Brandy Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Well folks, here she is! The first half of my Sopwith double build is now in the cabinet. The interior, all struts, beaching trolley, tail surfaces, and tail stand are scratchbuilt. The Lewis is MiniWorld, prop and engine are Aeroclub. Mods to the kit included removing the headrest and moulded front "visor", reskinning the entire top surface of the fuselage with .005" sheet to correct the cockpit shape and improve the definition of the rear turtledecking, reskinning the fuselage underside to reduce the depth, and drastically reducing the height of the main floats. The opening in the upper wing was also filled as photos show this aircraft without it. Rigging is .06mm (0.002") monofilament, with similar sized stainless wire used on the tail float. The sling on the upper wing is simply a couple of pieces of cotton tied together and CA'd in place. The model represents a Sopwith Baby with Nore Flight, Isle of Grain, in May 1916. This particular aircraft was there by 24th April 1916, and was capsised and wrecked in mid May. It was struck off charge in June of that year. She's just become one of my personal favourites, I hope you like her! Ian Edited December 16, 2016 by limeypilot added info 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 It looks fantastic, a real gem. I followed the WIP so I know how much care and attention went into producing this result, a credit to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Lovely build of an all-too-ignored aircraft! I did the same company's 1/48 version some years ago---and it 'fought me' much of the way---so I can envision your challenges in the smaller scale. But you clearly won out, and it's easy to see why it's your new favourite. Truly stunning work. As a 'side' bit of trivia...did you realize the Norwegians operated their Babys as late as 1931? Surely that has to rank the diminutive Baby as having the longest service life of any of Sopwith's designs. A pretty mean feat, considering some of its other 'stable-mates'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Sorry but I am really speechless! I don't know what to say, but your model looks really fantastic. Congratulations. Polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I like biplanes but can not for the life of me do rigging.Well tidy mun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Fabulous creation with incredible finesse! I thought it was 1:48th scale… Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I agree with all the other fellows! It is unbelieveable that it Is in 1/72!!! The wooden parts are perfectly finished. All the best Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Beautiful model Ian... just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 OMG .... one of finest a d BEST looking Sopwith I have seen in a long time. it's pristine lines and wooden effect et al is just MAGNIFICENT.. what a WONDROUS looking model and in its own way most Effulgent I applaud you for a very impressively built model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 1/72? Seriously? That is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I can see why that has become one of your favourites Ian - she is quite simply gorgeous! Beautiful paint, wood finish, construction, rigging - a completely wonderful little gem of a model! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 A little gem of a model, Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 That's so tidy and beautiful! Something about biplanes in 72 that really captures their fragility. Supremely well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 A simply stunning build of this very appealing little aeroplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Excellent model Ian that perfectly captures this lovely little aircraft. You started with a set of vague parts which you fashioned patiently into this gem. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 What everyone else has said. Lovely job Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Thanks so much for all the positive feedback everyone. I'm glad so many of you like it! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 This is an incredible build - the more so as it is a vacuform. Top rate modelling in every way - what we have come to expect from you Ian. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Hi Ian Just found one of these in the stash, tempted to do it for the WW1 centenary GB. Didn't realise it needed so much extra work ! Fantastic job cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Superb. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Gobsmackingly lovely. Hard to believe it's 1/72. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 (edited) Wow, I got a thread resurrection! Many thanks gents, and Merry Christmas one year on! Pat - go for it! Ian Edited December 25, 2017 by limeypilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Nice work! I built mine OOB and it came out great too... I am happy to see this built here, and so well. One of Eduard's earliest 1/72nd kits... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Extermly nice reult! It a true beauty Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Beautiful, no other way to describe it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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