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Offline xan

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2023, 04:38:38 PM »
Beautiful work...
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2023, 04:54:34 PM »
Thanks Gary, Andrew & Xan,

Gary, that’s a bit teasing! I guess I’ll have to experiment a bit!

Andrew, golly that engine is insane! I would be tempted if it were exposed like the DH.2. But it’s all cowled up - I put the kit Gnome together last night, and it looks more than adequate in the cowling. I know it’s not correct, but it wouldn’t bother me at all, I’m probably just worrying about others’ opinions!

It’s coming along, for a Wingnuts it’s a quick, simple build.

I’ll post some pictures today of where I’m at…

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2023, 09:35:28 PM »
Did you survive your encounter, or haven't you been yet?

From my point of view, it's your own opinion you should worry about... if you're happy with it, go for it. 😀

Do experiment. The basic idea sounds good.
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2023, 10:23:01 PM »
Yes, I did pull it off Fredrik  :D

The cops sprang us but I made a quick getaway  :)

Yep, that’s my thinking really.

Any further thoughts yourself re the cowling? I did like your rendition before you realised they should have been painted anyway!  ;D

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2023, 11:52:46 PM »
What swag did you make off with Guy? The great Wingnuts heist hasn't made the national news yet so you may not have to hole up in a safe house.

It's nice to see a Pup underway. I really wouldn't worry about it having a Gnome instead of a Le Rhone engine. It's got to be fun and what you've done so far looks terrific!

Richie

 
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2023, 12:08:25 AM »
Quote from: Gisbod on April 01, 2023, 10:23:01 PM
Any further thoughts yourself re the cowling? I did like your rendition before you realised they should have been painted anyway!  ;D

Guy

Have a look at this. The firewall, go down a bit. https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11829.msg220411#msg220411.

The problem is of course to get aluminium tape to follow all the curves.. but, with a polishable paint and a softer polish disc?!

/Fredrik

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2023, 12:38:40 AM »
Thanks Fredrik,

But I won’t be able to foil it all, I’ll experiment!

Guy
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #22 on: April 02, 2023, 12:59:28 AM »
Just a pre paint update!

Super kit so far, but I have had to sand a bit off the engine push rods to get the cowling to fit - probably me…
Also a sliver of filler along the wing root, but everything just clicks into place.

Thanks

Guy


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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #23 on: April 02, 2023, 03:56:35 AM »
Evening,

The RNAS Pups were painted in ‘Proprietary Khaki’ - their version of PC10.

How did they differ?

Guy
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2023, 09:28:08 PM »
Afternoon all,

Re the Proprietary Khaki, I just went with PC10 in the end.

But further on, some subtle (hopefully) shading and oil work  :)

Guy






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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #25 on: April 06, 2023, 01:17:50 AM »
Just catching up. Very nice work. I'm so glad these WNW are being built.

Steve
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #26 on: April 06, 2023, 04:02:31 AM »
It’s ok for me to build them Steve,

Just not anyone else!  ;D

They won’t be around for ever…

Guy
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #27 on: April 06, 2023, 08:01:34 AM »
Quote from: the great waldo on April 01, 2023, 04:37:32 PM
Quote from: acewwi on March 30, 2023, 05:32:44 AM
Hi Guy
Cooper state Nieuport XX1 has the Le Rhone 9C engine.
Ask them if they sell the  engine separately.
Spyros
This engine would suit I think http://www.taurusmodels.pl/3239.html Although you might end up in the funny farm putting it together!!
Cheers
Andrew

That Engine is incredible!  And Pricey!

Cheers,

Hugh
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #28 on: April 06, 2023, 10:07:47 AM »
Beautiful work.  Your wood effects are top tier and I really like the PC-10 coloring. 
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup
« Reply #29 on: April 06, 2023, 05:40:03 PM »
Thanks,

Engine wise I think I will stick to Wingnuts for closed cowl machines but will try and get Taurus one for exposed engines like the DH.2, Fokker E etc. it’s just it’s impossible to have a clean join along the cooling fins - and they’re very visible outside of a cowl!

Quote from: Tim Mixon on April 06, 2023, 10:07:47 AM
Beautiful work.  Your wood effects are top tier and I really like the PC-10 coloring. 

Thanks Tim,

The paints are all my favourite MRPs - they do Early & Late PC10/ PC12/ 3 Linen shades and a couple of other dedicated WWI colours - but unfortunately not the German Mauves, Greens etc…


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