Sopwith Dolphin Copper State Models 1/48

[xmald]

Hello,
Since the W.4 is almost finished - I`ve chosen the one I was waiting for quite a long time
Not much work done, apart from watching the box content more than 100 times  Starting this topic, is what I consider a major motviator...
I promise to show something during the next udpate!

[coyotemagic]

Looking forward to it, Filip!  Starting a build thread usually gets me motivated as well.
Cheers,
Bud

[Des]

Excellent Filip, I'm looking forward to seeing you get started on this one.

Des.

[KrzysiekK]

Hi,
watching the box is quite promising activity once you build the kits. Firsts you have to find inspiration, the muse! Have you found such one for Dolphin Good choice!
regards
K

[Nigel Jackson]

Well, this will definitely be a build to follow, Filip, and what good hands it will be in.

I will be very interested to see what you make of the instrument panel. Having bought the more expensive version of the kit I was surprised to find the main panel just moulded with some raised plastic bezels. I'll remove these and add my own, but I did expect rather more and at the very least, some appropriate decals.

Best wishes
Nigel

[lone modeller]

Well, this will definitely be a build to follow, Filip, and what good hands it will be in.

I could not agree more. Your last build was as usual outstanding - I do not expect that this will be any different…… so I will follow along.

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

Like the others I am looking forward to this build!
RAGIII

[ALBATROS1234]

i always enjoy your builds. i cant wait to see an update.

[dr 1 ace]

Ditto, await next post.

Ed

[xmald]

After finishing the W.4 and the U-boat model it`s high time to get some work done.
I`m seeking any photos of the cockpit area (apart from Windsock 54 -cause I already have it) so that I can super detail it.
I`m in quandary with the cabanes` colour - I`m leaning towards painting them grey or should I leave them in natural wood finish?
What do you think?

[dr 1 ace]

.... should I leave them in natural wood finish?
What do you think?

Natural Wood.

Ed

[ALBATROS1234]

theres one in the royal air force museum in london,hope they help.

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2011/03/15/rare-first-world-war-plane-being-restored-at-raf-cosford/

and three pages(43 photos) most of which are the dolphin being restored,dont know what you can extract but look at them.
http://picssr.com/tags/sopwithdolphin/interesting

[xmald]

Many thanks for your help. Tonight I'll post some pictures of my progress so far.

[xmald]

I think I will stick to grey cabanes. The rear ones still need some sanding/filling and the colour I`m going to use will be slightly lighter.
There are still some major touch ups needed, and I`m going to use the pictures to add wiring and plumbing to the cockpit as well as the pump and other instruments. So far I`m pleased with the quality of the kit - it comes along very nice.
I regret that I haven`t ordered the premium kit - not because of the markings cause I`m building the Callaghan`s mount but because of the engine. I thought I could use Karaya`s Hispano Suiza 300 hp but there are some major differences between 200 and 300 hp engines - the one I have is simply too big and not geared.
I think I have to scratch build it or re-work the Karaya`s engine
Here are the pictures:

[Des]

You are making excellent progress so far Filip, I will be following your build very closely as I have this kit in my stash.

Des.