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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: ScottJ on September 03, 2023, 01:55:21 PM

Title: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: ScottJ on September 03, 2023, 01:55:21 PM

Greetings,
New to the site and still trying to figure out how to get around.  Trying to post pictures of my last completed project.

Sopwith 7F.1a Snipe Mark Ia
1/72 Eastern Express (Toko) Sopwith Snipe:  Scratch built interior, axel , fin and rudder tail assembly, Eduard photoetch wicker seat and an Aeroclub Bentley BR-2 engine.
This model represents aircraft E8089 which was modified for use as a possible long-range escort for the Independent Force (IF).  Originally intending to use Martinsyde F.4 Buzzards, the IF became operational before the Martinsyde went into production.  As a stop-gap, three Sopwith Snipes were modified and evaluated with larger, additional fuel/oil tanks to increase range for escort duty.  Due to the inherent stability problems of the Snipe, aircraft E8089 was also experimentally fitted with a Sopwith Dolphin tail to try to remedy this problem.

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: ScottJ on September 03, 2023, 01:56:23 PM

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Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: ScottJ on September 03, 2023, 01:57:27 PM

Thanks for taking a look...

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: NigelR on September 03, 2023, 06:16:04 PM

Lovely work all round, and a very interesting subject. The end result looks fantastic.

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: DaddyO on September 03, 2023, 08:57:07 PM

Nice bit of work there young fella
Got one of these in the stash and it's great to see one put together nicely

Paul

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: pepperman42 on September 04, 2023, 03:08:26 AM

That is a terrific build and finish on what I bet was a challenging build!

Steve

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: RichieW on September 04, 2023, 04:43:36 AM

Quote from: ScottJ on September 03, 2023, 01:57:27 PM

Thanks for taking a look...

Thanks for posting your beautiful Snipe. I've really enjoyed seeing the photos, it's a superbly finished model.

Richie

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: Dutch522 on September 04, 2023, 09:16:20 AM

Beautiful work, love the Snipe and this is a particularly nice rendition of it!

Dutch

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: Big Sky Modeler on September 04, 2023, 11:52:55 AM

Very nice job!  I enjoyed what you wrote about the history of this plane as well.

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: AngryJazz on September 04, 2023, 04:32:09 PM

Well done! Stunning build  :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: enathan on September 04, 2023, 07:58:26 PM

It's a lovely Snipe, very well done!

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: Tim Mixon on September 04, 2023, 09:24:55 PM

Great job on the Snipe Scott.  Glad to see more 1/72 builds as well.  Welcome to the forum. 

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: PJ Fisher on September 05, 2023, 02:08:45 AM

Good stuff!

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: RAGIII on September 05, 2023, 03:14:01 AM

That is a Gorgeous little Snipe! Lovely work in all aspects!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: DaveB on September 05, 2023, 04:40:23 AM

Brilliant little Snipe!

Great cockpit too.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: PrzemoL on September 05, 2023, 06:07:40 AM

Gorgeous results. I remember it was not an easy kit, you turned it into a beauty.

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: ScottJ on September 06, 2023, 03:24:52 AM

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments on the Sopwith Snipe (I would certainly also appreciate constructive criticism!).  I guess I would consider this my COVID build as that is when this model was finished however, it was started long before the pandemic.
I'm afraid one of my weak points is photography, the camera I use is pretty basic as is my technique... point and shoot.
Anyway, thank you all again, I appreciate your comments.
Take care
Scott

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on September 06, 2023, 07:14:05 AM

Your photos look good to me. Great job!

Title: Re: 1/72 Eastern Express Sopwith Snipe
Post by: KiwiZac on September 06, 2023, 10:55:43 AM

That cockpit is beautiful, top job Scott!