1/32 WnW Sopwith Triplane (done)

[gedmundson]

Thanks to everyone for your comments & questions!

I see you had hand mixed your PC10. How do you match the custom mix for the redo? 

Warren Q

Thanks for asking! The paint mix for my Triplane is a long story. When I built my Pup a couple of months ago, I searched the Internet for a PC10 Tamiya mix, and found a formula that mixed Flat Brown XF-10 and Khaki Drab XF-51 (the ration I can't remember). I sprayed it onto the spare wing (unused part) and found it way too brown for my liking. I took some of that into another jar and kept adding more XF-51 until the colour looked to my liking. I ended up with two jars of Tamiya acrylic mix - one labelled PC10 Brown and PC10 Green. For the Triplane, I added a dollop of the brown to the green mix...and made sure I had enough to complete the project. If I'd had to match the colour from scratch, I'd be doomed.
Cheers,
Gary

[Alexis]

Making quick work on the tripe Gary , she is look marvellous so far . Neat trick on the cowl , very effective results .


Alexis 

[gedmundson]

Making quick work on the tripe Gary , she is look marvellous so far . Neat trick on the cowl , very effective results .
Alexis

Thanks Alexis, this one took just over a month to put together. Just took me a while to organize some photos to show. It is all done now and I hope to get some final pics in the "completed" section soon. Rigging was tricky and the tail section very delicate. I had to pin the ailerons and rudder on with fine wire to help strengthen the joints.
Cheers,
Gary

[AngryJazz]

Stunning work as always Gary - it really turned out beautifully!

Im really impressed the project "only" took a month. I have worked on my Ninak for the same time and it's still not quite ready for primer 

[NigelR]

Lovely work Gary, the end result looks fantastic. And you were quick as well! Looking forward to the completed pics.