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Offline Des

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Sopwith Collection
« on: March 20, 2013, 11:45:17 AM »
Here are the four Sopwith models I have built, the Pup and Snipe are WnW, the Tripe is Roden and the Camel is Academy, all are beautiful kits to build.

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This photo shows a comparison between the Camel and the Snipe.

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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2013, 02:41:18 PM »
What a wonderful collection of truly masterful models.  Now you need a Dolphin, a Strutter and a Baby.  When viewed side by side, the Snipe looks about as much like a Camel as a Camel looks like a Pup.  What a cool comparison.
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2013, 06:13:07 PM »
That's really cool Des, it's great to see these beauties together - especially such immaculate specimens as yours ;)

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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2013, 06:37:20 PM »
Great stuff Des; something for me to aspire to.

Seen  in a couple of the views, the Snipe seems to make even the Camel look elegant and that's no mean achievement.

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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 07:16:10 PM »
Fantastic collection Des

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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2013, 08:38:38 PM »
Great stuff Des! ;D  I really like the grouping of aircraft like this.  It adds a whole new dimension.  Thanks for sharing this. :)

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Bob
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2013, 10:36:05 PM »
Interesting to see a comparison between the various models. The Snipe looks almost stubby compared to the others. The tripe looks delicate in comparison.

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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2013, 12:06:54 AM »
I hope to get a collection going like that.Those are some nice builds there Des.
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2013, 12:09:25 AM »
Magnificent "gaggle" Des, all beautiful models in their own right. The Snipe/Camel comparison is is really graphic, the Snipe is much "beefier" then I'd thought, almost looks like a Camel on steroids! ;)
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Lance
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2013, 12:29:32 AM »
  Des,
Truly an Outstanding collection of Sopwiths my old friend. Love them all.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2013, 09:35:00 AM »
Really nice collection Des! All we need is a Dolphin and 1 1/2 strutter, both of which I am sure we will see eventually!
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2013, 08:55:26 PM »
Very nice indeed Des

Quote from: The Red Baron on March 22, 2013, 09:36:30 AM
Dumb question time - why is the 1 1/2 Strutter called such?

Because of the unusual cabane strut arrangement

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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2013, 01:50:46 PM »
i remember following each of these builds,each one different and each one fantastic in its own right. i still say a snipe looks like a camel with downs but you know what they say about beauty. :-\
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2013, 03:14:30 PM »
The Snipe is a chunky looking aeroplane but apparently they kept the fuselage the same profile as the engine cowl, which, in theory, has merit, but it does make for a very ''round''  fuselage. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you either love it or hate it, I was never very keen on the Snipe purely for it's looks but after building the model I have taken a different view. Colour schemes will make all the difference to the appearance of this aeroplane and I'm sure we will see some very colourful models appearing here soon, I hope so.

One thing I will say though is if anyone is looking for a model that is very very easy to build this is the one, it is so user friendly that I would even recommend this kit to a beginner, Wingnuts have done a superb job engineering this kit and they deserve a good pat on the back,  10/10 to Wingnuts.

Des.
« Last Edit: March 25, 2013, 03:17:35 PM by Des »
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Re: Sopwith Collection
« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2013, 02:34:46 AM »
Neat Collection Des:

What vendor did you use for the decals on the Camel?  Looks good.

Best

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