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Offline Mike Norris (UK)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2022, 07:19:06 AM »
Hi all,
Apart from a the interplane struts and Lewis machine gun, all of the decals are on.
‘Aviattic’ Sopwith Dolphin set (ATT32155/154) for the Clear Doped Linen and PC12.
‘Pheon’ Dolphin Volume 1 (32077) and kit supplied markings decals.
The 'polished' primer pre-shading can be seen showing though the clear backed decals.

Now, before pre-rigging and assembly, it's onto parts painting, remaining decals and weathering,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2022, 08:52:18 AM »
Lovely!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2022, 10:50:19 AM »
Wow!  I have to admit I was really skeptical about the PC-10 / CDL decals. They look great however.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2022, 08:02:22 AM »
Hi all,
Weathering added, using 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt and Grime clay washes.
Sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311).

Now it's onto pre-rigging before assembly,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2022, 12:20:54 AM »
Excellent progress!

Steve
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2022, 09:39:08 AM »
Fast but brilliant progress!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2022, 05:29:58 AM »
Hi all,
Moving along now.
Upper wing halves and landing gear assembly are fitted.
Rigging used is 0.5 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube and 'RB Productions' 1/4 BSF streamline photo-etch wires.
In reality the flying, landing and incidence wires were 5/16 BSF size and the landing gear bracing 9/32 BSF.
However, I use the 1/4 BSF wires as that is what I had that was nearest is size.

Next up rigging:

Fin/tailplane bracing wire, which are 2BA size streamlined wire ('RB Productions')
Aileron control wires, which are cable (monofilament) and 2BA size streamlined wire ('RB Productions')
Elevator control cables, which are cable (monofilament)
Rudder control cables, which are cable (monofilament)
Fuselage/upper wing drag wires, which are cable (monofilament) .

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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #22 on: November 22, 2022, 05:29:49 AM »
Hi all,
The rigging is finished.
Added:
Aileron control cable between the upper wing roots (0.12 mm diameter monofilament, 0.5 mm diameter tube and 'Gaspatch' 1:48th Type C turnbuckle).
Aileron control cables from wings to ailerons (0.08 mm diameter monofilament and 0.4 mm diameter tube).
Aileron streamlined interconnecting wire between ailerons ('RB Productions' 2BA wire).
Rudder and elevator control cables (0.12 mm diameter monofilament and 0.5 mm diameter tube).
Tailplane and fin bracing streamlined wires ('RB Productions' 2BA wire and 0.4 mm tube).
Fuselage to upper wings drag cables (0.08 mm and 0.12 mm diameter monofilament with 0.5 mm diameter tube and 'Gaspatch' 1:48th Type C turnbuckles).

Now it's onto the Lewis gun, 'Cooper' bombs and carrier, wheels, windscreen and Aldis gun sight,

Mike



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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #23 on: November 23, 2022, 06:44:35 AM »
Hi all,
Just the last few details done:

Single Lewis machine gun (as for No.79 Squadron).
20lb 'Cooper' bombs and carrier.
Tie down rings.
Wheels.
Top engine panel with windscreen.

Just the propeller, figures and the display case to finish,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #24 on: November 23, 2022, 11:10:32 AM »
Absolutely lovely work, Mike.
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #25 on: November 23, 2022, 11:20:22 PM »
Great looking details! I especially fancy the wire in front of the cockpit cage with it's turnbuckle.
/Fredrik
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #26 on: November 24, 2022, 01:28:21 AM »
   Outstanding detail work Mike and the overall finish is superb! A pleasure to follow your progress; this is not a simple Kit and you've "aced" it!
Cheers,
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2022, 01:21:43 AM »
Really nice work. Des would enjoy it for sure!

Steve
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #28 on: November 25, 2022, 09:16:24 PM »
Spectacular results...
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Re: 1:32nd scale Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #29 on: November 25, 2022, 10:41:24 PM »
Nice work. Are you finding much touch up work with paint is required between sections of decal?
Sandy
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