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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Richtrad on May 28, 2026, 10:53:53 AM

Title: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: Richtrad on May 28, 2026, 10:53:53 AM

I haven't had much of a modelling window this season, but I did manage to crank out this Roden Tripehound. I thought it was a good kit, and the decals went on just fine. The harsh outside sun combined with the camera make the wing roundels look a bit bubbly, but they don't appear so to the naked eye.

Supposed to resemble Robert A Little's 1st BLYMP paint scheme I think.

(https://i.postimg.cc/WzqP9rTx/001-Sop-Trip-BLYMP.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvHcJCLM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0jKqtmPT/002-Sop-Trip-BLYMP.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cn0t5RZ7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L5gMyfmK/003-Sop-Trip-BLYMP.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JH8g0syP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6q4NHRBs/004-Sop-Trip-BLYMP.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnT92DWv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzkQPchm/005-Sop-Trip-BLYMP.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WqVKzdDf)

Warren Q

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: NigelR on May 28, 2026, 06:43:05 PM

That looks like a lovely precise build. It looks like there's some nice subtle paintwork there but the sunlight is a bit strong and may be hiding it a bit. Great work on a kitr taht doesn't seem to get built much.

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: PrzemoL on May 28, 2026, 08:14:34 PM

A fine model from a rarely built kit (I remember there are some issues with the fuselage length - matching the prototype but not the serial machine).  Thanks for sharing

As for the photography, direct sunshine with shadows give too much contrast - not the best setup for taking photos, indeed.

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: lone modeller on May 29, 2026, 05:27:13 AM

Superb model - especially from a Roden kit which I hear do not always get the best of reviews, although I know that Epeeman likes them very much. An attractive scheme.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: gedmundson on May 29, 2026, 09:02:12 PM

That looks excellent, Warren - well done. The rigging turned out beautifully.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: Richtrad on May 30, 2026, 08:06:25 AM

Thanks Nigel, Prez, Stephen and Gary. It was Gary's build of a Tripehound last year that got me fixated on this aircraft, and then I saw one at Hendon.

Warren Q

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 02, 2026, 07:31:27 PM

The Sopwith Tripe is a lovely kit and you have done a lovely job on her, Warren.

Well done!

BB  ;)

Title: Re: Sopwith Triplane Robert A Little Roden 1/32
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 04, 2026, 08:41:38 PM

Lovely work Warren. I very much like the wood tones and subtle weathering.