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Offline iwik

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Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« on: March 10, 2015, 01:23:15 AM »
Hi y'all!
Here's another build that's a few months old.
The roden kit is really nice and the part photoetched sheet I used is virtually useless since all the cockpit will be hidden under the top wing.
Here is part 1:











See you soon for the paint job.
Ciao
Iwik


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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2015, 02:25:32 AM »
You're off to a brilliant start, Iwik!  Beautiful work on the interior and engine.  Is that the kit engine?  It sure is sweet!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2015, 09:30:13 AM »
Well , nice to see you go down a scale Iwik , the one true scale !


I used this kit for my floatplane conversion , how was the fit of the fuselage halves ? And was there any warpage ?

Nice PE parts , shame that none of it will be seen . Only thing which will be visible is the seat and instrument panel .

Nice detail on Vectors engine , what size of wire did you use for the pushrods ? Also like how the turtle deck is shaping up  :)



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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2015, 10:05:07 AM »
You have made great progress with this build Iwik, what you have done so far is excellent.

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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2015, 04:12:55 PM »
Hello gentlemen,
What a start !!! Excellent !
Friendly.
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2015, 05:05:17 PM »
Outstanding Iwik!
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2015, 09:21:49 PM »
Hi!
Thanks for the kind words!

TERRI: No wrappage on my kit that I remember of. The only problem with them is that they are conceived for the two seater version. You have to add an extra top decking to the rear part which of course makes a big step and would make all details dissappear with the sanding process. Hence my decision to level everything and make some grooves in which I glued some copper wires, covered with putty. Careful sanding and voilą! As for the ignition wires, these are just copper wires you can find in any electric wires. Just find an old kitchen ustensil and take the electric cable apart.

Ciao
Iwik
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2015, 05:00:11 AM »
Wonderful work Iwik.
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2015, 05:27:41 AM »
Hi y'all!
Last pics!

















All paint work done without masking tape. I'm done (almost) with those pains...
Hope you like it!
Ciao
Iwik
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2015, 08:06:59 AM »
She's absolutely stunning, Iwik!  The Strutter is one of my favorites and you've done a remarkable job on her.  When I get around to doing mine, I'll be thrilled if it turns out half as sweet as yours.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2015, 08:20:45 AM »
Amazing work, Iwik, and you built it incredibly fast!

George
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2015, 08:44:14 AM »
An incredible looking model Iwik, the overall finish on this model is superb and the rigging is excellent, well done.

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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2015, 09:28:00 AM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on March 14, 2015, 08:06:59 AM
She's absolutely stunning, Iwik!  The Strutter is one of my favorites and you've done a remarkable job on her.  When I get around to doing mine, I'll be thrilled if it turns out half as sweet as yours.
Cheers,
Bud

Same here! Although I will need to wait until WNW releases one!
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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2015, 09:35:03 AM »
What can say Iwik , you never let us down . Outstanding job !





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Re: Sopwith 1B1 Roden 1/48
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2015, 09:38:38 AM »
Drop dead gorgeoud Iwik!  I love French 1 1/2 Strutters too.  So sorry I came late to watch this build.

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