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Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 09:54 AM UTC
Jean-Luc Formery (TedMamere) has send us a great article detailing how he built Classic Airframes'' 1/48 short-run Polikarpov I-153 "Chaika".

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Thanks!
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Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 09:58 AM UTC
Well done thanks for sharing, the build, and techniques used.
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Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 11:19 AM UTC
Very nice article and model.
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Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 09:11 PM UTC
Wow, thats a really nice model and some great tips.
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Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 04:51 AM UTC
Nice informative article Jean-Luc and a wonderful model. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Mal
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Posted: Monday, June 27, 2005 - 10:10 AM UTC
Hi all!

Just wanted to say thanks to all! I sure will make some other features now the first step is done!

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Monday, June 27, 2005 - 10:43 AM UTC
Jean-Luc

I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 07:48 AM UTC
Yes keep 'em coming Jean-Luc, it isn't too painful is it?
Mal
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Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 08:59 AM UTC
Thanks Rowan and Mal!

I could say it was VERY difficult and painful to write an article so you would all complain me and say some nice words but... it was pretty easy in fact! In all, I spend just a few hours on it... the time for cement to dry! Then I "zipped" it and send it to the "Magician" et voilą!
My next project will be the build of two important planes of aviation history: the Heinkel He 178 and the Gloster Pionner. I will build them both strictly out of the box from the Condor and Special Hobby 1/48 kits.
I will then write a He 178 Vs Pionner building review and we will see wich one is the best!
My Bugatti 100P build could also be a good subject for an article, but this one will have to wait!

Thanks to all who took the time to read the "Russia's gull" article!

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 09:58 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc

I look forward to seeing the Pioneer - I reviewed it when it first appeared, but have never got round to building it. With my reputation... surprise, surprise!

All the best

Rowan

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Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 07:06 PM UTC
Hello Rowan!

Qui se ressemble, s'assemble!

Jean-Luc
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