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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2016, 11:54:45 AM

Title: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2016, 11:54:45 AM: This was originally part of the French GB, but I blew it and let the Albatros take over. She's finally finished, though, and I enjoyed every minute of this build.
I've always wanted a Strutter in my collection and I had earmarked this kit to be done in Ray Collishaw's markings. It sat in my stash for years awaiting a decent set of after market decals which never materialized. When the French GB presented itself, those plans went out the window and I became enamored with the profile of this aircraft in Jon Guttman's Reconnaissance and Bomber Aces of World War 1. The profile depicts this aircraft in CDL and khaki and that's how I chose to portray her. I hope you like it.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.43.02_zpsl2b0qtsw.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.44.08_zpsithldm1x.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.44.55_zps3sorqfhl.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.46.17_zpsmqi9etxd.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.47.18_zpshbxmi4oe.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.52.18_zpsvob2shhu.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2015.52.40_zpsu84ybltp.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-29%2016.19.25_zpswvm2o6aj.jpg)
Thanks for looking in, folks!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: gedmundson on July 30, 2016, 12:18:36 PM: Very nice work on this one Bud. Congrats on such a well done build!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: lcarroll on July 30, 2016, 12:31:58 PM: You`ve really outdone yourself on this one, Bud, it is absolutely magnificent! The colours, the superb detailing, and the clean finish overall are just spectacular, congratulations, a really lovely Build! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2016, 01:46:29 PM: Thanks so much, Gary and Lance! I greatly appreciate your kind comments.
This was such a fun kit, I think I'll do another. Maybe a single seat night fighter next.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: GAJouette on July 30, 2016, 01:51:18 PM: Bud,
I agree with Lance you've out done yourself once again my old friend. Congratulations and Well Done Bud.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2016, 02:39:19 PM: Thank you, Gregory! It's always a pleasure to hear from you.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: Des on July 30, 2016, 02:48:30 PM: A real pleasure watching your build and an even greater pleasure seeing this magnificent finished model, you have done a superb job with this one Bud with great painting and excellent rigging, it certainly is a stunning looking model, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: Borsos on July 30, 2016, 03:36:57 PM: Wonderful! Bud, you did a brilliant job, this is a perfect Strutter! I really love it!
Best wishes
Andreas
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: P.P. on July 30, 2016, 05:05:04 PM: It's a great work. Clean and precise. A real tribute to the brave pilots who flew this plane. Regards, Paul
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: gbrivio on July 30, 2016, 07:34:00 PM: The build was a pleasure and the finished model exceeds expectations. I really like it very much!
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: RAGIII on July 30, 2016, 07:53:51 PM: Well Amigo I can't say much that hasn't been said already. Brilliant build. Your detailing , painting, and rigging are outstanding!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: Ernie on July 30, 2016, 08:28:50 PM: Congratulations on a terrific model, Bud. You have really hit the mark
with the Strutter. The Khaki and the CDL is a great combination and
the rigging is flawless. A great job in all aspects, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: PrzemoL on July 30, 2016, 08:45:33 PM: Very very fine Strutter. I like the subtle shading, especially on CDL. Congratulations, Bud!
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 31, 2016, 08:58:19 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on July 30, 2016, 07:53:51 PM
Well Amigo I can't say much that hasn't been said already. Brilliant build. Your detailing , painting, and rigging are outstanding!
RAGIII

And so says Amigo #3

Ed
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on July 31, 2016, 01:13:19 PM: Thank you, my friends! The results are purely due to all I've learned from all of you over the years. This forum provides us with the curriculum for a masters degree in modeling if we pay attention. Thank you all again.
Here are a couple more in my new favorite setting.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-30%2019.16.24_zpsomsmrm81.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/sopwith%20strutter/2016-07-30%2019.14.31_zpsxuaicq7c.jpg)

Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: Brez on July 31, 2016, 04:51:47 PM: Gorgeous in the first pics, but those outdoors shots - Wow they really bring her to life!
Once again Bud you've excelled your own high standard.

Cheers,
Tony.
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 31, 2016, 05:35:23 PM: Sweet strutted bud.yes you are a seasoned builder at this point and your builds are works of 3- d art.love the 2 tone paint.great scheme great build.cheers
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: IanB on August 01, 2016, 02:09:18 AM: That is a very, very, nice Strutter. I really like the very subtle shading on the fuselage. Well done indeed!

Ian
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: boggie on August 01, 2016, 10:34:26 AM: Outstanding result Bud!

I particularly like your shading technique. Subtle but very effective.

Encore! :)
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on August 02, 2016, 06:36:24 AM: Thanks for the kind remarks, Tony, Scott, Ian and Boggie!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: Alexis on August 06, 2016, 09:25:13 AM: Sorry Bud for the late reply , but man ! She turned out great 8) Looking forward to seeing what rolls of the bench next .

Terri
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: gedmundson on August 06, 2016, 10:44:08 AM: Love those outdoor shots, Bud! 8)
Gary
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on August 06, 2016, 10:58:54 AM: Quote from: Terri on August 06, 2016, 09:25:13 AM
Sorry Bud for the late reply , but man ! She turned out great 8) Looking forward to seeing what rolls of the bench next .
Terri
Thanks, T! Great to hear from you! I've got a WNW Brandenburg W.12 on the bench at the moment. You know, the one I started way back last September.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: coyotemagic on August 06, 2016, 11:01:18 AM: Quote from: gedmundson on August 06, 2016, 10:44:08 AM
Love those outdoor shots, Bud! 8)
Gary
Thanks, Gary! I like those shots, too. Amazing what you can do with a simple grass mat. Far more useful, imho, than a simple grass skirt. At least on me.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith 1A2 of Sgt Hebert and Adj Borzecki, Chipilly, France, 1916
Post by: Monty on August 07, 2016, 02:16:14 AM: Bud, that is really a lovely Strutter! It is an iconic aircraft and you have captured the very essence of the beauty, frailty and bright colours of this French beauty! Well Done!
Marc