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1:100 Rohrbach Romar


 
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libelle



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Location: USA

PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:45 pm    Post subject: 1:100 Rohrbach Romar Reply with quote

The beginnings of a carving of the "Romar". I've been creating a working drawing by combining information from several 3-views and a collection of photographs.

The Rocco is nearly finished except for some paint work and cockpit details.

Better photo to come later.


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Carlos Carreira



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Location: Torres Vedras, Portugal

PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very interesting! Please keep sending photos of the build.

Regards,
Carlos
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libelle



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glueing the wings on with the help of a jig.

and...
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:48 pm    Post subject: Breathtaking........................... Reply with quote

To see this done in this day and age is superb. What a craftsman you are. I never expected to see this amount of detail when I started this forum. Please keep the 'photo-build' coming as I'm fascinated and I'm sure others are.................
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libelle



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After drilling the port holes, carving some windows and scribing panel lines. Oh, also sanding and a coat of primer-
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