Michaelscarborough

The level of research and tenacity shown here is inspiring. My High Tech boxing just arrived and it will be interesting to see how much of what you're doing I will be able to incorporate in my build. You're definitely a big step ahead of me with your capability to 3D print parts. Really enjoying following along. Cheers from NYC, Michael

I'm quite blown away by the level, or should I say depth, of corrections going on here...and the drawings and video you're working from. Really inspirational stuff. Jeroen, who makes that instrument panel you showed?? Cheers from NYC, Michael

Exemplary and inspirational model building. It's wonderful to pour over the images and take in all the detail. Congratulations Jeroen.

Glad to be back on board and following along! Cheers from NYC, Michael

Thanks, guys. This J.1 has long since been installed in a diorama, After the Armistice, which won the WnW diorama GB comp. I appreciate the kind words. Cheers from NYC, Michael

Three thoughts come to mind: 1. If there are no actual photos of this specific plane, it seems you have at least enough info to create an "historically plausible" set of markings. 2. If there are no actual photos of this specific plane, no one can tell you that what you've done is incorrect. 3. I just hit my 60th year of model building and I can tell you, with assurance, that it has been proven, time and again, that 90% of markings were applied as per orders, but, inevitably, for whatever of a million reasons, some planes (and tanks, trains, ships, uniforms, etc etc etc) ended up being marked (or colored, camouflaged, rigged, armed, etc etc etc) differently than the others. 95% of us who build models know this and accept it and get on, happily, with our model building. It's the other 5%, the Experten and Rivet Counters, that should just be ignored. (Or shot.) Case in point: My dad's second tour in the Pacific was in PV-1 Venturas. If you have a copy of PV Ventura in Action, look at the back cover profile. His PV is pictured there and you will see that the wheel hubs are painted blue and white. When the first 1/72 Ventura kit came out decades ago, I decided to build my dad's plane and, when I got to painting the hubs, asked him what the FS # of the blue was. In his classic, old up-from-the-ranks-sailor-made-Captain language, he responded, "oh bullshit....we used whatever damn paint we could get our hands on....there was a war on, God dammit". Jeroen, I applaud you, again, for this excellent build and the sentiment behind it. You rock. Cheers from NYC, Michael PS 60 years??????? Whaaaaat? I know....scary, right. Started at age 5 with an Aurora F9F like the one my dad flew and with a kit he brought home from the Pentagon newsstand. Pretty cool.

You inspire me, Jeroen. I'm changing eras and am about to start my first WWII build in ages....with a cockpit FULL of PE. You may be getting some questions from me! The base is going to be a very impressive and moving object. Bravo for your artistic sensibilities honoring those who were lost. Cheers from NYC, Michael

Just catching up here.....Bravo to you for persevering and finding the print, JP. What a connection to the reality of what happened it makes. I love what you've done with the prop blades. Cheers from NYC, Michael

Very cool, indeed. Anticipation, and heart rate, have increased. Thanks for the extensive write up, James. Cheers from NYC, Michael

Yeah, baby...this is MODEL BUILDING..at its finest! Asses being kicked in Neederland......

Breath deeply and repeat after me, "Ommmmmmmm......" (Lookin' good!!)

Superb and deft work going on here.......

This detail work is looking really quite wonderful, Jeroen. Congrats. Will this be at SMC???

"and please put your seatbacks and tray tables in an upright position". (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Man, this is looking damn fine!! Keep up the good work!

Were the "floors", I.e., Decks, made from plywood?? Personally, I love the green...and so soon after St. Paddy's Day. Cheers from NYC, Michael

Some deft work going on here.......

Gotta say I love the work you're doing, JP, but REALLY love your reverence for the crew and its fate. I wish you could find their descendants to let them know what you're doing. Bravo! Cheers from NYC, Michael

Genau! That's exactly what I need, Euer Gnaden. You have saved my project from certain death! Many thanks!!! Cheers from NYC, Michael Graf von Sunnyside Gardens

Yes, this helps! This is a brilliant idea, S. Many thanks!!

Has anyone ever seen any after market versions of twist fasteners such as these...either in aircraft or armor? I need them for the AEG nacelle:

Absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks for all this info, Rob! Helpful indeed.....I may go ahead and stock up on these items for the future, but, for now.....I have been shamed away from WWI subjects, and into continuing my efforts with WnW kits. I have the AEG on the bench now and, I think, maybe, probably, most likely, once that's finished, I will start the LVG and follow Bertl's build step by painstaking step. He really has given us an amazing tutorial that should not only help one build an amazing LVG but improve skill across the board. Either that or slit ones wrists in the attempt! BUT...there are two Mossies in my stash and the Merlins are humming, begging to be started......so we shall see! LOL!!

Oh, GAWD!!!! I've been caught!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (It would only be a momentary change....)

Hey all, I am sure this has been covered here in depth, but, am just wondering if anything new has been made recently available for the HK Mosquito. After five Wingnuts kits in a row, I think I'm ready for a change of pace.... Cheers from NYC, Michael

Well....this is certainly esoteric. Before its all over, we may have every plane that flew in WWI. I love the description: small parts will enjoy being injected...I wish I felt the same at the doctor's office. Edit.....I stand corrected. Tom Morgan just informed me: the Fokker D.II was actually a significant a/c, even MvR flew it a bit. Designed as a transition a/c so pilots used to inline engines could adapt to rotaries such as in the Triplane.