Daithi O Buitigh Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 awww somebody told him This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 The Laser 50 I was interested in went for £256.11. Too much for me.**LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Denis Watkins Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Posted by Doc Marten on 28/06/2020 10:35:18: Posted by David Davis on 28/06/2020 03:24:26: The Laser 50 I was interested in went for £256.11. Too much for me.**LINK** There was a Laser 45 a few weeks ago that went for the same David. Next up......."Built by an expert builder" Am I being too picky or does the lack of attention to detail suggest otherwise? I've seen many builds by forum members to a much higher standard, none of them claiming to be "Experts". Expert or not, you shouldn't say it but Look at this guy's feedback. A long list of very pricey sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Expert or not, you shouldn't say it That should read Expert or not, he should not say that of himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 "Expert". A has-been drip under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Or my definition Expert: Someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know absolutly everything about nothing at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Sharples Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Why do a lot of you seem to enjoy having a go at ebay sellers, it make me angry some of the comments on here. The guy with the Hurricane he/she does say "built by an expert" they do not neccessarily say it is him/herself!!! Some of you have assumed it is the seller. And any balsa basher on here will know a beautiful swan emerges from every ugly duckling build process. Ebay is an auction site, you see the item in the pictures you check the rating of the seller and make a decission to bid or buy now (if the item has that). If you think an item is over priced or not worth 2 pence you don't bid/buy. It's your choice to go either way. Why is it felt necessary to HAVE A GO at some sellers for trying. Don't forget some people don't realise as they may of been out of the hobby a long time how things and prices have changed. Why can't people just give people a break, there is to much verbal lashing out in this world which some take pleasure from and that saddens me. PS. I am not a ebay seller, I do purchase a lot though and out of 550 plus purchases, I've had 2 problems that were dealt with swiftly by ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 those who know a lot, know that they know a little those who know a little think they know a lot ernie Edited By Ernie on 28/06/2020 13:19:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kevin Fairgrieve Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 How much!!!! Flair Puppeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Posted by Kevin Fairgrieve on 28/06/2020 21:16:57: How much!!!! Flair Puppeter Why oh why does he say it was modelled on an Albatros DIII? THe Albatros has an inline engine with a big spinner, a fairly rounded fuselage and wingtips swept the other way. Oh, hang on, the Albatros had black crosses too, that must be it! Edited By Robin Colbourne on 28/06/2020 22:31:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Miller Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Posted by Robin Colbourne on 28/06/2020 22:29:37: Posted by Kevin Fairgrieve on 28/06/2020 21:16:57: How much!!!! Flair Puppeter Why oh why does he say it was modelled on an Albatros DIII? THe Albatros has an inline engine with a big spinner, a fairly rounded fuselage and wingtips swept the other way. Oh, hang on, the Albatros had black crosses too, that must be it! Edited By Robin Colbourne on 28/06/2020 22:31:12 Be fair. He said is was painted as an Albatross. Of course that also reveals his total ignorance because it is more like the Red Barons Fokker Triplane. However we must be kind and not ridicule the poor, mentally bewildered idiots!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I notice it's advertised by an antique shop and they always seem to over estimate the value of model aircraft for some reason ... but £950 is a bit high even for an antique shop. It makes you wonder how overpriced the stuff is they sell that I have no idea of its value. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 It's worth more because it's in original authentic condition, was built by an artisan and hasn't had amateur refurbishment, also it no doubt has good provenance. See, I watch Bargain Hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I’ve seen it on Fake or Fortune with Fiona Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Posted by Peter Miller on 29/06/2020 08:05:46: Be fair. He said is was painted as an Albatross. Of course that also reveals his total ignorance because it is more like the Red Barons Fokker Triplane. However we must be kind and not ridicule the poor, mentally bewildered idiots!!! Actually Peter it DOES have the colour scheme of von R's Albatros and not the Dr1 - the 'all-red' Fokker had the early wide straight sided Greek crosses (and a red rudder) and he never flew it in combat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I bought a Flair Puppateer at a swap meet for £110, with OS 52 FS engine, just needed rx and battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Ah Well,I am far from an expert on German WW1 colour schemes. I do know one though. Von Baun's STaffel one Fokker DVII was all yellow witha black chequerboard across the top wing between the crosses. This was the aircraft that shot my father down!!! He got a close view of that one but didn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 There's an urban myth, Peter, that von R always flew an all-red triplane with the curved Maltese crosses - actually he only flew the all-red one a couple of times and never in combat (presumably he put on a display for visiting VIPs who wanted to see der Rote Jagdflieger in his all-red aircraft). That aircraft ended up in a Berlin museum and was, at a guess, destroyed during the bombing. The one he normally flew was partially red (fuselage forward of the cockpit and upper side of wings - aft of the square with the cross was the streaky Fokker olive green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Posted by Peter Miller on 29/06/2020 11:49:51: Ah Well,I am far from an expert on German WW1 colour schemes. I do know one though. Von Baun's STaffel one Fokker DVII was all yellow witha black chequerboard across the top wing between the crosses. This was the aircraft that shot my father down!!! He got a close view of that one but didn't get it. Peter, Was your father William Miller, flying with George Darvill in a DH4? I only ask because I found this: Reconaissance & Bomber Aces of WW1 - William Miller (Page 37 Left hand side) Its surprising how effective the two seaters were against the single seaters in the First World War. Presumably why the RAF thought the Defiant was worth getting in WWII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 That is him Robin.Officially had 6 kills from the back seatf the DH4. He also won the DFC for a particularly dangerous recconaisance flight. He was one of the first rear gunners tomount twoLweis guns on the scarf mount. He was actually going on his pilot training but volunteered for the last raid with his pilot when he was shot down and badly wounded. NEVER VOLUNTEER!!!! What many people do not realise but the DH4 could climb to 22,000 feet. No oxygen, open cockpit. Edited By Peter Miller on 29/06/2020 12:49:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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