WNW Sopwith Tripe - N5376 Black Sheep

[Ernie]

Nicely done Ian!  Shows the value of dry fitting, especially with WnW's very
tight tolerances.  Thanks for the update & tips, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

[IFF1418]

Hi Ian,

Excellent fitting now! It's a pitty I wasn't more careful in closing my Tripe. Thank you for the advice of CA glueing the interior parts. Well done!

Kind regards
Patrick

[mgunns]

Hello Ian:

Great tip on the Tripe hound instrument cover.  It seems like that area is a real sticky point for the kit and your solution is a simple but effective one. 

Best

Mark

[RAGIII]

Hello Ian:

Great tip on the Tripe hound instrument cover.  It seems like that area is a real sticky point for the kit and your solution is a simple but effective one. 

Best

Mark

Agreed 100%
RAGIII

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thanks folks

It is almost certain that the dry fitting and fettling I did here, and the patience to do it, is a result of the forum's influence..

The cockpit assembly is now complete, apart from the two little bars that form part of the gun support and which link up with the mid-wing ends (you can see the holes in the stubs where the bars terminate.

Final fettling included trimming the pilot's storage panel that sits at the top of the frames behind the seat (out of view here) and final glueing of the assembly so that although the top cover panel itself sits loosely, it cannot now be removed from between the struts.

Next job is the tail skid and preparing the fuselage halves prior to joining up.  This is the time to check on rigging holes in the fuselage and prepare/pre-rig before I close up.

[Nigel Jackson]

This is looking very accomplished Ian and I am really enjoying the  build log.

Best wishes
Nigel

[rhallinger]

Very fine work Ian.  We could all take a flyer from your patience and thoroughness with this build.  .  It is really paying off with a superior model emerging.  I invariably create problems for myself when I rush in.  Unfortunately, I also invariably rush in at some point during a build!  .  What is that old addage about banging one's head against a wall?  .  I'm still learning.  Thanks for this brilliant reminder of the virtues of patience and thouroughness. 

Cheers,

Bob

[IFF1418]

Ian, your interior looks terrific. It is so clean and well painted. The leather part on the cockpit opening is such a beauty. Looking forward to see your next update. Keep up the great work!

Kind regards
Patrick

[lcarroll]

Very fine work Ian.  We could all take a flyer from your patience and thoroughness with this build.  .  It is really paying off with a superior model emerging.  I invariably create problems for myself when I rush in.  Unfortunately, I also invariably rush in at some point during a build!  .  What is that old addage about banging one's head against a wall?  .  I'm still learning.  Thanks for this brilliant reminder of the virtues of patience and thouroughness. 

Cheers,

Bob

Here Here!!.....................    and very nice work Ian. The cockpit and the excellent finish on the leather coaming really stand out. BTW, watch those little gun support frame members, I recall nearly "hitting the wall" with those little beggars!
Beautiful work!
Cheers,
Lance

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thank you everyone

Patrick, I have been using a darker shade of brown for leather on previous models, but having seen other builds, and replica photos, I went for the lighter shade this time, and I think it works.

Lance, you hit the nail on the head - there is a reason I have not tried to put those struts on yet!  They look far to fragile and easy to break off during the rest of the build, so will add them when I fix the MG on at a later stage...

[lcarroll]

Thank you everyone

Patrick, I have been using a darker shade of brown for leather on previous models, but having seen other builds, and replica photos, I went for the lighter shade this time, and I think it works.

Lance, you hit the nail on the head - there is a reason I have not tried to put those struts on yet!  They look far to fragile and easy to break off during the rest of the build, so will add them when I fix the MG on at a later stage...

Ian,
   I'm working from (a very old!) memory here but I seem to recall I had to trim the bottom supports on the guns where they join the frame piece to get the guns level. Not a big deal but I have no idea why it didn't fit. Knowing WNW's fine engineering standards I suspect it was something I missed or did wrong........ 

Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

Outstanding work on the interior, Ian.  I'm getting close to starting mine and, thanks to you, I'll have a much easier time of it than I would otherwise.
Cheers,
Bud

[mgunns]

Hello Ian:

This is really coming along nicely.  I agree with the others, the painting on the interior is top notch.  The metal looks like metal, wood like wood, etc.  I, like Bob, tend to rush and things don't turn out as clean and nice. 
I am looking forward to the next installation and seeing how you do the gun mounts.  Seems they could be a bit sticky as well.  The saga continues! 

Best

Mark

[GAJouette]

 Ian,
As always top shelf work my old friend. Very impressive artistry on her interior. Keep up the Outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Pup Cam]

That looks superb!    Fantastic stuff!

Alan