OK… Stephen has set the bar… and I can almost see it from way down here[;)]
Nice job.
Yeah, why’d he have to set it so [censored] high!? [:O] [:(!] [;)] [:D]
I’ve seen your work. From where I am I can see your[%-)]… well… lets just say I am looking [:-^]up
Alright-- the bidding is done.
I won two kits on eBay- An Eduard 1/48 Albatross DIII (early version) and the Dragon 1/48 Fokker Dr I. I was going to build a Spad-- BUT since I won both of these kits, I may as well go ahead and do one! 
So- Daywalker, I’m undecided at this point, but will be doing one of these a/c for the group build (the other I’ll use to hold me back from starting before 10/1!)
I do appreciate that, Marc. It means a lot to hear that from someone who’s work I’ve admired since I first found these forums.
Justin- I was hoping that you would win that Dr.I on Ebay, in fact I was watching it just to see how much it went for. Looks like you got it for decent price! Just let me know when you decide which one you are gonna build for the GB, and I’ll update the list.
Marc is right, it’s nice to have two guys here who REALLY know how to build WWI aircraft. From where I’m at, I can BARELY see that bar up there. [%-)]
This fokker be it German markings , but i think other model in Polish painting (Ms 406 in 1:48)
I start bulding Dr.I in 2 weeks
I bulding only one Fokker Dr.I , i have four Bf-109 to finish.
Justin, well done on both auctions! [tup] It’s been ages since I’ve seen one of those Dr.I’s built up, so I am now even more eagerly anticipating the start of this GB.
OK, you got my attention: where did you get 1/48 MS 406 ???
I need one !!! [:)]
Sorry for OFF TOPIC. Maybe we will continue this topic in PM ? (Polish is OK [:)])
Greg
I’ll need a freakin’ telescope to see that bar! [:O] Awesome work Stephen! [bow][bow]
Hey Frank- looks like I’m going to go ahead and build the Albatross D III (early version) for the group build- I need to ease into this WWI business, and I think that will be the easiest one. My logic is fairly simple-2 wings easier-3 wings harder. [:D] I’ll be doing it straight out of the box, decals and all.
I may need some help with some paint choices in the near future, because I’ve been lost in WWII land for too long! Glad to be around a bunch of people who know what they’re doing!
[#offtopic]
MrDrummy, I was wondering are you the drummer for levi smith?
Roy
I surely am- why do you ask?
Your logic makes sense to me, that’s why I’m doing one with ONE wing-easier yet! [;)]
I’ll put you down for the Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.III instead of the Spad.
Chickens!!! [:P]
“Chicken” is such a strong word…[:-^]
As one who is taking the path of least resistance (Albatros-looked like a minimial amount of rigging and none of the funky upper/lower wing decaling (lounge?) and it was a steal -Eduard 1/48 pro-something for appox. $10.- @ Great Models), I prefer to think of it as the calculated & rational approach for those of use who want to complete a WW I plane and overcome our fear of rigging…baby steps…[;)]
However, “Chicken” would fit also…[swg]
LOL! [(-D]
My sincere thanks to the kindness you all have shown me.
Truthfully folks WWI German One and two wingers have much more rigging than say a Triplane. The exception is late war single seat Fokkers (hence their popularity.) For instance on the Alb. D.III there are 24 paths for rigging, on the Alb. D.V / Va there are 26, and on the Dr.I there are only 18. On the Fokker E.V / D.VIII there are 16 rigging paths. The British SE 5 & Sopwith types usually have more with an average of 36 rigging paths. Early Fokker and Pfalz E types have an average of 24 rigging paths. Since this is a group build and I have several more kits to work on (about 60 plus) I ’ ll add them as I go. In a year I’ll only get a couple ( 7 - 9 ?) more done.
Daywalker, please add a 1/48 Rumpler C.IV and a Bristol F2 b to my list.
Stephen, it is our pleasure and privilege to have you as a part of this GB. It is us who owe you thanks for all you have so far and will continue to share with us. Your work on, as well as your passion for, these amazing machines is truly inspirational to all of us.
Just wondering, I like the sound of your band[8D]
Roy