Many thanks to Filip, Antonio, Rick, Ian and Stephen for the kind comments!
The Triplane is now finished! I added the last of the tail rigging this past week, then this morning I added the final bits - wheels, prop, pitot tube and windscreen. The latter was cut from clear plastic packaging, CA'd in place, then I ran the smallest brush I had around the edges to give it the padded leather look. Both were done at the same time, so the Pup also has her windscreen now.
Here's the screen being shaped. I left it attached to the main body of the plastic to make it easier to hold, then snipped it off and gave it a final clean up.
and here it is in place and painted
as you can see, I should have filled the indents in the fuselage for the cabane struts as they are too far inboard, but by the time I realised it was too late and I don't want to risk messing up the surrounding area to try to fill the gaps. It really isn't too noticeable in "real life", but just a tip for anyone else attempting this one!
and here she is, a few last touchups still needed but that's all.
The weather is very dull today, hopefully tomorrow will be sunny and I can get some decent pics and post her in the completed section.
As soon as I get the PE for the Pup I will continue with her.
Thanks for looking in!
Ian
