Jean-Luc Formery (TedMamere) has written a real stunner of an article about his awesome Grumman Goose. There are some really great tips in here for anyone tackling short-run kits - plus some techniques I''ve never come across before... wonderful stuff Jean-Luc!
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Merlin
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2005 - 08:14 PM UTC
TedMamere
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2005 - 09:28 PM UTC
Hi Rowan!
You are too good to me!
You made an excellent editor work and the pages breakdown is perfect! It was also a good idea to wait and post it today as a lot of potential readers will show up during the week-end. Nice strategic move!
But I have one complaint though...(you now I'm never satisfied!
). It seems picture 15 (engines) is missing? Can you fix that before joining our IL2 Armorama Arena this afternoon? 
Jean-Luc
You are too good to me!
You made an excellent editor work and the pages breakdown is perfect! It was also a good idea to wait and post it today as a lot of potential readers will show up during the week-end. Nice strategic move!
But I have one complaint though...(you now I'm never satisfied!
). It seems picture 15 (engines) is missing? Can you fix that before joining our IL2 Armorama Arena this afternoon? Jean-Luc
Merlin
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2005 - 10:43 PM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
All fixed! Sorry about that - the pic went astray when I re-ordered the number of pages.
I'll try to look in, but I don't think I'll be able to spend long on the game - a couple of hours editing this morning hasn't helped my back much.
All the best
Rowan
All fixed! Sorry about that - the pic went astray when I re-ordered the number of pages.
I'll try to look in, but I don't think I'll be able to spend long on the game - a couple of hours editing this morning hasn't helped my back much.
All the best
Rowan
TedMamere
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2005 - 10:52 PM UTC
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I'll try to look in, but I don't think I'll be able to spend long on the game - a couple of hours editing this morning hasn't helped my back much.
Sorry Rowan... it's my fault!
Try to get connected though, so we can see if it works for you! Ok, now I go to the Russian Mountains!
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2005 - 11:07 PM UTC
Very nice article Jean-Luc.
husky1943
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2005 - 11:10 PM UTC
Ciao Guys,
I'm not much of a wing-man, but I really liked the article and the model is stunning. The tires solution was pure genius and painting the rivets was pure crazy! :-)
Congratulations and I salute you both (Editor and artist)
I'm not much of a wing-man, but I really liked the article and the model is stunning. The tires solution was pure genius and painting the rivets was pure crazy! :-)
Congratulations and I salute you both (Editor and artist)
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 05:52 AM UTC
Simply stunning! I cant wait to see what you build next. Congrats on a job well done!
TedMamere
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 11:40 PM UTC
Hi all!
Thanks Dave, Rob and tapper...
My next build? A Tamiya 1/48 Schwimmwagen... my first vehicle since I build the whole Matchbox armor line more than 20 years ago! Maybe I will switch to armor now?
Jean-Luc
Thanks Dave, Rob and tapper...
My next build? A Tamiya 1/48 Schwimmwagen... my first vehicle since I build the whole Matchbox armor line more than 20 years ago! Maybe I will switch to armor now?
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Friday, October 28, 2005 - 11:48 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc,
The Goose! I tend to like floaty-boaty wingy-thingies and the Goose and the Duck are two of my favorites ,
Thanks for this article. Both the model and article are very enjoyable. You did a fabulous job on this bird
The Goose! I tend to like floaty-boaty wingy-thingies and the Goose and the Duck are two of my favorites ,
Thanks for this article. Both the model and article are very enjoyable. You did a fabulous job on this bird
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Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2005 - 01:07 AM UTC
thats one pandoras box that was worth opening! the tape on the tyres is a neat looking idea, and how did you get that drill into that cocktail stick?
if you switch to armour ill miss my sparring partner! (although i have a tamiya 250 halftrack, and a railway "tank" from revell!)
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Hi all!
Thanks Dave, Rob and tapper...
My next build? A Tamiya 1/48 Schwimmwagen... my first vehicle since I build the whole Matchbox armor line more than 20 years ago! Maybe I will switch to armor now?
Jean-Luc
if you switch to armour ill miss my sparring partner! (although i have a tamiya 250 halftrack, and a railway "tank" from revell!)
TedMamere
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Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2005 - 08:38 PM UTC
Thanks Fred and Rick!
Phil, I first drilled a hole in the cocktail stick using my Dremel then put the drill in it wich I secured with CA glue... voilà!
I seize the opportunity of this message to say that Signifer added a link to my review and feature of the Goose on their website. Maybe this will help Armorama to have more French readers...
Jean-Luc
Phil, I first drilled a hole in the cocktail stick using my Dremel then put the drill in it wich I secured with CA glue... voilà!
I seize the opportunity of this message to say that Signifer added a link to my review and feature of the Goose on their website. Maybe this will help Armorama to have more French readers...
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005 - 08:46 AM UTC
Great plane and great review! I immediately ordered it through Hobbyeasy in Hongkong (which by the wauy is a GREAT webstore and cheap!! Thanks Jean Luc!
TedMamere
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Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005 - 09:55 AM UTC
Hi Michiel!
Thanks for your kind words! I wish M. Meissonier (owner of Signifer) could read such posts! :-)
Jean-Luc
Thanks for your kind words! I wish M. Meissonier (owner of Signifer) could read such posts! :-)
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005 - 10:02 AM UTC
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I seize the opportunity of this message to say that Signifer added a link to my review and feature of the Goose on their website. Maybe this will help Armorama to have more French readers...
Awesome! Congratulations Jean-Luc!
It's great to know Signifer recognize the superb work you're showing here.
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005 - 10:17 AM UTC
Wow thats one fantastic kit you made there Jean-Luc. Back when i was building planes, the part i dreaded most was to place both halves of the fuselage and many a times given up on a model at that point.
Fantastic tutorial and one for the bookmarks.
Fantastic tutorial and one for the bookmarks.
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Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005 - 10:34 AM UTC
A superb model and review. A good couple of pointers there for the inexpierienced builders amongst us (me included). Ted absolutely GENIUS with the tyres, i wouldn't have thought of that in a thousand years 
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Thank you Ted and Rowan.
Andy
.Thank you Ted and Rowan.
Andy
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