wnw R.N.A.S Sopwith pup

[michael]

Pup completed and base!

this was my first real go at rigging so it's a bit rough but i learned a lot doing it.

hopefully my next kits will show some improvement as i go along, anyhow here we go...















i made two bases but could not decide which i liked best 

thanks for looking

michael

[lcarroll]

Michael,
    I like the base with the planking, which is beautifully done. Really sets her off; nicely done all round!
Cheers,
Lance

[mgunns]

Hello Michael:

I will echo Lances sentiments here, I like the planking as well.  Sets it off nicely.

Best


Mark

[Pete Nottingham]

Hi Michael,

Both bases look terrific, either one sets off a stunning build really well, the only small critique for future builds, British aircraft didn't have turnbuckles, but they don't really detract from a beautiful build, well done mate.

Cheers

Pete.

[Epeeman]

Brilliant work, Michael - looks great!

Love the base as well - how did you knock that up?

Regards

Dave

[coyotemagic]

She's absolutely gorgeous, Micheal, and both bases look fantastic.  I was surprised to read that this is your first real attempt at rigging, recalling that you had previously built several other biplanes.  So I looked back over your earlier projects and lo and behold there's a Junkers J.I (no rigging), a MAG Fokker D.VII (almost no rigging) and a Nieuport 11 (simple rigging).  With that in mind, you did a brilliant job rigging this one.  One thing is for certain, you are an absolute master of weathering.
Cheers,
Bud

[kornbeef]

A real sweet looking build. I think the dirtying up looks very convincing.

On the subject of the bases I prefer the non planked, purely because the planking looks too new. Dirtied up and worn it would look incredible. (just my thoughts on that  )

Keith

[GAJouette]

  Michael,
She's all the more GORGEOUS sitting there on her base my friend. I prefer the planked hard stand base myself. Just seems so right in the company of a RNAS Pup.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[pepperman42]

Nice to see this great build in its environment!

Steve

[bobs_buckles]

She's a little beauty, Michael 
You did a great job on the 1st time rigging - well done!

Cheers,
Bob

[Des]

Lovely job on the Pup Michael, the overall finish is superb with very good weathering, you say the rigging is a bit rough, it doesn't look rough to me, you have dne a great job. The base is outstanding and really compliments the model, well done and congratulations on producing a wonderful display.

Des.

[Chris Johnson]

Very, very well done! I'll part company with the others and say that my favourite base is the grass one. They're both excellent but I like that grass.

Cheers,

Chris

[michael]

Many thanks to everyone for their kind words and encouragement, it gives me confidence going onto my next kit 

Dave the planking i used for the base was left over from this model that i built about 18 month ago that i will finish i keep telling myself 

funnily enough it stalled on the rigging stage and thats when i moved to WW1 stuff, but i will finish it one day.





Once again thanks lads 

michael

[Chris Johnson]

What a beauty! Is it plank on frame? I'd sure like to hear more about it Michael. Perhaps it would make for an interesting thread in the 'Time To Relax' board. I'd love to tackle something like this myself someday but I know next to nothing about ship modelling.

Cheers,

Chris

[coyotemagic]

What a beauty! Is it plank on frame? I'd sure like to hear more about it Michael. Perhaps it would make for an interesting thread in the 'Time To Relax' board. I'd love to tackle something like this myself someday but I know next to nothing about ship modelling.

Cheers,

Chris

I'm with you, Chris.  I'd love to do one of these someday.  What kit is this, Michael?  She's lovely.
Cheers,
Bud