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  1. The French Adventures of Andreas von Oppeln

    I have been thinking of putting my alter ego, Andreas von Oppeln into the living solo campaign since I totally plunged into this game. That's because I had designed a Mission Generator uploaded into the filmem section and took part in the Over the Trenches solo campaign with my mates here on the Forum.
    Now, when the MG is ready in version 1.2, I made up my mind. I am ready to send young von Oppeln into the fray.
    My goal is to enlist him as a rookie pilot to one unknown Jasta and start ...

    Updated 01-04-2013 at 16:06 by Nightbomber

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  2. Shapeways models

    [QUOTE=Zoe Brain;180466][QUOTE=marcoperse;180464]What do you mean with "a bit of preparation?[/QUOTE]

    For WGF

    1. Paint with diluted PVA glue.
    2. lightly sand with emery board. (5-10 secs until smooth to touch)
    3. Repeat 1&2
    4. Repeat 1&2

    Paint. Multiple thin coats work best.
    Decal, gloss varnish, then matt varnish.

    Result:

    [IMG]http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=64092&d=1351507594[/IMG] ...
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  3. Hello from Peter down in Plymouth.

    [QUOTE=stiggo44;177809]Im a returning Wings of War Gamer from Plymouth in Devon. I used to play a lot of games with my son and his friends a few years ago. Not played much since but like the game so much, started to rebuild the squadrons again. Hope I can find some other people in Plymouth so I can get back flying.[/QUOTE]
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  4. Creating actual WWI recon photo game mat

    I recently received actual recon photos of french terraine taken by a british pilot. The photos come with a letter from the pilot. I plan to increase the resolution and color enhance the images. When this is accomplished I will screenprint transfer them on to a poly mat. I expect to have this process completed in december. These photos were given to me by a friend from the EAA. For those that like a more realistic map when playing this might be the answer. If this interest you let me know and stay ...
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  5. Great time at Rock Con

    [QUOTE=mav1624;175089]Today at 12:01
    Pilot: mav1624 reporting obsevations back from the Gen Con front. In my observations I saw excellent Flight instruction by crashx (Tim):salute:,Great scenarios by beer and pretzels (Mike):thumbsup:.an impressive collection of repaints by rote flugel (Gunner):guns:,and something I see frequently happening is BBsuds (Bob), my wingman for 35 years. being the first casualty in 3 out of 4 fights. In fact it was discussed by members that a new honor should ...
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