1/32 Roden Sopwith 1/2 Strutter

[DaveB]

Dear all,

Finished the Roden Sopwith Strutter kit that was given to me by a fellow WW1 aircraft modeller last year.  The kit (parts wise) was all complete but was missing the clear film and decal sheets.

Following a request on this forum, NigelR was able to provide me a full Roden decal sheet as he has used the afternarket 'Aviattic' set.  Many many thanks, Nigel!

Nothing special here - I have built this one mostly OOB and rigged with 0.11mm fishing line for all bracing wires and knitting elastic to simulate control cables.   Finished by brush as always.

I also found this to be quite a demanding kit from Roden not helped by the 'instructions' that featured many mistakes and vague part placement.

Completed in second kit markings for No. 70 Sqn., RFC, flown by Lt. J H Gotch, Spring 1917.

















Regards

Dave

[macsporran]

Nice model, Dave, really looks the part. Great detail work and the rigging is terrific.
Great to see these Roden kits getting built, and built well.
Sandy

[P.P.]

I think this is great. I’ve been working with Roden kits too and I know it can be difficult. It’s a pleasure to see this one for me. Regards, Paul

[DaddyO]

Lovely crisp building there Dave

Paul

[PrzemoL]

Very nice indeed.

[NigelR]

That's turned out really nicely Dave, great job. I really like the subtle weathering on the underside and treatment of the structure showing through the CDL. The instructions can be more of a hindrance than a help on this one, I found Sandy's build on here very helpful.

Glad to be of assistance with the decals, TBH I had forgotten about sending those over (although to be fair it was a while ago.......

I have recently rediscovered my store of knitting elastic and have been experimenting a bit with that. What was the brand you used - Prym?

[lone modeller]

Having seen this recently I can only add to the comments above that this is another of your first class models Dave. The weathering and rigging are top notch. I would never have guessed that you have to struggle in places with his model - it is a tribute to your skill and patience that it has turned out so well.

Stephen.

[DaveB]

Many thanks, Sandy, PP, Paul, Prez and Stephen - appreciated!

Regards

Dave

[DaveB]

That's turned out really nicely Dave, great job. I really like the subtle weathering on the underside and treatment of the structure showing through the CDL. The instructions can be more of a hindrance than a help on this one, I found Sandy's build on here very helpful.

Glad to be of assistance with the decals, TBH I had forgotten about sending those over (although to be fair it was a while ago.......

I have recently rediscovered my store of knitting elastic and have been experimenting a bit with that. What was the brand you used - Prym?

Many thanks, Nigel -

You may this one possible, mate!

Regarding the elastic knitting thread.  Unfortunately, I don't know what make this is as I was given a small reel of this material from a fellow member of my model club.   All I can say it's not Pryme (I have and do use this) and this thread is slightly finer hence why I used it for simulating the control wires.

Regards

Dave

[NigelR]

Regarding the elastic knitting thread.  Unfortunately, I don't know what make this is as I was given a small reel of this material from a fellow member of my model club.   All I can say it's not Pryme (I have and do use this) and this thread is slightly finer hence why I used it for simulating the control wires.

Thanks for that Dave, I shall investigate the options at the sewing/craft shop next time my wife goes shopping there......

[dr 1 ace]

Ditto all the above compliments !

Ed

[RAGIII]

Another Beauty Dave! As always, the painting and details are super. I admire those of you whom have mastered this kit. I fell victim to the sketchy directions. The W struts were installed wrong and I screwed it all up trying in vain to do a fix. Your build is inspiring and I know I will need to try again!
RAGIII

[DaveB]

Another Beauty Dave! As always, the painting and details are super. I admire those of you whom have mastered this kit. I fell victim to the sketchy directions. The W struts were installed wrong and I screwed it all up trying in vain to do a fix. Your build is inspiring and I know I will need to try again!
RAGIII

Your very kind, Rick -

Yes, the W cabane struts are a tricky part of the build for sure.  When first installed, mine were bowed on one side - I cured this by carefully cutting from under the upper wing and snipping (very small) sections away until they fitting correctly.

And yes, you must definately give this one another go.

Regards

Dave

[gedmundson]

Nicely modelled, Dave - a very handsome looking model.
Cheers,
Gary

[AngryJazz]

Stunning model - really nice work!