Author Topic: WNW Sopwith Triplane (Read 25684 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #30 on:** May 02, 2013, 01:57:29 AM »

Anyone know what color these pipes are ? My guess is copper tubing but I admit to having no real knowledge

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kornbeef · « **Reply #31 on:** May 02, 2013, 03:19:08 AM »

Pipes are copper but the fittings and fuel gauge (vertical parts) appear to be brass, the centre portion is a tube with a glass section in it which appears to be backed in white to show the fuel level against. Of course these may have been painted black perhaps as well.

Hope this helps Keith

RAGIII · « **Reply #32 on:** May 03, 2013, 03:18:37 AM »

Quote from: kornbeef on May 02, 2013, 03:19:08 AM

Pipes are copper but the fittings and fuel gauge (vertical parts) appear to be brass, the centre portion is a tube with a glass section in it which appears to be backed in white to show the fuel level against. Of course these may have been painted black perhaps as well.

Hope this helps Keith

Thanks Keith, the info does help. Now a general question, Chris please chime in if you have reached this point. It seems to me that the WIDE lap belts supplied in the PE are WAY..... too big, and wide ? What is the consensus?
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Chris Johnson · « **Reply #33 on:** May 03, 2013, 09:34:53 AM »

I thought that the belts seemed very wide too Rick, and they virtually cover the entire seat cushion. I thought I did a decent job painting the cushion and now it's hidden from sight. Drat!

Cheers,

Chris

RAGIII · « **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2013, 11:31:36 AM »

Quote from: Chris Johnson on May 03, 2013, 09:34:53 AM

I thought that the belts seemed very wide too Rick, and they virtually cover the entire seat cushion. I thought I did a decent job painting the cushion and now it's hidden from sight. Drat!

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks Chris. I will continue to try and find photos, but dang it looks BIG! I am still looking for that Spinner for the Captured tripe that Willi needs. Anyone have a part number as I still haven't found the part on my trees!
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kinnies · « **Reply #35 on:** May 04, 2013, 02:38:23 PM »

Hi there,

I ordered the HGW belts for my Tripe and if I recall correctly, they were smaller than the WNW PE belts. In the end, I used the PE as I didn't think I could do a good job with the HGW ones. Don't know which are the correct size though.
BTW, your Tripe looks great so far. Looking forward to more.
Cheers,
John

RAGIII · « **Reply #36 on:** May 08, 2013, 07:21:44 AM »

Quote from: kinnies on May 04, 2013, 02:38:23 PM

Hi there,

I ordered the HGW belts for my Tripe and if I recall correctly, they were smaller than the WNW PE belts. In the end, I used the PE as I didn't think I could do a good job with the HGW ones. Don't know which are the correct size though.
BTW, your Tripe looks great so far. Looking forward to more.
Cheers,
John

Thanks John, I appreciate the comment. As for the belt, I am going with the PE, big but I will live with them!
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RAGIII · « **Reply #37 on:** May 08, 2013, 10:47:38 PM »

A quick question that perhaps Dave or Chris can answer. Is it necessary to paint the inside prtion of the instruments white, or are the instrument dials(black) already backed in white?
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RAGIII · « **Reply #38 on:** May 09, 2013, 05:59:00 AM »

Answered my own question, painted the white background but it wasn't necessary. WNW backed the black with white. A small update to be followed by pictures later. having been forewarned about the cockpit coaming not fitting once the sides are assembled and glued I sought a solution. I noticed that on the twin Vickers option WNW has you cut the coaming at the joint where wood would meet metal. I figured what can I lose so did that on the single Vickers coaming. Worked like a charm! The cutting allows the modeler to just slide the coaming into place with both sides secured to the fuselage and instrument panel/ammo box/ oil tank. A very small gap occurs that could be easily filled if the modeler feels it is necessary.
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RAGIII · « **Reply #39 on:** May 09, 2013, 10:36:36 AM »

A couple of pictures to illustrate my progress. Interior framework is glued to right fuselage, left fuselage and cockpit caoming placed in position on the other photo.
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RAGIII · « **Reply #40 on:** May 09, 2013, 10:39:12 AM »

Another Photo:
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uncletony · « **Reply #41 on:** May 09, 2013, 10:45:35 AM »

That's coming along nicely...

pepperman42 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 09, 2013, 11:05:55 AM »

Looks good!

Steve

GAJouette · « **Reply #43 on:** May 10, 2013, 12:48:17 AM »

Rich,
Beautiful works my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

RAGIII · « **Reply #44 on:** May 10, 2013, 11:57:09 AM »

Quote from: Bo Monroe on May 09, 2013, 10:45:35 AM

That's coming along nicely...

Thanks Bo!

Quote from: pepperman42 on May 09, 2013, 11:05:55 AM

Looks good!

Steve

Steve

Quote from: GAJouette on May 10, 2013, 12:48:17 AM

Rich,
Beautiful works my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Your comment is appreciated!

Gregory, As always I appreciate your interest and comments,
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