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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: macsporran on December 01, 2023, 02:01:08 AM

Title: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: macsporran on December 01, 2023, 02:01:08 AM

Roden Kit 635 - two-seater Sopwith LCT

I think this is an excellent kit, which was amazing value for money at the pre-order price of 40GBP, but still well worth the current cost around 60GBP. Others have criticized the decals but I found them perfectly acceptable and happily used them (although I only realised I'd used the white outlined upper wing markings by mistake too late to change!) The one thing I wish better is the engine cowling which lacks its distinctive annular ring and screw fixings. Apart from that everything is fine and offers the basis for a nice model of this important aircraft.

I had an OOP HiTech set of an RFC crew in 1/32 which I think complements the Sopwith well (I wish these HT figures were still available: I have a splendid Ernst Udet too.)

Anyway, here she is.
Sandy

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: macsporran on December 01, 2023, 02:01:56 AM

more pics
S

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: macsporran on December 01, 2023, 02:02:39 AM

...and again
Sandy

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: lone modeller on December 01, 2023, 04:41:53 AM

That looks very good indeed. As you write this was an important aircraft in its time and you have represented it very well indeed. The figures really do make an attractive and eye catching addition.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: PrzemoL on December 01, 2023, 06:56:32 AM

Very nice. Great to see people tackling this Roden kit

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: lcarroll on December 01, 2023, 08:21:23 AM

   Nicely done all around Sandy, and as Prze has said the interest in this recent offering from Roden is great to see! What's next on your impressive production line?
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: NigelR on December 01, 2023, 07:19:01 PM

Looking very good Sandy, I really like the cellon panels, they turned out really well. Definitely next in line for me to build, your thread will be very helpful.

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: Tim Mixon on December 03, 2023, 12:27:10 AM

Beautiful work. It’s nice to see there is still interest in WWI from these manufacturers.  You have captured the essence of the Strutter very nicely. 

Tim

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: DaveB on December 03, 2023, 04:57:10 AM

Really excellent job on your Strutter, Sandy.

Like your model figures as well!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: macsporran on December 06, 2023, 04:06:37 AM

Thank you all, for the encouraging comments.
S

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: ModelCellar on December 06, 2023, 12:34:17 PM

Sandy,

Very nicely done !

Paul

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: gedmundson on December 07, 2023, 07:06:40 AM

Brilliant work, Sandy - well done indeed.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: AngryJazz on December 12, 2023, 07:07:17 PM

Great work on this kit! You made a stunning model  :)

Title: Re: Sopwith 1½ Strutter - 1/32 Roden
Post by: KiwiZac on December 13, 2023, 06:07:47 AM

A beautiful job Sandy! Inspirational stuff for those with this kit in the stash.