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    Default An Armament in Miniature’s’ "Drachen" Type Observation Balloon

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    This is an Armament in Miniature’s’ "Drachen" Type Observation Balloon – unfortunately or fortunately, I snagged the last one…

    http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/armamen.../resin12mm.htm


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    Instruction sheet & directions pretty straight forward…already assembled the balloon halves and the vertical stabilizer’s halves


    I chose a German RLM 65 Light Blue/RLM 66 Schwarz Grau paint scheme similar to a yellow version I saw on the web somewhere…


    I drilled out the holes in the basket to allow the cables to reach down to the top-lip of the basket. I did originally have plans to
    add additional cables, but it wouldn’t fit in my stowage boxes. Plus I didn’t want the hassle of tearing down after each game.


    So, I went with the four cables & observation basket


    The rod is some left over ¼” round acrylic rod from building flight stands of some of my larger scale aircraft
    models; i.e. 1/48 scale P-51 Mustang, F-86 Saber, or MiG-15, etc.


    The acrylic base is ¼” thick plexiglass I picked up from our local hardware store. Although I purchased a 11” x 17” size,
    I was able to get them to cut several 3” x 6” pieces for this one and several other balloons I have plans for.


    Next up is either a Caquot Type M or Achthundert English AE 800 style balloons that I’ve seen built here on the website

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    Looks good Andy.
    I have one that is finished apart from the basket, must get on and finish it.
    Don

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    Omg Andy that Drachen looks awsome

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    That's a great looking drachen Andy - really like the paint scheme

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    Good work Andy - a candidate for the painting showcase if you'd like to start a thread there please

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    Well done! A really nice drachen
    Attilio

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    Well done indeed

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    You have certainly made a first rate job of that Andy.
    I love your colour scheme.
    Also a very informative build break down thanks.
    Rob.

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    Amazing painting Andy!!I love this model!!
    Great work!Thanks for the pictures and all.

    Nick

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    Outstanding work with all and the paint job is great.

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    Excellent job, Andy.
    Now I will have to send my Hearts of Oak Naval Camels over to burn that Sausage!

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    Nice one Andy, like the colour scheme too.
    I have a Skytrex version which I must finish off one day

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    Superb job Andy. Must dig mine out and give it a go.

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    Love the paint job! Looks awesome! The rigging on mine was a chore, so don't blame you for leaving it off. Doesn't affect gameplay in any way

    Very impressed! Rep points a comin!!!

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    That's beautiful! You've done a tremendous job, and you should be proud of yourself!

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    Thanks for comments everyone! Not too often one gets to combine two great hobbies into one...gaming & building models!

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    Inspiring work.

    Note that they now have more in stock at http://www.armamentsinminiature.com/ .

    D.

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    Outstanding paint job Andy. Cheers for the info that they're back in stock David.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Nice control card Mike.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Seeing your Drachen reinforces my desire to get one of these for my collection, Andy - it was great to see it in pieces and in-progress to show how "easy" the build would be. And I like your multi-colored approach to painting it a lot. It will spur me on to repaint my WoG brown balloon - I've started filling seems on it, but seeing your P-S makes me want to start painting now!

    Awesome control card, Mike! Top notch - but then all of your cards are...

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Nice work Andy and for the pictorial breakdown.
    Great looking card too Mike.

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    Thanks everyone for the kudos and Mike, great card will have to print one out for my drachen!



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