Brandy Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Well folks, another double build has come to an end with the completion of the Pup. The kit is not perfect. I corrected the shape of the wingtips but didn't bother with the rest of the wing corrections: The ribs are spaced slightly incorrectly, which means that with the tips reshaped, the ailerons are slightly too short. A perfectionist might want to remove all the rib detail and correct the aileron length, but she looks ok to my eyes, and the surface detail is nicely done so I decided to leave it. The build log is here. The subject will be familiar to WnW Pup fans, and TVAL fans also, as this is the scheme worn by their Pup. It represents N6205 of 3 (Naval) Sqn in Marieux, France, April 1917 as flown by FSLt J.S.T. Fall. Joseph Stewart Temple Fall was a Canadian ace, credited with 36 kills, and honoured with the DSC (in May 1917) and 2 bars (both in December 1917), and the Air Force Cross (Jan 1919) for gallantry. He passed away in British Columbia in 1988 aged 93. I hope you like her! Ian 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Great looking Pup 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Oh I say, what a lovely looking mount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafu_vasco Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Come on, be honest! Is that really 1/72? You'd deserve a medal for getting that amount of detail out of a 1/48! Fantastic job with the model and keeping Fly Navy alive on the forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Beautiful build, love the fine rigging Job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctayfor Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The wood on the top deck and the prop is lovely. What did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 hour ago, ctayfor said: The wood on the top deck and the prop is lovely. What did you use? Thanks! See page 2 of the build log, it's explained there. 2 hours ago, wafu_vasco said: Come on, be honest! Is that really 1/72? You'd deserve a medal for getting that amount of detail out of a 1/48! Fantastic job with the model and keeping Fly Navy alive on the forum! Many thanks, and yes, it is! Much appreciated! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 A cracker of a model - well done on all counts, construction, paint, decals and that lovely rigging! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctayfor Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 18 minutes ago, limeypilot said: Thanks! See page 2 of the build log, it's explained there. Ian I have used a similar technique in the past but using a clear finish. The clear orange may be the secret to making that little bit of extra difference in verisimilitude. Exquisite job all around in any case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That is truly wonderful, a lot of finesse in a tiny package! If I had that touch with rigging there would be more early birds in my display case... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That's a paticularly nice Pup. I really like your rendition of the wooden area around the cockpit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Another great build Ian. You really turn these small kits into little gems on a regular basis. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 nice one Ian, well done. Regards Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Lovely Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That's another absolute stunner Ian, gorgeous little Pup! Cracking work again! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Many thanks everyone for the positive feedback! She's no competition winner, that's for sure, but I'm happy with how she turned out. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 A hymn in plastic Ian. Something to feel rightly proud of. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Ian...lovely Pup. Next please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Wonderful...one of my favourites of the era. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Ian, Good one to follow on from your recent Sopwith Triplane - excellent work on your Pup with great rigging especially as you have included the double wires as well. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Exquisite. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Stunning work sir. Fine techniques displayed throughout. Incidentally what did you rig her with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Tomoshenko said: Stunning work sir. Fine techniques displayed throughout. Incidentally what did you rig her with? Many thanks! I use 1.5lb test monofilament fishing line and run a silver marker pen over it. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posh boy Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 great little model and I mean little.brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Beautiful work. I have the Airfix Pup in my stash so I know just how small this is. You build log is a outstanding reference. Thank you. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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