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    What was posted:
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    What I thought I saw, on my little phone screen:
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    I redid my German 4 Lozenge Templates to sort-of match Bob's paintwork. Didn't quite work out for color matching, but it is an accurate lozenge pattern.
    Mike
    "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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    Sure is a superb reconstruction William. Attention to detail is exceptional.
    Well played sir, well played.
    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    WOW Mike. That looks great. When I did that I just wanted a different pattern for one of the Avaitik's I did. Your rework looks great. Thanks

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    Mike, that is amazing! .... and you say you’re not an artist. I beg to differ!

    Im very curious how you managed to do that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
    WOW Mike. That looks great. When I did that I just wanted a different pattern for one of the Avaitik's I did. Your rework looks great. Thanks
    Oops! I was looking for units to do a card, and discovered that the Austro-Hungarian Kaiserliche und Königliche Luftfahrtruppen did not use the 5 or 4 color German lozenge patterns, but a hexagonal pattern, with shifting colors. More playing with colors...

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    A plane with Jagdfliegerkompanie 54 (Flik 54J)?
    Mike
    "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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    Quote Originally Posted by Dak21 View Post
    Mike, that is amazing! .... and you say you’re not an artist. I beg to differ!

    Im very curious how you managed to do that.
    I have found things like the below image on line:
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    Or for other patterns, like this:
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    I take the image into Adobe Illustrator, and copy the pattern in different layers and shapes. Then, I can copy the layers, change the fill colors at will (using images I place in other layers to copy the colors). This image shows the fuselage color pattern I attempted to match:
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    Then, I copy and paste the color pattern into a Photoshop aircraft work file, and mask out the line drawing to place the pattern in the right spot:
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    Oh! I use images like the below as guides to ensure some historical accuracy, and get the size of the pattern relatively correct on the plane (still attempting to match the painted plane for a copmromise end result):
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    Mike
    "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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    A Friedrichshaffen FF33E, a Shapeways model by wow. I have had this model for quite some time and have been working on it slowly. It still needs a number of each side of the fuselage, and I have to paint the propeller if I can get the glue to hold the propeller in place. What I'm going to do with an airplane which has no guns is a dilemma, but I like the looks of it.

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    So how many books are in your personal library?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RJG173 View Post
    A Friedrichshaffen FF33E, a Shapeways model by wow. I have had this model for quite some time and have been working on it slowly. It still needs a number of each side of the fuselage, and I have to paint the propeller if I can get the glue to hold the propeller in place. What I'm going to do with an airplane which has no guns is a dilemma, but I like the looks of it.

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    Nice plane! It is a tragedy, but you give it a photo-reccon mission, and perhaps an escort, and send it out to get shot down. It might survive?

    PS: Why don't I have a card for this plane?

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    PPS: Steve [Guntruck] has one: Guntruck's Central Powers Card Album - FF33E
    Last edited by OldGuy59; 10-31-2020 at 15:08.
    Mike
    "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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    Journey's End. Kinda bittersweet after how long these babies have been in the building...



    Photos taken in my gunsmith's shop just over three hours ago taking delivery of the green parts on the C8 and installing them before safety inspection.
    Historical Consultant/Researcher, Wings and Sails lines - Unless stated otherwise, all comments are personal opinion only and NOT official Ares policy.
    Wings Checklists: WWI (down Navarre Nieuport, Ares Drachens) | WWII (complete)

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    Good looking stuff DB. Mine is just a plain one with iron sights. Used to that from my Army days.

    Mike your work on the plane I painted is unreal. The Austrian D1' I have seen have big hexes rather then what the Germans had.

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    Thanks, Bob--after a little confidence-building introduction, the Eotech and laser come off (okay, get the batteries pulled since they're co-witness) and I'm gonna make her learn to shoot The Right Way with irons. (Ditto myself re the Aimpoint.)
    Historical Consultant/Researcher, Wings and Sails lines - Unless stated otherwise, all comments are personal opinion only and NOT official Ares policy.
    Wings Checklists: WWI (down Navarre Nieuport, Ares Drachens) | WWII (complete)

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    Amazing stuff, Mike!

    All that computery-stuff is way beyond me!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RJG173 View Post
    A Friedrichshaffen FF33E, a Shapeways model by wow.... What I'm going to do with an airplane which has no guns is a dilemma, but I like the looks of it.
    Nice plane, Robert!

    I already have a couple of unarmed recon planes, and hope to add more (I have the models, just not the time to get to them right now).

    Thing is, the opposing player doesn't need to know the plane is unarmed - he just might twig it when it consistently refuses to fire at him!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    Thing is, the opposing player doesn't need to know the plane is unarmed - he just might twig it when it consistently refuses to fire at him!
    "Why are there no firing arcs on that airplane base?"
    So how many books are in your personal library?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RJG173 View Post
    "Why are there no firing arcs on that airplane base?"
    Use a front gun + rear gun base?
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by malachi View Post
    Awesome work, Willi! And I'm excited to see that Corsair in the background
    Thanks for the Rep. As far as that Corsair in the background. It is a bagged kit my brother did not want - probably the worst model product I've seen. Recall the scene in Apollo 13 where they had to construct the CO scrubber with whatever was on board - this build has the same feel - nothing really fits unless you make it. Still I am taking some photos and we will see how it turns out. I will be giving it to my step Grandson who is 8!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RJG173 View Post
    "Why are there no firing arcs on that airplane base?"
    Because it is an unarmed version.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    OK, I ain't dead yet (Glen C, True Grit)

    Been busy this month with landscaping (urban defensive works), gardening (50 pints of green beans on the shelf on top of other stuff), Lead casting (about 4 thousand heads for 45 ACP, 30 Cal, 38/357, and 380 auto). Add in some basement pantry reorganization, a little armor work for a SCA fighting helm, and being best man at my buddies wedding (sending pic also). I did have time to paint a few items though.
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    Yeh, I am the one with the shield.

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    The detail work on that last pair of minis is outstanding. Lifelike, even!

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    What is the shield for Ken? Your Best Man speech can't have been all that bad.

    Nice minis by the way.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    What is the shield for Ken? Your Best Man speech can't have been all that bad.


    Rob.
    It's the pandemic - he's "shielding"!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    It's the pandemic - he's "shielding"!
    Wash your mouth out with soap sir, that was a shocker...

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Should they not be two meters apart and masked in that case Tim?
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    For this one occasion I chose to not mask up, did stay my distance from most of the guests though. I questioned the whole thing but he was my best man and asked so I was obligated to attend (would not have missed it anyway). To the best of my Knowledge no one was sick afterwards and after 6 months of no SCA events and missing Pennsic War for only the second year in over 30 I was itching to do an in garb event anyway...and the wife did some more hand woven trim for her garb just for the event. Was sort of nice after 6 months of self imposed lockdown but sadly just reinforced my buddies idea that this is all a hoax (had a aunt and my wife's co workers Husband who have had it so I think it is a real threat)

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    I know the feeling Ken. Our Regiment even had its annual social gathering "Picnic in the Park" cancelled. Quite a few members have set up their Living History tents and Kit in the Gardens of their houses and demonstrated it over the Garden fence or wall at safe distance to people passing by in the street.

    Rob.
    Last edited by Flying Officer Kyte; 11-03-2020 at 02:20.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    What is the shield for Ken? Your Best Man speech can't have been all that bad.

    Rob.
    Well, the Best man was sometimes needed to keep irate soon-to-be in-laws from disrupting the ceremony.
    The phrase "Speak now, or forever hold your piece" could also signal "Draw swords!"

    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    That was the nice thing he did, the Groom, Best man, and the 2 Stepsons all got battle Ready blades that matched and matching double wrapped belts as gifts. So I got a NICE free sword out of the deal (again would not have missed it anyway). Just put it in the pile with the other dozen and a half or so. Add in the leather worker in me is repairing (and studying) the belt for future use. Seems they used less then secure parts and I KNOW I can fix it up so it is better and more secure (and a bit longer for the belt armor I have).

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    You really can't have too many swords, Ken
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jager View Post
    You really can't have too many swords, Ken
    Karl
    I concur! Swords are very under rated weapons when it comes to the odd Zombie Apocalypse.

    Remember that the hardest part about preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse is knowing that it isn't real.

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    Never mind AK47’s, I always thought that field plate armour, long sword and shields was the best way to tackle a zombie hoard...

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    I found switching the television off very effective Chris.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Von Scharf View Post
    I concur! Swords are very under rated weapons when it comes to the odd Zombie Apocalypse.

    Remember that the hardest part about preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse is knowing that it isn't real.



    yeah, but thats half the fun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowcat View Post
    That was the nice thing he did, the Groom, Best man, and the 2 Stepsons all got battle Ready blades that matched and matching double wrapped belts as gifts. So I got a NICE free sword out of the deal (again would not have missed it anyway). Just put it in the pile with the other dozen and a half or so. Add in the leather worker in me is repairing (and studying) the belt for future use. Seems they used less then secure parts and I KNOW I can fix it up so it is better and more secure (and a bit longer for the belt armor I have).



    thats a hell of a party favor!!!

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    Have to agree on that, he has been my best friend since the early 80's and the best man at my wedding also. We also joined the SCA together and have camped together every year at Pennsic since the mid 80's. On top of untold hours at the shooting ranges, both having the same reloading set ups, and playing role playing games and war games together since then. Then we both trained in Heavy fighting and were in the same unit in the SCA together. Have drifted apart the last 10 years but still keep in contact.

    But yeah, a nice party favor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jager View Post
    You really can't have too many swords, Ken
    Karl


    Or crossbows!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post


    Or crossbows!


    or any medieval weapon really.

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    Why stick to medieval? If it stabs, hacks, or shoots I am fine with it. (can not afford the bigger stuff with armor)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowcat View Post
    Why stick to medieval? If it stabs, hacks, or shoots I am fine with it. (can not afford the bigger stuff with armor)
    Between you, me and Tim, I hate to think what size armories we have
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Mine is vastly reduced Karl.
    I now only have one long gun, one pistol, four swords, a
    couple of knives and a bayonet. One Halberd, and one Partizan.
    A far cry from the early days.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    16" benchrest Franken-AR
    14.5" shim/pin/weld M4 (tan one above) with bayonet
    16" C8A3 (green one above, legally mine but nominally the girlfriend's)
    10.3" Mk 18-based AR pistol pending completion
    5" 1911
    tactical folding pocketknife
    Cold Steel Walkabout walking stick/fighting cane
    enough tactical-pen/flashlight shanks to hospitalize a small-town jail

    and only one "able body" in a household of three to Hold The Line for everybody... two (well, one and a half) if my GF's visiting. Really gotta get plates and carriers...

    And to our overseas friends, if you find yourselves in my area, get the paperwork in order and help out with the costs, I'm happy to check you out on all of it on the range given sufficient notice to arrange it. (Once I FIND a suitable local range, that is...)
    Historical Consultant/Researcher, Wings and Sails lines - Unless stated otherwise, all comments are personal opinion only and NOT official Ares policy.
    Wings Checklists: WWI (down Navarre Nieuport, Ares Drachens) | WWII (complete)

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    DB, remind me: what is your job? It looks you rule a smaller African country with your arsenal

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan-Sam View Post
    DB, remind me: what is your job? It looks you rule a smaller African country with your arsenal
    Historian, researcher, caregiver to two disgracefully-aging relatives... that list happened through many years of slow steady building (one gun per year except the M4/C8 set which were a year and a half from construction kickoff to completion, built side by side) plus an ability to powershop and wheel-and-deal that my girlfriend envies. Much penny-pinching and few other hobbies help a lot too--each rifle was about $1500 or less including optics. Also, consider that I'm former Executive Protection, with my ex's stalker ex still out there and me now being the only thing to stand between a bedridden parent and an ever-more-hostile world... if I have to be ready to be Gandalf at the Bridge, I want to make sure that I'm well equipped to face the most likely potential Baelrogs in numbers.

    It's actually pretty small by Gun Culture standards, each meant for a specific purpose--my only pure "fun guns" when the conditions align to get them will be a Colt Buntline (Wyatt Earp replica) and a Tommy gun. Even the historical irons in my planned acquisitions are intended for educational use and to create a hands-on program if I can find a museum to host it someday. You should see the collections some of my buddies who are cops have built on various Police Discount programs...
    Historical Consultant/Researcher, Wings and Sails lines - Unless stated otherwise, all comments are personal opinion only and NOT official Ares policy.
    Wings Checklists: WWI (down Navarre Nieuport, Ares Drachens) | WWII (complete)

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    You should see the collections some of my buddies who are cops have built on various Police Discount programs...[/QUOTE]





    i can only imagine and drool!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Mine is vastly reduced Karl.
    I now only have one long gun, one pistol, four swords, a
    couple of knives and a bayonet. One Halberd, and one Partizan.
    A far cry from the early days.
    Rob.




    i no longer have any weapons.
    i lost them all in a tragic boating accident..................

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    Must have been the boat that rammed and sank with mine.....

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