'Black Prince' - WnW Sopwith Triplane in William Melville Alexander's Markings

[Chris Johnson]

William Melville Alexander, a Canadian flying in the Black Flight, 10 Naval Squadron, RNAS, flew Sopwith Triplane 'Black Prince' N5487 in June and July 1917. Alexander scored ten victories while flying a triplane, and eight of those were when flying 'Black Prince'. Alexander survived the war with twenty-three victories and died in 1988.
The following is my impression of how she may have looked.

For those interested in the build log, you can access it at: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1718.135

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,

Chris

[Rizzo]

That looks awesome, I love the weathering effects on it.

[coyotemagic]

She's absolutely gorgeous, Chris!  Congratulations.  This just may be your best build to date.  You can really be proud of this one, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud

[petrov27]

Brilliant build - really fantastic!

[dirk]

Hi Chris,

absolutely brilliant work on Alexander's Triplane. Especially the weathering around the wing rips and your fading technique between black and brown brings this plane to life. I am deeply impressed.

Greetings, Dirk

[Epeeman]

Superb!

Great workmanship, Chris.

Regards

Dave

[Ian from Doncaster]

Super job Chris   And done in great time too...

[Dave W]

Excellent work Chris! That is an outstanding model and deserves all the accolades it is getting. Of course now in the back of your mind a little voice is saying " Build every aircraft of Black Flight"...

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[Vickers]

I really enjoyed watching your build log and the end result is simply stunning- a fitting tribute to Alexander. Congratulations on an excellent build!

[mgunns]

Hello Chris:

Wonderful job, I especially like the "Hairspray affect" on the cowling area.  Looks the business alright.  The rest of the model is quite impressive as well.  Leave it to Dave W. to plant that seed, that still small voice that beckons:  "Build 'em all Chris, build 'em all!!!"  
Best

Mark

[PrzemoL]

Absolutely beautiful, Chris. I like all the details of this model.

[Des]

Congratulations Chris on presenting us with another one of your stunning builds, they just keep getting better and better. You have done a superb job with the Tripe, the colours and weathering are excellent and your rigging is spot on, well done mate. 

Des.

[uncletony]

Congratulations on a superb build, the precise rigging and the weathering effects are standouts.

What's next?

[LindsayT]

So many techniques used to such great effect. Beautiful build, Chris. Thanks for sharing.

Lindsay

[TomR1981]

Nice job Chris, that cowling looks great.

Tom.