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Roden 1/32 Spad VII has arrived!!!
JackFlash
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 09:24 AM UTC
Greetings all!

Just a short note more later. Wow it is a honey!
Hatter50
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 11:47 AM UTC
Outstanding news............... Ah..........just when I learn a bit about Lozenge, Roden springs this on me.

Sprue Shots??

Regards
Steve
RAGIII
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 12:08 PM UTC
I am a 1/48th builder... I am a 1/48th builder.... I am a 1/48th builder....................
RAGIII
JackFlash
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 03:21 PM UTC
3 profiles
Full Hispano Suiza 150hp (potentially 180hp) motor.
131 parts in the box.
Complete cockpit.
Good details
all plastic.
22 step instructions.

Click here.
thegirl
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 03:48 PM UTC
Well after much twisting my arm by you guy's and getting the 32 bug , this one will be added to the collection as well .

Looking forward to the review on this one and maybe even a build of one .

Now if Part will come put with a PE st for this ........................................
Kalt
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 07:11 PM UTC
Wonderful ! and stunning box art
One of my favorites planes, when are you planning to build it?
MerlinV
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 09:42 PM UTC
I concur!
The box art is sensational.
I can't wait till xmas. I might have to buy one anyway.

Cheers,

Hugh
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 09:45 PM UTC
Just had a look at the Review. The molding of the engine seems not to be as crisp as in the SE5a's.

Other than that, it looks beautiful.

Cheers,

Hugh
Hatter50
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 10:49 PM UTC
Hugh,

I noticed that also. Wonder if their molds are wearing out? (I have one on order anywhoooo. )

Regards
Steve
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 02:05 AM UTC
I´ve got mine from Moduni in Germany. Hopefully I have it on my bench early next week..
Larsa Q
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 06:11 AM UTC

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Wonderful ! and stunning box art One of my favorites planes, when are you planning to build it?


I was thinking of offering it to someone who had the time but was finished with their build.
JackFlash
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 06:13 AM UTC

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Just had a look at the Review. The molding of the engine seems not to be as crisp as in the SE5a's. Other than that, it looks beautiful. Cheers, Hugh


Probably just my photography. The engine is totally different mold than the SE 5a. Its the direct drive 150 -180hp. Lots of differences.
CaptainA
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 07:49 AM UTC

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I am a 1/48th builder... I am a 1/48th builder.... I am a 1/48th builder....................

32 bug, Terri?


Yeah, right. I am a 1/48th builder also. But I prefer 32nd.

Box art is great. And I love the SPAD VII. But can I get another box in the closet? Now that I think about it, it doesn't really matter. I 'm gonna get one.
MerlinV
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 09:23 AM UTC
Forget the closet! Is there enough shelf space to display it when built?

cheers,

Hugh
Hatter50
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 10:10 AM UTC
Its not THAT big..............Small shelf.

Guess that leaves me out..........got 2 builds going. :-)

Steve
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 04:44 PM UTC
I would like to build it , would be a fun Challenge for me .
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, November 07, 2008 - 02:43 PM UTC

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I am a 1/48th builder... I am a 1/48th builder.... I am a 1/48th builder....................
RAGIII



Evidently no longer an absolute. Ladies and gentlemen. The 1/32 Spad VII will be built by RAGIII.
CaptainA
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 09:51 AM UTC

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Forget the closet! Is there enough shelf space to display it when built?

cheers,

Hugh


My wonderful wife of 25 years and 9 days is very supportive. She insisted on getting a curio to display my builds. It filled up quickly. (Mostly 1/48th). We can probably squeeze a few more shelves in there though. Now she is wanting to get yet another curio for my future builds. Bigger for 32nd scale, none the less. At least the cats and dust can't reach them in there.

BTW, the cat on my profile picture is Ding-a-ling, and she sits like that on a daily basis. I guess when you have a beautiful tail, you keep it clean.
JackFlash
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 02:39 PM UTC

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". . .My wonderful wife of 25 years and 9 days is very supportive. She insisted on getting a curio to display my builds. It filled up quickly. (Mostly 1/48th). We can probably squeeze a few more shelves in there though. Now she is wanting to get yet another curio for my future builds. Bigger for 32nd scale, none the less. At least the cats and dust can't reach them in there. . ."


Carl You are a lucky man! If you don't give that woman a dozen red roses immediately you are a cad and a bounder! She is a keeper !
RAGIII
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 02:55 PM UTC
What can I say, I'm EASY!
RAGIII
Kalt
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 06:46 PM UTC
Congratulations, RAGIII. Which version are you planning to depict?
Repainted
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2008 - 03:10 AM UTC
Congratulations, RAGIII
I´ve got my Spad Today from Germany, so I can build mine without all pics
Looking forward to see you tackle this one

Larsa q
RAGIII
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2008 - 09:45 AM UTC
Claudio and Larsa,
I will probably do the obvious #2! Guynemer is a popular subject after all. If rules permitted I would make my own Lafayette Seminole Decal and do SPAD VII S 156 with Capt. Georges Thenaults' butterfly and coup marks in red reminiscent of Lufberry.

Larsa, I am looking forward to your build also! Good Luck!!
RAGIII
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2008 - 04:21 PM UTC
The bird is away. Enroute to North Carolina.
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