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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Des on March 20, 2013, 11:45:17 AM
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Here are the four Sopwith models I have built, the Pup and Snipe are WnW, the Tripe is Roden and the Camel is Academy, all are beautiful kits to build.
Des.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IBrmExteXMA/UUkTMLZA6nI/AAAAAAAAFRM/5yV5J0C-WLA/s1000/sopwith%2520x%25201.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3x_V4YskIwg/UUkTMMYzQmI/AAAAAAAAFRU/HN0GSPxcZbA/s1000/sopwith%2520x%25202.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hIWH5eQTXo8/UUkTMO8saeI/AAAAAAAAFRc/1fbaeyLmv9g/s1000/sopwith%2520x%25203.jpg)
This photo shows a comparison between the Camel and the Snipe.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NUiN9QOXZZY/UUkTM1UeEFI/AAAAAAAAFRY/G4FAmt2bB3U/s1000/sopwith%2520x%25204.jpg)
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What a wonderful collection of truly masterful models. Now you need a Dolphin, a Strutter and a Baby. When viewed side by side, the Snipe looks about as much like a Camel as a Camel looks like a Pup. What a cool comparison.
Cheers,
Bud
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That's really cool Des, it's great to see these beauties together - especially such immaculate specimens as yours ;)
Andrew
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Great stuff Des; something for me to aspire to.
Seen in a couple of the views, the Snipe seems to make even the Camel look elegant and that's no mean achievement.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Fantastic collection Des
michael
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Great stuff Des! ;D I really like the grouping of aircraft like this. It adds a whole new dimension. Thanks for sharing this. :)
Regards,
Bob
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Interesting to see a comparison between the various models. The Snipe looks almost stubby compared to the others. The tripe looks delicate in comparison.
Cheers,
Chris
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I hope to get a collection going like that.Those are some nice builds there Des.
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Magnificent "gaggle" Des, all beautiful models in their own right. The Snipe/Camel comparison is is really graphic, the Snipe is much "beefier" then I'd thought, almost looks like a Camel on steroids! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Des,
Truly an Outstanding collection of Sopwiths my old friend. Love them all.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Really nice collection Des! All we need is a Dolphin and 1 1/2 strutter, both of which I am sure we will see eventually!
RAGIII
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Very nice indeed Des
Dumb question time - why is the 1 1/2 Strutter called such?
Because of the unusual cabane strut arrangement
Alan
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i remember following each of these builds,each one different and each one fantastic in its own right. i still say a snipe looks like a camel with downs but you know what they say about beauty. :-\
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The Snipe is a chunky looking aeroplane but apparently they kept the fuselage the same profile as the engine cowl, which, in theory, has merit, but it does make for a very ''round'' fuselage. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you either love it or hate it, I was never very keen on the Snipe purely for it's looks but after building the model I have taken a different view. Colour schemes will make all the difference to the appearance of this aeroplane and I'm sure we will see some very colourful models appearing here soon, I hope so.
One thing I will say though is if anyone is looking for a model that is very very easy to build this is the one, it is so user friendly that I would even recommend this kit to a beginner, Wingnuts have done a superb job engineering this kit and they deserve a good pat on the back, 10/10 to Wingnuts.
Des.
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Neat Collection Des:
What vendor did you use for the decals on the Camel? Looks good.
Best
Mark