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Title: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on August 29, 2016, 07:34:44 PM
Hello,
So many great threads on Des forum, so I would not pay too much attention to the background issues. Tripehound or Tripe, initially powered by Clerget 9Z nine-cylinder rotary engine, became operational in early 1917.
For thread reason I have taken old Eduard no. equipped with PE part , which seems to be quite decent base for the built.
The interior was enhanced with self-made parts to resemble more likely the original.
Some pics from the assembly
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_2.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_3.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_4.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_5.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_6.JPG)

regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on August 29, 2016, 07:50:59 PM
Really nice start K. Looking forward to seeing this one come together.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Nigel Jackson on August 29, 2016, 09:10:54 PM
Lovely work, K. The Tripehound is one of my favourite aircraft and I look forward to following a build in such capable hands.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on August 30, 2016, 03:18:28 AM
Excellent work on the interior, K!  The instrument panel, in particular, is quite realistic.  Looking forward to following along.  Have you chosen a scheme yet?
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 30, 2016, 05:04:39 AM
Ditto my Amigo's comments above, excellent work !!!

Ed
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Brez on August 30, 2016, 05:25:46 AM
Great start K, The triplane is one of my favourites, and you are right, the old Eduard kit is a decent base for a good looking Tripe.
Cheers,
Tony.
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Alexis on August 30, 2016, 09:20:12 AM
Of to a nice start so far . When fitting the outer struts you have to file the hole in the wings to match the angle (stagger ) of the strut , test often . Other then that , she builds up nicely .




Terri
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: steveb on August 30, 2016, 09:58:41 AM
Beautiful! Really nice work!

Steve
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 01, 2016, 10:20:15 PM
thank you all!!
now some engine work done. I have been using smallstuff sparks as the leftovers from previous builds and self made pushrods
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_7.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_8.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_9.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: lcarroll on September 01, 2016, 11:17:15 PM
   Very nice start K. and one of my favourite aircraft. I have a second (1:32 Scale) one in the Stash in fact and like Bud wonder what scheme you have in mind for this one? BTW, the Smallstuff spark plugs are a very nice touch!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 02, 2016, 02:05:42 AM
ohh sorry..this one should be OOB i.e. with skies N5486.
I would prefer marking just before taking over by Russian Imperial Air Force
regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on September 02, 2016, 02:58:59 AM
Nice!  I've always wanted to see N5486 built!  Love the skis.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: lone modeller on September 02, 2016, 03:00:42 AM
This si a really good looking model so far. The detail is truly amazing. I will continue to follow this with great interest.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 02, 2016, 09:19:12 PM
Excellent work on the engine! Like Bud I am looking forward to seeing the skis!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on September 05, 2016, 02:28:06 PM
cool k i gotta finish mine someday
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 05, 2016, 07:43:57 PM
Hello,

not much to show despite adjusting piston and some sand paper work done
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_10.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_11.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_12.JPG)
I have also added inspection windows
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_13.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_14.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 06, 2016, 01:33:00 AM
You have made great progress. The open rear fuselage and inspection panels on the wings came out great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: xmald on September 06, 2016, 01:44:20 AM
As always I`m late... Both the cockpit and the engine are looking very good. The PE in the Profi version of the kit isn` t that impressive at all, and I like your work much. Is it THIS engine or have you used some other one??
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 12, 2016, 07:41:45 PM
Hi,
No Filip it is not THAT engine:) this one is from the box.
Here comes the painting
I have implemented first layer just to emphasize the wood structure of the plane. It is not well visible but the cockpit top area was painted brown as the base
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_15.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_16.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_17.JPG)
then put the second layer –little darker than previous once
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_18.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_19.JPG)
at last used some filters to be more reminiscent of real effect
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_22.JPG)
now have to handle the bottom
regards
K

Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on September 14, 2016, 04:04:55 PM
excellent thus far
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Des on September 14, 2016, 04:09:44 PM
Superb work to date K, I especially like the interior and the instrument panel.

Des.
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Dick dastardly on September 14, 2016, 10:12:00 PM
really great work,
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 22, 2016, 12:48:08 AM
Hi,
Being out with modelling for some time due my kids illnesses, which started together with beginning of school time, did some little steps forward specially with painting.
I put vallejo silver layer then used Uschi powders and decided to make more reminiscent to those peculiar rude cowling appearance visible on some pics available. I took the piece of fabric from old table cloth and did several finger pushes.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_24.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_25.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_26.JPG)
I am not quite sure this bottom part but it was done in the line with Eduard’s manual. Does anybody have any idea if the metal parts should be implemented till the end of bottom wings end, pls let me know.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_27.JPG)
did some shading on the wings as well
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_28.JPG)
the engine is done
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_30.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_31.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_32.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Adam on September 23, 2016, 09:55:36 PM
It looks very good.

Adam.
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 26, 2016, 05:15:30 AM
Excellent work on the painting/shading and the engine/ cowling!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: xmald on September 26, 2016, 06:24:15 AM
The cowling is superb! The idea is pretty simple but almost genious ;)
Great work so far!
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on September 26, 2016, 02:07:20 PM
excellent work k
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 29, 2016, 08:23:25 PM
Quote from: The Red Baron on September 26, 2016, 02:32:45 PM
I suspect it ends well before the trailing edge of the wings.
Yes, all Tripes I have seen on the web have likewise. I thought that because of skis I could been little different
Let’s move on with this assembly. The undercarriage is done and positioned to fix the holes
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_33.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_34.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_35.JPG)
Somebody asked for the skis, so finally I managed them
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_36.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_37.JPG)

regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: xmald on September 30, 2016, 04:47:59 AM
The skis are looking very good! You`re not far from completing the kit now.
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Alexis on September 30, 2016, 10:31:40 AM
She is shaping up wonderful so far .  :)





Terri
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: GAJouette on September 30, 2016, 12:12:24 PM
 Krzysiek,
Outstanding progress my old friend. I love how her paint turn out. Keep up the excellent progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Manni on September 30, 2016, 02:42:10 PM
Very nice, what you show us here. Great! The skis are really cool.
Manni
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 30, 2016, 02:46:39 PM
Excellent work on the skis!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Borsos on October 01, 2016, 01:10:38 AM
Very nice progress so far. You make a beauty out of this old kit!
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 03, 2016, 09:44:35 PM
Hello,
Referring to wings assembly it was hard to keep the proper geometry. For top wings had to set up new holes for outer struts as Terri mentioned and the result is close to acceptable level. Unfortunately do not have pics from this fight
Tail rigging
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_39.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_40.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_41.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/Sopwith Triplane/ST_43.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on October 03, 2016, 09:52:52 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Juan on October 03, 2016, 10:38:35 PM
Outstanding!!!!
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on October 04, 2016, 12:40:31 AM
Beautiful work, K!  The tail is superbly rigged.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: steveb on October 04, 2016, 03:28:23 AM
Wow, beautiful!
Steve
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: xmald on October 04, 2016, 03:49:10 AM
Great work! Your Tripe is going to be a beauty! Nice shading of the CDL.
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Borsos on October 04, 2016, 05:23:02 AM
There's nothing to add that's not yet written: You are doing an awesome job!
Borsos
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: GAJouette on October 04, 2016, 06:06:32 AM
 K,
I'll ditto Borsos except to add this thread just keeps getting better and better my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on October 04, 2016, 06:56:24 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on October 04, 2016, 12:40:31 AM
Beautiful work, K!  The tail is superbly rigged.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree completely with Bud!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Manni on October 04, 2016, 05:45:50 PM
Beautifully rigged, this will be a real cool model.
Manni
Title: Re: Eduard's Tripe//1:48
Post by: Adam on October 10, 2016, 11:06:39 PM
The tail looks fantastic.

Adam.