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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Snowbird3a on December 11, 2022, 08:11:32 AM

Title: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: Snowbird3a on December 11, 2022, 08:11:32 AM

First post in this 'completed' forum;  This is my Revell kit finally off the bench after many a tragic build issue.  Too many human caused errors here , but , included is a Copperstate engine and photoetch, Spandaus by Burl Burlingame, a reshaped HobbyCraft propellor and borrowed decals from the Revell and HobbyCraft release.   A few bits of my own plastic to improve things and a whole host of Revell's clangers were ignored.

Thanks for watching
 
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(https://i.imgur.com/RVaptIX.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/E6HoH6m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Omcbm0u.jpg)
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Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: RAGIII on December 11, 2022, 08:19:52 AM

I never tire of seeing this kit built. Yours is excellent! Thanks for sharing your completed Triplane!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: Tim Mixon on December 11, 2022, 08:48:02 AM

Welcome to the forum Snowbird!  What an excellent entry you have made. I really like your streaking effects on the fuselage and flying surfaces. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects. 

Tim

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: gedmundson on December 11, 2022, 08:58:41 AM

As I've mentioned previously, well done, bro!
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: PrzemoL on December 11, 2022, 09:21:57 AM

Great work on this venerable kit. Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: pepperman42 on December 12, 2022, 01:06:40 AM

I think your build and finish overshadows any clangers. This kit just keeps going!!

Steve

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 12, 2022, 02:50:12 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on December 11, 2022, 08:19:52 AM

I never tire of seeing this kit built. Yours is excellent! Thanks for sharing your completed Triplane!!
RAGIII

Agree with mi Amigo, proof there is plenty of life left in the the "ol' girl".

Ed

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: Allan31 on December 12, 2022, 04:34:38 AM

Great to see another one of this classic. Nice job.

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: lone modeller on December 12, 2022, 08:18:23 AM

The kit may be old and full of clangers but you have done it more than justice. Superb model, especially the streaking.

Stephen.

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: RichieW on December 12, 2022, 10:48:57 PM

Well that looks fantastic, you have thoroughly disproved the old saying 'you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear.'
Great uilding and painting skills have won the day! :)
Richie

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: DaveB on December 13, 2022, 02:48:26 AM

Great to see another of these old Revell kits -

Excellent work

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: Snowbird3a on December 14, 2022, 04:48:01 AM

Thanks all for the kind words.   it was a bear of a build but the photos came out way better than anticipated.   Nice to get a commendation from Ed, the triplane master.   Privileged to met Ed at a couple of IPMS Nats in the past.   Trying very hard to reach the lofty standard of brother Gary, but he keeps raisin' that bar with every kit finished.

Cheers, Tony Edmundson

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Triplane 477/17
Post by: ModelCellar on December 17, 2022, 07:38:30 AM

Wow, yet ANOTHER amazing Dr.I.  VERY nicely done!

Paul