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Good day from South Africa

 

I am 56, male and a Control Systems Engineer by profession. I am an avid RC helicopter pilot and modeller ( see attached, 2 of my models). Got into machining as an extension of the model building and as an exercise, I fond a nice cannon to make. This led to that and…well I am hooked on naval guns. Next project is a post mont Falconet…(hope that is what it is called)

Wonderful work on this site…well done to all

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Welcome aboard, Andre!:piratebo5:

I to am an avid RC modeler.  But, I'm just a fixed wing guy.  I also enjoy machining parts for my models.  It is fun to be able to combine wood and metal into a beautiful model.  Your helicopters are most impressive.

I look forward to seeing more of your work here.  Please post a build log for your Falconet.

Todd

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Welcome to MSW, Andre. Wonderful work on the choppers.   I had to look several times to really let it sink in those are models and not the real thing.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Wow, I always wanted to try out RC flight (even bought a fixed wing) but simply have not found the time to learn (and find a group to help teach me 😉). Looking forward to seeing your work and welcome aboard!

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 Andre, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. 

Current Builds: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver 

                             Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee

                             Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia

 

Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration

 

 

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