Sopwith Pup on Skis 1/32

[Pgtaylorart]

Thanks for the nice words, Lukas!

[lone modeller]

Just catching up to - that tail and fuselage is just amazing and again amazing…….. What else can I write?

[ALBATROS1234]

coming along very nicely george, great attention to detail as well as creative problem solving.

[ondra]

I just discovered this topic and all I can say is WOW!

Really a great job and very inspirative.

These 3D modelling programs seem to be a great tool for scratchbuilding, I will have to give it a try. Hopefully there is a cheap and user-friendly alternative to Rhino 3D (if I read their website correctly, it's 995 bugs, which is quite a lot for me).

Many thanks, George, for showing us new horizons.

Cheers.

Ondra

[uncletony]

These 3D modelling programs seem to be a great tool for scratchbuilding, I will have to give it a try. Hopefully there is a cheap and user-friendly alternative to Rhino 3D (if I read their website correctly, it's 995 bugs, which is quite a lot for me).

Powerful, Cheap, Easy-to-learn. Pick any two; I don't think a product currently exists that satisfies all three.

Powerful / Cheap : Blender
Cheap / Easy to Learn : Sketchup
Powerful / Easy to Learn : Rhino (based on a few sessions messing with it)

[Pgtaylorart]

These 3D modelling programs seem to be a great tool for scratchbuilding, I will have to give it a try. Hopefully there is a cheap and user-friendly alternative to Rhino 3D (if I read their website correctly, it's 995 bugs, which is quite a lot for me).

Powerful, Cheap, Easy-to-learn. Pick any two; I don't think a product currently exists that satisfies all three.

Powerful / Cheap : Blender
Cheap / Easy to Learn : Sketchup
Powerful / Easy to Learn : Rhino (based on a few sessions messing with it)

Yes, what Bo said.

I guess some of us are fortunate to be using this software in our careers, but the stars and planets have now aligned making it possible for anyone to use it in their modeling. The software, 3d printing, laser cutting, PE, are now available to anyone who's willing to put in a bit of time to learn. We're no longer dependent on "big plastic" to give us what they think will sell.

Ok, there's my cheerleading for the day!

George

[Pgtaylorart]

And thank you very much, Lone, Scott, and Ondra for the nice compliments!

George

[Pgtaylorart]

Now Michael, that was supposed to be our little secret!

[ondra]

These 3D modelling programs seem to be a great tool for scratchbuilding, I will have to give it a try. Hopefully there is a cheap and user-friendly alternative to Rhino 3D (if I read their website correctly, it's 995 bugs, which is quite a lot for me).

Powerful, Cheap, Easy-to-learn. Pick any two; I don't think a product currently exists that satisfies all three.

Powerful / Cheap : Blender
Cheap / Easy to Learn : Sketchup
Powerful / Easy to Learn : Rhino (based on a few sessions messing with it)

Many thanks, Bo, I will have a look at it.

Cheers

Ondra

[Pgtaylorart]

Hello again!

I have another small update. I've been working out the various hardware, brackets, and control horns in 3d. I've realised just how minute some of this stuff will be in 1/32. It's really testing my limits, but I can't let this beat me!








I figured out a simple hinge for the rudder using .5mm Albion brass tubing and .2mm brass wire. I think I'll use it on all the control surfaces.






And finally, I made a bit more progress on the upper wing. I still have some rigging and hardware to add. I think I'll make this a Sopwith Pup Eindecker Parasol and forgo building another wing.






Cheers for now. The men in the white coats say I have to go back to my room now...

George

[uncletony]

Spectacular!

[Pgtaylorart]

Michael, I haven't used anything from the kit yet, except as a pattern. I have a really nice resin Taurus engine, so I won't be using that part, and the wheels, axles, and struts are out since I'm putting this on skis. Wanna buy a WNW Pup when I'm done?

I'm using a combo of resistance and regular soldering iron.

George

[Pgtaylorart]

Thanks, Bo!

[coyotemagic]

Spectacular!

George, I'm now simply reduced to quoting the superlatives of others.  Beyond that, I'd have to dust off my old thesaurus (if I can even find it).  Oh, yeah.  There's also this: 
Cheers,
Bud

[radio]

Wow perfect work George. Lovely!
Martin