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Offline lcarroll

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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #90 on: June 20, 2016, 11:01:51 AM »
It's looking mighty fine Gary, as expected! The colour scheme is spectacular (for a slight diversion from PC-10 and PC-10!) I'll look forward to seeing this little gem rigged and on her "feet".
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #91 on: June 20, 2016, 10:41:56 PM »
RagIII, Des and Lance,

Thanks for your kind words. I actually got a bit more done after I took the photo (should have Father's Day more often! ;)): control horns painted, PE foot steps and fuel neck added, radiator detailed with darker grey, prop painted and oil-grained with Burnt Sienna and two additional wing decals fitted. As I mentioned to a few friends, I'm making progress by actually slowing down: making sure this is done before I go on to that, as it were!  :D

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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #92 on: June 22, 2016, 07:06:16 AM »
Looking good, await next pics !!

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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #93 on: June 22, 2016, 07:20:43 AM »
Thanks, Ed. It'll be a while as we start replacing our old deck tomorrow. Probably take 7-10 days max, but I might get a bit done on Dolph here and there. We'll see!  :)
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #94 on: July 05, 2016, 09:42:16 AM »
 Hi,

Here's the latest update on "The Dolph."

Fuselage, undercarriage and vertical tail feathers ready for assembly:


Finally up on his own two legs!



Tail fitting complete, and the propeller dry-fitted just to see what it looks like:




Now to fit the final bits and bobs into the cockpit area. Perhaps a few strands of rigging, but I have to check any problem with rigging as it affects the use of Rowan's jig. Then we ease towards the wing fitting and further rigging.

So far, so good. Thanks for visiting!  8)
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #95 on: July 05, 2016, 12:33:06 PM »
    Coming along very nicely, Gary, and the final result is very much in sight! As I've said before, gotta love that blue and the contrast it provides to the PC-10. I'm looking forward to the final updates, nicely done so far!
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #96 on: July 05, 2016, 01:53:47 PM »
wow looks very nice gary me ole pal.the min drawback to this kit is the way the top wing is in 2 pieces and the clumsy design of the cabane/cockpit opening/top wing thingy. never built this one but wasnt sure how i was going to make that joint strong and look good being so visable. so glad the new copper state has a 1 piece upper wing part.
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #97 on: July 05, 2016, 09:39:03 PM »
 Thanks, Lance and Albi, for your very kind comments. Time for a short break while I "screw my courage to the sticking point." (With apologies to Lady MacBeth!) The Dolph currently resides in Rowan's jig with the lower wing parts dry-fitted. A "motivator" to keep my interest up!  :D

"The cabane/cockpit opening/top wing thingy." Albi, that's gotta be the best description of that part of this build that I've ever seen. Excellent!  ;D
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #98 on: July 05, 2016, 09:48:55 PM »
Gary,
Your Dolphin looks great sitting on its wheels! Lovely painting! I am really looking forward to more!
RAGIII
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #99 on: July 05, 2016, 10:58:42 PM »
Quote from: RAGIII on July 05, 2016, 09:48:55 PM
Gary,
Your Dolphin looks great sitting on its wheels! Lovely painting! I am really looking forward to more!
RAGIII

Thanks for visiting, my friend, and a further thank you for your very kind comment. I really wasn't sure of just how the Citadel paints (blue/red) would work out. In the event, they do seem to be useful as a close match to Rowan's decals.  :)
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #100 on: July 06, 2016, 07:26:09 AM »
  Gary,
Absolutely beautiful work my old friend.Looking forward to the next awesome update.
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #101 on: July 06, 2016, 10:33:29 AM »
Quote from: GAJouette on July 06, 2016, 07:26:09 AM
  Gary,
Absolutely beautiful work my old friend.Looking forward to the next awesome update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Hello, Gregory,

Thanks very much for visiting and for your kind remarks. Good to hear from you! We go back quite a ways, as do many of our Forumites, and it's always a pleasure to hear from them, and you. BEST Highest Regards to you, my old friend!  ;D
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #102 on: July 06, 2016, 06:54:42 PM »
It's looking better and better with each update Gary, looking forward to seeing the wings on.

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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #103 on: July 07, 2016, 02:01:40 AM »
The Blue looks perfect, Gary!  Really difficult to match paints to decal roundel blues and reds, but you nailed it, buddy.  This is shaping up to be a real show stopper.
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Re: Blue Max 1:48 Sopwith Dolphin
« Reply #104 on: July 07, 2016, 07:20:46 AM »
Great looking already! I really enjoy following your progress - and motivates me start the CSM Dolphin in no time.
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