Sopwith Snipe Early - Wingnut Wings 1/32

[RAGIII]

Tom I can only echo the comments regarding your Snipe...it is absolutely
wonderful.  Your turned metalwork is excellent and thank you for the
explanation of your technique.  I am looking forward to the next updates.
Have a safe trip, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

Tom,
I agree 100% with ernie! Beautifully done and a BIG thanks for the explanation!
RAGIII

[IFF1418]

Hello Tom,

Awesome build, magnificent cowling. Perfect modeling.

Kind regards
Patrick

[TomR1981]

Thanks to everybody who's commented on this build, the support is really appreciated. I do think WNW make it easy to get good results though. This is a great kit with plenty of detail OOB.

Here's the latest. The bottom wing is now on and the tail feathers are on and rigged. There's a lot of work in this area, and the fin and rudder can be quite fiddly but all very satisfying once it's done. I should be able to get the top wing on over the next day or two. Not far to go now.






Cheers

Tom

[Nigel Jackson]

The super work continues....  Well done, Tom!

Best wishes
Nigel

[IFF1418]

Hi Tom,

Magnificent rigging on the tail. Very nice and convincing work. Well done.

Kind regards
Patrick

[mgunns]

Hello Tom:

Looking good to date.  I like your preshading.  You are about that much further ahead than me on this one.  I will be watching as you continue to work through the build.   I can see how the rudder assembly can be fiddly.  Good job.  I like the color.

Best

Mark

[RAGIII]

Tom Terrific! Beautiful work on those tail feathers!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Tom Terrific! Beautiful work on those tail feathers!
RAGIII

   
Tom,
As said by RAGIII, lovely work!
Cheers,
Lance

[TomR1981]

Hello Tom:

Looking good to date.  I like your preshading.  You are about that much further ahead than me on this one.  I will be watching as you continue to work through the build.   I can see how the rudder assembly can be fiddly.  Good job.  I like the color.

Best

Mark

Thanks Mark. I'm glad you like the preshading, I tried to keep it subtle and I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. For the upper surfaces I just drybrushed the rib tapes to highlight the stitching.

Nigel, Patrick, Rick and Lance; Thanks for the compliments.

Tom

[TomR1981]

Another trip to work this evening and rather than pack my bags and getting ready I have been rigging the Snipe. My taxi is now about ¾hour away, oops. Just time for this quick update.
Once I get back home I'll paint the rigging and add the rest of the parts and weather it. It's been fun.

[bobs_buckles]

Tom,
She looks superb! Well done!!

vB

[radio]

A wounderfull rigging Tom.
Martin

[mgunns]

Hello Tom:

Looking mighty fine.  The metal surfaces really stand out.  I am still trying to figure out how you did that.  It just looks so sweet.  I bet you're glad you did that.

Looking forward to the next update.

Best

Mark

[IFF1418]

Hello Tom,

This is an other very nice, clean build. You have done a wonderful job. The rigging is superb and the colors are magnificent. Well done!

Kind regards
Patrick

[RAGIII]

Tom,
Your rigging looks Excellent! A beautiful and very clean build!!
RAGIII