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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Thanks OC.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I reminded the quote of General Lee, "It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I've been reading a book titled "Marked for Death". It's a historical account on the evolution of aerial warfare in World War 1. It wasn't nearly as glorious and civilized as we often see it portrayed in fictional accounts of WW1 air combat. The book portrays the Red Baron as a cold-blooded killer and somewhat demented in his outlook on life, entitled to kill, being the baron that he was. I was shocked to learn that statistically the average airman had a 70% chance of either being critically wounded or killed in combat. Sadly, the workers that built the aircraft didn't fare well either, many being poisoned by the dope that was used to protect and tighten the fabric skin used to cover the airframes.
Ever wonder why two wings were used instead of one? It was simply due to the limitations of the airframe construction materials available at that period of time. Nothing else but wood and fabric were light enough to build an airframe that could sustain flight. Metallurgy of that day did not include the lightweight metallic materials we took for granted in WW2. Two wings could include box-girder construction techniques (wire bracing between the wings) that strengthened the wings to an extent that could survive the twisting effects of flight and abrupt maneuvers.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Did you ever hear Bishop Sheen's teaching about the atomic bomb? It stays in my mind after decades.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Did you ever hear Bishop Sheen's teaching about the atomic bomb? It stays in my mind after decades.
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CDW reacted to Jack12477 in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I may have but don’t recall it at moment, but I do remember what Father Schiffer himself said about its morality.
BTW Craig, I was educated by Jesuits
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CDW reacted to Jack12477 in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
In 1963/1964, shortly after I graduated from College, I had the privilege of meeting Father Hubert Schiffer S.J. one of 8 German Jesuit missionaries who survived the two atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. He was a dinner guest of my parents. Father Schiffer was 8 blocks from Ground Zero in Hiroshima. His description of what he experienced and saw on that day curled the hairs on my neck and made my blood run cold.
The news clipping and photo below, from the Internet, show him and the pilot and his parish church amid the destruction. Miraculously he suffered no radiation and only minor injuries, as did his fellow Jesuits.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Thanks OC.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I reminded the quote of General Lee, "It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."
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CDW reacted to Egilman in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Now that looks the way a Crate should look brother... Beautiful, like it's ready to fly right now....
Well done...
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Thanks OC.
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I reminded the quote of General Lee, "It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."
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CDW got a reaction from thibaultron in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Thanks OC.
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CDW got a reaction from thibaultron in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I reminded the quote of General Lee, "It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I've been reading a book titled "Marked for Death". It's a historical account on the evolution of aerial warfare in World War 1. It wasn't nearly as glorious and civilized as we often see it portrayed in fictional accounts of WW1 air combat. The book portrays the Red Baron as a cold-blooded killer and somewhat demented in his outlook on life, entitled to kill, being the baron that he was. I was shocked to learn that statistically the average airman had a 70% chance of either being critically wounded or killed in combat. Sadly, the workers that built the aircraft didn't fare well either, many being poisoned by the dope that was used to protect and tighten the fabric skin used to cover the airframes.
Ever wonder why two wings were used instead of one? It was simply due to the limitations of the airframe construction materials available at that period of time. Nothing else but wood and fabric were light enough to build an airframe that could sustain flight. Metallurgy of that day did not include the lightweight metallic materials we took for granted in WW2. Two wings could include box-girder construction techniques (wire bracing between the wings) that strengthened the wings to an extent that could survive the twisting effects of flight and abrupt maneuvers.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Reggiane Re.2005 by Javlin - FINISHED - Pacific Coast Models - 1/32
Great looking model, Jav.
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CDW reacted to Old Collingwood in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
That is looking So Good mate - spot on.
OC.
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CDW got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I reminded the quote of General Lee, "It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."
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CDW got a reaction from Javlin in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I've been reading a book titled "Marked for Death". It's a historical account on the evolution of aerial warfare in World War 1. It wasn't nearly as glorious and civilized as we often see it portrayed in fictional accounts of WW1 air combat. The book portrays the Red Baron as a cold-blooded killer and somewhat demented in his outlook on life, entitled to kill, being the baron that he was. I was shocked to learn that statistically the average airman had a 70% chance of either being critically wounded or killed in combat. Sadly, the workers that built the aircraft didn't fare well either, many being poisoned by the dope that was used to protect and tighten the fabric skin used to cover the airframes.
Ever wonder why two wings were used instead of one? It was simply due to the limitations of the airframe construction materials available at that period of time. Nothing else but wood and fabric were light enough to build an airframe that could sustain flight. Metallurgy of that day did not include the lightweight metallic materials we took for granted in WW2. Two wings could include box-girder construction techniques (wire bracing between the wings) that strengthened the wings to an extent that could survive the twisting effects of flight and abrupt maneuvers.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Got to be careful not to paint myself into a corner. Certain details on this model such as the control surface cables will easily be destroyed during necessary handling of the model, so sequence of construction is an issue.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
My first dog came to me as a free pup when I was eight years old. He was a cross between a German Shepard and Collie. He was a great dog that lived until I was well into my twenties. Never sick until the end. And yes, puppies are not free anymore, generally speaking. On the other hand, if they are properly cared for, the owner will have an investment in vet expense that needs to be covered.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Reggiane Re.2005 by Javlin - FINISHED - Pacific Coast Models - 1/32
Great looking model, Jav.
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
I've been reading a book titled "Marked for Death". It's a historical account on the evolution of aerial warfare in World War 1. It wasn't nearly as glorious and civilized as we often see it portrayed in fictional accounts of WW1 air combat. The book portrays the Red Baron as a cold-blooded killer and somewhat demented in his outlook on life, entitled to kill, being the baron that he was. I was shocked to learn that statistically the average airman had a 70% chance of either being critically wounded or killed in combat. Sadly, the workers that built the aircraft didn't fare well either, many being poisoned by the dope that was used to protect and tighten the fabric skin used to cover the airframes.
Ever wonder why two wings were used instead of one? It was simply due to the limitations of the airframe construction materials available at that period of time. Nothing else but wood and fabric were light enough to build an airframe that could sustain flight. Metallurgy of that day did not include the lightweight metallic materials we took for granted in WW2. Two wings could include box-girder construction techniques (wire bracing between the wings) that strengthened the wings to an extent that could survive the twisting effects of flight and abrupt maneuvers.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
Got to be careful not to paint myself into a corner. Certain details on this model such as the control surface cables will easily be destroyed during necessary handling of the model, so sequence of construction is an issue.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Bristol F.2B WW1 Fighter by CDW - FINISHED - Eduard - 1:48 Scale
My first dog came to me as a free pup when I was eight years old. He was a cross between a German Shepard and Collie. He was a great dog that lived until I was well into my twenties. Never sick until the end. And yes, puppies are not free anymore, generally speaking. On the other hand, if they are properly cared for, the owner will have an investment in vet expense that needs to be covered.
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