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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: gedmundson on October 13, 2015, 12:32:06 PM

Title: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: gedmundson on October 13, 2015, 12:32:06 PM

Hello folks,
here are a few photos of a WnW Snipe completed as Barker's Snipe. I made a "devil" gunsight out of copper wire to mimic the one on Kermit Week's replica.
The Vintage Aviator Ltd. website was invaluable in providing a walkaround of photos for rigging detail etc.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/gedmundson1/DSC_4947_zps2yav5jdt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gedmundson1/media/DSC_4947_zps2yav5jdt.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/gedmundson1/DSC_4951_zpshkz6cgbh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gedmundson1/media/DSC_4951_zpshkz6cgbh.jpg.html)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/gedmundson1/DSC_4976_zpsrqojbj7v.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gedmundson1/media/DSC_4976_zpsrqojbj7v.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/gedmundson1/DSC_4969_zpsjtzi2i4b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gedmundson1/media/DSC_4969_zpsjtzi2i4b.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/gedmundson1/DSC_4957_zpsxvhidvlh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gedmundson1/media/DSC_4957_zpsxvhidvlh.jpg.html)
Best regards,
Gary Edmundson

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on October 13, 2015, 12:38:37 PM

Wow!  What a gorgeous Snipe, Gary, and what an introduction!  Welcome aboard.  I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Des on October 13, 2015, 02:14:54 PM

That is a very stunning looking Snipe Gary, the finish on this model is superb and you did a fantastic job with the rigging.

Des.

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: bobs_buckles on October 13, 2015, 04:24:25 PM

Truly a work of art!
Thanks for sharing, Gary & Welcome to the forum!!

vB   ;)

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Pgtaylorart on October 13, 2015, 05:54:26 PM

Wow, incredible work, Gary! One of the nicest Snipes I've seen! Welcome to our forum, it will be great to see what else you build.

George

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: uncletony on October 13, 2015, 07:51:01 PM

That is superb. Nice intro ;)

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Nigel Jackson on October 13, 2015, 09:26:20 PM

Magnificent work, Gary. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: lcarroll on October 13, 2015, 11:02:54 PM

   Having seen your work up close in Nanton last June this is no surprise to me Gary! Simply magnificent; I'm still wrestling to finish mine, it "pales by comparison", you've done a beautiful job on the Kit. The "shading" of the flying surfaces is particularly well done, I especially like the undersurface effects.
   Stunning model! :o
   Just wondering, have you started that Felixstowe you mentioned yet?
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: mgunns on October 13, 2015, 11:35:52 PM

Welcome aboard Gary:

Outstanding Snipe: the upper surfaces are nicely done, not overly so, but nicley done.  I like your underside treatment as well.

Look forward to your Felixstowe.  ;)

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Trackpad on October 13, 2015, 11:37:57 PM

From one Gary to another: what an excellent build! All I can do is echo the many very positive responses in this thread, then add my congratulations on an excellent model. Very Well Done!

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Chris Johnson on October 14, 2015, 03:51:42 AM

Very nicely done Gary. It's easy to see that you've had no difficulties in adapting your modelling skills from building AFVs to biplanes. It's always good to see another AFV modeller on board here too.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: PrzemoL on October 14, 2015, 04:44:51 PM

Beautiful model. I really like it very much, the shading, the rigging, caster oil staining...

Title: Thanks to all
Post by: gedmundson on October 15, 2015, 09:51:03 AM

I'd like to thank everyone for such kind comments on my model. I truly appreciate the friendly warm welcome to the group.

Additional thanks to a fellow Albertan Lance Carroll who I'm fortunate to have met, and introduced me to the website. And unfortunately no - Lance, I have not started the daunting Felixstowe project yet!

I look forward to adding a few pics of some other projects I've completed, and also to marvel at the work posted by some of the amazing model makers who frequent this site.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Michael Scarborough on October 15, 2015, 11:22:12 AM

Now that's what I call making an entrance. Bravo and welcome aboard!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on October 15, 2015, 11:24:14 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 13, 2015, 12:38:37 PM

Wow!  What a gorgeous Snipe, Gary, and what an introduction!  Welcome aboard.  I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud! really looking forward to seeing more! Beautifully done!
RAGIII/AKA Rick

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Dave in Dubai on October 16, 2015, 01:46:32 AM

I like how you did the "cock-a-snoot" Red Devil.

The figure is absolutely tiny in 1/32.

Really well done!

Title: The devil gunsight
Post by: gedmundson on October 16, 2015, 12:24:04 PM

Thanks Dave,
It took a few tries, but I was able to get the thing bent to an appropriate size, then just gave it some "body" with a few dabs of Mr. Surfacer.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/gedmundson1/DSC_4893_zpsgkudfhjs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gedmundson1/media/DSC_4893_zpsgkudfhjs.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 16, 2015, 04:07:52 PM

Hi there!!!!

That is one great looking Snipe!!!! Fantastic work! ;)

Lukas

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Chris Johnson on October 16, 2015, 08:29:59 PM

Further to my original post Gary, how about filling us in on how you built your Snipe. Paint, rigging material, rib shading technique, etc. I'm always looking to improve!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Barker's Snipe WnW 1/32
Post by: Oeli on October 16, 2015, 09:40:34 PM

Hi Gary,
oh yes, great, great great!
I love it.  ;D

One of my favorite Models from WnW and you made it just i like.

Have a nice Weekend

Kindly regards
Jörg