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Offline coyotemagic

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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #75 on: February 22, 2013, 04:06:37 AM »
Quote from: Chris Johnson on February 22, 2013, 12:04:21 AM
It's turning into a real beauty Des. Everything looks so clean and precise as always.

Cheers,

Chris
Couldn't agree more, Des!
Cheers,
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #76 on: February 22, 2013, 04:56:56 PM »
Des, I follow your Snipe-build log very eagerly! I'm really happy, someone tackles "my topic", the "Post-Great-War-Lotsofsmallerwars-Period"! Besides, I like the shape of the Snipe. And if I should ever get me one, I will do it the Russian style too - although I could have a more personal version, building one of the two offered versions of the occupation forces in Germany, as I live and work close to Bickendorf (which nowadays is Cologne, Butzweilerhof).
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #77 on: February 23, 2013, 01:49:16 AM »
Des,
Your usuall stunning work! Your contribution to our hobby as a role model for excellence is greatly appreciated! I am looking forward to your further progress and also the arrival of my Snipe!
RAGIII
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #78 on: February 23, 2013, 01:44:52 PM »
I have added some decals which went on extremely well. The scheme I'm using is sheme A in the instruction book, 1st Soviet Fighter Aviaotryad, 1920 (5 victories), very plain markings but quite different to what I am used to. I don't like the big gap between the rudder and fin so I will remove the rudder and deepen the holes where the hinges locate, this should rectify the problem.

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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #79 on: February 23, 2013, 10:43:09 PM »
Beautiful work Sir!





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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #80 on: February 23, 2013, 10:51:24 PM »
That is so sweet and pure Des!  Great work. ;D

Regards,

Bob
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #81 on: February 23, 2013, 10:51:35 PM »
Quote from: MacT on February 23, 2013, 10:43:09 PM
Beautiful work Sir!

Seconded.

Question about the colour: do the instructions refer to it as Soviet PC 10, or is it just British looking because it was a British machine on duty in Russia?

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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #82 on: February 24, 2013, 12:45:59 AM »
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #83 on: February 24, 2013, 08:25:22 AM »
Excellent, Des -

I'm amazed at how quickly you are progressing as well!

Regards

Dave

PS - my wife has ordered this kit for my upcoming birthday present today
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #84 on: February 24, 2013, 09:29:58 AM »
Nice work!! I know you work at an amazing speed but does the kit help that process along? Where does this one fit in the "buildability" ranking of WNW? You mentioned earlier how well it went together. Interesting that the gestation period for this kit was far shorter than others in the range but builds better than the DVII for example.

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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #85 on: February 24, 2013, 02:04:10 PM »
Thanks for all the nice comments, much appreciated.

Lindsay - The instructions call for Dark Green Semi Gloss and they give Humbrol No.88 or Tamiya XF70 as a colour guide. I have Humbrol No.88 (Deck Green) and in my eyes looks nothing like the colour profile in the instructions, so I used Gunze H421 Brown Violet.

Steve - The buildability of this kit would have to be as near to perfect as you can possibly get, the fit of parts is exceptional and no fiddling at all is needed to assemble the kit. The engineering in this kit, and the previous Hannover, has to be the best that Wingnuts have produced. They say they make their kits to be user friendly, well, this one certainly is, and being so easy to assemble makes the build time a lot quicker. The only process on this kit that will take as long as any other kit is the rigging, this is something that can't be rushed and there are no short cuts.

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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #86 on: February 24, 2013, 02:15:10 PM »
Looks awesome Des.  :D

 I hope to order the snipe kit soon myself. Thanks for showing us all, Chuck.
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #87 on: February 25, 2013, 07:22:26 AM »
Thanks Des. This one wasnt high on the list for me originally but it has now tempted me based on your notes.

Steve
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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #88 on: February 25, 2013, 09:00:24 AM »
Hello Des:

My wife (God Bless her) got me the WNW Early Snipe for my birthday.  I thought she would, but you never know with women.  She wrapped it and gave it me before we went out last night.  What a lady!  I will be following your build closely.

Best

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Re: WnW Sopwith Snipe 1:32 scale
« Reply #89 on: February 25, 2013, 09:31:11 AM »
Just popped in Des

Looking good . . .  Awesome in fact

Cheers

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