WNW Sopwith Triplane N533 Naval 10 Sqn. - Raymond Collishaw

[uncletony]

Congrats Lance, impressive to get so much done so quickly! She's a beaut.

[Ernie]

Geez Lance, I think all the adjectives have been used up but I just wanted to
join chorus.  Beautiful model, my friend.  It's a pleasure to follow your projects.
The excellence of your work is inspiring.  I can't wait to see your next....

Cheers,
Ernie

[bobs_buckles]

Raymond Collishaw would be proud, Lance  Well done!

VB 

[FokkerFodder]

i can only concur with all the other comments - your shading is brillent and thanks so much for sharing your techniques... I'm trying some of them out on a Pup.

cheers

FF

[IFF1418]

Hi Lance,

I can't say how much I admire what you have achieved here. This is a wonderful build and so quickly done. All is perfect, the build, the painting, the shading, the weathering, the rigging. This is a build of a master modeler. Many many congratulations on a build to be proud of Lance!

Kind regards
Patrick

[PrzemoL]

Very fine build, Lance! Congratulations! Nice to see yet one more Tripe completed.

[lcarroll]

   Thanks so much, everyone, for all the positive comments. I should clarify the three weeks statement; I started this Build Thread 31 Oct. and then had three weeks more or less of "down time" due to visitors, trips, and a Family Wedding on the other end of this tiny Country! I'd love to try a second time on this lovely Kit, and give it a lot more time as it's engineering is truly remarkable. The two piece outer struts had me frightened about alignment problems but once installed I was amazed at the accuracy of the frame.....truly effortless in that regard.
   Next subject is an unknown at this point; it's going to take me a day or ten to clear up the bench! (Looks like a rather large bomb went off in a very small space!!)
Cheers,
Lance

[Nigel Jackson]

Another beauty Lance. You've certainly done justice to a great kit and a wonderful airplane. Thank you.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Chris Johnson]

I'd say this retirement gig is working out pretty darned well for your model production when you compare the pace of 'Black Maria' to your Bif.    And it sure didn't suffer along the way either as she looks exquisite! I'm going to get you to tutor me on your oil stain technique as try as I might, I don't have the nerve to apply them so late in the build as I'm afraid that I'm going to ruin it.

Looking forward to see what takes shape in your hangar next.

Cheers,

Chris

[coyotemagic]

She's truly stunning, Lance!  Wow!  Your shading and weathering really bring her to life.  Very well done, my friend, especially in such a short time.  Remarkable.  Last year I added this kit to my Amazon wish list in hopes that my wife would see it and get it for me for me.  Christmas came and went and no Tripe under the tree, and I soon forgot about it.  However, the Tripe remained on the wish list and I think she got it for me this year.  There have been hints.  Long story short, your build has inspired me.  I look forward to building this one.
Cheers,
Bud

[aviator01]

Very very well done Lance, it's really an impressive build. Your paintwork and the weathering is wonderful and looks so convincing. The worn look in your builds is nicely balanced. Thanks for sharing your build log and all the pics.
At the moment I often look for the pics of your Brisfit which is also stunning and gives me every time new inspiration.
Kind regards ro

[lcarroll]

All,
   Thanks once again for the confidence building remarks. It takes a modeller to know a model so your comments are appreciated.

Chris - Think of staining like shading ie. use a test piece before the model and you'll be surprised at how simple it really is! Viewing the superb weathering on your Armor projects I'm surprised you have any reservations!

Bud, - Enjoy the Build, it's one very nice Kit.

Ro - the Brisfit is probably a better source of inspiration then this one; as I said earlier I want a second chance at the Tripe, and the patience to take more time.
Cheers
Lance

[olfogey]

Very nice!! 
Jim J. -- "olfogey"

[RAGIII]

   Thanks so much, everyone, for all the positive comments. I should clarify the three weeks statement; I started this Build Thread 31 Oct. and then had three weeks more or less of "down time" due to visitors, trips, and a Family Wedding on the other end of this tiny Country! I'd love to try a second time on this lovely Kit, and give it a lot more time as it's engineering is truly remarkable. The two piece outer struts had me frightened about alignment problems but once installed I was amazed at the accuracy of the frame.....truly effortless in that regard.
   Next subject is an unknown at this point; it's going to take me a day or ten to clear up the bench! (Looks like a rather large bomb went off in a very small space!!)
Cheers,
Lance

Lance, I can identify with that Bomb thing! Every build my desk and hobby room start out relatively clear. By the end..... BOOM!
RAGIII

[petrov27]

Top notch finish on that tripe - kudos on the fine build!