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Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« on: February 27, 2018, 06:26:25 AM »
This model is dedicated to my good friend - Bud Pearson, built in honour of his grand-uncle who flew this aircraft almost 100 years ago!
To you, my dear friend!!!


























I must confess, that I am quite happy to have this one completed. But there is also a bitter taste to it. I am still unable to believe, that down there in Australia there is a Dolphin kit which build was tragically stopped and Des will never finish his masterpiece... Blue skies, Des...


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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2018, 08:12:55 AM »
A marvelous tribute, PrzemoL.

Thanks for sharing  ;)

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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2018, 08:21:53 AM »
Another simply exceptional Build Przemol! You've done a spectacular job on this and it's a fitting tribute to Bud's Uncle and to Des.
Cheers,
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2018, 09:15:22 AM »
As always your skill has come to light on this build! I enjoyed watching your build as always. An OUTSTANDING Tribute to My Amigo Bud and his Great Uncle and of course Des!
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2018, 09:34:07 AM »
A beautiful build and an excellent tribute. I can only hope to come near to your results as I will surely not surpass them. Congratulations!  8)
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2018, 09:41:24 AM »
Outstanding build and great tribute to the Pilot and to Des.
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2018, 12:03:35 PM »
Agree with all the above, great build and tributes!

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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2018, 02:13:53 PM »
A beautiful build!!

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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2018, 08:14:13 PM »
Another masterpiece and a great tribute!
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2018, 08:47:51 PM »
Wonderful, clean build, great paintjob and subtile weathering. I like it!
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2018, 10:41:41 PM »
Beautiful model, very well done. I like the finishing, subtly weathered.
Ciao
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2018, 11:28:22 PM »
Wonderful build and perfectly fitting words.
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2018, 02:07:45 AM »
Great locking Dolphin, invites me to start my 48 soon.

One question regarding the Vickers: Are you sure about painting the Vickers? I have some doubt, for several reasons:
- they get hot during usage, so this will destroy the painting
- a layer of paint will disturb the cooling by isolation, that's why weapon typically only gets a chemical burnishing
- all pictures e.g. in Hendon, show black Vickers; all the old b/w pictures this metallic shine

Of course this is your decision - just wondering :)

Cheers,
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2018, 04:21:46 AM »
Thank you very much, everyone. Your welcome to this gallery is overwhelming...

Frank, as I have already commented in the build log, I had originally painted the cooling jackets in the usual GunMetal. But Buzby rightly pointed out that WNW calls for Battleship Grey. I totally agree with your arguments against the painted jackets but I have checked my documentation and indeed, in the Cross and Cockade monograph there are some period photos of Dolphins with top engine cowling removed where there is clearly a difference in colours of rear gun part and the cooling jackets, the latter being evidently brighter. So the grey seems to be well documented there.
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Re: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin - 23 Sqn - JW Pearson (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2018, 05:01:20 AM »
Thank you for the detailed answer, will look into your build report too.
Cheers,
Frank
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