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Granville Brothers Gee Bee R1 & R2 1/144


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3 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Nice looking Pair of GB's ! :clap2:... I always wondered if these inspired the soviets to build the I-16's ? 

Certainly, I believe their introduction had a very big impact on aviation design in the 30's generally. 

 

I love the chubby and awkward designs of the 30's, perhaps they remind me of myself.

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Absolutely wonderful, impressive modelling. Fantastic detail work on the rigging and painting.

The little vignette gives it an artistic final touch. Love it, Michael

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Outstanding work! :thumbsup: 

 

I assume that's a standard size die next to those 2 fine models! I've got their 1/48 version, and people at the IPMS club asked if it was 1/72 scale.

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Thank you for the kind comments.

 

They are incredibly small, 

The vacuum formed canopies I made, for example, are too small to insert a match head!

 

The R2 has full cockpit interior, but you basically can't see it... 

 

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Superb work. I’m building these now as well so I’m truly in awe of you not only detailing but also opening up the cockpit! Hugely impressive. They are lovely kits as well. I hope Dorawings continues to release in 144. 

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1 hour ago, ajmm said:

Superb work. I’m building these now as well so I’m truly in awe of you not only detailing but also opening up the cockpit! Hugely impressive. They are lovely kits as well. I hope Dorawings continues to release in 144. 

Thank you.

Indeed, good fun kits!

The P63 King Cobra is on my list, doing the clipped wing air race version especially. 

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On 8/25/2019 at 11:53 PM, SUB-SAM said:

Thank you for the kind comments.

 

They are incredibly small, 

The vacuum formed canopies I made, for example, are too small to insert a match head!

 

The R2 has full cockpit interior, but you basically can't see it... 

 

Just refound this thread.

 

Just curious as to what you used for the rigging - metal rods or thread?

 

Thanks.

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1 hour ago, Tim R-T-C said:

Just refound this thread.

 

Just curious as to what you used for the rigging - metal rods or thread?

 

Thanks.

Nichrome wire. I think I used 0.05mm or there about. 

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