WNW Sopwith Triplane

[RAGIII]

I have begun to work on some of the basics of the WNW Sopwith Triplane. So far just a little work on interior framework and wing struts. I started with a base of CDL using Valejo paints then over painted with delta Ceramicoat Acrylic ceramic paint. The wood grain is a mixture of burnt sienna and raw sienna brushed on then wiped off leaving a film and hint of grain.

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[coyotemagic]

Fantastic start, buddy.  I'm going to enjoy watching this project unfold.
Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Fantastic start, buddy.  I'm going to enjoy watching this project unfold.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Bud! I am doing scheme E, a Sopwith built bird. I am looking at paints for the overall scheme right now. So far a mixture of Humbrol 10 gloss service brown and Humbrol 186 flat brown is high on my list of choices. I think I want to lean heavily into the "chocolate" spectrum, but not real sure about PC13 vs 10.
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[uncletony]

Nice start! Looking forward to future updates.

[RAGIII]

Nice start! Looking forward to future updates.

Thanks Bo. Just for the record those that know me know I normally build SLOW! On the other hand the WNW Fokker DVII only took a couple of months so who knows!
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[GAJouette]

  Rick,
Outstanding first progress my old friend. I have a couple of these WNW Tripes myself so I'll be following with the greatest of interest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[RAGIII]

  Rick,
Outstanding first progress my old friend. I have a couple of these WNW Tripes myself so I'll be following with the greatest of interest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Thanks Gregory! I am in the process of trying out different out of bottle and mixes of paint for the "Chocolate" brown overall finish. I will try to show some samples if the weather permits opening my window to vent the airbrush fumes.
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[michael]

Great start, i too have one waiting in the wings so will be cheering you on from the sidelines 

michael

[RAGIII]

Great start, i too have one waiting in the wings so will be cheering you on from the sidelines 

michael

Thanks Michael. Personally I am keeping an eye on Chris's build 
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[Epeeman]

Good wood effect painting, RAGIII -

Best of luck for your build!

Regards

Dave

[RAGIII]

Good wood effect painting, RAGIII -

Best of luck for your build!

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave! This one "SHOULD" be a breeze compared to that SPAD 
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[miamiangler]

Hi Rick,


    Looks great !  I started my Tripe a few weeks ago but it`s the Roden kit . I`m still triying to figure out the PC10 color . Be waiting for your results .

                                     Willi

[RAGIII]

Hi Rick,


    Looks great !  I started my Tripe a few weeks ago but it`s the Roden kit . I`m still triying to figure out the PC10 color . Be waiting for your results .

                                     Willi

Willi,
I have opted for Humbrol #10 Gloss Service brown as my base. I will mix with Humbrol #186, flat brown for some weathering techniques.
I hope you post your progress on your Roden build. Roden kits get bashed a bit but 4 out of my 6  completed 1/32nd builds are Roden!
RAGIII
PS: Pictures of my test painting later

[miamiangler]

Thanks Rick,

   I use that as my guide . I was hoping for a water base paint , I don't want to get too high while painting . I `m thinking of doing the WNW`s captured Sopwith .  Rick if you can give me the measurements of the crosses it would help . Also the length of the prop spinner . that would help a lot !

   I`ll be watching your build !

                                         Willi

[RAGIII]

Willi, Send me a PM with your Mailing address. I am not going to use the captured Triplane markings so would be happy to send them. I will look at the spinner. If supplied in the kit I will send that also.
RAGIII