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The Admiration Of Our Peers
There is no greater joy than receiving the genuine admiration of peers – no bitterer gall than perceiving their contempt. And you should be worried about yourself for realising how true this is. I know I’m ashamed of me. I hasten to add that I am speaking only of the scale modelling world. A pastime.…
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To Err Is Human
To sand it flat, re-prime it, and go again is …well, not divine…but better human. Human modeller…specifically one who has matured past the point of throwing the model at the wall and swearing at the family. Not that they don’t deserve it… Your errors need not be those of judgement or malice. You can just…
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Dornier Do.17 E – Part Five – Flying Over Westmünster
The Dornier Do.17 E has been formally taken on charge for the RRAAF. It is out of the paint shop, the log book has been issued, and the first flight over Westmünster has been a success. Peasants stopped in the turnip fields and cheered. The acquisition of this fine bomber was made possible by the…
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Dornier Do.17 E – Part Four – The Special Paint Again
The Dornier Do.17 E was been prepared for the colour coats and I decided to try the pre-shading trick with the black lacquer again. This time I used a gloss paint in much the same way that matt black was used on the Mitsubishi Peggy. I cannot say that the gloss is better than the…
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Dornier Do.17E – Part Three – The Balance Point
One good thing about having the older models that were supplied with display stands; the makers always located the stand slots or holes at the best balance point for the plane. The old plastic stands were not hefty affairs and it paid to get the balance right before you put your model on them So…
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Dornier Do.17E – Part Two – One Evening Over London
Well, that’s where they were, after all…though mine shall not be one of the early Luftwaffe raiders from the battle of Britain. The one evening also describes how much was done by just patiently assembling parts that had no need of under-painting quite yet. The wings are together with engines on – and very precise…
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” Back In The Day”
Just back it right in to my brain and unload. l’ll put the memories away as you bring them out. Do I have to sign a receipt? ” Back in the day ” is a favourite expression of Phil Flory – the English modeller who runs the famous video site. He’s referring to his childhood,…
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Morane Saulnier MS 230 – Part Four – The First Of The Few
The Morane Saulnier MS 230 trainer is ready to fly. The cadets of the RRAAF will finally have their own aircraft. It has been especially blessed by the Bishop of Strelsau – a comfort to the cadets. This was not possible at Hentzau Field, of course, but His Reverence blessed the individual parts as they…
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Morane Saulnier MS 230 – Part Two – End Of The Evening
I am vastly pleased so far with the Morane Saulnier MS 230 kit. I have a wing, a fuselage, wheels, and an aero engine. The fit of the kit is superb. No open seams and no filler needed. I may run afoul of the struts and wheel braces but I am being soothed by the…
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Morane Saulnier MS 230 – Part One – RRAAF Trainer Number One
The Smēr model of the Moraine Saulnier MS 230 that was kindly donated by my friend Paul is destined to enter service in the Royal Ruritanian Army Air Force. It will be completed as Trainer Number One and assigned to Hentzau Field in Alberta. The kit looks reasonable upon the sprue trees. No flash, few…
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