WNW Sopwith Triplane N533 - Collishaw's Black Maria

[lcarroll]

   Here's more photos of Black Maria as promised when I finished her on Monday; I'm adding a few from the Build Log as well. I've since discovered a very silly error and one part that I'll be returning to re-do shortly.















   Here's the work I want to re-do in the next couple of weeks; I'm very unhappy with the molded prop boss. I'll be pulling the prop and sanding the boss completely off, to be replaced by a PE one and Vector Nuts.







  Here's the error; the plaque referring to synchronising the guns after engine or prop change somehow got put in the 11 o'clock position, now who did that?!?








   Wonderful Kit and Wingnut's engineering is superb on this one. I rushed this Build a bit and hope to try it a second time, it's one of my favorite Great War Aircraft and I know I can produce a better result by giving it the time it merits. Highly recommended to all!
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

Thank you for posting more photos, Lance.  She's absolutely stunning.  Not sure how you could improve on perfection.  As I said before, I'm inspired now to do one, myself.
Cheers,
Bud

[Red Leader]

Excellent build!  I built one myself.


Esteban
RedLeaderModels.com

[Whiteknuckles]

Nicely done Lance, you've produced a great looking Tripe

Andrew

[rhallinger]

I' m not sure how you could do much better Lance!  This is an outstanding build of exceptional quality.  I just enjoy looking upon it at length. 

Cheers,

Bob

[Ernie]

Wonderful, wonderful job, Lance.  I love your paintwork, the chipping and
general weathering.  To do such an amazing job in such a short time is
stunning.  As I said before, I will be leaning on your build for inspiration and
practical knowledge.  Well done, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[RAGIII]

Lance,
Beautifully done Tripe! Your overall excellent work has me thinking about a second one someday....
RAGIII

[GAJouette]

  Lance,
Congratulations my old friend. She's absolutely stunning.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Des]

It doesn't get much better than this Lance, you have done a superb job, the overall finish is excellent, congratulations and well done.

Des.

[PrzemoL]

Great build all around! I like the lower side staining especially. And obviously - the subject.
I would only complain about the photos, in the majority the model itself is as dark as night. Maybe try to shoot against a darker background, or try to use exposure compensation (if your camera allows for it) - thus you would do justice to your fine modelling!

[IFF1418]

A better result Lance? I can only dream of a build like this. Many many congratulations. It's near perfection, what did I say? It's perfection!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Cimmerian]

Wonderful build. Well done.

[lcarroll]

     Thanks all for the positive feedback, it's wonderful to have your work appreciated, especially by your peers. I'm off on the road again today to visit Family before Christmas, back here late on Monday 23rd. Hope to get a few basic supplies in Calgary while there if I can work my way through the last minute Holiday traffic!
    Have a relaxing and happy lead in to the Holiday, All, and very Best Wishes to You and Yours!
Cheers,
Lance

[IFF1418]

Have a safe trip Lance and enjoy your stay. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Kind regards
Patrick

[Chris Johnson]

She's definitely a beauty! I sure wish it were mine.

Cheers,

Chris