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Offline PrzemoL

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2013, 06:51:22 AM »
Thank you, gentlemen.

Well, I am back from holidays. After some considerations I have found a satisfactory (for me) way to install the top fuselage parts to limit as much as possible the masking problems. I have cut the part A22 as per instructions, painted the interior wood (not to be seen at all after the part is attached), then airbrushed the red leather paint for the coaming, masked it with Tamiya tape cut to the shape (I attached four stripes of the tape before any painting started, marked the shape with a pen run along the coaming edge, then cut it out) and the part was ready to airbrush the chocolate brown PC10. I have made my mix from Vallejo acrylics - 3 parts of Chocolate Brown and 2 parts of Beige Brown. When dried and secured with a coat of Clear Gloss I finally glued both elements to the fuselage taking care to limit the glue pressed outside the joint as well as possible. It seems there are just one or two tiny spots calling for some delicate sanding (when the glue is completely set), so I am pretty glad with the result. I have also brushed the mid-wings sockets and the top sides of the fuselage at the cabane struts. Now it should be pretty easy to mask the entire cockpit zone together with the struts for the airbrushing of the bulk.




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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2013, 08:06:00 AM »
Nice work, and a good solution for getting the finish complete.

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2013, 11:25:29 AM »
Very nice and pretty much similar to what I did to minimize masking difficulties. The only major difference is yours looks so much nicer  ;)
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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2013, 04:49:44 PM »
Nice wooden struts !

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2013, 09:29:13 PM »
It's good to be able to see some of your wonderful cockpit even
with the fuselage buttoned up.  Amazing work, PrzemoL.

Cheers,
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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2013, 02:36:00 AM »
Coming together beautifully, Prez.  Another one of your masterpieces in the making.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2013, 04:40:40 PM »
Lovely..

I always find masking can be a challenge on these kits!

Beautiful cockpit...

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #22 on: August 09, 2013, 12:35:00 AM »
  Prez,
What wait a minute this isn't 1/72 scale! Your latest efforts in 1/32 are every bit as impressive as your works in 1/72 scale my old friend. Awesome project to date.
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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2013, 02:09:24 AM »
  Prez,
What wait a minute this isn't 1/72 scale! Your latest efforts in 1/32 are every bit as impressive as your works in 1/72 scale my old friend. Awesome project to date.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

I could not agree more!!

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2013, 06:43:00 AM »
Many thanks for your kind words, again.
I have spent my recent modelling time on painting, masking and shading. It is not finished yet but I decided to show a small update of this project. The under surfaces are basically done, as can be seen on the tailplane, only some wash will be applied at the end. The shading was done with a brown-clear mix.



The upper surfaces are now ready for shading - taping the ribs and formers and false ribs, etc. took me three busy evenings. I have still not decided if the shading will be done with a black-clear mix or a darker brown shade. I have the spare tailplane ready as an experimental polygon.






The metal and wood panels are masked because I wish to have them in a different shade and glossynees of chocolate brown than the linen surfaces, which are going to be brighter and mattish. Soon I will see if my idea worked out and will surely show it to you.
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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2013, 07:48:11 AM »
Nice to see yours next project.
Maybe you remember I'm also fan of triplanes  :)

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2013, 08:12:00 AM »
Man, you're makin' me want to build one, Prez!  Love your shading technique.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2013, 08:54:27 AM »
You must have be recharged after your holidays, Prze.  Great progress
with the Tripe.  With the Chocolate brown it is going to be a stunner!
Looking forward to your next update.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2013, 09:46:13 AM »
Great progress Prezmol.

I'm sure that the time you've spent masking will be quite worth it.

Cheers

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Re: Sopwith Triplane (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #29 on: August 22, 2013, 01:20:01 PM »
Looking terrific! I have a Pup in the stash now so I can transfer some of your techniques to that build!
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