Brandy Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) This one is now in the cabinet. I'm very pleased at how she's turned out, especially given the quality of the original kit. Major modifications included scratchbuilt interior, undercarriage and tail surfaces, replacement engine, prop, and wheels (all from the HR Models Pup kit), and Aeroclub Vickers gun. The fuselage was widened at the rear and cut out to open up the tail section, the cockpit opening was reshaped, and the rear decking was reskinned with embossed 5 thou card. The cowling was narrowed at the front by inserting a ring of plastic card, and the cooling slots were drilled out. I also removed the lumps on the struts which Revell provide to mount the wings on, and thinned the struts considerably. The full build log is here. The model represents N5493 "Blymp" flown by Flt Lt RA Little of 8 (Naval) Squadron, St Eloi, France, May 1917. "Bob" Little was Australia's highest scoring ace with a total of 47 kills, 24 of which were on the Triplane. He was killed in action on the night of 27th May 1918. While searching for Gotha bombers a searchlight inadvertantly caught him and a Gotha gunner got off a burst at him. One bullet hit him in both thighs, and he made a forced landing behind French lines. However by the time he was found next morning, he had bled to death. Little also flew, and scored victories with, Sopwith Pup N5182 ,which is on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon. I hope you like her! Ian Edited August 13, 2017 by limeypilot 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Brilliant work there Ian and if I can get anywhere near your Tripe, I'll be happy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wow , Wow & triple wow ( it is a tri plane after all ). Great result there my friend , your hard work has really paid off . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thought it was 48th at least, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 That is a lovely model Ian, a real little gem! Last WW1 machine I finished was a WNW Tripe - & it didn't look that good! Cracking job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Fantastic work, not least with the rigging, and in Braille scale at that. Seriously impressed! Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 A most interesting build log and a fantastic result. Very many congratulations Ian on a super model built from a rather unpromising kit. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Great Scott! That's the Revell one? Ruddy marvellous old bean! I say, do pour yourself a single malt in deserved celebration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wot I said in your build thread. Pure modelling magic. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Great indeed, though very small Congrtas J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I must admit superlatives fail me a bit here. Having this kit in my stash and seeing what you had to work with, I can only describe this as awesome... Bordering on a downright terrifying display of virtuosity! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Great job - you have captured the spidery delicacy of the aeroplane so well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thats an impressive result with this old and crude kit ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Easily mistaken for a larger scale! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 That's a superb build of a very basic kit,outstanding modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Ian, Your re-worked Revell Triplane is outstandingly excellent. I personally can appreciate the work you have put into this - I've built and modified (nowhere near your standard though) this particular kit and can relay how awful the original kit is. Your modification work really shows through here and it looks every inch a tripehound. Regards Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I have built this kit and you have done a fabulous job on what is a very basic starting point. Andrew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Gentlemen, many, many thanks for such appreciative responses! It's nice to know so many approve of my little Tripe! It was a fun build, but certainly one of the trickier ones I've done - removing the wing mounting lugs on the struts didn't make life easy, but I think it was worth it! Although a very basic kit, I don't think it's quite up there with the Merlin Fokker DI and DII I did recently for "WTF?" factor though! Many thanks again, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 How beautiful is that? wonderful finish Ian, you can be very pleased with yourself. She's three dancing penguins good. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 That's a bit special, that is. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 There now. What a thing! Kudos to you Ian for such coruscant work. A visual delight tempered by sadness at the back story. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 22 hours ago, The Spadgent said: How beautiful is that? wonderful finish Ian, you can be very pleased with yourself. She's three dancing penguins good. Johnny. thanks Johnny, sounds better than a chilli-propelled Puffin! 11 hours ago, TheBaron said: There now. What a thing! Kudos to you Ian for such coruscant work. A visual delight tempered by sadness at the back story. Tony Thanks Tony, another new word for my vocabulary! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristow95 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Wow, very intricate and precise rigging work. Rigging terrifies me, so much respect for you, and in 1:72 ! 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Exceptional! all those improvements have really paid off. Hard to believe that is the old Revell kit. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 All that work you've put in to this model has certainly paid off. A beautiful rendition of the Tripehound that could easily pass as 1/48th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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