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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on February 27, 2018, 06:26:25 AM

Title: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 27, 2018, 06:26:25 AM

This model is dedicated to my good friend - Bud Pearson, built in honour of his grand-uncle who flew this aircraft almost 100 years ago!
To you, my dear friend!!!

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(https://image.ibb.co/exXm8H/dol_06.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mfJR8H/dol_07.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/b7qZvx/dol_08.jpg)
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(https://image.ibb.co/dEhgax/dol_11.jpg)
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(https://image.ibb.co/cMmDoH/dol_19.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bTJ4vx/dol_20.jpg)
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I must confess, that I am quite happy to have this one completed. But there is also a bitter taste to it. I am still unable to believe, that down there in Australia there is a Dolphin kit which build was tragically stopped and Des will never finish his masterpiece... Blue skies, Des...

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 27, 2018, 08:12:55 AM

A marvelous tribute, PrzemoL.

Thanks for sharing  ;)

vb

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: lcarroll on February 27, 2018, 08:21:53 AM

Another simply exceptional Build Przemol! You've done a spectacular job on this and it's a fitting tribute to Bud's Uncle and to Des.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on February 27, 2018, 09:15:22 AM

As always your skill has come to light on this build! I enjoyed watching your build as always. An OUTSTANDING Tribute to My Amigo Bud and his Great Uncle and of course Des!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Trackpad on February 27, 2018, 09:34:07 AM

A beautiful build and an excellent tribute. I can only hope to come near to your results as I will surely not surpass them. Congratulations!  8)

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Juan on February 27, 2018, 09:41:24 AM

Outstanding build and great tribute to the Pilot and to Des.

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 27, 2018, 12:03:35 PM

Agree with all the above, great build and tributes!

Ed

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: pepperman42 on February 27, 2018, 02:13:53 PM

A beautiful build!!

Steve

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Thumbs up on February 27, 2018, 08:14:13 PM

Another masterpiece and a great tribute!

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Manni on February 27, 2018, 08:47:51 PM

Wonderful, clean build, great paintjob and subtile weathering. I like it!
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: gbrivio on February 27, 2018, 10:41:41 PM

Beautiful model, very well done. I like the finishing, subtly weathered.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Borsos on February 27, 2018, 11:28:22 PM

Wonderful build and perfectly fitting words.
Andreas

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Bughunter on February 28, 2018, 02:07:45 AM

Great locking Dolphin, invites me to start my 48 soon.

One question regarding the Vickers: Are you sure about painting the Vickers? I have some doubt, for several reasons:
- they get hot during usage, so this will destroy the painting
- a layer of paint will disturb the cooling by isolation, that's why weapon typically only gets a chemical burnishing
- all pictures e.g. in Hendon, show black Vickers; all the old b/w pictures this metallic shine

Of course this is your decision - just wondering :)

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 28, 2018, 04:21:46 AM

Thank you very much, everyone. Your welcome to this gallery is overwhelming...

Frank, as I have already commented in the build log, I had originally painted the cooling jackets in the usual GunMetal. But Buzby rightly pointed out that WNW calls for Battleship Grey. I totally agree with your arguments against the painted jackets but I have checked my documentation and indeed, in the Cross and Cockade monograph there are some period photos of Dolphins with top engine cowling removed where there is clearly a difference in colours of rear gun part and the cooling jackets, the latter being evidently brighter. So the grey seems to be well documented there.

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Bughunter on February 28, 2018, 05:01:20 AM

Thank you for the detailed answer, will look into your build report too.
Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: lone modeller on February 28, 2018, 08:16:56 AM

Another stunner form our master modeller. Many congratulations on a first class model in every way.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: hadzi on February 28, 2018, 03:42:38 PM

excellent Przemek!

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: buzby on February 28, 2018, 11:39:01 PM

Przemo,
what can be added here? all compliments were written above...
top class modelling as usual
 8)

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: boggie on March 01, 2018, 12:16:19 PM

Stunning Dolphin Prze!

Beautiful from prop to tail.  8)

   

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 01, 2018, 11:32:58 PM

Thank you, my friends, for your nice comments. Very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Manni on March 01, 2018, 11:40:08 PM

Masterpiece! Unbelieveable how fast and accurate you are modeling.
Superb,
Manni

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Gisbod on March 04, 2018, 06:45:54 PM

Super Prze!

As always. It is a nice kit isn’t it?

Guy

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 05, 2018, 05:44:21 AM

Thanks, Manni and Guy.
And yes, Guy, it surely is a very fine kit. But then, which WNW kit is not? :-)

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: fredjocko on March 08, 2018, 10:35:34 PM

Wow!!

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: coyotemagic on March 09, 2018, 03:58:20 AM

Thank you for the tribute to my great-uncle, Przemo!  I am humbled and honored.  You came through with another world class model, magnificent in every way.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 20, 2018, 04:25:31 AM

Thank you fredjocko.

Bud, it was my long overdue debt. I am glad I could finally pay it back. The honour is all mine.

Title: Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: uncletony on March 20, 2018, 05:13:19 AM

Excellent!