Author Topic: Sopwith 'Swallow' 1:32 scale (Read 22844 times)

Mike Norris · « **Reply #135 on:** September 13, 2019, 06:48:23 AM »

Hi all,
The undercarriage assembly has been fitted.
Also added are the panel fasteners to the rear of the undercarriage, a drain pipe and the cross bracing anchors in the fuselage under shield,

Mike

kensar · « **Reply #136 on:** September 13, 2019, 09:36:52 PM »

Details, details, details
Continuing to be an awesome build, Mike.
Are the wingnuts from Taurus?

Mike Norris · « **Reply #137 on:** September 13, 2019, 09:52:53 PM »

Hi Ken,
Thanks.
Yes they are 'Taurus' wing nuts (M0025).
The photo of that area doesn't make it clear as to exactly what type of fasteners were used.

Mike

Juan · « **Reply #138 on:** September 14, 2019, 12:11:38 AM »

Simply gorgeous Mike.

dr 1 ace · « **Reply #139 on:** September 14, 2019, 04:02:16 AM »

Moving along nicely !

Ed

RAGIII · « **Reply #140 on:** September 15, 2019, 05:53:19 AM »

Quote from: dr 1 ace on September 14, 2019, 04:02:16 AM

Moving along nicely !

Ed

Agreed....and then some

RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #141 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:40:51 AM »

This is moving along very well Mike , nice job on the landing gear and a nice set of nuts !

Terri

Mike Norris · « **Reply #142 on:** September 16, 2019, 06:58:20 PM »

Hi Terri,
Thanks - nicest compliment I'd had for years - oh you mean the model - oops

,

Mike

lone modeller · « **Reply #143 on:** September 17, 2019, 02:18:37 AM »

I will refrain from commenting on your nuts Mike - instead I will stick with WOW that looks really good!

Stephen.

Mike Norris · « **Reply #144 on:** September 17, 2019, 02:25:00 AM »

Hi Stephen,
Heh he

- wrong forum for that sort of topic I think.
Thanks,

Mike

Mike Norris · « **Reply #145 on:** September 18, 2019, 04:23:49 AM »

Hi all,
I've spent the last day or so applying the decals to the 'Swallow'.
The PC12 upper surfaces and the CDL undersides were 'Aviattic' linen effect decals. The decals are supplied as A4 sheets and are not 'cookie cut', so each has to be templated and then cut.
The white fin marking (AMA.E) and the name 'SWALLOW' of the fuselage sides were created, letter by letter, from 'Xtradecal' sheets.
The specific serial number of B9276 was also created from number/leterrs and white strip from 'Xtradecal'.
The biggest problem was the wing roundels, as the wing of the 'Swallow' had a wider wing chord than that of the 'Camel, therefore the 'Camel' decals were way too small.
In the end I resorted to Cutting up and re-assembling decals from both the 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Pup (RNAS) and the SE5a, both of which I had as spares.
For example the wing upper roundels were created from four separate cut decals.
The colouring of the blue (lighter shade) on these roundels reflects that used towards the end of the conflict.

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #146 on:** September 19, 2019, 12:49:56 AM »

Looks Beautiful with the Markings applied. You have really made Terrific use of the Aviattic linen decals!
RAGIII

Bughunter · « **Reply #147 on:** September 19, 2019, 02:33:37 AM »

OMG - what a great result you created so far!
Nice effect created by the linen decals.

Cheers,
Frank

Mike Norris · « **Reply #148 on:** September 20, 2019, 02:03:47 AM »

Hi all,
A couple more details.
The inspection window in the upper surface of the wing, for the aileron pulley and cable.
Also seen is the wing centre joint and head padding on the trailing edge of the wing centre section.
Finally the wheels (not weathered yet),

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #149 on:** September 20, 2019, 03:04:41 AM »

Nicely done details as usual!
RAGIII