DocRob

Hola crazypoet, to follow your build is slightly different than following some of the other WIP's. Your Project is epic and the way of documentation is as well. So for me it always takes a Little time to read and respond, because I will savour the progress in a time of Focus and not in between other thougts. I love the subject of your Project, because of the scale which allows to Show everything in Detail. In my opinion your Picket Boat is historically and technically of great interest, representing a huge Change in Military development, and deploys the usage of different materials and new ways to work with them. The Picket Boat seems to be a mirror of a fast developping technical Environment under a magnifying glass. Your build reflects all those aspects, because you were attending even the smalest Detail with afterthought and the usage of more or less "original" materials make this build Special for me. So go on with the good stuff and find a way to rivet the sawblade. I guess if there were trade marks on the rivet heads you will find a way to pepresent them . Cheers Rob

By the way, did you see the update for your Baroda on the Wingnut Wings hints and tips page? http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3044&cat=6 On the Archive Photos side, there are some really interesting shots. There is one picture (top row, number seven) of the Baroda cockpit and you can guess, that there are fuel lines. http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3044&cat=1

Hi Danny, maybe there is a mistake. I'm not an expert, so I only try to detect through visual evidence . In the instructions is mentioned that version B,C,D (your Baroda) should get the fuel lines chopped of. When I study the photos of the rebuild Zanzibar No. 1 on page 8 of the instructions you can clearly see the fuel lines on the lower right photo. That is Version C where the fuel lines should have been removed as well. On page 7 there is a photo of the same plane showing the pilot seat with what seems to be the pilot's locker. To me it makes sense that the pilot is able to operate the fuel flow directly in front of him, no matter where the tank is. In the Windsock production "The FE2B Flies Again" there is the same picture as in the instructions (Page 7, first row, middle) and the corresponding text says: "Every item down to the last nut is a true representation of the original". So as a verdict I think at least the Zanzibar No. 1 is fitted with fuel lines, where the manual is saying "scratch that stuff away". I have no information about your Baroda and am happy with my choice of the "C6", because I was wondering about the fuel lines like you as I scanned the manual. Cheers Rob

That's what I call steady fast progress, I whish I could go so fast. Nice Job on the Camo. Cheers Rob

Hi Danny, I got these two fellows from Wings Cockpit Figures. You can't get more drama into a WW1 cockpit. They are sculpted very well without bubbles or other distortions in the resin. Cheers Rob

Hi Danny, great choice. I love that unique plane and bought one for myself and a lot of AM including Figures, Gaspatch MG's, Aviatic Doped Linen Decals for the wings and all the HGW stuff. My version will be the first design, the C6 one. If I had the time I would start right now together with you because it is a kit I really look forward to build, but this will be a big project and beside other builds I will start a Pfalz or Fokker DVII first, because they are much easier to rig. Can't wait to see your FE.2b develop. Cheers Rob

Hi Danny, just saw ,that you got Micro Mask. If you don't know the stuff, try it before applying on the real thing. I used Micro Mask for my Corsair cylinder heads and it was nearly impossible to remove the stuff after painting. I used it because the Humbrol masking stuff is so thick and Micro Mask promised to be easier to apply, because it is more liquid. Cheers Rob

Nice couple of an interesting in between plane (open cockpit, fixed landing gear, single wing). Despite the bare metal finish they look really colorful because of the red parts an black cowls. Cheers Rob

Wow, this build is impressive and a nice job on the conversion. The mottled paintjob is on the money and the "little things" like flame dampers and antennas look perfectly executed. Cheers Rob

Muy bien, and as you said, without a sharkmouth, the bird is much harder to recognize, as it seems to be a signature mark on the P-40's . Have fun with your future projects, it's always good to keep the Mojo flowing after a draught and it seems you had a little Kickstarter gem. Cheers Rob

Hi Danny, I don't think the Resin alone is qualifying you for the Resin-GB . What are your plans with the stuff? Cheers Rob

Hi Ozzy, it was a pleasure to follow your Owl-build. The result speaks for itself you achieved a great UHU, which is an altogether fascinating airframe. The paintjob, specially the mottling looks just right, a thing I'm a little afraid of painting mine. It is a big plane, a big project and it is good to see the thing finished in such a nice way. I guess when I'm building mine you should be prepared to answer a lot of questions Cheers Rob

What is left to say, whooooooo, that Jug looks just great and it is not a Dottie Mae for a change . I like the shading and the way you perfectly blended the decals in, always a not to easy task when they are that big and colorful. Nice job on the weathering and the not too bright red, which looks right for the scale. Cheers Rob

In the end you did not complete the construction and the bird is in really bad shape . Honestly, you hit a homerun with that build, perfectly executed and finished in a very unusual way. That is a real eye catcher you can be proud of. Cheers Rob

Strike! This seals it. The aged canopy fits so much better to the, lets call it "not so perfect obtained" bird. The perfect rendition of aged glass / Plexiglas. Cheers Rob

Nicely done. You did a great job on the camouflage and the not to worn appearance. For a modern tank the AMX looks not very streamlined like a Leopard or M1. It looks like a base construction with a lot of stuff bolted and welded on. To me that makes the AMX very interesting and it is not the first time i think about purchasing one. Cheers Rob

Hi Danny, From zero with doubts to two. The Mosquitos are swarming around you. Yeah, once you get bitten you are infected. I will stay with my Tamiya one and a lot of AM an give the MK IV a pass. Hard to say no . Cheers Rob

I have the Brassin-BMW engine in my stash, so if I start with my two R8 projects the pictures will help a lot Thanks for sharing Cheers Rob

Wow, wonderful result, great convincing finish. I'm looking forward to build my non car door version, albeit since I read your comment about the seams I am a little afraid . Cheers Rob

Hey Jeroen, why caring about the opinion of others, when you feel different about it? Maybe the Lady from the Lake has some suggestions about aged canopies. Cheers Rob

A very special bird you built there and a great result you achieved. As a friend of strange "what if's" or to name it in a more recent term "alternate facts", i have to applaude. Nice touch with the white wall tyres. I missed that plane in Chino, they must have hidden the Heinkel by the time I was there, what a pity. Cheers Rob

Hi Bevan, it indeed caught my eye, mission accomplished Cheers Rob

Great result and a marvelous paint job. Everything looks just right. Is the position of the tail wheel on purpose (maybe a dio)? Cheers Rob

There is really no need to spoil your 190D-9 with a cheap- (Jeep-) Shot . Beautiful result. Sometimes it feels just great to build one straight forward more or less out of the box. Nice Job with the masking and the not too red underside. The Jeep is of course a completely different story. Cheers Rob

Very nice result on the G6, heavily mottled and aged but not overdone. Not too many scratches, the ones which are there are in the right places. Congratulations to that worn fighter. Cheers Rob