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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Epeeman on May 04, 2013, 01:40:25 AM
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Hello, All -
Just posting up my latest build of a Wingnut Wings Sopwith Snipe in post WW1 livery - chose this scheme as it was Kent based (I live in Kent myself) squadron at Hawkinge.
Of the few WNW kits built by me, this is by far their best kit. Everything just goes together very well and was a pleasure to put together. The decals (as with all their kits) are brilliant and very easy to apply. I cannot recommend this kit enough so I will certainly be going for the early version in the future.
Unfortunately, the usual, few mistakes (by me, not the kit) along the way but overall I am very pleased with the result.
Rigged with a combination of 2lb fishing line, stretched sprue and EZ line. Used stretched cotton bud handles to try and simulate bracing wire attachment points.
As the weather is good (for a change!) in the UK, decided to see how well photos come out in natural light. Pictures therefore taken in my back garden this afternoon. I hope they have done the model justice .........
Regards
Dave
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She's absolutely gorgeous, Dave. What paint did you use for your aluminum dope? Knowing that you brush paint everything makes it all the more impressive. Brilliantly done, mate.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bloody great Dave. Love it.
Just waiting for Rowan to post his new set out for mine. How did you get on with the gunsight?
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She's a beaut!
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Stunning build Dave! Fantastic finish :)
no build log?
pleased for you about the weather it's freezing up here (cumbria) >:(
michael
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Many thanks, gents -
Bud - I answer to your question:
I tried to achieve variations in the aluminium finish by using different shades. The overall dope colour is a slightly darkened (using small amount of dark grey) aluminium colour. Rib tape shading created by darkened further (very slightly) the dope colour mix. Paint over and around each tape. When dry, dry brush plain aluminium on top of the ribs to created shaded look.
Cowling painted with plain aluminium. Once dry, mixed in small amount of black in and covered over in a wash. When dry, dry brush the plain aluminium over this area again. Finally, dry brushed on silver paint - but only on sharp/rounded edges (where natural light would reflect of the surface) which gives a nice metallic look - I hope!
Michael -
No build log on this, mate - sorry! I promise my next build I will put one up on works in progress.
Not the north/south divide again in terms of weather by any chance ................!
Best regards
Dave
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Graham -
Sorry, mate - forgot to reply to your question regarding the aldis sight. This was one of my mistake areas actually. After installing the top wing, congratulating myself on how well I had got it all straight and true - I realised I had forgot to install the gunsight mount!!!
So, this was much more difficult than it should have been - after looks of attempts finally got mount on - very fiddly with wing installed. The mount thought was not set right as the sight did not match up. Long story short, had extend the mount points (stretched sprue) to get the sight on.
Regards
Dave
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Who's Graham?
I'm Dave too! ;D
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Dave,
Your Snipe is Outstanding my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hi Dave,
That looks great! I've resisted purchasing the Snipe, but the more great builds I see the more tempted I am. The silver is striking indeed.
Cheers,
John
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That's an awesome looking Snipe, and great paintwork!
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No worries Dave only kidding about the build log ;D
what have you got lined up next?
michael
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Dave, Gregory, Rizzo & John - thank you.
Michael - going to have a little break from WW1 aircraft. I'm interested in ancient Rome, so I've made a small start on Miniart's 1/16 scale gladiator ('murmillo' type) figure. The bits I've put together so far have fitted superbly. The challenge with this kit will be the flesh painting.
Not sure yet which WW1 bird to go for after this - will be torn between WNW SE5a or Roden 1/32 Nieuport 24 bis.
Regards
Dave
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I'll post mine next as I paid the invoice from pheon for the decals today. I'll get paint on
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A very nice Silver-Bird. Thanks for sharing.
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Love the interwar shiney butterflies. Nice work on this one.
Steve
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That is one beautiful model. Love the paint scheme. Thanks for sharing.
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You've got yourself a beautiful Snipe there Dave. Both you and Des have commented on it being a superb kit so I'm looking forward to building both versions. I'm more than a little intimidated by these inter-war silver finishes though, especially after seeing what a great job you've done here. You've set the bar pretty high!
Cheers,
Chris
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Prez, Steve, Bob & Chris - thank you all.
Chris - I think you would be pleasantly surprised at how well this kit goes together, so you really must do this one. You always build great models so I have faith in your ability to take on the silver painting challenge.
Regards
Dave
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Chris - If you dont already, I highly recommend you get a spray can of Chrome from that fine domestic institution and purveyor of auto parts. Its laquer but just decant it and spray. As it gets older you may have to thin it a bit. Drys fast, hard and very metallic - but not chrome as the label indicates. Normal laquer hazard protection applies.
Steve
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Chris - If you dont already, I highly recommend you get a spray can of Chrome from that fine domestic institution and purveyor of auto parts. Its laquer but just decant it and spray. As it gets older you may have to thin it a bit. Drys fast, hard and very metallic - but not chrome as the label indicates. Normal laquer hazard protection applies.
Steve
Thanks for the tip Steve. I've added it to the list for my next visit to Crappy Tire. It's their brand I'm to look for, correct?
Cheers,
Chris
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Yes CT brand. Chrome cap but the paint as you can guess is just a bright silver. Nissan silver is another good one.
Steve