Roden 1;32 Airco Dehavilland DH 2
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2009 - 09:08 AM UTC
Greetings all
My copy of the newest Roden kit just arrived and initailly speaking it is beautiful.
All plastic , no flash, decals appear to be of the newer type and register is spot on. More later.
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". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Indiana, United States
Joined: May 14, 2007
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2009 - 10:09 AM UTC
Why do you do this to us, Fearless Leader?
"Treat 'em Rough", Current Builds--Wingnut Rumpler
I am frequently seen with blood shot eyes from staying up past my nap time to get the right colour scheme on my latest WWI model?
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2009 - 10:41 AM UTC
Because he can ! And he likes to torture us . It's like a kid in the candy store and he can't have eyes staring him down by the local grown ups with dissatisfaction of ones young behavior . Even with puppy dog eyes , the child gets no where !
I guess we have to wait for our fearless leader to come forth with the goodies
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 06, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 05:01 AM UTC
It's on the recent list at Hannants........only the thought of all that rigging puts me off grabbing one.
:)
Still can't cure the AMS even with sausage finger implants & olde eyes.
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 10:18 AM UTC
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It's on the recent list at Hannants........only the thought of all that rigging puts me off grabbing one. ![](../../modules/SquawkBox/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Insert the sound of a mechanical breather aparatis - here."You don't know the power of the darkside!!!"
". . .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: Monday, June 08, 2009 - 09:24 PM UTC
Working on the review.
". . .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
Joined: April 04, 2006
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009 - 09:59 PM UTC
WOW
That´s looking good. Still waiting for this, hoping that Moduni can have them sone. Them I´ll order.
Larsa Q
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009 - 11:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
WOW
That´s looking good. Still waiting for this, hoping that Moduni can have them sone. Them I´ll order.
Larsa Q
Hannants have them in stock Lars, so Moduni must get them very soon.
Another teasing shot from Stephen.......need more detail...:-P pleaseeeeeeeeee
Still can't cure the AMS even with sausage finger implants & olde eyes.
New South Wales, Australia
Joined: March 26, 2009
KitMaker: 366 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 12:58 AM UTC
I got mine from Scale Model Kits (a week ago) and Jadar Hobby Shop also has them in stock.
Hope you find one soon.
Check my site for 1:32 scale WW1 aircraft model build logs, build techniques, how to make turnbuckles and eyelets plus much more, plenty of photos of my finished models
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 04:56 AM UTC
I order my last week at the LHS but it will take a while for it to get to Canada like everything else , dog teams don't work well in the summer months you know !!!
I'm very eager to see the close up shots of the spruce . Well Stephen as Keith said ........more pic's please ..............pretty please with sugar on top !!!!!!
Östergötland, Sweden
Joined: April 04, 2006
KitMaker: 1,058 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 06:10 AM UTC
Hi Stephen
What´s your opinion of the beams. Is they stiff enough, or do we have to replace them as we had to do on Eduards. I used carbonbiber rod, still have some spare if.Would like to see a photo off the wickerseat and insid floor too. Looking forward to your review. Still not open for more then preorder from Moduni germany here in Europe( I never use Hannant´s)so don´t tell me that.
Larsa Q
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 06:46 AM UTC
Just placed an order from Jadar, the price is 30.86 Euro.
Larsa Q
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 09:16 AM UTC
Here you go folks.
Link to Item". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 10:34 AM UTC
Just ordered mine and 3 other Roden WW1 aircraft with free shipping to me in Australia. The DH2 cost me
just US$44!
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Washington, United States
Joined: February 17, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 12:14 PM UTC
Stephen,
Aeroscale has turned against you.
Mike the modelhound in Bellingham, WA USA
"No man is so hated as he who will drive the speed limit."
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 12:39 PM UTC
Oh boy . now you are really toying with us !!!
Link doesn't work oh fearless leader of the modelling world . It shows up as review not available ..................talk about keeping us in the dark !!!!
PS , the guy's put me to it ......
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 03:02 PM UTC
Me toying with you? Why whatever do you mean? The link works fine. Sounds like operator error to me.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 03:01 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Sounds like operator error to me.
nothing wrong with this operator
Thanks for the review Stephen , looking forward to the build now
North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 19, 2007
KitMaker: 604 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 02:57 PM UTC
Stephen,
Thanks for the review. The kit looks to be Rodens typical great out of the box, super detail if you want fair! I think I might like to build this one in the future
RAGIII
Östergötland, Sweden
Joined: April 04, 2006
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 - 02:34 AM UTC
Got mine and Roggas box today, and must say that had to open and take a look inside. This kit just screams to get build.Next week I´ll going through the list off what we can do with this kit.
Already have the photo-etch for the Neuport 28 on the bench, To late for the Neuport but the pieces for the engine will be used in this kit.
The seat(You know me, always making new seats)a homemade wicker did the job in Eduards kit, so I´ll have to make one for this one to. Some wrinkles on the canvas would be a nice treat, so perhaps that trick will come again Wow, I almost got an list already. Just have to thank Roden for this one
My family and I will be off for Croatia for a short vacation. I´m inspired to get to this build later this year
Roden's DH-2
Roden's Spad VII
Wingnuts Bristol
The calender is full for this year.
Larsa Q
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 - 07:15 AM UTC
Hmmmm I may have to do a side by side build with Larsa. . .if you don't mind dear fellow? You are starting to inspire me as well.
". . .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
Joined: April 04, 2006
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 - 08:34 AM UTC
you arre always welcome to ride the bus Stephen. This will be the build, you and me..
Larsa Q
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 - 01:41 PM UTC
South Australia, Australia
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 - 02:20 PM UTC
Terri, that last part is often the hardest. You are lucky to have a LHS with decent prices...
You may be right, I may be crazy.
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 06:59 AM UTC
Hi Folks
My strongest feeling is that this box will end up as many Eduards did, on the shelf( I will build this that day I have the skill for it)
How many of you ( not you Stephen) have order it and are willing to get in to a GB on this?
Larsa Q