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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Flip Hendrickx on December 19, 2012, 06:01:33 AM

Title: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Flip Hendrickx on December 19, 2012, 06:01:33 AM
Hi all,

Here are some pictures of the Wingnut Wings Sopwith pup i'm working on.) It's a fun project, but dragging on a bit too long now.. not enough time to do modelling i'm afraid.
I'm approaching the moment were I can start rigging.
 

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/PUPSEAT2.jpg)
Scratch built seat after I accidently stepped on the one that came with the kit.

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/Pup%20cockpit.jpg)
Cockpit before closing up the fuselage

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/Pup%20engine.jpg)

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/sopwith%20pup.jpg)
Basic paint coat. All done with acrylics. (Gunze)

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/PUP%20Leather.jpg)

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/Puppaint3.jpg)
Worn paint, revealing the fabric underneat. A bit of artistic license, since I didn't find any pictures of a pup with such weathering.
The upper wing is dry fitted here.

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/PilotPup.jpg)
Pilot that will be placed next to the pup, once it's ready

All the best

Flip

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: coyotemagic on December 19, 2012, 06:20:15 AM
Wow, Flip!  What a brilliant introduction!  Outstanding work on the cockpit, cockpit coaming, fuselage painting and the figure.  Every aspect of this model is superb.  Funny how when you commit a model to this forum, things move along more quickly.  I look forward to seeing her fully rigged.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: lcarroll on December 19, 2012, 06:31:53 AM
Wow too, Flip!
Beautiful work; the interior is magnificent and your shading/weathering is most impressive. Keep us updated, a pleasure to view.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Des on December 19, 2012, 06:38:20 AM
What a magnificent introduction to the forum, you have done a superb job on the Pup so far with brilliant weathering and detailing, the pilot figure is excellent.
Could you please let us know what paint and colour you used to do the padding around the cockpit coaming, it is a perfect leather colour.

Des.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Epeeman on December 19, 2012, 06:50:37 AM
What a magnificent introduction to the forum, you have done a superb job on the Pup so far with brilliant weathering and detailing, the pilot figure is excellent.
Could you please let us know what paint and colour you used to do the padding around the cockpit coaming, it is a perfect leather colour.

Des.

Ditto, also how you made the seat cushion edges look worn as well - excellent work so far!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: rhallinger on December 19, 2012, 07:22:04 AM
Flip:

I echo the preceding high praise---absolutely beautiful work.  You have mastered finish techniques that create a truly outstanding model.  I'm looking forward to learning much from you.  Thanks for sharing!

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Flip Hendrickx on December 19, 2012, 07:34:59 AM
Thanks for the comments guys  :)

For the leather I have used a mixture of acrylics and oil paints
The  base color is a mixture of Vallejo 822 (German Camo black) + a little bit of  Vallejo light skin color.
for the lighter upper part I've used the base mixture + a little bit of Life Color light stock wood and Vallejo light orange and I have applied the paint in very thin washes working for the inside towards the outside of the coaming.
to paint the shadows (here the lower part of the coaming) I use very thin filters of Vallejo 822 + little bit of Vallejo black, progressively making it darker towards the lowest part.
Afterwards I've applied some thin filters of Burnt sienna oil paint.
It's a fairly easy technique, but it takes some time to do. Try it, you'll like it :-)

The seat cushion was done in the same fashion.

All the best

Flip
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Des on December 19, 2012, 07:39:51 AM
Thanks very much Flip for your painting tip, that is a very interesting technique you use and will be well worth trying.

Des.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: drdave on December 19, 2012, 08:01:16 AM
Superb!
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Flip Hendrickx on December 19, 2012, 08:41:29 AM
Here's a picture of the underside of the Pup. You won't see a lot of it,  once it's on it's wheels, but it's the idea that counts hé :-)
weathering was done with oil paints.

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/onderkant.jpg)


Grtz

Flip
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: lcarroll on December 19, 2012, 08:44:45 AM
Flip,
    The oil staining on the belly is outstanding, beautiful work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 19, 2012, 09:29:57 AM
Man, that cockpit combing is beautiful!

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Decibel on December 20, 2012, 02:07:47 AM
Superb job ;)
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: RAGIII on December 20, 2012, 02:42:51 AM
Love the work on the Pup, and the figure even more!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: pepperman42 on December 20, 2012, 09:50:06 AM
Gorgeous results. This is in the reference files for my one now!!!

Steve
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: GAJouette on December 20, 2012, 12:09:46 PM
  Flip,
Magnificent work in progress my friend. Your talent, skills and fine craftsmanship shine through in this Outstanding Pup.I'm most impressed with your awesome painting skills ,absolutely gorgeous works.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 25, 2012, 09:13:20 AM
Oustanding work Flip, the weathering of the fuse and wings looks excellent - I like the effect a lot ;)
Brilliant progress !

Andrew
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: uncletony on December 26, 2012, 12:13:53 AM
Wow! Exceptional surfaces, coloring and details, materials totally sold. Fantastic. I'll have to share this log with my young nephew who is building this kit.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: mgunns on December 26, 2012, 04:13:49 AM
Just when you think you have seen it all, you realize you haven't!  Outstanding paint work!  Thanks for sharing your methods.

Merry Christmas

Mark
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Flip Hendrickx on July 07, 2013, 04:13:46 AM
Hi All,

have not been posting here for a long time. Too busy with work and other stuff, but fortunately have been able to keep up modelling, if only for an hour of 2 a week.
The pup is nearly done now. Have to finish the rudder and rigging on the tail, then prop and base to put it on. Hope to finish it in a few weeks.

(http://users.telenet.be/solar/PUP2.jpg)

More pictures soon :-)

Grtz

Flip
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: RAGIII on July 07, 2013, 05:05:53 AM
 beautiful Pup! I like the subtle shade differences in the painting! Very well rigged also!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Zabu on July 07, 2013, 07:11:15 AM
Well Flip like i use to say... life comes first!

What a beautifull Pup you got there. Coulnd't be any better IMHO. First class.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: Ernie on July 07, 2013, 08:02:00 AM
Great job on the pup, Flip!  You have some serious
talent and I look forward to see more of your work.
I like that shade of red on the wheels...is that a mixture
of paints?

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: pepperman42 on July 07, 2013, 08:54:42 AM
A true gem!! Love everything about it!!

Steve
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: KONG on July 10, 2013, 12:46:15 PM
Magic Flip, that's what it is . . . Pure Magic.


Good one.

Dave
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup in progress
Post by: lcarroll on July 10, 2013, 11:55:33 PM
Magnificent Flip! The painting/shading is beautifully executed and the rigging as well. I like it a lot, so much so that I won't look at mine until this picture fades away.............. ;)
She's a real winner.
Cheers,
Lance