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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on December 09, 2014, 10:19:13 AM

Title: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: coyotemagic on December 09, 2014, 10:19:13 AM: Although I rushed this one in the end to get her finished for our local model show in Sacramento, she took first in "Biplanes, all scales". Biplanes? ??? Lot's of warts (NEVER rush a build), but I'm pleased with her non the less.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane001_zps45a02f25.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane003_zpsf058433f.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane005_zps6d413d78.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane006_zpsa26cb5d0.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane007_zps5a639f9f.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane008_zps30ebb8a4.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane009_zps7bbdb095.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane010_zpsb0a81a64.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane011_zps8f990899.jpg)
Thanks for looking in, folks!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: uncletony on December 09, 2014, 10:21:37 AM: What won for "Triplanes, all scales"?

Congrats, Maud's a beaut.
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Alexis on December 09, 2014, 10:32:28 AM: Quote from: Bo on December 09, 2014, 10:21:37 AM
What won for "Triplanes, all scales"?

Congrats, Maud's a beaut.

Bo raises a good question Bud , you just gotta lets know who won !

Beautifully job on the tripehound Bud . You did spectacular on her and she won first ! Something to be very prove off 8)

Terri
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: RAGIII on December 09, 2014, 11:07:12 AM: Bud,
Enjoyed following your Dual Build and am looking forward to Little Sister being finished! As for this one what a Beauty! Well deserved win in that "Biplane" category ! Lovely work all around from the interior, painting and weathering, to the rigging!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: mike in calif on December 09, 2014, 03:43:02 PM: Very nice Bud. I like the aileron tilt, adds a great touch to the finished kit. Cowl is interesting too. How'd you get there?
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: jamieg on December 09, 2014, 04:24:53 PM: It is a biplane, with a spare. nice job Bud.

Jamie
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Brez on December 09, 2014, 05:07:59 PM: Warts? Can't see none from where I'm sitting mate ;D. Fantastic job!
You've got the turned metal on the cowling nailed Bud
Congratulations on a well deserved win, (you don't think the extra wing gave you an unfair advantage, do you? ;))

Cheers,
Tony.
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: IFF1418 on December 09, 2014, 05:23:56 PM: Hello Bud,

Many congratulations for your winner! It was probably in the "All wings, all scales" section? But seriously what a teriffic build and log this was. The painting (your cowling is superb), the decals and rigging. I can't see no warts eighter in this wonderful build my friend. Well done!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: PrzemoL on December 09, 2014, 07:20:40 PM: Congratulations, Bud! On the fine model (the spectacular WNW debut) and on the well deserved win in the competition!
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on December 09, 2014, 08:05:48 PM: Congratulations on your award Bud, an excellent result all round!
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Ernie on December 09, 2014, 08:08:01 PM: Bud, I agree with Tony...what warts? All I see is an amazingly
beautiful Tripe, completely deserving of the honours received!
Well done, my friend. I am looking forward to your next project. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: MS406 on December 09, 2014, 09:03:00 PM: Very nice and neat! She deserves the price she won! Best regards, Jean. 8) 8)
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: dtomko on December 09, 2014, 09:06:25 PM: Looks really terrific, Bud.

Drew
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Ssasho0 on December 09, 2014, 10:47:04 PM: really awesome biplane :) Congratz on the well deserved award!
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: guitarlute101 on December 09, 2014, 11:04:03 PM: Excellent work Bud! Still can't get over how good those swirls look.

Mark
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Nigel Jackson on December 09, 2014, 11:49:22 PM: I suppose that on any construction the builder always knows where any warts might be, but to someone like me this just seems a wonderful piece of work and I would add my congratulations, bud. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: rhallinger on December 09, 2014, 11:59:57 PM: Quote from: guitarlute101 on December 09, 2014, 11:04:03 PM

Excellent work Bud! Still can't get over how good those swirls look.

Mark

+1. Beautiful Tripehound Bud! ;D

Cheerrs & huzzas,

Bob
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: lcarroll on December 10, 2014, 12:09:23 AM: Outstanding in all regards Bud! Obviously moving into 1:32 had no effect on your skills, She's an absolute beauty. As for warts, they are apparently well hidden! ::)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Squiffy on December 10, 2014, 01:35:22 AM: The finish on the engine cowl is superb. Well done!
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: bobs_buckles on December 10, 2014, 02:31:19 AM: Tripe-Tastic!
Well done, Bud ;)

Looks like a winner to me :)

vB
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: eindecker on December 10, 2014, 03:28:48 AM: A few years back I used to attend that model show every year too. Nicely done triplane!
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Epeeman on December 10, 2014, 04:49:09 AM: Bud,

Absolutely brilliant, mate! Love the markings and the cowling looks especially realistic to my eyes.

Coming over to the 'dark side' in terms of scale?!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: petrov27 on December 10, 2014, 07:26:29 AM: fantastic build there! As others have said the cowling in particular really knocks it outta the park!
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 11, 2014, 01:26:00 AM: She's a real beauty Bud, and I'm particularly drawn to your ever so subtle rib shading. I aspire to getting my shading ability to to your level someday but so far, it's an elusive goal.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: coyotemagic on December 11, 2014, 03:10:42 PM: Thank you all so much for your kindness. This was truly a joy to build. Did I say I'm hooked? I'll continue to build 1/48 scale. There are some truly esoteric types that are not kitted in 1/32 scale. But, that said, I am now a WNW devotee. What marvelous kits they are, but then most of you already know that.
Quote from: mike in calif on December 09, 2014, 03:43:02 PM
Very nice Bud. I like the aileron tilt, adds a great touch to the finished kit. Cowl is interesting too. How'd you get there?
Mike, I sprayed a base of gloss black, then made the dots with a fine silver Sharpie. I then sprayed an over coat of Buffable Metalizer. When fully dried, I buffed it until the dots came through.
Quote from: eindecker on December 10, 2014, 03:28:48 AM
A few years back I used to attend that model show every year too. Nicely done triplane!
You used to go to the Silver Wings Contest, Eindecker? Did you live in Sacramento at one time? How long ago was that? We might know each other.
Quote from: bstachel on December 10, 2014, 07:09:10 AM
Lovely, Bud - the larger scale would look great photographed with your usual 1/48 to give perspective in a line up...
Where do you keep them all?

Best wishes, Richard
I'm still working on the Eduard Triplane, Richard, and will continue updating the build log, so you will be seeing the two of them together soon.
I've got three Ikea display cases nearly full. I'll have to soon figure out some additional shelving.
Quote from: Chris Johnson on December 11, 2014, 01:26:00 AM
She's a real beauty Bud, and I'm particularly drawn to your ever so subtle rib shading. I aspire to getting my shading ability to to your level someday but so far, it's an elusive goal.

Cheers,

Chris
Thanks, Chris, but you're already there.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: TomR1981 on December 11, 2014, 08:29:23 PM: She must be as good as she looks if she won the biplane class without being a biplane Bud. Seems to have taken a while but this one was definitely worth waiting for, that cowling looks great. Will be nice to see the smaller one too, I like your dual build idea and I'm looking forward to more.

Tom
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: gruson on December 11, 2014, 10:10:10 PM: Hello,

Congratulations on a superb build, I love your engine cowls !
Regards
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: Michael Scarborough on December 12, 2014, 12:11:35 AM: Bravo, Bud!! I know you love 1/48 but, oh my, what you can do in this scale!!

Cheers (big ones) from NYC,
Michael
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: coyotemagic on December 12, 2014, 03:27:33 AM: Quote from: TomR1981 on December 11, 2014, 08:29:23 PM
She must be as good as she looks if she won the biplane class without being a biplane Bud. Seems to have taken a while but this one was definitely worth waiting for, that cowling looks great. Will be nice to see the smaller one too, I like your dual build idea and I'm looking forward to more.

Tom
Thanks, Tom! The wee little one should be done soon. I highly recommend doing a dual build from time to time. Loads of fun and if you are doing different scales or even same scale, but different kits, it's hard to get bored.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: coyotemagic on December 12, 2014, 03:32:00 AM: Quote from: gruson on December 11, 2014, 10:10:10 PM
Hello,

Congratulations on a superb build, I love your engine cowls !
Regards
Merci, Michel! C'est vraiment gentil de ta part.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Now Finished, My first WNW build: Sopwith Triplane
Post by: coyotemagic on December 12, 2014, 03:36:24 AM: Quote from: Michael Scarborough on December 12, 2014, 12:11:35 AM
Bravo, Bud!! I know you love 1/48 but, oh my, what you can do in this scale!!

Cheers (big ones) from NYC,
Michael
Thanks, Big Mike! I still have a couple quarter scalers on the bench that I need to finish, but I'm itchin' to get started on another WNW kit. By the way, how are you and the rest of Long Island holding up under that big Nor'easter?
Cheers,
Bud