Wight Quadruplane, Spin Models 1/48

[Bughunter]

Wight Quadruplane  



The second finished model this year is the Wight Quadruplane in 1/48. The original aircraft was flown and modified multiple times, this is the final version. But it was not successful enough to be ordered into serial production.

The resin kit is from Spin Model, the Clerget 9Z engine by Small Stuff. Airscrew, struts and cockpit parts are made from real wood. Beside that also a lot of metal parts are added, like the turned cowling.

Painting was done with Mr Paint, Gunze, Drooling Bulldog and oil paints for the light weathering.

A detailed build log can be found here: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12072.0

And now have fun with the pictures!






















I held back on the weathering, as the original was quite clean - except for the middle part of the lower wing, because that was completely oil-covered.



Some of you may know the Sopwith Triplane as a small aircraft - the Quadruplane is much smaller!



I am really happy with the result, even from a resin kit you can build nice models.

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

Another Brilliant build added to your collection Frank! Beautiful in every aspect!
RAGIII

[gedmundson]

Nicely finished, Frank - such a unique subject and done to perfection. I can't get over the work you did on the engine and the cowling. It looks fabulous. Quite the rigging job on that one too. Congrats on successfully tackling that project.
Cheers,
Gary

[Alexis]

Frank my friend , you did a fantastic job on constructing this kit and I do hope to see more resin builds by you .

How did like building a resin kit ?


Alexis

[hrcoleman66]

Beautifully done Frank.

A strange beast indeed!

Cheers,

Hugh

[gbrivio]

Beautiful little plane, the huge amount of additional work is clearly visible from every detail. Well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[Manni]

Perfect work Frank! It is always a big joy to look at your models with tons of details. Normally we should be sad to see that you finished this one but we all know that there will be another great model coming up.
Bye Manni

[RichieW]

Love it Frank, another brilliant model crammed full of awe inspiring added details. I'd never heard of this odd little aircraft before. I actually think it looks kind of cute but in a very cool way. It looks fantastic alongside the Triplane. I'm looking forward to the next project!

Richie

[DaveB]

Superb model, Frank -

Love the turned metal effect on the cowling

BTW - Reminds of something from the cartoon 'Catch the pidgeon'!

Regards

Dave

[macsporran]

Superb model, Frank. I'm sure the kit was a bit of a sow's ear but you've turned it into a very silken purse.
In a what-if world, I'm imagining squadrons of Quadraplanes doing battle with D.28 Floh equipped Staffeln!
Lovely
Sandy

[Bughunter]

Thank you Rick, Gary, Alexis, Hugh, Giuseppe, Manni, Richie, Dave and Sandy! I'm glad that you like it!

Quite the rigging job on that one too.

The beast is so small, that I can't use turnbuckles or RAF wire terminals as usual. So the Eduard "Stretchers" set was the only solution come to my mind.

How did like building a resin kit ?

Alexis, I have to say I prefer plastic kits, but since resin kits allows subjects we will never see in plastic, it is ok for me. The kit was a bit "rough", but offers a good base. So yes, also a resin kit allows some fun!

I'm looking forward to the next project!

Richie, as promised I will join to create a little group build. Started already

BTW - Reminds of something from the cartoon 'Catch the pidgeon'!

Thanks Dave, found a funny teaser

In a what-if world, I'm imagining squadrons of Quadraplanes doing battle with D.28 Floh equipped Staffeln!

Thanks for the warning Sandy! I put the Quadruplane and the Floh on different levels of the cabinet to avoid aerial combat damage!

Thanks again,
Frank

[Borsos]

What a beau…. Oh no, this is not the case, but a very interesting model and perfectly build.
Great job!
Andreas

[kensar]

Looks like a cartoon plane.
The front end grabs the attention. Your polishing on the cowling is a unique feature and the engine detail is very visible.
I don't expect to see another one of these!

[Gisbod]

Awesome & bizarre at the same time Frank!

I guess they had a stepladder on hand for the pilot!

Guy

[PrzemoL]

Wow, what a weirdo!!! And so nicely built!