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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #135 on: May 01, 2021, 07:47:12 AM »
It all looks correct to me - a 9C.  Pipes and pushrods are correct.

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #136 on: May 01, 2021, 07:50:57 AM »
https://thevintageaviator.co.nz/project/le-rh%C3%B4ne-9j-engine

What a shame about the beautiful Gnome you made. Does the above link of a Le Rhone 9j help at all?

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #137 on: May 01, 2021, 06:31:05 PM »
Thanks both. I agree, it’s a 9c (pushrods on the front, the 9j has them on the back).

I’m going to use a 9c from a Special Hobby Morane Saulnier N

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #138 on: May 02, 2021, 05:29:43 PM »
Beautiful work all along Richard, I need a new notebook....

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #139 on: May 02, 2021, 09:48:52 PM »
Lovely work, Richard! I especially love the rifle- and the rope trick! Pity about the engine - but the MS engine will be just fine! Regards, Marc.

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #140 on: May 03, 2021, 12:36:20 AM »
I guess you will have to scratch build another Aircraft around your gorgeous Engine! I am sure you will make that SH engine look great in your Tabloid  8)
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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #141 on: May 04, 2021, 02:39:58 AM »
An early Gnome has plenty of applications

Nearly there now:



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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #142 on: May 04, 2021, 03:12:16 AM »
Your Gnome engine looks as good as a WNW offering - you will certainly have to follow Rick's suggestion and build another model around it. Good work with the le Rhone but it can barely be seen!

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #143 on: May 04, 2021, 03:15:14 AM »
Your Gnome engine looks as good as a WNW offering - you will certainly have to follow Rick's suggestion and build another model around it. Good work with the le Rhone but it can barely be seen!

Stephen.

It makes a great home for the Special Hobby LeRhone - it's not one of the best, especially the air tubes

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #144 on: May 04, 2021, 03:35:09 AM »
I like the way you quickly deal with any setbacks and come up trumps. It really is looking very good. I have been sanding and filling my scout wings today and can't help but notice how beautifully made your wings are.

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #145 on: May 04, 2021, 03:37:43 AM »
I like the way you quickly deal with any setbacks and come up trumps. It really is looking very good. I have been sanding and filling my scout wings today and can't help but notice how beautifully made your wings are.

Richie

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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #146 on: May 06, 2021, 09:04:19 AM »
The engine and all else looks amazing Richard! I am certainly in awe of your skills!
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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #147 on: May 06, 2021, 10:34:05 AM »
Power plant looks awesome in place , even though not much can be seen it still draws you in . Well done  :)


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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #148 on: May 08, 2021, 04:39:41 AM »
And she's finished!











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Re: Gordon Bennett! RNAS Sopwith Tabloid 1214
« Reply #149 on: May 08, 2021, 05:37:24 AM »
Fantastic looking model - well done Richard!
Cheers,
Gary