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Post by ams888 on Aug 18, 2010 14:13:49 GMT 12
I had a few issues with the lower wings joining together properly, and the centre struts are difficult to join to the wings as well. Just make sure that you drill all the holes, and don't miss any, as I did, because i was half way through rigging, and realised I'd missed a few holes, which is quite difficult to drill when the plane is half built. But other than that, I found it a very enjoyable build, and I am very pleased with how it turned out. It is the first biplane I have rigged, and I was a bit nervous about it, but the instructions for the rigging are very clear.
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Post by ams888 on Aug 18, 2010 13:53:04 GMT 12
Hi All, Well the birthday present I got for myself in February is finally finished. I ummed and arred about what scheme to do it in, and finally settled for ZK - AKG. All the info i have found on it are all courtesy of the Ed Coates website, and ADF Serials. ZK - AKG was built in Australia, at Bankstown. Quote from ADF Serials "BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 October 1941. Delivered to Taieri on 10 November 1941 and used by No.1 EFTS 1941-1943. Sold to Nelson Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 09 August 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKG on 09 August 1946." Unfortunately AKG suffered a serious accident when it crashed into Nelson Harbour on 02 November 1947. Here is a picture of the actual aircraft. From the Ed Coates website And here is my Model
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Post by ams888 on Aug 4, 2010 7:32:42 GMT 12
This is from the NZ Herald website
A soldier was killed and two others injured in Afghanistan, the Defence Force announced today.
The dead soldier, who became New Zealand's first combat casualty in Afghanistan, was based in the town of Bamyan, in Bamyan Province.
Another two New Zealand Defence Force personnel and a local interpreter in the patrol were also injured.
The soldier was serving with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in the province.
At a media conference this morning, Lieutenant-General Jerry Mataparae paid tribute to the soldier who had died.
"On behalf of the New Zealand Defence Force we extend our sincere condolences to the family of this brave New Zealander."
Lt-Gen Mataparae told reporters the Defence Force was still gathering facts about what had happened.
He said the injuries sustained by the two injured soldiers were not considered life-threatening.
The soldiers would not yet be publicly identified Lt-Gen Mataparae said.
"We are in the process of informing and supporting the families of the soldiers," he said. "We want to give the family some time to come to terms with events".
He said the Defence Force was trying to get the dead soldier's body back to New Zealand "as expeditiously as possible".
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said the attack showed "the dangers faced by our defence people everyday in Afghanistan".
"The Provincial Reconstruction Team has been been working to assist the people of Bamyan province but it remains a dangerous place especially in the place where this attack occurred on a New Zealand patrol in the north-east."
Mr Mapp said he sent his aroha to the family of the dead soldier and the two wounded.
"This is New Zealand's first combat loss in Afghanistan and reinforces the danger faced daily by our forces as they work tirelessly to restore stability to the province," Prime Minister John Key said in a statement.
"It is with enormous sadness that I acknowledge that this soldier has paid a high price and my thoughts are with his family and the families of the injured."
The New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team's (NZPRT) headquarters in the province is Kiwi Base. To the south is the airfield while the main township and bazaar are located to the north of the base.
The sixteenth rotation of the (NZPRT), commanded by Colonel John Boswell arrived in Afghanistan in April and were expected to remain in the country for about six months.
Prime Minister John Key visited Bamyan earlier this year, and the Government has announced that the NZPRT will extend their secondment until September 2011.
The force works on maintaining security in Bamyan Province, and carries out frequent patrols throughout the area.
It also supports the provincial and local government by providing advice and assistance to the Provincial Governor, the Afghan National Police and district sub-governors.
The NZPRT also identifies, prepares and provides project management for NZAID projects within the region.
It consists of four liaison (LNO) teams supported by infantry, engineers, staff officers, communications and logistic staff.
The first NZPRT deployment to Afghanistan departed in August 2003 on a four month rotation.
New Zealand also has a small number of Special Air Service personnel serving in Afghanistan. In total New Zealand has approximately 140 personnel in Bamiyan and about 80 SAS soldiers in Kabul.
- NZPA
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Post by ams888 on Jun 29, 2010 16:47:27 GMT 12
Here is a similar plane in the MAF colours in PNG
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Post by ams888 on Jun 24, 2010 14:43:14 GMT 12
I wonder what they did with them? Probably sold on trademe, and at model x, etc?
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Post by ams888 on Jun 24, 2010 14:00:33 GMT 12
I see the Hampden, aka, the flying suitcase, in the second to last, and last photo's. Thats a rare model now. I used to have one as a kid, didn't realise how rare and valuable it was. I think my brother has it now minus a few bits... Apparently the moulds for it were lost somewhere between NZ, and their next destination...
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Post by ams888 on Jun 24, 2010 13:58:33 GMT 12
Yea MOTAT is a museum, and the most logical choice for a collection of model aircraft, in Auckland anyway. I wonder how many people do donate their collections of model aeroplanes to museums, societies, etc? If they do, how come we don't see that many of them on display?
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Post by ams888 on Jun 24, 2010 10:04:48 GMT 12
^^ I like Bruce's one above. Very funny! ;D
Here's mine: How much do you bet I could spit on his head from here?
or
Air Force shows off new state of the art vehicle... and a helicopter
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Post by ams888 on Jun 24, 2010 8:37:57 GMT 12
Which museum? I am half way through doing my will, and was wondering what would happen to my model aircraft collection when i die (in 80 years of course :-P) Donating it all to a museum or Motat seems like a good idea.
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Post by ams888 on Jun 21, 2010 13:05:24 GMT 12
Wow those are amazing models!
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Post by ams888 on Jun 11, 2010 14:49:32 GMT 12
Wow, thats really well done. I have an Airfix Dauntless, but i just used the RNZAF Decals included... It doesn't look anywhere near as impressive as yours...
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Post by ams888 on Jun 10, 2010 9:17:07 GMT 12
Thanks Kiwichappers, i would love a copy of those pics. I am tempted to do tiger ZK-AKG which was with the nelson aero club. It crashed into the Nelson Harbour in 1947. Not exactly a long lasting tiger, but as I'm from Nelson, i want to do a local plane, and there doesn't seem to be very many pictures of tigers from that part of NZ. Although i'm still not 100% sure yet. I'm going to start building it, then decide later on what colours to do... Here is Ed Coates photo of it... www.edcoatescollection.com/ac2/NZAM/ZK-AKG.htmlI have done a bit of a look at Nelson aero club Planes, and they seem to be grey, or silver, and blue. If anyone has any further info on the paint schemes of these planes, and whether the rego would have been across the whole top and bottom wing?
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Post by ams888 on Jun 9, 2010 9:26:34 GMT 12
Damn it! Hairy should keep posting pic's on this thread! He always came up with very interesting planes, and his vast knowledge of obscure types is impressive. How is it breaching copyright? No one is benefitting from this post. Its just in good fun brett!!!
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Post by ams888 on Jun 2, 2010 21:06:03 GMT 12
I have the Revell 1:32 tiger moth. I want to do a kiwi scheme, either civil or military. I just can't find one that really tickles my fancy. I am tempted to do ZK - BLK, but was wondering if anyone knew of any real stand out schemes.
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Post by ams888 on May 18, 2010 6:57:41 GMT 12
Spot on. Your turn
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Post by ams888 on May 17, 2010 13:20:19 GMT 12
Kinda looks like the Avatar choppers...
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Post by ams888 on May 17, 2010 7:29:22 GMT 12
Vickers Vanguard? Type 72 or type 103?
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Post by ams888 on May 14, 2010 13:57:46 GMT 12
You could just use the guy who made this plane (Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau) last name. The Segelflugzeugbau. I bet the commentators would avoid trying to say it, the same way they avoid saying that volcano's name in Iceland :-)
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Post by ams888 on May 1, 2010 15:41:32 GMT 12
I just watched 5 harvards, a P40, a Trojan, and the Catalina fly over my house in Te Atatu, the flew out over Whenuapai, and then flew back over Te Atatu, and out towards town. Was there an event on today? Was it their way of showing their respects for the 3 squadron? Anyone know???
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Post by ams888 on Apr 22, 2010 9:30:07 GMT 12
I totally agree with you. This is discusting! ANZAC Day is (in my opinion) the most important day for NZ, and to have some unknown organisation cashing in on the day is appalling.
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