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The WW1 modelers' reference library => Aircraft => Topic started by: Jamo on November 11, 2013, 07:35:10 PM

Title: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on November 11, 2013, 07:35:10 PM

This is the third Sopwith Snipe reproduction built by The Vintage Aviator Ltd. It is finished in the markings of F2367 "1-2", B flight 70 Sqn, Bickendorf, March-April 1919, which is one of markings provided by Wingnut Wings in their 'late' version of the Snipe. It had its public debut last Saturday at the Remembrance Day airshow at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand.

Click on the photos for larger images

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe041_zps5ca6798b.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe041_zps5ca6798b.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe013_zpsd9e40a23.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe013_zpsd9e40a23.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe016_zps0ae20d0c.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe016_zps0ae20d0c.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe009_zps44c0e184.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe009_zps44c0e184.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe025_zps77a5465e.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe025_zps77a5465e.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1050862_zps8982a4d5.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1050862_zps8982a4d5.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe019_zps10c8174d.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe019_zps10c8174d.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe015_zps66d23c80.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe015_zps66d23c80.jpg.html)

The flying shots were tricky, these are my best efforts

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe060_zpsadecc7d1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe060_zpsadecc7d1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipea_zpsab81be9a.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipea_zpsab81be9a.jpg.html)

Some detail shots of the bomb rack:

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe010_zpsabd0aefd.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe010_zpsabd0aefd.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe011_zps5e2439f1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe011_zps5e2439f1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe012_zps000fa131.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe012_zps000fa131.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe018_zps1a2ca05b.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/Snipe018_zps1a2ca05b.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1050164_zps22ebd125.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1050164_zps22ebd125.jpg.html)

Cheers
James

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Des on November 11, 2013, 07:43:02 PM

Beautiful photos of a beautiful plane, thanks James for posting them, and your flying shots are pretty good.

Des.

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Cimmerian on November 11, 2013, 07:55:41 PM

Another great set of photos. Thank you.

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: lcarroll on November 12, 2013, 12:01:06 AM

Keep them coming Jamo! Your photo "Features" are a tremendous source of info, and very enjoyable...Thanks so much for your contributions.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jacek on November 12, 2013, 04:34:14 AM

Fantastic pictures.
Thank you.

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Ernie on November 12, 2013, 04:35:02 AM

Thank you James. More great photos.  Thanks for posting them.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Ollie on November 12, 2013, 05:49:14 PM

James,
Thanks again for the great pics. I initially wasn't a fan of this plane but after seeing your wonderful and detailed pics I'm liking it more and more. Thanks again.

Ollie

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on March 16, 2014, 05:44:09 PM

Went back to Hood Aerodrome yesterday to get some photos of the Hanriot but also to get some more close ups of the Snipe.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070005.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070002.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070003.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070008.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070024.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1060988.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070018.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5655.jpg)

This shot was taken through the footstep aperture:

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070017.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1060989.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5653.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5654.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5662.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5663.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5652.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5661.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/IMG_5665.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1060994.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1060992.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1070011.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1060999.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367/P1060997.jpg)

Album is here:
http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/library/TVAL%20Sopwith%20Snipe%20F2367?sort=6&page=1

Cheers
James

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: IFF1418 on March 16, 2014, 05:59:08 PM

Hi James,

Outstanding photo's again. Thank you so much for posting!

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: lcarroll on March 16, 2014, 11:09:00 PM

    Reference photos for Modellers by a Modeller.............doesn't get any better then this! Thanks yet one more time Jamo, great stuff! :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 17, 2014, 01:42:32 AM

Just so helpful! Thanks James.

I wasn't planning on a WnW Snipe, but now I have such a dilemma - just don't tell the bank.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Zabu on March 17, 2014, 01:47:09 AM

Once again great pics Jamo. Thank you.

Cheers

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: pepperman42 on March 17, 2014, 02:22:42 AM

Amazing pics!! Thankyou very much for making these available to us. Your modellers eye has provided tons of details!!

Steve

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Ernie on March 17, 2014, 02:57:13 AM

Very good photos, James, and really helpful modelling information.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: AROTH on March 17, 2014, 01:19:02 PM

Your photography always impresses me. Do they let you climb inside and all around to get some of those shots? Amazing.

Hey, on those last two shots of the engine and prop, is that a sprouted dandelion seed stuck on the engine hub?  ;D

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on March 17, 2014, 06:29:44 PM

I don't exactly 'climb' but I do put my camera on a fully extended tripod and raise it up like a mast looking down into the cockpit. Particularly important for high aircraft like the Fee and the Snipe as I can't easily reach in. Yes they do let me get as close as I like. I polish the floor on the hangar with my back to get some shots  ;)  They know me quite well, I have visited quite a few times  :)

Sara Randal says haven't you got enough photos? But they always have new aircraft. I am getting quite impatient for the LVG C.VI to arrive from France. That will be a blast!

Title: Re: Sopwith Snipe reproduction F2367 operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: jknaus on April 07, 2014, 01:59:10 AM

Awesome pictures. Thanks much, these will really help as I build mine.
James