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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Chris Johnson on May 18, 2013, 01:50:16 AM

Title: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on May 18, 2013, 01:50:16 AM

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/BlackPrinceTitle_zps2adc99ad.jpg)

William Melville Alexander, a Canadian flying in the Black Flight, 10 Naval Squadron, RNAS, flew Sopwith Triplane 'Black Prince' N5487 in June and July 1917. Alexander scored ten victories while flying a triplane, and eight of those were when flying 'Black Prince'. Alexander survived the war with twenty-three victories and died in 1988.
The following is my impression of how she may have looked.

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5405_zps9a3b28a2.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5359_zps12bcd318.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5356_zpsccda7e36.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5344_zps90c81acf.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5395_zpsa192fb9e.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5340_zpsddd814a6.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5352_zps7352ad53.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5334_zps137a2c92.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5356_zpsccda7e36.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Sopwith%20Triplane/DSCN5348_zps4b2cafd4.jpg)

For those interested in the build log, you can access it at: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1718.135

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Rizzo on May 18, 2013, 02:14:58 AM

That looks awesome, I love the weathering effects on it.

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: coyotemagic on May 18, 2013, 02:51:07 AM

She's absolutely gorgeous, Chris! Congratulations. This just may be your best build to date. You can really be proud of this one, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: petrov27 on May 18, 2013, 02:55:02 AM

Brilliant build - really fantastic!

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: dirk on May 18, 2013, 03:50:34 AM

Hi Chris,

absolutely brilliant work on Alexander's Triplane. Especially the weathering around the wing rips and your fading technique between black and brown brings this plane to life. I am deeply impressed.

Greetings, Dirk

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Epeeman on May 18, 2013, 03:53:27 AM

Superb!

Great workmanship, Chris.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on May 18, 2013, 04:28:34 AM

Super job Chris :) And done in great time too...

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Dave W on May 18, 2013, 07:12:45 AM

Excellent work Chris! That is an outstanding model and deserves all the accolades it is getting. Of course now in the back of your mind a little voice is saying " Build every aircraft of Black Flight"... :)

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Vickers on May 18, 2013, 08:08:57 AM

I really enjoyed watching your build log and the end result is simply stunning- a fitting tribute to Alexander. Congratulations on an excellent build!

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: mgunns on May 18, 2013, 08:12:39 AM

Hello Chris:

Wonderful job, I especially like the "Hairspray affect" on the cowling area. Looks the business alright. The rest of the model is quite impressive as well. Leave it to Dave W. to plant that seed, that still small voice that beckons: "Build 'em all Chris, build 'em all!!!" 8)
Best

Mark

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: PrzemoL on May 18, 2013, 08:20:11 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Chris. I like all the details of this model.

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Des on May 18, 2013, 09:17:08 AM

Congratulations Chris on presenting us with another one of your stunning builds, they just keep getting better and better. You have done a superb job with the Tripe, the colours and weathering are excellent and your rigging is spot on, well done mate. :) :) :)

Des.

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: uncletony on May 18, 2013, 11:47:45 AM

Congratulations on a superb build, the precise rigging and the weathering effects are standouts.

What's next?

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: LindsayT on May 18, 2013, 02:12:29 PM

So many techniques used to such great effect. Beautiful build, Chris. Thanks for sharing.

Lindsay

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: TomR1981 on May 18, 2013, 06:10:05 PM

Nice job Chris, that cowling looks great.

Tom.

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 18, 2013, 07:47:46 PM

Simply superb, Chris. ;)
Thanks for the inspiration - I need it! ;D

Cheers,
Bob

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: IFF1418 on May 18, 2013, 09:52:01 PM

Hello Chris,

What a wonderfull painting, colors and rigging. Many congratulations, absolutely fabulous!!!

Kind regards

Patrick

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on May 18, 2013, 10:23:12 PM

You guys are much too kind with your comments, but I sure do appreciate them! The support and encouragement we all receive from each other in this forum is what makes it such a great place.

Quote from: Dave W on May 18, 2013, 07:12:45 AM

Excellent work Chris! That is an outstanding model and deserves all the accolades it is getting. Of course now in the back of your mind a little voice is saying " Build every aircraft of Black Flight"... :)

I still have the decals for 'Black Maria' so I think that I'll be building her at some point in the future Dave.

Quote from: Bo Monroe on May 18, 2013, 11:47:45 AM

Congratulations on a superb build, the precise rigging and the weathering effects are standouts.

What's next?

I'd like to get started on William Barker's Snipe but that project is tied to Rowan's decal sheet which hasn't been released yet. In the mean time, I'll have to look over the stash to see what jumps out at me.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: michael on May 19, 2013, 12:10:13 AM

simply awesome Chris - a stunning build. Congratulations :)

michael

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: lcarroll on May 19, 2013, 12:53:29 AM

Chris,
Just returned from the Holiday; your Tripe is really excellent, the weathering, rigging, and shading are outstanding. Is it Pre or Post Shading or both?
Congratulations on a very beautiful Build, you've really whacked the ball out of the park on this one!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: pepperman42 on May 19, 2013, 11:20:50 AM

She's a beaut!!

Steve

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: kinnies on May 19, 2013, 02:07:37 PM

Hi Chris,
What a fabulous finish! It has been great following your build.
Cheers,
John

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Ernie on June 26, 2013, 09:56:53 PM

Just noticed your Tripe here, Chris...what a great job
you have done. It has inspired me to put one of the
Black flight's Triplanes on my to-do list. Thanks for
sharing your marvelous kite with us.

Cheers,
Ernie

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 26, 2013, 11:28:58 PM

Thanks again fellows for following along and leaving your comments.

Lance: It's all post shading. I'm generally too impatient to get the paint on to take time pre-shading!

Ernie: The more Black Flight builds, the better! Mind you, as a Canuck, I could be a bit biased in that regard.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 27, 2013, 12:12:32 AM

Dittos to all the above, nice work !

Ed

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: fredjocko on June 27, 2013, 10:05:14 PM

Chris:

She is very lovely. It is abeautiful plane to start with and you made her look fantastic!

Thanx,
Carl

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 28, 2013, 01:29:03 AM

Thanks Carl and Ed!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Epeeman on June 28, 2013, 02:34:16 AM

Hello, Chris -

Been away from the forum a bit recently so just catching up -

Great work, mate - I think the way you have weathered the cowling, rib shading etc, have resulted in a superb looking model.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 28, 2013, 05:16:48 AM

Thanks Dave!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: KONG on July 26, 2013, 06:11:20 AM

What a CRACKER! 8) Congrats on every aspect.
All the best

Dave

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Zabu on July 26, 2013, 06:49:02 AM

Don't know hows this skip fom me.

If this is your impression of his aircraft, you realy have an amazing impression!

Great job all the way. Beautiful model. You big scalers are a really an inspiring inspiration. ;D

Cheers

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Trackpad on August 01, 2013, 11:21:13 AM

Chris,

As stated in other correspondence, an excellent piece of work! :)

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 01, 2013, 10:43:21 PM

Thanks for your comments guys. Very much appreciated!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: GAJouette on August 02, 2013, 11:54:57 AM

Chris,
Sorry to be late to the party again. I followed the build thread and loved every minute of it. Congratulations my old friend she's an awesome beauty. Your high levels of skill and craftsmanship have servered you prefectly. Well Done Chris,she's your finest yet. Or at least until the next project takes off.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Gisbod on August 02, 2013, 05:16:29 PM

Yep, me too..

Really nice Chris - love the cowl - I can feel a tripe beckoning..

Guy

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 03, 2013, 12:03:32 AM

Late to the party or not Gregory, I really appreciate your and Guy's comments!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: lone modeller on August 09, 2013, 08:43:42 AM

Sorry that I am late to the party too but this is one truly impressive model. Very many congratulations - the finish is utterly convincing and with a suitable background could be mistaken for the real thing.

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 10, 2013, 01:07:06 AM

Thanks very much for dropping by and leaving your comments Lone Modeller. I appreciate it very much!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: modelguy on August 11, 2013, 03:24:23 PM

Outstanding. Beautiful paint effects.

Title: Re: 'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 11, 2013, 11:50:48 PM

Thanks Model Guy. Much appreciated!

Cheers,

Chris