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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on December 31, 2014, 10:08:49 AM

Title: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: coyotemagic on December 31, 2014, 10:08:49 AM

This thingy took a bit longer than I had planned on, so it gathered some dust while a couple little Fokkers got in the way.  Hope it doesn't show in the photos.
I built this in conjunction with my WNW Tripe and made a lot of changes to the kit to try and bring it up to WNW standards.  Don't think I quite reached the mark, but I'm happy with her.  Rather than describe the modifications, here's a link to the build log:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3083.0

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane002_zpse60ef4e0.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane003_zps39a010f1.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane004_zps87881f12.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane005_zpsb9978c72.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane006_zpsb63cc9f7.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane008_zps979f675a.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane010_zpsffeb3e59.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/sopwithtriplane014_zps2e208d72.jpg)
Thanks for lookin' in, my friends!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: Des on December 31, 2014, 10:14:21 AM

She turned out to be a beautiful looking model Bud, the changes you made certainly have enhanced the original kit, the colours and overall finish are excellent, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: RAGIII on December 31, 2014, 10:15:32 AM

Bud,
A Brilliant piece of work from start to finish! Your added details bringing it up to WNW standards were/are incredible! Lovely colors and weathering is perfect. I can't say enough about this one!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: PrzemoL on December 31, 2014, 10:18:04 AM

Brilliant, Bud. But for the last photo, I would not be able to tell the difference between the WNW and Eduard ones!

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: WarrenD on December 31, 2014, 10:43:09 AM

Beautiful work Bud.

Warren

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: Alexis on December 31, 2014, 11:27:17 AM

Awesome job on Eduards Tripehound Bud  8)



Terri

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: Rob Hart on December 31, 2014, 01:27:29 PM

The finish looks great! I really like the subtle shading. The pump on the center section strut is pretty nifty too.

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on December 31, 2014, 01:42:00 PM

has to be the nicest eduard tripe around bud, the only reason you think it isnt as nice as your wnw is cuz you know what you had to do and you are looking at them side to side. i assure you looking at those first photos above its hard to not think it is the wnw kit.bravo

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: coyotemagic on December 31, 2014, 02:38:10 PM

Thank you so much for your generosity, my friends.  Makes me all toasty warm inside.  Or maybe it's the NyQuil with a brandy chaser.  Damn cold just smacked me in the face about an hour ago.  At any rate, your comments sure make me feel better.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: Nigel Jackson on December 31, 2014, 04:30:48 PM

Bravo! A super piece of work, Bud. I really like what you've done with a model that has had its frustrations for me.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: xan on December 31, 2014, 04:54:04 PM

Great work! congratumations!
happy to see a 1/48 model inthis 1/32 ocean  ;)
Xan

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: Epeeman on January 02, 2015, 06:36:46 AM

Great one Bud!

A superb build which is well up to your usual high standard.   Looks really small next to your 32nd WNW tripe.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: dtomko on January 02, 2015, 07:37:52 AM

Beautiful work, Bud!  And I agree; it's nice to still see 1/48 getting its due.

Drew

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: radio on January 02, 2015, 08:15:30 AM

Bud both builds are exellent.
It was very nice to follow your work.
Martin

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: Ernie on January 02, 2015, 09:15:24 PM

Excellent work, Bud.  As many have said, to tell the difference
between your Eduard and WnW versions is really tough.
You have really outdone yourself, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: lone modeller on January 03, 2015, 06:03:55 AM

That is a superb build. Never mind the shortcomings that you know about… I cannot see them and I think that you have done a magnificent job with that. Congratulations.

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: coyotemagic on January 06, 2015, 06:07:04 AM

Thank you all for the kind comments.  I had planned on doing another 1/48 Tripe with the earlier Pup tail, but I'll wait on that one.  re-doing all those rib tapes was a bit of a chore.  Fun, though.
Cheers,
Bud 

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: stefanbuss on January 06, 2015, 04:07:21 PM

You have done very well - I especially like the last photo of yours.

Stefan

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: kornbeef on January 06, 2015, 04:17:31 PM

Now that sur is one nice build Bud.

I won't repeat all said before but agree with them wholeheartedly. ;)

Keith

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: jeff shreve on January 07, 2015, 05:12:43 AM

Beautiful Build !!

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: coyotemagic on January 18, 2015, 02:31:19 PM

Thanks, Stefan, Keith and Jeff!  I deeply appreciate it.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: hadzi on January 24, 2015, 06:02:19 AM

I like it!

Title: Re: Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Triplane w/Pheon decals and some mods
Post by: coyotemagic on January 26, 2015, 01:53:19 PM

Thank you very much, Hadzi!  I'm honored that you like it.
Cheers,
Bud