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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: IanB on August 14, 2017, 05:53:13 AM
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This one is now in the cabinet. I'm very pleased at how she's turned out, especially given the quality of the original kit.
Major modifications included scratchbuilt interior, undercarriage and tail surfaces, replacement engine, prop, and wheels (all from the HR Models Pup kit), and Aeroclub Vickers gun. The fuselage was widened at the rear and cut out to open up the tail section, the cockpit opening was reshaped, and the rear decking was reskinned with embossed 5 thou card. The cowling was narrowed at the front by inserting a ring of plastic card, and the cooling slots were drilled out. I also removed the lumps on the struts which Revell provide to mount the wings on, and thinned the struts considerably.
The full build log is here. http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8324.0
The model represents N5493 "Blymp" flown by Flt Lt RA Little of 8 (Naval) Squadron, St Eloi, France, May 1917. "Bob" Little was Australia's highest scoring ace with a total of 47 kills, 24 of which were on the Triplane. He was killed in action on the night of 27th May 1918. While searching for Gotha bombers a searchlight inadvertantly caught him and a Gotha gunner got off a burst at him. One bullet hit him in both thighs, and he made a forced landing behind French lines. However by the time he was found next morning, he had bled to death.
Little also flew, and scored victories with, Sopwith Pup N5182 ,which is on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon.
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I hope you like her!
Ian
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You should really be very proud with this little one. Very nice final result, indeed. Congratulations!
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Very nicely done, Ian, and a fitting tribute to a great ace! I've enjoyed following your Build along with it's little companion!
Cheers,
Lance
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Super job, Ian. Lot of work correcting a classic. I like that you picked R A Little's mount.
Now that you've gone to so much trouble maybe a kit manufacturer will release a new and correct kit of the tripe. ;D Having said that, only Eduard or HR Models would be capable of doing so.
Cheers
Syd
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Excellent result Ian.
I have followed you twin build from the beginning and have enjoyed it very much.
Looking forward to the next Pup installment and your next project. :)
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Very nice work, Ian, I was following your build closely and the result really looks excellent.
Congratulations!
Cheers
Ondra
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Beauty Ian, hard to believe she is 1/72. Congratulations
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Lovely "toddler" ;D
Congratulations!
Jacek
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She's a real beauty, Ian! You've created a true gem from this rough little kit.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful outcome, Ian! I love the Sopwiths, and this one is my favorite. I'll be doing a Little scheme someday in 1:48. Well done!
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A great build Ian with a great result, a truly lovely looking model, a really sad story though about Flt Lt Little.
Des.
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Thats a wonderful model and your strut colours are especially good. I made this model back in the 1960s but it's nice to see it made now with the skill and respect those classic Revell kits deserve.
An outstanding model!
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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What a little beauty you`ve got here Ian!
You`ve turned this old kit into a great looking miniature.
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Ditto all the above comments and gret pics too !
Ed
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Having watched your processes on this kit from start to finish I must say how truly impressed I am with your build. Gorgeous results!
RAGIII
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Oh, a nice looking Sopwith Triplane! And in small scale this is even more impressive.
I like to watch such Sopwith planes to see common details between Pup, Triplane, Camel ... very interesting!
Cheers,
Frank
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Great result. A wonderful build.
Bye,
Manni
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Many thanks everyone, for the kind comments.
It's always nice when a build goes down well with ones fellow modellers!
Ian
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Ian,
Well Done my old friend! Absolutely beautiful reworking and correcting an old Classic.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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I remember building this model when I was in High School in the mid 60's. It looked nothing like yours. Excellent work and a great little model honoring a fallen hero. Your extra efforts paid off with a real beauty.
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Came out great!!
Dave