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Old 06-25-2023, 09:39 PM
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Default SPAD XIII ACE - Hat In The Ring

A Scratch Build - Scratch Design, Rear Eject 29mm Powered rocket inspired by Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI Ace of Aces.

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Old 06-26-2023, 07:20 AM
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Looks good but I would have sculpted the fins.
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Old 06-27-2023, 03:24 PM
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Looks good but I would have sculpted the fins.
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Vertical Stabilizer ... Yep, but not the wings, similar to the real SPAD XIII
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Old 07-12-2023, 05:48 PM
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Progress.. not done, but getting closer.
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Old 11-07-2023, 09:11 AM
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That's a beautiful build! What was in the almost empty glass?
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Old 11-07-2023, 09:43 PM
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Absolutely beautiful! And completely wonderful to see someone honoring Eddie Rickenbacker! His Hat In The Ring Squadron insignia is one of the greatest of all time.
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Hmmm. I have a Blackhawk kit. I wonder if I can morph it into Richard Bong?s P-38 ?Marge?. Hmmm. Hmmm.
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Old 11-08-2023, 07:06 AM
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Sorry, the site is butchering my punctuation!
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