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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Mike Norris (UK) on March 08, 2016, 08:26:34 AM
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Hi all,
It’s been awhile since I last posted a completed model, mainly due to the disruption from a house extension and sorting out my ‘man cave’.
Anyway, continuing with my growing collection of WW1 aircraft, here’s the latest. It represents the Sopwith Snipe, Serial No: E8069, of ‘B’ Flight, No.4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC) in 1918. It was flown by 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Charles Richmond Baker (12 victories), DFC, MM and bar. He was shot down and killed on the 4th of November 1918, aged 21, just a matter of days before the end of the war. In February 1919, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
• Manufacturer: Wingnut Wings.
• Scale: 1/32
• Type: Sopwith Snipe (early)
• Paints/Weathering: Tamiya (by brush and Airbrushed), Flory clay washes and AK weathering washes.
• Aftermarket: HGW seat belts, Master guns, figures from Kellerkind and Wings cockpit figures, propeller (hand made by Doug Craner), ground accessories from Historex and ground cover from Scenic grass mats (plus stones from my garden).
• Rigging: Adjusters for all flying wires (not turnbuckles - made from micro nickel/silver tube and RB motion nuts) with monofilament for the wires (coloured with silver ink pen). All control wires at the tail were micro-tube with GasPatch turnbuckles.
• Scratch built: Supports for the guns boresight.
• Display case and plaque made by on-line specialists.
My next build will be the Wingnut Wings 1:32 scale Roland C.IIa ‘Walfisch’ (late version).
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SNIPE/Snipeshots/1.JPG)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SOPWITH-SNIPE/Snipeshots/2.JPG)
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(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SOPWITH-SNIPE/Snipeshots/4.JPG)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SOPWITH-SNIPE/Snipeshots/5.JPG)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SOPWITH-SNIPE/Snipeshots/6.JPG)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SOPWITH-SNIPE/Snipeshots/7.JPG)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/SOPWITH-SNIPE/Snipeshots/8.JPG)
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"Sandbagger",
I'll be the first to comment on this absolutely extraordinary Build, just superb! I'm particularly overwhelmed by your detail work, the photo of the tailskid and elevator/rudder flight control wires and connections just dazzles me! Your paint, weathering, details, and overall finish make this the best Snipe I've seen.( and there are a lot of very good ones to be seen here!) Although I'm not a figure artist I've seen enough to know these are very good as well.
Congratulations on such a very fine model, and Thanks for sharing it here.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks very much for sharing this wonderful model with us, the overall finish on this model is superb, the added details are excellent and the figures certainly add that finishing touch to a fantastic scene, very well done.
Des.
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I agree with Lance and Des. Beautifully Painted and Detailed! Lovely figures and ground work!
RAGIII
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Gorgeous Snipe, Sandbagger, and beautifully displayed!
Cheers,
Bud
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I can only echo the previous comments. Well done!
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Excellent!
Very nice indeed!
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That's a wonderful build in every respect - from the grass up!
Your weathering sets the seal on it.
Regards
Russell
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Hi,
very, very nice work! Good looking Diorama. :D
i have ordered the Snipe too.
I´m looking Forward to build it.
Regards
Jörg
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That's a lovely looking Snipe model which has been really well finished - all complimented by your display.
Regards
Dave
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Beautiful!!
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What can I add which has not already been written? Quality permeates every part of the model and dio. Absolutely magnificent.
Stephen.
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This is gorgeous! Full of atmosphere and I love the colours and textures you have created...
A stellar build...
Marc
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Awesome job on this model - beautifully presented! I have to echo the comments of all above. Thanks for posting your pictures of this masterpiece!
Cheers,
Gary
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Hi all,
Many thanks for your generous comments. I appreciate them given the quality of the work displayed by this forums members.
The Snipe was my sixth Wingnut Wings model and as I said previously, I'm now working on the Roland C.IIa 'Walfisch (late version). It's my first two seater model and once completed will leave me with 32 WNW models in my stash, including the mighty Gotha, Felixstowe and AEG models - display will rapidly become problematic :o
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Hi
I apologise for reopening this thread after more than 12 months, but I have just joined the forum after buying the Wingnut "Snipe Late" kit. I did a search of the forum for Snipe threads and found your truly excellent model and diorama.
Your work is inspirational and I appreciate the hints and tips that I hope will help me on my way!
Thank you.