1/48 Sopwith Swallow

[dtomko]

Just finished after a long and trouble-plagued build. This was started years ago and abandoned, picked up a few months a go and almost stopped again.  It's based on Eduard's Camel with a scratched wing from plastic sheet.  For a long time I didn't realize the whole cockpit had to be moved rearward, so the seat is still a bit too far up.  Decals are from Copper State as is some of the photoetch.  Rigging with steel wire and invisible thread.  Bob's Buckles on the mast. 

Drew

[mgunns]

Hello Drew:

I think it looks pretty fantastic.  If you wouldn't have mentioned the seat being too far forward, I would not have known.  I like seeing these odd aircraft and to get it you have to do the conversion.  Very well done and thanks for posting these.

Best

Mark

[Rob Hart]

I agree with Mark, the model looks pretty fantastic. I actually remember when you started this model and I think it is great that you finished it. The rigging is particularly well done.

[Des]

Very nicely done Drew, it is a neat looking aeroplane.

Des.

[Nigel Jackson]

Your persevence has certainly paid off, Drew. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel

[PrzemoL]

Not bad, not bad at all 
Looks as nice as it is unusual!
Any chance for some close-ups of the upper mast and cockpit are?

[dtomko]

Thanks, all!


Rob, yes, I originally began this as part of Swanny's first WW I contest!  That was quite a while ago.

Yes, I will take a few closeups in the next couple of days.


Drew

[Ernie]

Wonderful little model, Drew.  Very nicely done!

Cheers,
Ernie

[dtomko]

Here's in in-progress shot of the cockpit:

[dtomko]

And one more:


In this one you can see that the seat back should be further aft.  I decided I was not going to rip apart the interior at that point!

Drew

[lone modeller]

That is a really good conversion - I am pleased that you persevered to finish it. The high quality of your modelling shows in all of the photos but especially the close ups. I doubt whether anyone would have noticed the seat if you had not pointed it out. Do post more.

[IFF1418]

Hello Drew,

What a fantastic accomplishment this is. Really very very nice. I've not seen this bird very often yet. Well done and many congratulations!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Epeeman]

That's a bit different - excellent work all round as well.

Regards

Dave

[dtomko]

Here's a close up of the mast:

[RAGIII]

Drew,
A really well done build on this one! I am duly impressed with that mast!
RAGIII