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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Softscience on November 29, 2019, 02:45:40 PM

Title: Roden Sopwith 1B.1 Bomber (1 & 1/2 Strutter) 1/48
Post by: Softscience on November 29, 2019, 02:45:40 PM

I started work on Roden's Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter in 1/48 scale. I've had this kit in my stash for a while, and I was a bit intimidated by it, but I think I'm ready to take it on. I really like the ungainly look of the Strutter, and this kit has beautiful surface details. This one will be a French single-seat bomber version, with a large blue winged serpent insignia on the fuselage sides. It should look really cool.

First step was a linen-esque interior and some simple wood frames. It can only get harder from here.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rp61TZ4k/IMG-20191128-165439626-HDR.jpg)

The kit instrument panel has no instruments on it. I know the British versions come with a PE instrument. I assume the French layout was different? I might just rob some instrument decals from other kits and put a few on there. Not much of the cockpit will be visible under that big barn-door wing.

Title: Re: Roden Sopwith 1B.1 Bomber (1 & 1/2 Strutter) 1/48
Post by: Robin on November 29, 2019, 07:57:04 PM

Nice choise! The Strutter is such a charming plane.
I look forward to see this come together.

Robin  :)

Title: Re: Roden Sopwith 1B.1 Bomber (1 & 1/2 Strutter) 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 30, 2019, 11:56:37 PM

Great start. The interior colors look terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Roden Sopwith 1B.1 Bomber (1 & 1/2 Strutter) 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on December 04, 2019, 03:14:40 AM

Very good start. I do like to see the less frequently modelled types like this one - makes a real change. These were important types when in service too and lots were built.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Roden Sopwith 1B.1 Bomber (1 & 1/2 Strutter) 1/48
Post by: Alexis on December 05, 2019, 01:06:38 PM

Nice start on the pit so far , looking forward on the next up-date  8)



T

Title: Re: Roden Sopwith 1B.1 Bomber (1 & 1/2 Strutter) 1/48
Post by: Softscience on December 05, 2019, 02:28:57 PM

I'll post something soon. I've been assembling the fuselage (the cockpit will be inserted later) and working to fill the gaps and stuff.

I got it mostly under control now, so pictures soon. Meanwhile, you can sort of see it in the background of my latest pictures in the Fokker D.VIII WIP thread.