[WWI] Contest

Kerry Lynn kerlyn2001 at verizon.net
Wed Jan 7 20:16:23 EST 2009


If the Dr I is selected, I may be compelled to complete my first model 
in 40 years ;-)

-K-

Crawford Neil wrote:
> I vote for the Nie17, because I haven't got one, and thus might be 
> able to resist.
> OTOH I do have a Fokker DrI or two, so if you chose that, it might 
> force me to join in.
> /Neil
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>     *From:* wwi-bounces at wwi-models.org
>     [mailto:wwi-bounces at wwi-models.org] *On Behalf Of *BT
>     *Sent:* den 7 januari 2009 16:24
>     *To:* World War I Modeling Mailing List
>     *Subject:* Re: [WWI] Contest
>
>     I'd rather not supply kits for the contest. It would be nice if
>     listees worldwide could join in. It doesn't makes sense to send a
>     single Dr.I to New Zealand etc. I figure lots of us have a few
>     1/72 Fokkers and Nieports already in the stash too.
>      
>     We don't mind sending *prizes* all over the world. I must say that
>     John Roll wasn't thrilled with me the time that guy in Turkey one
>     the really large, expensive and *heavy* 1/48 resin flying boat.
>     Bw-148 from HML I think it was? But I digress... My point is I
>     hope every listee considers joining in no matter where they live
>     or what scale they usually build.
>      
>     As a rule we don't give discounts or have sales because all prices
>     are already as low as we can afford to make them. The current
>     resin model sale is an exception to the rule.
>      
>     I'll put something together if we can agree on a kit. I suggest
>     something buildable that is easy and cheap to obtain. The Roden
>     1/72 Fokker D.VII will not be considered. I hate the way the wing
>     doesn't fit!
>      
>     Let me know.
>      
>     Brent
>



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