Rick Brownlee (MiamiJHawk) begins a multi-part Feature describing the construction of his superb 1/32 scale Dora - and providing a wonderful insight into his outlook on modelling in general. There''s masses for us all to learn from here!

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Thanks!

Hi Rick

Awesome feature. Sheesh, dude, you make me almost want to build a wingy-thing :-)

Rick, we've discussed the "Pay-it-forward" philosophy (sp?) on many occation via forum debate, PM and email, and I couldn't agree with you more. What good is all this knowledge is we don't pass it onto others?

Good things my friend

Rudi

Hi Rudi and Rowan:

@Rudi: Thanks for the kind remarks, my friend. Most appreciated. Hope
you had a chance to look at Steve's fine article on the Eduard boxing
of the Fok. DVII's. Very comprehensive and informative, plus great
pictures as well.

@Rowan: Sorry I haven't replied to your most welcomed email, Rowan.
Been real sick since last Thurs. and still quite weak. But I wanted to let
you know how pleased I am with the way you used the pictures and the
way you did the article layout. Part II is almost completed, only one more
colored pencil sketch to do and it will be on the way. Again, thank you.

Miami Jayhawk

Hi Rick!

Thanks for writing a feature about such an interesting build! I can't wait to see part 2! And take care of yourself...

Jean-Luc

Hello Jean-Luc:

It was so nice to read your remarks. And thanks for taking time to do so.
And let me take this opportunity to say thank you to you as well, Jean-Luc
for all the time you donate to Aeroscale as Associate Editor. I've enjoyed
and appreciated your posts and your reviews, articles. As model builders,
we are fortunate to have people like Rowan and you working hard to
make this site a place of solid and yet interesting information.

Hi Rick

Sorry to read that you've been unwell - I really hope you're back on the way to feeling 100% again. Editing your article was both a delight and highly instructive - it's packed with good-sense advice for modellers at every level and it certainly had me re-evaluating my own outlook! I can't wait to see the future installments - that sort of weathered paint-job is something I really want to read more about...

All the best

Rowan

Thanks Rowan for your response.

Most appreciated, my friend. A word about the fact that I painted and
weathered this model in such extreme measures: From reading and from
research, I knew that the Fw 190 D-9 near the end of the war, in many cases,
was pressed into service, flying many combat missions, out in the open on the
ground and susceptible to weather conditions etc. with no time for air crews
to do anything other than fill the fuel tanks and re-arm the weapons. . . and get the
aircraft back in the air. Many war time photos show this point to be true. And since
I wanted to learn how to show extreme fading and weathering of paint, I jumped into
this problem with both "small sized number 7" . . . feet. Now, whether this
experiment about weathering was successful or not? Well. . . I suggest
you read the other parts of the article. I'll go into detail about spraying on my
own aircraft markings with hand made templates, instead of using decals,
in the future parts of the article.

Greetings Rick and all;

While I love a good challenge I have to doff my chapuea to the common sense attitude of the author, Rick Brownlee. I tend to go for detail but nothing repeat nothing beats basics, basics, basics. The most basic tenant of modeling is having fun. No matter what it is just a hobby and a model is just a model. There are well built highly detail builds but as Rick tells us we all started somewhere.

In a recent experience on a another general modeling website I have seen almost a coyote pack mentality. Here the average modeler gets a chance to grow like a local modeling club. Everyone is encouraged to participate and learn something. Thanks Rick. Model On!

Greetings Jack Flash:

Hello Steve. I sincerely appreciate your comments about my article on
building the old Revell 1:32nd FW 190 D. It was gratifying to me that,
although you're a highly skilled modeler of much experience, you still
found something of interest to you in what I am writing. The thrust and
style of my "musings" is more aimed toward the beginners, but I was
hoping there might be something of value in the Part One, to modelers at
all experience levels.

Thanks again! The encouragement will help me to work with even
more enthusiasm, on the other parts of the article.

I have to say that this is probably the best article Ive seen since I joined Aeroscale.
Congratulations on a fine piece of work Rick.Looking forward to the next instalment and get well soon.
Nige

"Outstanding" is a word that comes to mind reading the article......
But, on the other hand, that is something that I have grown accustomed to reading articles and seeing the finished projects on these forums...
Keep it up lads!

To Nigel Julian and Jan Bojarp:

@Nigel: I really appreciate your most gracious remarks, Nigel. Most
gratifying considering the amount of work in preparing a series like this.
My first try at more than a "one part article". Thanks again.

@Jan, a.k.a. Lucky 13: Oh my Jan, I guess a week from
today (Friday) you'll be in "thirteen-ers heaven"? Eh? Thanks
for taking the time to respond, in such a positive way. As you know,
most of us only comment when there is something wrong.
We kind of become the "silent majority" when it is
something we like. And you're right! The Big A is a great site and
demonstrates so emphatically the benefits of "effective communication".