cduckworth Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Here's my recently completed Special Hobby Sopwith Tabloid; I started this kit probably 15 years ago but didn't like how the rib tapes were molded so I sanded them thinner and the model sat while I tackled other projects. Photos in the Mini-Datafile show these a/c having lightly colored rib taped so I went over them with a white pencil. The deck and sides were highlighted with a brown pencil to pick out some details as well. Rigging done with .005mm fishing line, ceramic wire and EZ Line. Decals were minimal as a/c this early in the Great War weren't using the Union Jack so I just redid the kits decals to make up RNAS 168. This is a model of the a/c that was used to bomb the Zeppelin sheds. Edited January 21, 2017 by cduckworth adding photos for the first time 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Very cute! The oil under the cowling is really convincing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Very nicely finished and a super little model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Lovely work on a rare and deserving subject. Your subtle weathering and effects really give this one a great finish. May I ask how easily the kit went together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduckworth Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 While it appears to be an easy built; the rear of the fuselage was very tricky to get the rudder to line up properly. Same with the horizontal stabilizer; I had to file down the top of the fuselage where the stabilizer fits to get it to be flush with the top of the deck. I'd also recommend pre-drilling the rigging holes as I hadn't done so and this would have made the rigging easier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous! I love the rib work on the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Splendid! And how unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 That looks terrific. That translucent look to the underside of the wing is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 A delicate and very beautiful little model! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Nicely done! You might have given me the KUTA that I need to complete mine. I also did not like the representation of the rib tapes and have sanded them off and replaced them with strips of decal sheet. In this case I have used white decal to represent the brighter colour seen on them. Christian, exiled to africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 OH MY! that's an AMAZING build. SO STUNNING and I cannot fault your IMPECCABLE workmanship.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Great job, and the under wings look almost translucent as per the original. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Excellent build of one of the early machines. I too like the oil stains and the semi-translucent effect under the wings. I have plans to scratch build one of these in God's Own Scale at some time in the future......... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Beautifully done! I just finished a Classic Plane vac in 1:72 and also finished it as 168. Two Tabloids in RFI within a month....unheard of! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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