My one, single seater armed with 2 Lewis guns:
My one, single seater armed with 2 Lewis guns:
I like it.
And here's mine... I've used it once or twice, and was really happy with it.
Nice job, John
I`ve posted these elsewhere but they seem to belong here.
My version of Price and Libby`s plane.
I know the picture quality is not great but its about the best I can do.
Model is the Skytrex/Red Eagle one with some extra strut and u/c work.
UPDATE: I`ve since added another `Fee` to my collection since posting this with the later version of the oleo U/C.
First mission escorted by Price and Libby!
Then what happens next, bounced by Albatri!
Last edited by Rabbit 3; 08-27-2013 at 11:00.
Well here is my Fee that was excellent in the recent Fokker Fodder Friday AAR.
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Last edited by gully_raker; 06-19-2014 at 17:29. Reason: trying to repost the pic.
Even more superlatives needed to describe these aircraft Kev. Anyone would be proud to fly those.
Rob.
Wow, those are great. I'm reading Derek Robinson's "War Story" about an FE2 squadron and popped on to see if there was any Wings of Glory versions.. and I see these! Very inspirational - thanks for posting!
Beautiful flight of Fees there Kev. Well done.
Nice job Kevin.
I saw a picture on the web somewhere of a rebuilt Dh2 with this, so I figured as the Fee used the same wing top and bottom also, it would make it easy to distinguish when I get another one!!
A very neat touch John.
You are starting to build up quite an Armada.
We usually have a game at Musters on the Saturday afternoon or evening if it is a long weekend one, so you must pop over sometime and have a game.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
It it missing a few interplane struts? (body to upper wing?)
Don't worry too much John.
If you look at mine it is missing the outer struts.
That's the way they came in the early days of Red Eagle.
Now I make my own struts.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
A very striking paint scheme that should be easily recognisable on hte tabble! Well done!
And finally, a pre April 1916 Fee, with a mad gunner
Now that my Gunbus's and Be2s are being shot down at a rate of knots, it's time to introduce some faster aircraft to the flight.
for those that are interested, the gunner is a reduced aircraft factory lewis gunner (FUD) first type, with .51mm wire legs and a milliput coat
Last edited by johnbiggles; 06-19-2014 at 13:31. Reason: gunner detail
Nice work John, and a nasty surprise for any Hun that dives onto your tail.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Nice work John. You should try a light brown ink wash on that gunner, it'll work a treat.
Ian
Fantastic bit of work with that gunner John!
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Thanks Ian.
I will get some of that at the next show.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Busy busy busy!
My 1st of two Shapeways UFD RAF F.E.2.
I was very impressed with the quality of this model, very little preparation needed, just a soak in warm soapy water then a bit of going over with a soft toothbrush, rinse, dry and then 2 coats of primer. I didn't find the model more delicate or brittle than other small scale model kits such as Valom kits.
Really sharp looking aircraft there James. I like the FUD products quite a bit. The struts and under carriage seem to be a bit thicker on the FUD models I have, than the models in WSF but I kind of like that. Always enjoy seeing your work.
A very tasty offering James.
That looks sweet indeed.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Very nice workmanship James
I may have to investigate FUD again
Very nice Fee James!
Neat photos James! Now I'll have to do that in the PBEM game....thanks.
Excellent work, James! The dry ice photos are amazing.
The ice (ing) on the cake so to speak.
See you on the Dark Side......
James,
Fantastic pics, now, how to find some dry ice for my AARs!!
Chuck,
Great to see some more two gun Fees
Here is one source John.
http://www.chillistick.com/category-...ack-sizes.html
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Yet another very smart looking aircraft James.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Beautiful looking aircraft, James.
James, I don't see a prop on your 2nd Fee,(nice!) did you not get one? Not nit picking, I got two Shapeways a while back with no props. I emailed them about it and they sent me two more planes. One was great with prop, the 2nd again had missing prop and most of the tail piece missing! I will convert that into a wreck someday.
Last edited by Teaticket; 09-01-2014 at 14:56.
It did come with a prop,I can't remember though if I took the photo before or after attaching the prop!
Would love to give you rep for this one too!
Very nice.
That is very well posed. It actually looks as if the gunner could do the business.
Also the paint job is excellent as usual Peter.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
James, your work continues to leave me in awe
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