Author Topic: W. M. Alexander's Sopwith Triplane 'Black Prince' (Read 34672 times)

uncletony · « **Reply #90 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:51:28 PM »

Sorry to have pointed this out, because it probably will drive you insane now

I think Dave's suggestion is great, given that you are doing weathering, a little mud is totally appropriate and should be able to cover the paint chips perfectly without overdoing it.

An alternate approach, if you don't want her dirty, would be to carefully retouch those areas with a slightly different shade of black, which would give the surface a little life...

Or you could say this one was fitted with experimental alloy covers...

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #91 on:** May 11, 2013, 12:45:10 AM »

Dave and Bo: Thanks for the suggestions and rest assured they're under consideration.

Rick and John: I'm watching your Tripes take shape too. I'll be happy to take station behind and below to your efforts.

As for the rest of you guys, as always, I appreciate your comments and for taking the time to follow my build.

Cheers,

Chris

coyotemagic · « **Reply #92 on:** May 11, 2013, 03:28:33 AM »

Excellent progress on what will no doubt be a stunning replica of Black Prince, Chris. I think the colors you've chosen are spot on and I can't wait to see her rigged. As for the wheels, if it really bothers you, you could dab some drops of an enamel cdl color with a fine brush over the aluminum spots with the wheels in situ. I like Model Master Modern Desert Sand. Enamels dry slowly and flow smoothly, so it won't look like a touch-up job. Then weather the wheels as you normaly would. Even if you don't do all that, she still looks truly fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #93 on:** May 12, 2013, 08:22:21 AM »

'Black Prince' is finally starting to take shape. I seem to spend spend scads of time on all of the detail painting and preparation and then it all just seems to fall together in a matter of days.

I sure do like these cabane struts (if that's what they're called) 100% better than the four flimsy, difficult to align cabanes that seem to be so prevalent on WWI aircraft.

I've even made a start on rigging the wings, which I plan on doing before the tail.

Cheers,

Chris

GAJouette · « **Reply #94 on:** May 12, 2013, 08:36:15 AM »

Chris,
She grow more Outstanding with each new update my old friend. Looking forward to seeing the full rigging.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

pepperman42 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 12, 2013, 09:50:24 AM »

Great work Chris. She's shaping up nicely.

Steve

Des · « **Reply #96 on:** May 12, 2013, 09:59:32 AM »

Really starting to look the part now Chris, you are doing a brilliant job and I look forward to seeing the rigging completed.

Des.

michael · « **Reply #97 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:53:00 PM »

Looking awesome Chris

i love the different tones you have worked in there.

michael

RAGIII · « **Reply #98 on:** May 13, 2013, 03:22:20 AM »

Chris,
Looks fantastic! I told you I wouldn't be close to catching up

Your level of work is excellent as always!!
RAGIII

mgunns · « **Reply #99 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:18:41 PM »

Hello Chris:

I am catching up after a bit of a break. This is coming along nicely. I like the color and the Hair spray technique is indeed convincing. I like Bud's recommendation on the weathering. I finished my Academy/Hobby Craft Camel and am thinking of tackling this guy next. I will be referencing yours and the other builds here for tips. Looking forward to more.

Best

Mark

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #100 on:** May 14, 2013, 06:37:46 AM »

Thanks again guys for dropping by and leaving your comments. Bit by bit, she definitely is starting to shape up. Now let the rigging begin.

I spent a couple of hours on Sunday getting the lines ready to be run. As usual, I'm using Maxima Chameleon 2lb test monofilament, eyelets made from Nichrome 60 Bare Nickel-Chromium Resistance 36 Gauge wire, and 0.5 mm brass tubing.

Today, I rigged and painted the wing lines and it all went extremely well. The mounting points are all easily accessible compared to other aircraft I've rigged, so everything was quite painless. The double flying wires even fit perfectly in their mid-wing slots. No wing stagger issues this time around!

The lines are painted with Mr. Color Silver lacquer paint.

If the weather stays chilly and blustery again tomorrow, I'll tackle the tail rigging.

Cheers,

Chris

pepperman42 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:15:25 AM »

Thats very fine precision work Chris!! The double wires can be trouble sometimes and they have come out flawlessly!!

Steve

uncletony · « **Reply #102 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:29:25 AM »

gorgeous!

GAJouette · « **Reply #103 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:33:44 AM »

Chris,
Fantastic rigging to date my old friend. Easily she'll be your best work yet!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

RAGIII · « **Reply #104 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:37:41 AM »

Chris, Looks fantastic! I am glad you reached the rigging stageas it will help me decide just how to go about doing mine

RAGIII