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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 12:29:21 AM

Title: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 12:29:21 AM
Here is a pup I have been sticking together.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47989291786_b5e5bcd590_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g7DEww)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2g7DEww) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47993510422_caa7bb80fa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g82hzC)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2g82hzC) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48007042936_3c723964cd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9dDjQ)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2g9dDjQ) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48012831768_c8b1632095_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9Jj9h)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2g9Jj9h) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48012905912_cf00f35687_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9JGbC)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2g9JGbC) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan

Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Juan on June 07, 2019, 02:00:20 AM
Nice start on that RNAS Pup, looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 05:30:35 AM
Thanks Juan, its a nice simple kit.

Ryan
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: RAGIII on June 07, 2019, 07:31:26 AM
Excellent start Ryan. Looking forward to your build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: GazzaS on June 07, 2019, 04:55:54 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 10:14:35 PM
Thanks guys, step one is complete. Next will rig and install IP and fuel tank.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48016728222_0cf96c86e4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ga5hqw)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2ga5hqw) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

The Lewis drums are really visible.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48016728207_4ac91f88f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ga5hqg)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2ga5hqg) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: RAGIII on June 07, 2019, 10:23:20 PM
The drums look great in place. They are indeed quite visible!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 10:57:30 PM
The drum finish is Testors Metailzer Gunmetal sealed and then washed with the Tamiya Dark Brown Panel Liner.....sealed again with a Vallejo Satin coat.

They could use a light rubbing of pencil lead, haven't decided yet.

And thanks.
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: GazzaS on June 08, 2019, 07:27:07 AM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: UFAG on June 09, 2019, 08:01:24 AM
Excellent start Ryan. Looking forward to your build!
RAGIII
With Lance...!!
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 10, 2019, 12:49:27 AM
Thanks, I'm pleased with the results so far.

Internal rigging has begun, with EZ Line my choice of material. I tried something new with gluing ends of the EZ together and forming a loop. Since these first lines were emerging from the pully together I thought this would allow (1) attachment point. The effect is ok, more of a representation of the line and not completely accurate.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48026872467_c805ea739b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gaYgXi)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gaYgXi) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48026872387_e77f83f72c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gaYgVV)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gaYgVV) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan

Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: RAGIII on June 10, 2019, 02:06:56 AM
Looks really well done! Love the connection for the cables!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 10, 2019, 04:38:51 AM
Thanks man.

Rigging continues, I used a toothpick to give tension to the first 2 lines as they contacted the control stick. Once tension was applied I could adjust the angle that I wanted to glue the rigging.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48031464363_4977d82174_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnNXV)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnNXV) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48031425281_5ec4c5b102_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBm6)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBm6) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

The following shots showcase the completion of the internal rigging. When possible I just drilled holes and threaded the line through parts rather than glue individual lines.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48031464343_8ca50c10d6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnNXz)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnNXz) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48031425401_edd3dc3772_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBoa)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBoa) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48031425386_3fc189f18b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBnU)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBnU) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48031425376_46e80a89cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBnJ)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gbnBnJ) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan

Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: coyotemagic on June 10, 2019, 05:18:21 AM
There ya go, Ryan!  Looking good!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: RAGIII on June 10, 2019, 08:32:53 AM
There ya go, Ryan!  Looking good!
Cheers,
Bud


100% agreement with My Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: gbrivio on June 10, 2019, 02:56:37 PM
Excellent start, I like how you managed interior riggings.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: aliluke on June 10, 2019, 03:21:25 PM
Super clean work! Like it much - it pops!

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 10, 2019, 09:58:15 PM
Thanks folks.

Ryan
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Alexis on June 11, 2019, 10:36:26 AM
Moving along very well with the pit Ryan .



Terri
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 11, 2019, 09:55:31 PM
Thanks for checking in Terri.

Ryan
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Gisbod on June 11, 2019, 11:29:58 PM
No one likes a show off Ryan  ;D

Love it

Guy
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 11, 2019, 11:34:49 PM
No one likes a show off Ryan  ;D

Love it

Guy

I trust you will bring me and my build back to earth with one of your stunners.

Ryan

Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: pepperman42 on June 12, 2019, 01:24:30 AM
Very smart approach!!

Steve
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Manni on June 12, 2019, 03:39:35 PM
Superb progress, Ryan. The interior looks nice with the shading and the highlights, clean and interesting.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Pup goes the weasel!
Post by: Ryan on June 12, 2019, 10:15:22 PM
Pepp and Manni I appreciate the comments.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 21, 2019, 10:26:19 PM
Took some time to build up the engine. Had a time trying to get the carb pipes to align with their ports on the cylinder heads, a lot of bending and massaging to get them to fit.
After this a brush applied primer sealed the joints.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48100849966_19ff1979a5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghvqTq)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2ghvqTq) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Once this was dry I took a square file to refine the joint, still need about 15-20 mins of attention then ready for paint.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48100849846_dc4ba3b123_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghvqRm)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2ghvqRm) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Iv'e got more of the internals painted up including the seat mount, seat, and fuel tank so will prob attack those next.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on June 21, 2019, 10:57:17 PM
Your engine construction looks great. I am looking forward to seeing it painted!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: UFAG on June 23, 2019, 09:44:33 PM
Following..!
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Borsos on June 24, 2019, 04:51:24 PM
Great job on the interior and the engine!
Andreas
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: kensar on June 24, 2019, 09:57:26 PM
It's nice to see someone paying attention to the little details.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 24, 2019, 11:12:19 PM
It's nice to see someone paying attention to the little details.

It's a curse.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 26, 2019, 10:25:41 PM
Thought I would do a short SBS on how I paint detail parts, the IP panel will be our guinea pig.

The part has been sprayed the color I was after, in this case Vallejo Golden Brown, followed by Vallejo Gloss Coat. The gloss is important to be able to remove unwanted wash/ detail painting.

Tamiya panel liners are what I use more than anything else to start the process.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48129692818_831d6d22c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gk4fRY)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gk4fRY) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Our first step is to set the borders or features on the part. These borders will provide a sharp line to detail paint to. The capillary action lets the wash flow around the structures resulting in a sharp even transition. The process is apply and then clean with brush/ thinners until you get a clean smooth look, although this cruel close up appears rough, at actual size its pretty clean. Some will try and detail paint without washing first, I find this very difficult to obtain a clean result, the dark border of the wash will hide a lot of sins!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48129666021_60f6b4581c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gk47TX)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gk47TX) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

And smaller...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48129666021_60f6b4581c_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gk47TX)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gk47TX) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Next step will be to detail paint,

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on June 26, 2019, 10:54:44 PM
The panel line accent really gives the bezels depth!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 26, 2019, 11:10:35 PM
Yes, I like the detail to pop off the part!

More soon.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lone modeller on June 27, 2019, 04:42:17 AM
Not sure how I missed this Ryan - it seems that you started when I was away. In any event I have enjoyed reading through your thread - and am very impressed by the way that you have added real depth to the instrument panel. Must keep a note of this.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 27, 2019, 05:20:15 AM
Thanks  Stephen I had it originally titled under another name.

Appreciate the comments on the panel, it will look even better when complete!

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Alexis on June 27, 2019, 10:39:05 AM
Looking forward to seeing how the panel turns out once the detail painting is finished .


Terri
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Gisbod on June 27, 2019, 06:34:50 PM
Lovely Ryan  :)

Guy
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 27, 2019, 10:00:46 PM
Hey...its Guy, and thanks Terri, much appreciated gents.

The next stage is fleshing out the black instruments with Tamiya brush applied Rubber Black. The Rubber Black is a bit lighter than the wash product and looks a little chalky, but this will even out with the satin top coat. You can still apply the panel liner at this stage to make fine adjustments and further tie the colors together. i have started this on the crank at the lower left hand side.

First the unflattering closeup and then the actual size. Aluminum and brass parts up next. :)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48135530946_ed27d4a09c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gkzbkm)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gkzbkm) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48135530946_ed27d4a09c_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gkzbkm)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gkzbkm) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on June 27, 2019, 10:15:37 PM
I am really liking your technique!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: pepperman42 on June 27, 2019, 11:41:28 PM
Interesting process. The instrument decals wont be used?....or am I rushing it?.....

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 27, 2019, 11:49:45 PM
Interesting process. The instrument decals wont be used?....or am I rushing it?.....

Steve

No not rushing it, but yes decals will be used in a couple of steps.

I like to give a black base to the face of the dial to frame out the decal in case they are a little smaller than the spot for them.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 28, 2019, 04:48:23 AM
Maybe I mentioned before, but I'm sure the membership has noticed the absence of wood grain on my assemblies.

This is on purpose, the wood graining experience I had on my DH9 really wore me out.

I wanted to see what could be done with tone/ color of the wood and use no graining techniques.

I'm fine with it.

Ryan

Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: kensar on June 28, 2019, 05:21:59 AM
I thought it was just extremely fine wood grain!    ;D
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 28, 2019, 05:33:05 AM
I thought it was just extremely fine wood grain!    ;D

Uhhh yeah let's go with that!  ::)

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on June 28, 2019, 06:23:06 AM
I thought it was just extremely fine wood grain!    ;D

Uhhh yeah let's go with that!  ::)

Ryan

Works for Me  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 28, 2019, 10:13:40 PM
Here we have the metal parts painted with Vallejo Model Air applied via brush. The pre-thinned model air flows very nicely off the brush.
It's not as smooth as I would like and I might go back and try a different technique for metal parts that I will describe. I have placed the stripping agents on high alert while I ponder the look of the part.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48143181766_0a09a778b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gmfoE3)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gmfoE3) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48143178421_fa5c048ac1_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gmfnEn)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gmfnEn) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on June 28, 2019, 10:26:47 PM
Personally I think it looks great! I would leave it as is but it is your Model  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 30, 2019, 11:42:21 AM
Regular visitors to my build threads will note I won't hesitate to strip a part if I feel things are going south.  :-\

Well I wasn't too happy where the IP was going so I restarted, I'm glad I did so. I repainted the panel except this time laid down a pre shade of Tamiya Rubber then the top coat. I normally pre shade all of my interior parts on a non WWI subject as the shading helps the wash blend a bit better, in the pic below you can see by spraying directly at the part broad side you can retain some of the pre shade around the edges of the details on the piece. The rest of the sequence is the same as described above with the exception of the aluminum bezel, this time I dry brushed the detail with MM Aluminum Metalizer. The brass bell was done with Vallejo Model Air Aluminum brush painted with a watery Vallejo Brass applied over it. Crank is also dry brushed.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48149989962_e63702bc75_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gmRhuJ)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gmRhuJ) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48153745916_ab065785fe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbx1y)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbx1y) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48153745911_dcd7b5479c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbx1t)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbx1t) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

And here is the finished, cleared part ready for decals.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48153745921_4d2792a5c5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbx1D)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbx1D) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48153828982_e46bf429c5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbXGJ)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbXGJ) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

And actual size.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48153828982_e46bf429c5_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbXGJ)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnbXGJ) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Thanks
Ryan

Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on June 30, 2019, 12:16:00 PM
Got more internals complete too, the fuel tank and seat mount were added.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48155855162_f7ea23788f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnnm1S)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnnm1S) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48155855172_ed0938c30a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnnm23)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnnm23) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48156296386_969d4c12c6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gnpBbb)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2gnpBbb) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: coyotemagic on June 30, 2019, 01:02:56 PM
Very nice work, Ryan!  I like your use of washes.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Gisbod on June 30, 2019, 03:46:21 PM
That’s stunning Ryan!

Top notch  :)

Guy
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on June 30, 2019, 11:40:04 PM
The interior is looking great! I like your panel re-work.
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on July 01, 2019, 10:12:21 PM
Thanks folks, I'm glad I took the time to redo the panel.

All that is left is the seat and some misc. X rigging and I can call the cockpit module complete.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: kensar on July 01, 2019, 10:46:13 PM
Very clean and neat interior.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: pepperman42 on July 03, 2019, 07:52:53 PM
Nice re-do!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on July 03, 2019, 10:09:33 PM
Many thanks folks, looking to get a bunch done over the next few days.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Alexis on July 11, 2019, 11:16:46 AM
Second panel turned out even better Ryan .




Terri
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on July 11, 2019, 10:17:38 PM
Thanks Terri, I was pleased with it too.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lcarroll on July 12, 2019, 05:41:28 AM
   Really nice work Ryan, I particularly like the clean job you've done on the Flight Control rigging. She's going to be an absolute stunner!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on July 12, 2019, 11:16:57 PM
Thanks for checking in Lance, the control lines were fun to rig.....made easier without turnbuckles.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: gedmundson on July 13, 2019, 08:23:35 AM
Excellent work Ryan - I have to echo Lance's words on the rigging in the cockpit.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lone modeller on July 15, 2019, 05:27:13 AM
Sorry Ryan - I had some time away recently and somehow lost track of this thread. The cockpit details are of a standard that I would like to have - but don't! The details make the model look very much larger than it really is.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on July 15, 2019, 10:08:15 PM
Thanks Mr. Edmundson, I like em clean and tidy.

Stephen, Hello, the details are just basic skills....I have just been doing them for ages!

Thanks,
Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 23, 2019, 12:43:02 AM
IP is done and now onto cockpit final assembly.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48775347726_7bd1569f63_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hj7pz9)Pup (https://flic.kr/p/2hj7pz9) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

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Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 23, 2019, 12:45:51 AM
Closer to actual size.


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Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on September 23, 2019, 01:00:29 AM
The IP looks great! Looking forward to the next update!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Gisbod on September 23, 2019, 02:13:30 AM
That’s as good as it gets Ryan  :)

Guy
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 23, 2019, 05:46:47 AM
Thanks folks, it looks good in place now.

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Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lone modeller on September 23, 2019, 08:21:09 AM
Ryan,

If the cockpit details are "just basic skills" to you then I think that I will give up modelling and go and try something easier - like walking!

The IP is stunning - so sharp and clear and yet so tiny. The remainder of the cockpit detail matches the IP - brilliant.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 23, 2019, 12:14:00 PM
Thanks Stephen, if I only had your scratch building skills!

Onto to the seat, I had originally bought HGW belts, but they had delaminated during construction and became unusable.

So out came the kit belts, I find it easier to paint them glued to the seat. Once the glue had set, the seat was painted first with dark rubber and then flat brown. Note that the area to fit the seat in is very tight, I had to position the belts far aft so it will hopefully fit!

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Ryan

Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: kensar on September 23, 2019, 09:54:26 PM
Very well done IP and interior details, Ryan.   I can see differences between this interior and the one on the newest issue of the Pup - throttle assembly and ammo storage not on the newest version.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on September 23, 2019, 10:20:52 PM
The interior looks awesome and the seat and belts are progressing well!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2019, 01:55:09 AM
Very well done IP and interior details, Ryan.   I can see differences between this interior and the one on the newest issue of the Pup - throttle assembly and ammo storage not on the newest version.

Ken, I believe the ammo storage option is only on the sea going version of the pup.

Thanks RAG!

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Gisbod on September 24, 2019, 02:37:59 AM
You’ve obviously got a magical macro camera Ryan, where can I get one?  :)

Guy
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2019, 02:48:46 AM
The real magic will be if I finish it!

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 27, 2019, 10:14:53 PM
Seat(belt) painting wasn't going so hot, so I reversed course and sprayed the belts first, then hand painted the seat around them....much easier.

Not quite done with it yet, but here it is minus final washes and paintwork.

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Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Borsos on September 27, 2019, 11:34:48 PM
Great stuff. Your builds are always so smooth and clean. Very good work!
Andreas
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on September 28, 2019, 03:41:50 AM
Thanks Andreas, much appreciated.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on September 28, 2019, 04:10:27 AM
Looking great Ryan!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on November 11, 2019, 09:27:33 AM
Milestone reached folks, cockpit is finished.

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Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lcarroll on November 11, 2019, 12:11:06 PM
Ryan,
   "Smooth and clean" as Andreas has already said. I marvel at your results, not a hint of less then perfect joins and details! Great work to this point, and a promise of more to come. You have another winner in progress here.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on November 11, 2019, 12:35:11 PM
I agree completely with Lance! Beautiful work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Manni on November 11, 2019, 04:22:15 PM
Superb, clean work, Ryan! Hopefully I will reach half of your accuracy in the future.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Gisbod on November 11, 2019, 07:46:35 PM
Beautiful Ryan!

I too, love the clean finish.. something I strive for.

Guy
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 11, 2019, 08:18:03 PM
May I join the club of admirers?
Lovely work on the cockpit, Ryan  :)

vB
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on November 11, 2019, 11:07:25 PM
Many thanks guys, the crispy/ clean look comes at a price....

Stripped the frame once; stripped the IP once and stripped the seat thrice!

Up next is the L/R fuse halves, I already have the linen on them, just need to mask and spray the wood parts.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: pepperman42 on November 12, 2019, 12:08:00 AM
Very clean build and paint work!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lone modeller on November 12, 2019, 09:26:54 AM
There may be a price for the quality of your workmanship Ryan, but it is cetainly worth paying when viewed from this seat! Words fail to express my admiration for the seat and belts.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on November 12, 2019, 11:06:04 PM
Much appreciated Stephen.

Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on February 10, 2020, 11:02:32 PM
Proof I am still working on this! :)

This damn tail strut took 3 repaints, but I beat it in the end.

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Spent some time on the rear end too.

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Ryan
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: RAGIII on February 11, 2020, 12:14:28 AM
Tail skid, framing and cross bracing look terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: lone modeller on February 11, 2020, 05:39:30 AM
I thought for a moment that the tail skid had been scratch built! Simply georgeous and good to see you back with this one.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 WNW Sopwith Pup RNAS
Post by: Ryan on February 11, 2020, 06:19:37 AM
Nope, I don't have your skill Stephen.