Needed; commited modelers
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:48 AM UTC
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If you extend this whole eyar out, we can build them all Who builds the Pfalz? Sorry for asking, but I´ll did drop in late 
Larsa
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 06:46 PM UTC
Thanks Stephen, missed that one, very nice job
Larsa
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:07 AM UTC
No worries Larsa!
Anyone can join in with a Roden 1/32 kit. The only prerequisit is it must ultimately be finished. The time limit is fairly flexible.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 02:08 AM UTC
Well I´m need a week or two to finish this one off, and then I done my part
Larsa
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 12:25 AM UTC
"Anyone can join in with a Roden 1/32 kit. The only prerequisit is it must ultimately be finished. The time limit is fairly flexible."
December is december if this build will last the year out.If so someone can dig in on the new Roden again.Roden have updated the site and the SE5a hispano #602 is on the news site. avaible in June
On my bench this still has to be built
Pfalz #613
Albatros D1 #614( this could be of interest for the GB)
SE5a Wolsey #607
Larsa
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 03:55 PM UTC
Due to popular demand.
Revised Requirements as of June 4, 2008
A. Finish the build within 12 months time.
1. Starting date February 1, 2008
2. Ending time Jan. 31, 2009.
B. Kit must be built with Roden kit parts.
1. Aftermarket parts can be used if they are specifically designed for the Roden kit you are building.
2. Profile or scheme must be from the kit .
3. Rigging medium can be any that the builder is familar with
C.Progress will be reported on a central thread in Early Aviation.
1. I will create a gallery you can upload and post images to.
2. You will be able to use these images to post to your threads.
Thats it folks. I have a request from two additional builders with 1/32 Roden kits in hand that want to get into the swing of things. Repainted has made his stand with the Nieuport 28 and wants to continue with the Alb. D.I. I have another fellow who wants to try his hand with the Pfalz D.III. This extends all build times to be finished by Jan. 31, 2009. Strap yourself in folks it looks like we are in for a wild ride.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 05:07 PM UTC
For some reason I thought that I only had till the end of June, so have been ramping up in anticipation... I was actually starting to stress about it.
Thanks for restating the requirements Stephen. This means that I can have three kits on my bench again!
Cheers,
Hugh
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Posted: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 05:25 PM UTC
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For some reason I thought that I only had till the end of June, so have been ramping up in anticipation... I was actually starting to stress about it.
Thanks for restating the requirements Stephen. This means that I can have three kits on my bench again! Cheers, Hugh
Well you were close it was July 31 '08 but since I have had requests to push it forward from two enthusiastic fellows and I feel the pinch as well with 2 kits, we want to help everyone with this.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 04:59 AM UTC
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I feel the pinch as well with 2 kits, we want to help everyone with this.
Yep, When will you update Stephen?
Larsa Q
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 10:29 AM UTC
Lots of PE for the SE 5a has me steppin and fetchin right now. I hope to post soon. The radiator may not get finished til end of the month. Wow lots of PE there.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 08:20 AM UTC
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Lots of PE for the SE 5a has me steppin and fetchin right now. I hope to post soon. The radiator may not get finished til end of the month. Wow lots of PE there.
i would really like to see that radiator, having both kit and etch just waiting for some spare time
Will you open up the bays in the wings for the pulleys/wires?
Larsa
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 10:19 AM UTC
Of course. in for a penny in for a pound. (Old English term)
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 02:25 AM UTC
Wahoo! Aeroscale member Brad Cancian has consented to adding his 1/32 Roden Fok. F.I build to the Early Aviation Group build! Let me stress this is not a competition just an attempt at completion. We are here for each other. I have learned more about the SE 5a in this build and ever before. I just hope to pass some of this on. We have great fellows here just having fun. Model On !
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 03:35 AM UTC
Thats lovely. Brad is most welcome. Hey Stephen what happened to that guy who building that Pfalz Dii, and this time I´m not thinking about you my friend.
Larsa Q
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 07:37 AM UTC
He just moved to El Paso Texas in the Big Bend country. So I know he is busy settling in to a new job. He has been invited to join when he can.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 10:06 AM UTC
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Wahoo! Aeroscale member Brad Cancian has consented to adding his 1/32 Roden Fok. F.I build to the Early Aviation Group build! Let me stress this is not a competition just an attempt at completion.
Of course it isn't (a competition), It will however raise the bar somewhat for some of us. I just know that Brad's build is going to blow mine so far out of the water so as to put it in a geo-synchronous orbit. It will be interesting though. Brad is using different Etch to myself, and we both have different finishing techniques... Would be interesting to see both builds on the same bench.
Cheers,
Hugh
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 01:02 PM UTC
Hugh you are a modest gentleman. All of us agree here - your builds are very impressive. You are right that Brad's build will raise the bar. This Group Build just gets better and better. I know Roden has expressed their high satisfaction with our activities here.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2008 - 11:42 AM UTC
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Hugh you are a modest gentleman. All of us agree here - your builds are very impressive. You are right that Brad's build will raise the bar. This Group Build just gets better and better. I know Roden has expressed their high satisfaction with our activities here.
Hugh, I agree 100 % with Stephen about your builds!
RAGIII
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Posted: Friday, August 22, 2008 - 03:31 PM UTC
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 22, 2008 - 10:48 PM UTC
I told you guys and gals before...................you MADE me do this. In a previous life I was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot, used to complex machines.
I had lurked around several forums for 1/16 and 1/8 scale biplanes and wanted one, and you think 1/32 is huge
. I have followed several 1:1 biplane build blogs to get me familiar with the construction techniques of the real thing. My available SPACE laughed at me.
I found this forum and began to lurk for a while. But then I have lurked in a lot of places.
With the advent of Roden's 1/32 scale kits (which have the detail I'm looking for)...........and some really tremendous PE sets available I got hooked.
Your "work" in here gave me the push I needed to try something a bit different. I love 1/32 but the 1/35 helicopters and 1/32 WWII machines tended to kill the space I have to display. What they did do was provide me with a stage to build in detail. For 1/48 I'd need an industrial strength magnifier.....
Although that Vector Mercedes engine in 1/48 has my attention. The WWI era provides a simplicty yet also a complexity that grows with research.
Back to my SE5a. I'm glad to be a part of this build.
Regards
Steve
1/350 USS San Francisco on Slipways
1/350 HMS Warspite in Research Mode
1/32 P-39D stalled
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 05:46 PM UTC
Hmmmm. . .What is this an e-mail from Roden?
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". . .Please expect our newest 1/32 kits. The Albatros OAW & SE 5a Hispano-Suiza to arrive your location! . . .Thank you for your support of our products. Roden of the Ukraine."
Hmmm. . .Now what am I going to do?
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Mendoza, Argentina
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Posted: Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 06:45 PM UTC
a new contest?
I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.
Siempre imagine que el paraíso sería algún tipo de biblioteca.
Jorge Luis Borges
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 07:34 PM UTC
Hmmm,
Who'd like to see the SE5a built up entirely from the box with no alterations, no aftermarket and no scratch building?
Any volunteers?
Cheers,
Hugh
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2008 - 02:58 AM UTC
Hugh I would like to voluntree for this one . Would be nice to build something OOB with out all the PE and sratchbuilding . What time frame do you have in mind ?
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2008 - 11:21 AM UTC
Stephen,
Time for you to send something to Terri I think!
Cheers,
Hugh
