WNW Sopwith Triplane

[RAGIII]

   Rick'
She's looking grand my old friend. Love your shade of PC10.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Thank you Gregory. I am still not sure if this is PC 10 or 12  All I know is WNW gives both as options listing brown as the color but saying PC 10/12 in all directions. I am in the green shift school normally for PC 10. That being said I have always heard, and surviving samples seem to verify, that the tripes were of the Chocolate variety! So.... when I get around to building an SE5a, look for something a little more Olive brown/green. RLM 81 is looking better and better Willi :-)
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[RAGIII]

I agree with Gregory in every regard, Rick.  Can't wait to see the next update.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Bud, As always your support is appreciated.
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[RAGIII]

Nice work. The PC10 is looking good - bit brown, bit green - just as the debate has always been!!!

Steve

Thanks Steve, I appreciate your comment. The brown is very predominant in this one, see my response to Gregory about my next PC 10 venture....
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[RAGIII]

That's looking very nice, Rags.  I like the H 10 + H 186 mix, mate.  I was looking at following the instructions and using H 98, but the last couple of tins I bought lacked depth of colour and had a real greyish tint, whereas your mix looks very good.

Cheers.

Dal.     

Dal, thanks for the comments. I have very limited access to Humbrol without ordering on line. My rural local Hobby Shop happened to have the 2 colors I used so.... the mix got me where I felt comfortable with the color 
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[RAGIII]

Nice to see her all buttoned up Rick. Your coaming fits like a glove.

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks Chris, I appreciate the comment. The coaming is even tighter now, as it was just sitting in place for the photos. I have now glued it in place 
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The latest update: The Lower wing is attached, The engine painted and plug wires added, and the Undersurfaces are painted CDL, Xtra color RAF/RFC CDL.
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[GAJouette]

  Rick,
Aren't those Xtra Color paints just great. Outstanding update my old friend and as always I can't wait to see more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Chris Johnson]

Looking good Rick! Watch that filled seam at the rear of the fuselage where it butts up against the tail as it tried my patience. I thought I had it nice and smooth but the first coat of paint told me differently.

Cheers,

Chris

[RAGIII]

  Rick,
Aren't those Xtra Color paints just great. Outstanding update my old friend and as always I can't wait to see more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Thanks Gregory, and yes the Xtra color paints are great. Smooth finish when airbrushed and pre glossed for decal application 
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[RAGIII]

Looking good Rick! Watch that filled seam at the rear of the fuselage where it butts up against the tail as it tried my patience. I thought I had it nice and smooth but the first coat of paint told me differently.

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks Chris, I appreciate your comment and the Heads up! I am hoping for a result that at least is in the ball park of your build 
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A picture of the kit engine with added plug wires:
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[pepperman42]

Nice work. Certainly looks the part!!!

Steve

[coyotemagic]

Beautiful job in the engine, Rick.  A very realistically grimy rotary.
Cheers,
Bud

[Chris Johnson]

Your engine looks super Rick. I'm a big fan of rotaries as those cylinder fins are a great canvas for oily, grimy washes, and dry brushed highlights.

Cheers,

Chris

[RAGIII]

Beautiful job in the engine, Rick.  A very realistically grimy rotary.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Bud,
The engine is really nice for a kit engine! Just for the record I used Valejo Steel and washes of Oils, ( black and burnt sienna mix), to get the Oily finish.
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