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Title: Demise of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 15, 2020, 05:57:16 PM
Hello friends,

 I'm currently tackling a Pup in my spare time. Spare time being @ a premium just now.
The cockpit is together, barring seat and belts and maybe...touch-ups.......NOOOOOOO!!! Leave... breathe....let go.....it will be OK, Bob.

Updates will be few and far between I'm afraid. Bare with me, we will get there together...in time  ::)

Stay safe

von Buckle

(https://i.ibb.co/7QV0cFq/pit-of-pup.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Bughunter on May 15, 2020, 07:07:22 PM
Pups are always nice, in real and from Sopwith :D
Nice start with lovely instruments.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on May 15, 2020, 08:55:06 PM
Lovely interior Bob! I will follow along with interest!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on May 15, 2020, 09:24:06 PM
Yes, great looking cockpit, Bob.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 15, 2020, 09:34:11 PM
Cheers!

BvB  ;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: rhallinger on May 15, 2020, 11:02:26 PM
That's a perfect cockpit to my eye Bob!  Looks better than mine. :D  Very well done.

Best regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: lone modeller on May 16, 2020, 05:27:16 AM
Nothing amiss with that cockpit. Yes, that was good advice - leave it alone!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on May 16, 2020, 06:24:49 AM
Lovely start Bob, I can't see anything that needs retouching there. It all looks beautiful to me, best just crack on I reckon. :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 16, 2020, 06:38:39 AM
I agree!
Crack on!!

vB  :D
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: FAf on May 18, 2020, 01:32:50 AM
Yay, another Pup! Looking very good so far! Isn't it a pity that one puts a lot of work into things that don't really show later?! One problem is of course to know what will show and what won't...
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on May 19, 2020, 07:14:19 PM
That's a nice start, Bob!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 24, 2020, 07:18:38 PM
Moving at lightspeed.
Buttoned-up with a nose job.

Carry on...

von B  ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/DLs3125/weld.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on May 24, 2020, 09:19:30 PM
Blimey Bob, you certainly have cracked on with it. Looks great! :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on May 24, 2020, 09:55:44 PM
Amazing von B! You are building at a better pace than Me  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on May 24, 2020, 11:17:31 PM
A new world speed Bob , she is looking excellent so far !  :)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on May 27, 2020, 07:13:58 PM
Wow, that was fast!  Looks good!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on May 28, 2020, 12:07:57 AM
Nice progress, Bob.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 28, 2020, 12:36:23 AM
 :)Cheers!  ;)

vB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: lone modeller on May 28, 2020, 02:46:17 AM
I have only just seen this and it is half finished!! You certainly do not let the grass grow under your feet Bob! Very good looking interior.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 28, 2020, 08:25:54 AM
Got to try out some Scale 75 acrylic paint - Deep Red   :o Tyres are bling bling pinky white. Will tone it down with some muck.

That is all...

(https://i.ibb.co/LgPpgvJ/bling.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on May 28, 2020, 08:27:55 AM
Love the wheel colors Bob! Pinkish tyres are cool   8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on May 28, 2020, 09:39:05 AM
Excellent job on those wheels Bob von wheelie !

I like the tyres . Don't see them painted this way very often so this is a treat !


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: pepperman42 on May 29, 2020, 04:02:46 AM
Wow that came together fast and well. Nice work!!

Steve
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: rhallinger on May 29, 2020, 04:16:10 AM
Your wheels are tres chic, von Buckle!  Nicely done, Bob. ;D

Best regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 29, 2020, 06:19:44 AM
(https://www.geico.com/living/wp-content/uploads/writing-perfect-thank-you-post.jpg)

vB  :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Gisbod on May 29, 2020, 02:45:19 PM
Love that!

What colour scheme are you going for then Bob?

Guy
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 29, 2020, 05:07:52 PM
Love that!

What colour scheme are you going for then Bob?

Guy

 ;) ;) ;)
(https://i.ibb.co/gRKqNc2/chow.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Gisbod on May 29, 2020, 05:59:04 PM
Nice!

Guy
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: FAf on May 29, 2020, 10:15:34 PM
Nice scheme! If you just do all of the other little details as nicely as the ones you've already made, then there are no problems at all!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 30, 2020, 12:19:50 AM
Nice scheme! If you just do all of the other little details as nicely as the ones you've already made, then there are no problems at all!
/Fredrik

Thank you, Fredrik!  ;)
I'm not going to overthink this one. I'm just enjoying the process.

Cheers!
Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 08, 2020, 04:12:52 AM
I have been working on the doped linen. I'm not 100% happy, but I'm as close as I'm going to get without losing the plot.
Cheers,
Puppy Von Bucky  ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/YNjQ70q/clear-dopey.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: gbrivio on June 08, 2020, 04:19:01 AM
Great build so far, Sopwith Pup is always a cool subject and yours is looking very nice.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on June 08, 2020, 06:11:50 AM
I love the doped linen effect you've achieved Bob. You must be at least 99% happy with it. I must learn from your accepting that it is as close as you will get without losing the plot, I've been losing the plot a little recently! Time to crack on then! :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on June 08, 2020, 07:13:53 AM
Now that is DOPE!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 08, 2020, 08:10:10 AM
Now that is DOPE!
RAGIII


 ;D
 ;)
Thank you, Rick!
That made me smile.

Cheers!
vB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on June 08, 2020, 05:52:04 PM
Very nice von B.!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on June 09, 2020, 09:56:35 AM
That is dope Bob , nothing wrong with your shade at all and nice job on the shading  ;)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Jimbo on June 09, 2020, 10:47:32 AM
Wow fantastic Bob, I think your CDL looks super. I just finished Arthur Gould Lee’s No Parachute this past weekend, a smashing read. I will also therefore be doing ‘Chin Chow’ when the time comes. I highly recommend the read, it really puts you in the back seat, as it were....

Jimbo
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 09, 2020, 07:57:54 PM
Wow fantastic Bob, I think your CDL looks super. I just finished Arthur Gould Lee’s No Parachute this past weekend, a smashing read. I will also therefore be doing ‘Chin Chow’ when the time comes. I highly recommend the read, it really puts you in the back seat, as it were....

Jimbo

Thank you Terri  :-*

Jimbo,
Yes, I find Gould Lee's books to be up there with the finest memoirs of the Great War aerial conflict. 

Reading his book, Open Cockpit, I rediscovered this small, but tricky event high up in the cloud ladened skies. His description of the 'Dark Brown Pup'  has pushed me to the browner side of PC10. I can't argue with a man who was there, so brown it is!


Quote
I swung south, and luck was with me still, for there, half a mile away were three F.E.2ds. I pelted towards them, fired a red light, pointed to the Huns, the leader pilot saw, waved, and they followed me back to the cloud. But by the time we reached it the Albatroses had vanished, upon which I felt a complete fool. I drew close, gave the washout, they waved in acknowledgment, and went on with their job. I thought, How I’d hate to fight in a pusher, sitting in a sort of open bath-tub, projecting out in front of the wings, exposed to wind and weather, just like the aged Rumpeties I learned to fly on. It gave me the shivers to think of it. While all this was happening, my cloud, and by now I rather felt that it was mine, had moved a long way eastwards with the wind, and me with it. I was miles over Hunland, alone, with no ammunition, and at the dangerous height of 6,000, cold meat for the most inoffensive Hun. I flew west, slipping furtively from cloud to cloud and keeping ceaseless watch. Suddenly I noticed a machine going west 1,000 feet below me, and I dropped down cautiously after it. It was dark brown—had roundels—it was a Pup! I went closer, and there was Charles not in the least a goner. So we went home together. His gun had jammed at the critical moment, like mine, hence the spin. He was well shot about, but I was lucky, for I had only four bullet holes, all from the silver D–V. Charles didn’t know I’d taken one of his attackers off his tail, and stood me a drink when I told him.

Lee, Arthur Gould. Open Cockpit. Grub Street Publishing. Kindle Edition. 
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on June 10, 2020, 04:09:45 PM
I'm sure that once you hit it with castor oil, you'll feel much better!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: lcarroll on June 11, 2020, 02:57:38 AM
    It's coming along very nicely von B, and it's apparent that you're enjoying it a lot! What's not to like here? A Pup, a happy modeller, and a direct link to one of my favorite WW.I Aviation chroniclers, Arthur Gould Lee! His insight and keen recall of detail are quite remarkable and I often go back to both of his books. If he saw dark brown, then dark brown it is!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 11, 2020, 04:26:35 AM
Hi Lance,
 Yes, I am greatly enjoying the Pup. Such a beautiful wee thing.
I'm moving along nicely, which for me is amazing! I do as much as I can in my spare time, but I'm also very busy with Buckle production at the moment, which must always take center stage over modeling, and rightly so!

Well, I had better carry on...
Cheers,

Brown Pup In The Ring  ;)

Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 17, 2020, 04:34:00 PM
I came up with my version of PC10 for this Pup using Tamiya Nato Brown[XF68] 5 parts to 3 parts Field Grey [XF65], also from Tamiya.

I'm very happy with the tone. Post highlights will be added later.

Cheers,
Bob
(https://i.ibb.co/cDXhCRj/PC10.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on June 17, 2020, 05:52:05 PM
Lovely color Bob! I will have to keep that mix in Mind.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on June 17, 2020, 06:11:32 PM
That is a convincing shade of Brown.  I'd have no idea how to weather it...  so I'll watch and learn.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on June 17, 2020, 09:21:14 PM
Nice PC10 there, Bob.  Patent the formula!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on June 18, 2020, 04:29:40 AM
I like that PC10 mix very much Bob. Like chocolate I just want to see more. Very much looking forward to seeing the next installment Supsonic Pup Build.  :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 18, 2020, 06:16:18 AM
Thanks for the great comments!  ;)

I used my plotter to cut rib tapes from low tack tape similar to Tamiya tape.

10% Tamiya Buff to 90% thinner. I clouded over the rib tapes and in the center sections. Removed the tape and then sprayed heavily thinned PC10 mix in wide coats. This has unified both paints into a subtle fading. The photo doesn't pick up on the slight tonal differences all that well, but needless to say I'm very happy with the look.

I'm enjoying this build!
Onwards...  8)


(https://i.ibb.co/jThCmVc/tape.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/qkR7ngP/fade-to-pc10.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: FAf on June 18, 2020, 06:22:01 AM
Looking good! Nice colour and nice variations to it.
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on June 18, 2020, 06:22:44 AM
I do like that finish, Mate!  I don't know if you have more planned for it...  but I really like the look!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Bughunter on June 18, 2020, 06:27:27 AM
Bob, you made a fast build to have great fun with painting this bird, well done Sir!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 18, 2020, 07:15:17 AM
I do like that finish, Mate!  I don't know if you have more planned for it...  but I really like the look!

Hi Gaz,
 I won't be doing much more with the shading. Perhaps some spray work over the decals, but not much else.

I like the subtle look when weathering.   ;)

Cheers,
Bob  :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 18, 2020, 07:18:54 AM
Looking good! Nice colour and nice variations to it.
/Fredrik
Thank you, Fredrik!  ;)

Cheers,
BvB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 18, 2020, 07:20:44 AM
Bob, you made a fast build to have great fun with painting this bird, well done Sir!

Cheers,
Frank

Thank you, Frank  :)
Fun is the name of the game  ;)

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2020, 09:21:34 AM
You never disappoint us Bob , brillant !


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 18, 2020, 04:22:44 PM
You never disappoint us Bob , brillant !


Terri

Terri,
Bless your little cotton socks  ;)
Thank you.

vB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: rhallinger on June 18, 2020, 11:41:29 PM
That looks lovely Bob!  This will be a beautiful Pup. ;D  Carry on!

Best,

Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on June 18, 2020, 11:50:38 PM
Wow von B! I love the color and subtle shading. Great to see you enjoying this build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 19, 2020, 12:00:58 AM
Thank you!

You guys are the fuel that keeps this metaphorical fire burning.  8)

Cheers,
Shady von B
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on June 19, 2020, 12:22:10 AM
Very nice tonal differences, Bob, even in the pictures.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Borsos on June 19, 2020, 08:45:59 AM
A great approach on painting subtle color differences. i‘ll have to steal that and try it out.
Andreas
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on June 19, 2020, 09:02:52 AM
More useful tips to glean from this great online community. The subtle variations of tone do show on the photos. I like the results so much I will be stealing this method too.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 19, 2020, 05:06:52 PM
Sharing is caring! Steal away!!

You can't go wrong when you overly thin the paint. It gives you total (and tonal) control.
Just make sure that when you use heavily thinned paint you drop your PSI down to around 10 or 12 psi.

Enjoy!

von B  ;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 27, 2020, 08:36:28 PM
CDL on underside complete. PC10 overlap later down the road.
Fuselage section is PC10 on this little puppy, so that's why it's been left out.

Stay safe my cave dwellers  ;)

von Dopey Bob

(https://i.ibb.co/RHDkM1z/undersidecdl.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on June 27, 2020, 10:04:05 PM
Looks Beautiful Bob!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on June 27, 2020, 10:16:01 PM
I love how you've highlighted the structure and rib tapes Bob. That really is rather splendid!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on June 28, 2020, 07:04:00 AM
I love how you've highlighted the structure and rib tapes Bob. That really is rather splendid!

I second that!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on June 28, 2020, 08:27:13 AM
Thumbs up Bob , awesome ! :)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 28, 2020, 08:28:54 AM
Thanks for the comments .

Look what I found in one of the packing boxes from my old home. They have been in storage for 8 long years. Now back on display  ;)

Cheers,
Bob

(https://i.ibb.co/HFQqV3v/flight-badge.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: ebergerud on June 28, 2020, 06:47:03 PM
Lovely work all around no doubt. The Pup was such an elegant plane - almost like no line was out of place. In WWII designers had a saying "if it looks good, it flies good." Sounds like the Pup for its moment. No wonder Richthoven was impressed.
Eric
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: lone modeller on June 29, 2020, 03:13:21 AM
I too have to admire the rib tape effect on the underside of the wings - they look very convincing.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on June 29, 2020, 04:35:49 PM
Nice memorabilia, Bob!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: PrzemoL on June 30, 2020, 06:52:45 PM
Great work all around, Bob. Fine interior, lovely surface finish. Fingers crossed for your spare time to be enough for you to complete this build.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 30, 2020, 07:53:24 PM
As always, thanks for the supportive comments.  ;)

Prze, time has been a factor on this project, but I just take it one step at a time and just try to enjoy myself. It's working!  8)

Anyway, top coat has been applied to the puppy. Clear coated with Johnson's Klear thinned with distilled water.

Cheers,
Bob  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/89N1pk4/Brown-Cookie.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on June 30, 2020, 11:24:01 PM
It's taking on the look we all know and love!

Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 01, 2020, 06:34:51 AM
Looking great von B!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 01, 2020, 08:28:36 AM
Looking great von B!
RAGIII

 ;) :) ;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on July 01, 2020, 09:13:45 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Early Bird Fan on July 06, 2020, 04:27:16 PM
that's a lovely paint job topped off with nicely done tonal variations  8)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 06, 2020, 04:34:24 PM
Thank you!!  :)

Got a little more for you.
Oil laden struts slooooooooooow drying by the window. Top wing stencils sprayed. Rudder and tail fin decaled!

Lightspeed von Buckles
 ::) ::) ::)

(https://i.ibb.co/GVhrjdT/top.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on July 06, 2020, 05:47:12 PM
Nice, Bob!  Is that a kit scheme?
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 07, 2020, 12:26:54 AM
Outstanding use of the stencils Bob! Looks Terrific.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 07, 2020, 12:44:56 AM
Nice, Bob!  Is that a kit scheme?

Sure is Gazza!

(https://i.ibb.co/gRKqNc2/chow.jpg)

Thank you Rick!  ;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 17, 2020, 06:32:23 AM
Wingnut would have you paint the upper engine panel metal. This picture would suggest PC10.
PC10 it is!

The engine cowl has been painted with brushed aluminium. A clear coat of Klear mixed with a tiny amount of Clear base from Tamiya. I'm looking for a dull metal look.
Oil filters should cut down on the BLING!

Carry on...

vB

(https://i.ibb.co/QfnPVdZ/754-F1076-80-AA-4-C37-8-E40-572893841-DFE.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/xFys3hy/cowl.jpg)

Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 17, 2020, 06:44:11 AM
Beautiful Bob!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 17, 2020, 06:52:06 AM
Beautiful Bob!
RAGIII

Thank you, Rick!
 8) 8) 8)

vB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on July 17, 2020, 07:39:54 AM
Lovely work Bob, that flat aluminium effect looks superb.

Richie
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: rsanz on July 17, 2020, 07:44:57 AM
Wingnut would have you paint the upper engine panel metal. This picture would suggest PC10.
PC10 it is!

The engine cowl has been painted with brushed aluminium. A clear coat of Klear mixed with a tiny amount of Clear base from Tamiya. I'm looking for a dull metal look.
Oil filters should cut down on the BLING!

Carry on...

vB

(https://i.ibb.co/QfnPVdZ/754-F1076-80-AA-4-C37-8-E40-572893841-DFE.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/xFys3hy/cowl.jpg)

Its always a good idea to check their website for hints and tips and updates etc.

http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=28&cat=6

(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/v46A6C38E/www/products/model_kitsets/32013/hints_and_tips/32013 Sopwith Pup RFC option C.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on July 17, 2020, 09:56:26 AM
Well Mr. Von spent time at the bench  ;) Have done a fabulous job son the finish so far and very nice clean work !


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 17, 2020, 04:20:57 PM
Lesson learned.
No need to worry. The square hatch remains square and the big red dot will still be red.

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on July 17, 2020, 10:32:46 PM
excellent progress, BvB.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 17, 2020, 11:39:54 PM
excellent progress, BvB.

Thank you, Sir!

vB  8)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on July 18, 2020, 03:28:47 PM
Looks great, Bob!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 18, 2020, 09:05:42 PM
Looks great, Bob!

Cheers Gazz!

vB  8)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Bughunter on July 18, 2020, 09:32:31 PM
Such nice paint job will be a great contribution to a nice looking Pup!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kajones1644 on July 19, 2020, 03:01:01 AM
Bob. Love the PC10. You mentioned Tamiya Field Green but cannot find it in the range. What is the XF# please?
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 19, 2020, 03:24:45 AM
Bob. Love the PC10. You mentioned Tamiya Field Green but cannot find it in the range. What is the XF# please?

Brain Fart Alert!

I meant to say Field Grey! XF65

A sign of getting old  :o  ;)

vB


Thank you Frank!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Bughunter on July 19, 2020, 03:43:06 AM
Oops, yes PC10 :o At least on the wing pic.

On the last fuselage picture it was for me clearly a PC12 Pup.  Never trust a camera and a monitor ;D
(https://i.ibb.co/xFys3hy/cowl.jpg)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 19, 2020, 11:59:08 PM
PC whatever  8) it looks great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 20, 2020, 04:53:23 AM
Cheers Rick!!

Got another weeeeeeeee update for you.

I sprayed 'Chin Chow' using home made masks. The tamiya white was toned down with one drop of buff to 20 drops of white, thinned 50/50 with tamiya thinner + a couple drops of flow-aid.
The 'British Guiana No2' will come from the decal. My machine is good, but it's not that good!

Looking at the original photo of Chin Chow the number 4 next to the roundel on the fuselage sits just below the stitching. The decal was way to big. So I whipped out the digital calipers, measured and cut my own mask.  Job done!

Cheers all!
von B  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/hVJ35ZS/chin-Star.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/mTmyC3W/chin-port.jpg)

Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: smperry on July 20, 2020, 05:04:29 AM
Looking very nice von B. A perfect white marking really sets off your great PC10.
sp
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on July 20, 2020, 05:48:28 AM
Great use of the cutter for the markings Bob. Nice artistic touch toning down the white a little too. This is a very lovely pup coming together. :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: gbrivio on July 20, 2020, 03:16:41 PM
Looking great, the painting and the markings are first class.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on July 20, 2020, 06:01:45 PM
Looking good, Bob!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 20, 2020, 07:51:23 PM
Thanks for the comments, guys!

I'm slow, but I'm enjoying the journey. Isn't that what life is all about?

Cheers!
vB  ;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on July 20, 2020, 10:48:50 PM
Great work, Bob von Mask Cutter!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 20, 2020, 11:33:57 PM
Brilliant use of your cutter von Mask Master!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 21, 2020, 12:16:06 AM
Thank you, Rick and Ken!  8)

Zorro, The Masked Twisted Buckle Maker  :o
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on July 21, 2020, 10:50:39 AM
Thanks for the comments, guys!

I'm slow, but I'm enjoying the journey. Isn't that what life is all about?

Cheers!
vB  ;)


Yes , yes it is Bob  ;)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 21, 2020, 07:03:39 PM
mini micro update.
Decal sitting in place above Chin Chow.

carry on...

vB

(https://i.ibb.co/x51P0SY/micro.jpg[b][/b])
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 23, 2020, 03:56:40 AM
Excellent von B!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: smperry on July 23, 2020, 05:44:58 AM
What Rick said. I'm loving your Pup from the PC10 to the masked markings and looking forward to each progress photo.
sp
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on July 23, 2020, 06:34:17 AM
I'm enjoying the micro updates Bob. They give more opportunities to see this build unfold. Unfolding very nicely it is too. I'm so inspired I may have to pluck mine out of the stash.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 23, 2020, 07:09:38 AM
I really appreciate the kind comments. Thank you!
 ;)

I hope to have more micro updates in the near future.

Cheers,
Bob  8)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 25, 2020, 09:28:54 AM
The more I looked at the elevator control lines the more I knew something was off.
Wingnuts locate the exit point on frame. Original image of Pup shows between frames.

Sanded back the reinforced fabric, filled holes with super goooooo and moved exit holes to mid frame.
Ninja spray job to follow. Fingers crossed I can make this work. If not, it's cotton wool glued to tail, match, strike and launch!

Wish me luck!
Von Crazy Fooooool  :o
 
(https://i.ibb.co/2Fp4vTB/control-lines.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/tXG2XPD/correct.jpg)

Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: smperry on July 25, 2020, 09:38:05 AM
You'll fix it. May be an aggravation now, but just think how annoying it would be if you hadn't caught it until you were done.

Another legacy from WnW. We get real good at fixing errors rather than trashing an expensive kit.

Looks like you are well on the way to making it all better.
sp
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on July 25, 2020, 09:38:19 AM
I hope it all goes well for you Bob .


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 25, 2020, 09:43:37 AM
It will be fine.

No Viking burial for this Puppy!

Time to sleeeeeeeeeeeep.
Nighty night.
vB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: fredjocko on July 25, 2020, 11:24:45 AM
Your masks look great!! Do you do them by hand or with Cricut type cutter?
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: lcarroll on July 25, 2020, 11:44:28 AM
von Perfectionist,
   I would not have noticed however, as you "know it is there", I understand perfectly why you are taking a step or two backwards on the issue! It will be fine and better for your extra work and dilligence in the end result!
  Lovely Pup!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 25, 2020, 12:31:56 PM
I just have to say that it is a nice catch on the difference between the kit and the original! I know you will get it done to your usual High Standards. Along the same lines anyone building Nieuport kits should look at the openings for the elevator controls. They varied from one airframe to another. Just a heads up!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 25, 2020, 06:23:05 PM
Your masks look great!! Do you do them by hand or with Cricut type cutter?

Hi Fred,
 Yes, I use a 'KNK Maxx Air' cutter for all my masks. It's a well made piece of kit produced by an American company, so I wouldn't expect anything less.

Thanks ALL!!!

von B  :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 26, 2020, 08:10:53 AM
Happy boy!
Back in the groooooove.  8)

vB

(https://i.ibb.co/JmJqnMz/repair.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on July 26, 2020, 08:16:33 AM
Big thumbs up Von Bob  8)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 26, 2020, 08:42:59 AM
AWESOME von B!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 26, 2020, 09:12:59 AM
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/3oEjHWXddcCOGZNmFO/200.webp?cid=ecf05e476bddf8609ca1e62f707ec6497fae6b03eb36c861&rid=200.webp)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on July 26, 2020, 11:27:11 AM
Perfect fix Bob, your attention to detail and resolve are really inspiring!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 27, 2020, 03:22:08 AM
Hi Richie,

 I wouldn't have bothered normally, but the photo of the real aircraft forced me to get creative.  :D
All is well!

Got another little update for you.
Leather combing, gun in place and bits and bobs.

The light at the end of the tunnel is dim, but growing in luminosity each day.

Cheers,
vB  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/51bD3mb/leather.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on July 27, 2020, 04:17:54 AM
I like the dry brushing effect on the cockpit combing  :)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on July 27, 2020, 07:11:11 AM
Excellent results on the leather padding von B! I struggle to come up with a good mix on the lighter more "Blonde" leather. What do you use?
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on July 27, 2020, 07:16:18 AM
Oh wow, that combing looks like real leather, what a great bit of painting!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 27, 2020, 07:58:18 AM
Excellent results on the leather padding von B! I struggle to come up with a good mix on the lighter more "Blonde" leather. What do you use?
RAGIII

Hi Rick,

The combing was built up from light to dark.
I laid down a couple of coats of 'Cold Light' as a base. I then applied a few thin watery coats of Yellow Ochre followed by even thinner coats of 'UA 764.' The high spots were then dry brushed with 'Cold Light' (the barest of dry brushing...dry dry dry!) to bring back points of light hitting the leather. Thin washes of Citadel Sepia added shine and helped bring everything together. The whole process took around 45 minutes to complete. I'm very happy with the results.

Hope this helps.
Cheers!

vB

Richie,
Many thanks! Much appreciated  ;)

Leatherneck von Buckles  :o




(https://i.ibb.co/8940j9p/color.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on July 27, 2020, 08:52:16 AM
Nice work on the leather, Bob.  Who knew leather was so complicated?
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 27, 2020, 08:57:22 AM
Nice work on the leather, Bob.  Who knew leather was so complicated?

It isn't! I just go all around the houses to make it more complicated  ;D

Thank you, Ken!

vB  8)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on July 28, 2020, 07:37:39 AM
I like the look of your leather, Bob.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 28, 2020, 07:58:08 AM
I like the look of your leather, Bob.

Cheers, Gazz!
I'm tickled pink with it.

vB  ;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 02, 2020, 06:17:15 AM
It's a long way to Tipperary
It's a long way to go.
It's a long way to Tipperary
To the sweetest Pup I know!
Goodbye Piccadilly
Farewell Leicester Square!
It's a long long way to Tipperary
But my heart's right there.

Carry on...  ;)
vB

(https://i.ibb.co/h7ccDKc/bipe.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Pj54TMV/bipe-front.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: GazzaS on August 02, 2020, 08:01:31 AM
Looks Good, Bob!  That's a precarious looking stand, tho.

Gaz
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 02, 2020, 08:29:54 AM
Looks Good, Bob!  That's a precarious looking stand, tho.

Gaz

I got this!  ;D

Cheers!
vB
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on August 02, 2020, 10:58:48 AM
Looks Spectacular Bob. I am Happy to see this one progressing so well!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: lcarroll on August 02, 2020, 11:07:44 AM
   Very nice, von Danger Man, did Rube Goldberg charge a fee to help you with the stand?!  :o
   Looking mighty fine!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: smperry on August 02, 2020, 11:40:33 AM
I've had birds on precarious perches...and paid the price too, but I still set them down more with an eye to immediate convenience than safety.

Bob, that Pup is looking immaculate and I can't wait to see more. I sure hope you are enjoying this model as much as we are enjoying watching it come together.
sp
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: petrov27 on August 02, 2020, 11:42:35 AM
yeah its looking fantastic but the "stand" worries me - looks like a slight nudge and there could be disaster!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on August 02, 2020, 06:06:43 PM
Bob probably has the model suspended on sky hooks.!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 02, 2020, 06:41:32 PM
I can assure you all that no Pup was harmed during the taking of photos  ;D

Thanks for the kind support!#
We go on...

vB  :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on August 02, 2020, 06:47:05 PM
Pup looks beautiful Bob, your grass mat looks a bit too lime green and smooth though....;)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: jeroen_R90S on August 02, 2020, 10:51:05 PM
What a beauty -the very scheme I intend to do with mine. Nice catch on the control line exits a few pages back too, I'll write that down somewhere only to probably repeat the mistake in due time!  ;D
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on August 02, 2020, 10:58:54 PM
At this point now I don't know which is more interesting , the pup or that frisbee...really leaning towards the frisbee  ;) Nice to see her with the top wing mounted Bob , she is looking mighty fine  8)


Terri
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: DaveB on March 25, 2021, 05:19:37 AM
Stunning work there, Bob -

I look forward to seeing this one complete when you get the chance to carry on working on it.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 25, 2021, 07:41:25 AM
Hi Dave,
 Thanks for dropping by.  ;)

Fingers crossed I'll have more updates over the Easter break.

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Gisbod on March 25, 2021, 04:32:36 PM
Lovely Bob!

If only you could speed up your build rate to above ‘glacier’  :D

Looks super neat.

Guy
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 25, 2021, 08:13:41 PM
Guy,
That would be awesome!  ;D

One day...one day.

vB  :)
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on March 25, 2021, 10:04:06 PM
Still looking forward on seeing this button up Bob ...Easter break isn't that far away !


Alexis
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: Monty on March 26, 2021, 04:15:16 AM
This is looking really great, Sir "Frisbee" Bob, it has your meticulous attention to detail all over it! Like us all, I am looking forward to more! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: gedmundson on March 29, 2021, 10:49:12 AM
Looking fabulous, Bob. Love the Frisbee  ;D
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: gbrivio on March 29, 2021, 09:43:31 PM
Looking beautiful. I like the painting tone and the great details.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: kensar on March 29, 2021, 09:46:04 PM
Looking great, Bob.  Hope to see it finished soon!
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: mgunns on April 03, 2021, 07:22:16 AM
It's getting there Bob:  From what I see from my end of the computer screen it looks pretty dag nab nice and sweet.
Title: Re: Birth of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 08, 2021, 03:16:35 AM
Pup has gone to the great gig in the sky.
One of the strut broke and with it my temper.

The kit is on it's way to the landfill.

I feel bad about loosing my cool, but it's done.   :o

My next kit will be a 35th tank. The Easy Eight. I'm in a mini group build with a couple of friends, so I'm hoping this distraction will bring rewards later down the track.

Sorry for letting you guys down.

I will get back in the saddle and I will pull out another Wingnut with the view of actually finishing her.

Stay safe my friends.
God speed.

vB  :)
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: DaveB on April 08, 2021, 03:20:22 AM
Really sorry to hear that about your Pup, Bob.

If it's any concellation, I have done precisely the same myself over the years so you are not on your own!

Best of luck on your next project!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: Gisbod on April 08, 2021, 03:24:20 AM
Ah shame Bob,

I can relate to that I’m afraid  ::)

It was looking soooo good too  :(


Guy
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: Alexis on April 08, 2021, 03:49:38 AM
Happens to the best of us Bob and I have been there before and understand the frustration . Looking forward to your WNW kit and enjoy your easy 8 build  :)


Alexis
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: Monty on April 08, 2021, 04:09:23 AM
Sorry to hear this, Sir Bob, but it is something that should give you pleasure and relaxation. The Easy Eight sounds like a great project too! Enjoy! Regards and we will be waiting patiently for the next aviation build! Marc.
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: RLWP on April 08, 2021, 04:12:51 AM
WAIT WAIT!!

There's a whole load of useful stuff in your scrap Pup, Bob. Throw it my way!

Richard
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 08, 2021, 04:18:41 PM
WAIT WAIT!!

There's a whole load of useful stuff in your scrap Pup, Bob. Throw it my way!

Richard

Foresight is a wonderful thing, Richard. Clearly, I am lacking in such qualities  :o
I would of happily shared the remains with you...but...they have flown out the door with the rest of my waste...DOH!

I will keep you in mind for the future.  ;D

vB

P.S. Thanks guys  ;)
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: RLWP on April 08, 2021, 05:11:37 PM
Please do - WNW engines are ideal for scratchbuilds and engine swaps, propellers, wheels and cockpit parts are always handy as are left over odds and ends of decals

I shall await the next time you turn green and split your shirt, Bob Banner...

And condolences on the loss of your Pup

Richard
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: pepperman42 on April 08, 2021, 09:39:50 PM
Deep breaths...ommmmmmmm. Been there.

Steve
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: RAGIII on April 08, 2021, 11:18:31 PM
Damn! There is Way too much of this sort of thing lately. Sorry to hear you lost your Pup Bob! You should have saved the upper wing to mate with a Roden Triplane to create a Sopwith Mouse  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: Borsos on April 08, 2021, 11:40:12 PM
Bad news!  :(
Andreas
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: PrzemoL on April 09, 2021, 12:03:32 AM
It is a pity to hear of your problem with Puppie, Bob. And what a shame to hear you binned it... There are many who would get the plastic you threw away and would try to repair it... Pity, pity...
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: skeeterbuck on April 09, 2021, 12:44:29 AM
I'm with you Bob!

I try and keep my cool but...sometimes you just gotta throw something! I have a stone wall in my basement that serves as a crash site.  ;)

Chuck
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: pepperman42 on April 09, 2021, 12:48:54 AM
You really are Chuck!!  ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 09, 2021, 01:49:47 AM
 :o

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/3oEdv9Xaqm76AzUsvu/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: macsporran on April 09, 2021, 02:28:45 AM
Commiserations Bob...
.... but I must say, hee-hee, you are living up to your namesake:
Ballistic Bob - on the BBC Scotland "Chewin' the Fat" show

see attached
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbNyGXRp_iE&list=PL34D8A838206B5339&index=6

We've all been there  >:(
Sandy
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: Dave W on April 09, 2021, 04:53:58 PM
I feel your pain there Bob, been there, done that way too many times of late.

Two Wingnut kits were started then crashed and burned- Pfalz D.XII and Sopwith Camel. Both were en route to the rubbish bin when I paused and realised, at what these cost to replace, think before you bin, David.... so both are in the big filing box of eternal shame on a shelf and already crash/ repair depot dioramas are envisaged.

One day they may even return in a new guise...

cheers and keep modelling

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 09, 2021, 06:44:00 PM
Quote
Ballistic Bob - on the BBC Scotland "Chewin' the Fat" show

see attached
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbNyGXRp_iE&list=PL34D8A838206B5339&index=6

We've all been there  >:(
Sandy
;D ;D ;D
(https://media.tenor.com/images/1fb93e098589d31f5023b7d32418f013/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Demise of a Pup
Post by: RichieW on April 11, 2021, 07:10:40 AM
Sorry to see this Bob, it was all looking so promising too. Over the last few years I think I've junked more kits than I've finished. Keep on keeping on though. Looking forward to seeing the tank come together.