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1/32 Roden Sopwith Strutter
kensar:
Well, someone had to be first, so it may as well be me.
This is my build of the Roden Sopwith Strutter. I am replacing the engine with a Vector Clerget 9B, which fortunately looks like it will fit in the kit cowling.
I am planning to represent a Strutter from the US 90th aero squadron, so it will have the French 5 color camouflage scheme.
On opening the box, it appears to be the usual Roden kit. Ample opportunity to improve the build with scratchbuilt parts (just the way I like them). I noticed some interior details are not complete, such as the flap mechanism and the adjustable tailplane system needs some cables. The elevator mechanism also needs a few pieces.
So, to start, a few pictures of where I'm at.
The Vector engine builds up nicely.
Not quite done with it yet. I frequently skip around in a build to avoid burning out on it.
The interior starts off with a coat of CDL colored paint, followed by masking to paint in the wooden framework.
So, I'm just getting started on this. Tally Ho!
KiwiZac:
I cannot say how excited I am to see this build start. I have a creeping feeling one of these kits is in my future and I am very, very keen to see how you approach the build.
Excellent start!
Tim Mixon:
Glad to see one being built up Kensar. You have gotten off to a great start.
Tim
RAGIII:
Awesome! When I finally get one of these I will have your build to follow! Nice start Ken.
RAGIII
RichieW:
Fantastic, I've been so looking forward to seeing this kit on a bench and am so happy it's on yours Ken! :)
Richie
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