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Early Aviation
Discuss World War I and the early years of aviation thru 1934.
Read the instructions first
JackFlash
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 05:15 AM UTC
Greetings all,
Just a quick note for all entering this or any modeling arena. When you spend your hard earned money on a kit, before you start hacking away at the sprues. . .Read the instructions first!

I have been working through the instructions to the WNW RE 8 and it was brought home to me in a larger way here more than with any other kit I have reviewed. Rigging diagrams, profiles, optional parts and etc are details that you will want to have familarized yourself with before the steps come up to choose which direction you want to go

Simple, I know. But kits today are a bit more involved than one might expect.
thegirl
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Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 03:05 PM UTC
Wouldn't that be study the drawings Sorry just had to toss that in !
Kornbeef
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Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 08:15 PM UTC
Has to agree, experience has taught me that, not that I learn but at least try.
AussieReg
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 10:54 PM UTC
It's a great habit to get into Stephen, that's for sure. It can prevent some nasty surprizes further into the build.

There is a stain and timber finish manufacturer called Cabots here in Aus, and on the top of every tin they state

"When all else fails, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!"

Sage advice.
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