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Info Eduard - July 2010
The premiere of the new newsletter
format is behind us, and the response has
been surprisingly pleasant, if not downright
excellent, which, naturally, pleases us,
and we take it as a sign. We wouldn’t be
modelers, if someone, somewhere, didn’t
get emotionally upset at our rabbits. I must
emphatically warn those that suffer from an
acute lack of a sense of humor will not be
happy, and can sincerely recommend that they avoid the
Eduard newsletter. For the rest of you, I guarantee some
laughs and giggles. And the shirts. The first run of the
tee shirts have had their premiere, at the end of June in
Brno, along with the new Oeffag, and we will take some
to Phoenix in August.
I should probably reveal a secret surrounding the rabbit
theme, so that there will no assumptions as to when we
are making fun of ourselves, and when we are poking
fun at our critics. So, when you see the ‘e’ on the bunny,
then its directed at us, and are in some way or another,
commenting on our historical articles. Then there is
the pair under the labels of J & T, and they wear their
respective designator. These are a parody of our critics.
What’s good for the goose... Be forewarned, the ganders
among you, that if you can dish it out, but not take it, is
not our problem. J & T are here for as long as we feel
like! We succumbed to some pretty pathetic pressure
when we were new at this, with our mask adverts, and
still regret it.
We were at Brno, specifically at ModellBrno, and it was
damned good. It was an absolutely awesome display, and
we truly did enjoy ourselves. Much of our participation
has already been described on Facebook, and some
more will be revealed in this month’s newsletter. I am
really happy that we were able to get our new kit ready,
as well as the tee shirts, and that we hopefully contributed
to what has become without doubt, the best model show
in Central Europe.
One topic of debate on Hyperscale centred around
the mysterious dark color on the bottom surfaces of the
Fw 190D. In our instructions, we have leaned towards the
opinion, that this color is RLM 81. Personally, I have never
really accepted the idea of using a topside camouflage
color on the bottom surface. Check for related article
with very interesting theory in any of the upcoming
Info issues. Our rabbits will comment on the historical
aspect of the newsletter, the use of armored glass on the
infamous Sturmbock fighters. Incidentally, does anyone
the difference between the Fw 190A-8/R2 and R8?
I never knew,
until now.
The majority of today’s newsletter centres around
our new quarter inch OEAFFAG, full name, Albatros
D.III (Oeffag). After the passionate commentary on the
Dora, this is our second premiere of the year. I don’t
expect quite the lively debate on this subject as with the
Fw 190D, but I can’t be absolutely certain. Nevertheless,
the Albatros is a First World War subject, with less
general knowledge surrounding it. I think we can be
satisfied with our Oeffag, and our kits are finally beginning
to look like they should. This kit has excellent fit, is well
detailed, and the previously well founded criticisms
of previous releases is now an even playing field.
We have been solving problems with a lot of concentration
over the past several months, and the result is clearly
visible with this release. I would be pleased if what
we are doing now, will be considered our trademark.
We have also maintained our policy of minimizing as much
as possible unused parts, and this should lead to client
satisfaction. At least to those who build. Those that would
rather comment, will certainly find fault with it, as always.
And they can look forward to the commentary of our
angry rabbits.
I will stop griping now. I wish a good read,
and keep on modeling!
Vladimir Sulc
Instruction sheet,
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Vol. 10 Friday, July 23, 2010 Issue 7
Modellbrno 2010
Albatros D.III Oeffag 253
The secret behind Sturmbock
Brassin News
Get ready for E-Day
Modellbrno 2010: One of the best Czech modelers, Dr. Zdenek
Sebesta (left) in a discussion with our head Brassinator, Jiri Las.
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