 3, 2014 20:37:58 GMT -5
I thought you posted in the right place... under SAM Publication Challenge. I may be wrong...
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Post by TRM on Sept 3, 2014 21:46:53 GMT -5
Great Kit!! Looking forward to you banging this one around!! I will get the link added to the Challenge my friend!! Bring on the plastic!!
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Post by thug626 on Sept 4, 2014 15:30:58 GMT -5
The one plane by WnW that points every direction….except the one it's traveling in.  You can count me in on this one Marc. Dave |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 5, 2014 15:52:51 GMT -5
Yeah Dave she's a funny looking bird for sure.
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 5, 2014 19:28:27 GMT -5
Started n the interior. The nice thing was those were very sturdy. Not at all as flimsy as they look.  We need one of those sarcastic rolling eye smileys.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 5, 2014 21:21:30 GMT -5
You are definitely rolling... when is the deadline?
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Post by Leon on Sept 6, 2014 2:46:22 GMT -5
Off to a good start on the interior Marc.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 6, 2014 7:21:09 GMT -5
thanks guys. My deadline is end of October. I have given up on the idea of getting it done for the SAM deadline. 6 days into Sep. and just this much headway. This kit is more complicated than a Snipe too.
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Post by thug626 on Sept 6, 2014 10:35:25 GMT -5
THAT is a fine start! Dave |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 6, 2014 19:23:36 GMT -5
Better to not put too much pressure on yourself Marc, don't let a deadline spoil the fun of building! Nice start to the delicate interior...looks like it would collapse if you breathe too hard on it right now but that should get some help as you build up the fuselage. |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 8, 2014 6:34:57 GMT -5
Bill you are right. I have to hold my breathe whenever I picked that up And no pressure anymore. I have totally written off that deadline. I'll have to wait for SAM's next one. That is going to an annual thing, right SAM? SAM? Helloooo? I guess they hung up.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 12, 2014 9:49:48 GMT -5
As you can see I have had this thread moved here since there is no chance it will be ready for the SAM thingy so this is where it belongs. 1st major sub-assembly photos and a couple of gripes. Seems this would be a good time to make some observations about the engineering of this kit. So far I have found this to be quite different than the other WNW kits I’ve built. That is just 3 different aircraft so it may be that what I feel is superior about them may be the exception and the RE.8 is the norm. The interior frame work is very thin and fragile and molding as 2 halves puts a mold line along the edge that are fair big compared to other kits, and not just their own. Lots of delicate clean up. In the case of the tank on the interior frame, this is molded as 2 halves side by side. The seam runs down the center across some very fine detail. This tank is exposed when the fuselage it put together so there isn’t any, “Oh well, that won’t be seen once all buttoned up.” The easiest thing to do was sand it all clean, fix he seam and re-make the detail. Given the size and shape of other parts of the kit I would have though it could have been down as a top and bottom half. Like I said, no clue what dictates that kind of decision. In the end not a big job and more of a head scratcher.  I reworked the telegraph key that was just a little layered chunk of plastic with a round thing for the end of the key. Some spare PE fret and a slice off a .3” did the trick.  Here’s the interior to go into the fuselage. More stuff will be added later for the “passenger” as the instruction refers to the guy in the back. Some how I don’t think that guy is kicking back waiting for the flight attendant to bring more peanuts when there's an Albatros hot on their tail.    |
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Post by Tojo72 on Sept 12, 2014 11:21:38 GMT -5
Outstanding work on all of those small details
Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 12, 2014 12:03:37 GMT -5
Really dressing this one up nicely Marc. Interior looks sharp and that telegraph key is up to your usual (insane) levels for detail! I'm not sure where this one falls in the spectrum of WNW history of kits, it might be one of their older ones? |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 12, 2014 15:26:40 GMT -5
Anthony, Bill... thanks guys.
Bill I think you may be right about that. Been around long enough to make the "sold out" list.
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Post by Leon on Sept 12, 2014 17:52:23 GMT -5
Marc,the interior looks fantastic and the tank and reworked telegraph key look great.
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 12, 2014 21:09:53 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 24, 2014 9:57:33 GMT -5
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Post by dupes on Sept 24, 2014 10:00:39 GMT -5
Realized a moment ago I posted this update in the Snipe thread and that just wrong Hahaha...see? Even YOU can't tell them apart! Going to Armorcon this weekend? |
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 24, 2014 10:11:10 GMT -5
LOL Yeah it's getting tough with all the wires all over the place.
Not going to make it this year. Can't even remember the last tank I've built. Have not had a weekend with something going on in a couple of months. I am going to completely veg out this weekend.
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Post by dupes on Sept 24, 2014 10:54:19 GMT -5
Bummer...but I'm right there with you. What's with the lack of armor builds? Have you converted fully to WWI stringbags?
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 24, 2014 17:35:18 GMT -5
No not fully converted. But if I was told that all I could build were WNW kits ever again... that would work  I happen to started the year with a couple of bird builds and when these commission builds came along no time of any armor. But I can tell you... when this is done... I will be build something very heavy and totally not air worthy. |
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Post by Leon on Sept 24, 2014 17:57:05 GMT -5
That is looking sweet with the engine mounted Marc.Keep up the great work. |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 24, 2014 18:51:31 GMT -5
I bet you'll enjoy the break and get back on the ground Marc! Nice progress on Harry. |
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Post by thug626 on Sept 24, 2014 19:25:45 GMT -5
You have made some great progress since I last had a gander. Well done!
Dave
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We need one of those sarcastic rolling eye smileys.
I happen to started the year with a couple of bird builds and when these commission builds came along no time of any armor. But I can tell you... when this is done... I will be build something very heavy and totally not air worthy.