WNW Sopwith Snipe - Major W. Barker

[lcarroll]

   Here's my Build of Canadian Victoria Cross winner William Barker's Sopwith Snipe as flown on his final combat mission of 27 Oct. 1918. Other then a poor fit (Builder's fault!) of the upper engine cowling/"turtle deck" I'm happy with the results. I chose a heavily weathered finish based on examination of the photos available and close up inspection of the preserved fuselage at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa a few weeks back. Although partially repainted since being transported to Canada in 1919 (upper metal cowls done in O.D. or PC10) the rear of the fuselage appeared to my eye to be original finish, very worn, and the markings very crudely applied.
   Here's a dozen or so photos of the completed model.





























   It's your standard spectacular Kit from Wingnut Wings. Other then a challenge completing the rigging of the cross bracing for the Main Struts and the bracing wires connected from the wings to the landing gear struts and some self generated problems fitting the Bentley into the engine cowling it went together very well. As is usually the case I'd like to do another now that I've made all the possible errors on this one!
Cheers,
Lance

[Pgtaylorart]

Wow, Lance! Incredible job on your Snipe! Your choice of colors for your PC10 and CDL, and your weathering are spot on! It looks likes it's had some use in the field but it's not overdone. I'll be studying your build when I build my Snipe, or any PC10/CDL plane.

George

[Nigel Jackson]

Magnificent, Lance. Should I get to do a Snipe, yours will be a build to guide me.

Best wishes
Nigel

[lcarroll]

Thanks Nigel and George. The CDL is Aviattic's white backing RAF/RFC CDL, the PC 10 a 50/50 mix of Model Master Enamels Olive Drab and Faded Olive Drab.
Cheers,
Lance

[Michael Scarborough]

Bravo, Lance! Really a delight to view! I especially like the cowling wear and the underside.....as George said, just right! It looks plausibly well used.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

[coyotemagic]

Bravo, Lance! Really a delight to view! I especially like the cowling wear and the underside.....as George said, just right! It looks plausibly well used.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

Couldn't have said it better myself, Lance!  Simply stunning!
Cheers,
Bud

[bobs_buckles]

Excellent Snipe, Lance. 
You may of just inspired my next WNW project. Well done!

von B

[lcarroll]

Michael, Bud, and Bob,
    So nice to get your positive comments, much appreciated. She does have a few "warts" however I hid most with selective photography!
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

...however I hid most with selective photography!

My own personal favorite!
Cheers,
Bud

[PrzemoL]

Very fine! I like the cowlings and the underside most, like others. Congratulations, Lance.

[lcarroll]

   Coming from our Master of fine detail I really appreciate your comments, PRZE. Thanks for the positive inputs.
Cheers,
Lance

[Des]

An absolutely stunning build Lance, the overall finish on this model is superb with excellent weathering, and the rigging is brilliant, congratulations and thank you for displaying to us a spectacular looking model.

Des.

[lcarroll]

Thank you for the kind words, Des and Richard. The white backed CDL made a big difference, Richard, Thanks for a great product!
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Not Much that I can add except yet another VERY WELL DONE ! I love the wear on the undersurface and the overall finish. Excellent PC 10 and CDL colors!
RAGIII

[gedmundson]

Hey Lance - awesome job! I especially like the cracked paint work on the cowl and lower metal surfaces. The paint work on the fuselage really makes the detail stand out. You're right about what a gem of a kit it is. It was one of my favourite builds. Nice to see your work as always.
Cheers,
Gary