Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe (1/32, Wingnut Wings)

[PrzemoL]

I have started a new project. The choice fell on WNW Early Snipe. I plan to build the kit option D - Baker's "2".

I have begun with the amazing resin Bentley from Lukasz - Taurus Models.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=4243.0
I have followed the assembly steps given in his instruction and found no problems following its logical sequence. The problems however were with... my eyesight. I would not be able to assemble this jewel engine kit without a help of watchmaker magnifying glass. Dear me, with every bit added (well over 200 elements!!!) my awe for Lukasz's work grew from high to [lack of words to possibly describe it].

This is how the engine and the back plate looked before weathering







I have also prepared the WNW kit part - the firewall, to accept the Taurus engine







Unfortunately, there is no way to squeeze this true to scale engine into WNW kit front cowling. Its walls would need to be infinitesimaly thin. So I have decided to build the model of Snipe with the engine completely exposed, with propeller and the cowling taken aside.

Here is the entire engine after weathering






basically ready to be mounted. Now I only need to build that Snipe.

[Des]

An absolutely incredible engine and you have done a superb job building it Przemol, looking forward to your build of the Snipe.

Des.

[uncletony]

Fantastic job assembling & painting that jewel, Prze.

[LukasTheLight]

Hi Prze!!!

What a great piece of resin Lukasz gave us... and what a great job you did!!! Well deserved weathering treatment

Cheerio
Lukas

[RAGIII]

You have done your usual brilliant work on that equally brilliant engine kit! I really like the WNW Snipe kit so I am looking forward to seeing your master work on the kit!
RAGIII

[Pgtaylorart]

Incredible work with the Taurus Bentley, Prze! That will add so much to your Snipe.

I have mixed feelings about it not fitting into the cowl. On one hand, it would be nice to be able to have a complete airplane with the cowl in place, but on the other hand, it would be a shame to hide that beautiful engine..

George

[coyotemagic]

Przemo, if it weren't for that grey piece of plastic behind it, I would swear that's a real Bentley!  Superb craftsmanship, my friend!
Cheers,
Bud

[KitRookie37]

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I follow you in this new adventure Prze. 
Nice beginning.
Best regards.
Alain.

[Adam]

Przemol you start as Hitchcock from the earthquake and then the emotions are already growing.
Luke has done another beautiful engine and you wonderfully done it.

Adam.

[bobs_buckles]

All the  comments above say all the right things, Prze! Truly amazing engine! Well done you. Well done Taurus.

Cheers,
Bob   

[andyw]

If the cowling has to be thinned that much would you consider using it as  a master and plunge a new one from heated plastic sheet?

[Ernie]

Prezmo, the Taurus Bentley is an absolute gem!  I am happy
with your plan to leave it in the open as hiding such brilliance
under a cowling would be verging on a sin!  Beautiful work, my friend!
...and still we have the pleasure of the rest of your build to go.

Cheers,
Ernie

[radio]

Brilliant beginning with the engine.
Cheers
Martin

[IFF1418]

Astonishing work on the engine Prze, a piece of art again. You will never fail to amaze us!

Kind regards
Patrick

[lcarroll]

Magnificent Prze! Given the engine is more or less 90% hidden by the cowling have you considered the Kit engine installed with the Taurus Bentley displayed beside the model?
Cheers,
Lance