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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KrzysiekK on October 23, 2016, 03:07:02 AM

Title: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 23, 2016, 03:07:02 AM

Hello,

Somebody complained on lack of Dolphin’s here, so thanks to MeliusManu (www.meliusmanu.pl) I am pleased to start up new thread concerning WW1 polish wings history. This time I am going to perform Sopwith Dolphin, rather not popular in those days, which in 1920 were dispatched in two batches to new born Polish Air Force. First 6 aircrafts were directed to Lvov. Unfortunately just after the shipment the directive of instant withdrawal from the use was the consequence of the statement that Dolphins were dangerous for the pilot. Due to the lack of equipment and bolshevik inroad on the Europe, orders were amended and Dolphins added to Polish Forces. 21.02, 21.03, 21.05, 21.06, 21.07, 21.010 came from Lvov departure. 21.01, 21.04, 21.08, 21.09 came from Gdansk and being held in Warsaw
Short in box od standard version reveals  2 sprues, PE part, decals for 2 markings. Within premium you will get the engine, metal exhausts and 4 marking version to apply
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD2.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD2_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD2_2.JPG)
I have received decals for premium version
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD3.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD4.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD5.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD6.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD8.JPG)
You have to be aware of cutting upper wings off the sprue as it is very fragile
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD9.JPG)
Would suggest paying the attention to the cutting of cowling as well. The ammunition feeds constitute the overall part of it
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD9_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD10.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD11.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD13.JPG)
The injection marks will not be spotted after assembly so you do not have to remove them
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD14.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD15.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD16.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Des on October 23, 2016, 05:25:37 AM

Fantastic to see another CSM Dolphin being built and in your hands K this promises to be a superb build, I will be following along closely.

Des.

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on October 23, 2016, 06:03:48 AM

Really looking forward to this one, K!  I love the Dolphin and to see one in Polish livery will be a treat.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: xmald on October 24, 2016, 12:16:28 AM

You have my attention as well ;)

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on October 24, 2016, 02:38:55 AM

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 23, 2016, 06:03:48 AM

Really looking forward to this one, K!  I love the Dolphin and to see one in Polish livery will be a treat.
Cheers,
Bud

I have to agree with my Amigo!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 24, 2016, 07:14:40 AM

Hope will reach your expectations :)
Being little indecisive I have decided  to get rid of front injection marks
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD17.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD18.JPG)
Initial paint layer was applied and PE work started
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD19.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD20.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on October 24, 2016, 07:36:21 AM

Great start!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on October 24, 2016, 02:22:08 PM

good work, this is a great kit

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Manni on October 24, 2016, 06:17:59 PM

Looks very good, looking forward to the next steps.
Manni

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Juan on October 24, 2016, 10:59:28 PM

Great looking start to what I know will be a stunner.

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on October 25, 2016, 12:35:14 AM

Excellent start, K!  This will be a joy to follow!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 28, 2016, 07:44:34 PM

Thx
ATTN: pls curve the PE part in the line with pic below. There is small error in the manual.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD20_3.jpg)
I did it wrong and must alter now
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD22_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD23_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD24_1.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Adam on October 28, 2016, 08:24:13 PM

Nice start, I will be watching.

Adam.

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on October 28, 2016, 08:26:31 PM

The bracing wires have turned out quite nicely! It looks like you managed to correct the mistake on the PE instructions.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 31, 2016, 06:13:27 AM

Hello again,
The work in the fuselage went very smoothly. Everything fits without any additional workload!. Pls look in to the pilots seat from PE part, is highly detailed and look really good. The main and auxiliary fuel tanks have nice detailed inlets as well. Now I will focus on the engine and Vickers assembly.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD37.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD24_2.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on October 31, 2016, 07:19:27 AM

Fast work and Gorgeous interior!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: pepperman42 on October 31, 2016, 10:18:11 PM

Wow, now that's Polishing the Dolphin!!!!!!

Steve

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Juan on October 31, 2016, 10:35:10 PM

Nice progress and great looking so far. Looking forward to the next episode.   :)

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 06, 2016, 09:23:50 PM

Hello,
I have received the engine from Melius Manu for the test purpose and all I can say: it is awesome!
Nice detailed blocks of cylinders, with tiny sparks on them, carburetor and air intake, all parts are worth of being applied.I have added only the spark plug wires for final outlook
Below without the exhausts
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD41.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD42.JPG)
and with Premium version exhausts
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD44.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD45.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD46.JPG)
Fitting in the engine bearer
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD47.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD49.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/sopwith dolphin/SD48.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on November 06, 2016, 11:28:28 PM

Very very nice, K!

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Juan on November 07, 2016, 12:06:38 AM

Outstanding engine, especially with those hollowed out exhausts.  Nice progress.

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: Manni on November 07, 2016, 01:17:44 AM

Wonderful progress. Perfect interieur and an outstanding engine.
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: gedmundson on November 07, 2016, 02:19:19 AM

Great job on that engine and other interior components, including the wood grain! Excellent photographs, too.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 07, 2016, 06:50:18 AM

Stunning work on the interior and engine, K!  This is going to be a real beauty.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 07, 2016, 09:12:53 AM

veddy nice

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: xmald on November 09, 2016, 06:27:22 AM

It`s looking very good! Now you can easily tell that this engine makes the difference  ;)

Title: Re: Polish Dolphin//CSM//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 09, 2016, 09:45:25 AM

The engine looks as good or better than any WNW version in 1/32nd. Very well done!
RAGIII