Author Topic: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 16.8.2020 Finale and a riddle again!  (Read 18875 times)

Offline RichieW

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #120 on: August 07, 2020, 07:15:49 AM »
The undercarriage is a thing of beauty Frank. Sorry I'm talking rubbish. The whole build is absolutely incredible. I'm really enjoying seeing this masterclass of miniature engineering!

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #121 on: August 07, 2020, 08:16:36 AM »
I have missed your updates Frank - now two appear out of the blue and I had taken my eye off the ball! The extra details that you are adding are truly some of the most impressive modelling that I have seen. The contrast between the different materials adds to the realism every time.

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #122 on: August 07, 2020, 09:39:30 AM »
Am I the only one who can't see the majority of Frank's pictures using Chrome or Edge?  Is there an extension or secret setting that I need?

Firefox works, but that's not my default browser.

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #123 on: August 07, 2020, 11:11:46 AM »
Awesome work on the Gear as always Frank! I never cease to e Stunned by your Brilliant builds!
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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #124 on: August 09, 2020, 10:59:09 PM »
Am I the only one who can't see the majority of Frank's pictures using Chrome or Edge?  Is there an extension or secret setting that I need?

Frank,

I can't figure out how you are hosting your image files - are your images linked from Google Drive? I ask because I can't get any advice trying to figure out my no-Frank-images-in-Chrome-and-Edge problem ... and I'm really missing out on your great work!!

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Gene K

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #125 on: August 10, 2020, 12:52:20 AM »
Looking forward to the rest of decals being applied  :)
Thank you Terri, I'm on that way with a combination of decals and masking. More soon!


I like colour shades and both engine bearing and landing gear are real clockmaker work. Very well done.
Thank you Giuseppe! I'm not far away from a working clock in the cockpit ;D


I’m happy picking up some hints and tips along the way..
Thank you Ian! So it is worth the effort to write such a detailed build report.


I'm really enjoying seeing this masterclass of miniature engineering!
Richie, I don't know about masterclass (I do mistakes here and there) but for me such miniature engineering is pure fun, to understand the original aircraft.


now two appear out of the blue and I had taken my eye off the ball!
Stephen Sorry, I don't want to hurt anybody! I hope you're doing well!


I never cease to e Stunned by your Brilliant builds!
Thank you Rick. I hope you will like the next update too!


I can't figure out how you are hosting your image files - are your images linked from Google Drive?
Yes Gene, the pictures are hosted by Google. I don't know any setting or trick, that they are rendered into the including web page.
Here on my my private Linux machine it works on Firefox and Chrome, it works on a Android Tablet of my wife (Chrome).
On my Windows PC in the company it works on Chrome and Internet Explorer.
I only know a problem on some Apple iPads, where the browser is to old and do not load the pictures into the webpage (but can load the single pictures).

Is your Chrome up to date? 81.xx or newer should work.
You can try also a reply on my posting, so you see the source code. Copy a link between two IMG-tags into the address line of the browser. Does it work then? if yes, I see no reason, why it is not rendered into the web page. Slow connection, reload?

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Frank

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Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #126 on: August 10, 2020, 04:14:15 AM »
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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #127 on: August 10, 2020, 04:45:33 AM »
Lovely work Frank, your modified kit tailplane looks much better than the resin part. A happy accident with the primer then!

The black C on the lower surface looks great too, it brings a lot more interest to the beautifully painted underside.

I wouldn't use the Special Hobby wheels, in England they are TYRES not TIRES which is an American spelling and i believe Palmer tyres were made in London.

I expect you already know that though! :)


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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 5.8.2020 Black and gear
« Reply #128 on: August 10, 2020, 09:00:39 PM »
Yes Gene, the pictures are hosted by Google. I don't know any setting or trick, that they are rendered into the including web page. 

Thanks, Frank, and sorry to break in and disrupt with my problem ... which is obviously peculiar between my Edge/Chrome and your Google Drive links (I can see your Flickr links). I'll have to check in periodically with Firefox.

Gene K

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #129 on: August 10, 2020, 09:49:13 PM »
A nice update on the tail, Frank.
As far as the wheels, do you have a Palmer tyre decal that could make option B a consideration?


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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #130 on: August 10, 2020, 10:18:24 PM »
Fine progress. The tail looks great.
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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #131 on: August 11, 2020, 01:31:44 AM »
Crisp detail and beautiful painting! The painted lettering and numbers are perfect !

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #132 on: August 11, 2020, 02:19:08 AM »
As with all of your Modelling Frank, this is flawless. Personally I would go for option c for the wheels and leave the Gaspatch wheels for another project where you know that the aircraft had the wheel covers removed.

Richie is correct to point out the spelling error - Gaspatch have the correct spelling on their moulds

Stephen.

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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
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Re: Sopwith Triplane 1/48, Upd 9.8.2020 Tailplane
« Reply #134 on: August 11, 2020, 03:33:23 AM »
I was just about to go look up the Palmer Chord add in the 1919 Janes book, but you beat me to it :-)
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