Viking Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 ...with apologies to Viv Stanshall for the title, I couldn't resist it! If you don't know what I'm talking about see HEREThis is the brilliant Wingnut Wings Sopwith Snipe with Pheon Decals 'Post War Sopwith Snipes'. There is a build log Here so I won't repeat anything but to say that The Snipe was a late first world war fighter that went on to serve in the Post War RAF. 'Bonzo' was entered by RAF Halton in the 1923 Duke of Yorks Air race, as part of the winning team. A Bristol Fighter and Avro 504 were the other team members. It is one of many options on the Pheon sheet, which you will want to treat yourself to if you either plan to get, or already have in the stash. Here she is, one of the most enjoyable builds I've had in a while, I hope you like her. I bought a lovely resin pilot figure from the MDC stand a this years Cosford show, and have painted him up to stand with the Snipe. This is a bit scary because the photo is bigger than than the real life size of the pilot. Ready to climb in and fly! Thanks for looking. John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Damm , thats just one beautiful model. Stunning just Stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Wow! that's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostersdave Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 brilliant,lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just lovely John... as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Beautiful clean work, very classy, I like it a lot. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 What a beautiful aircraft brilliant,lovely build I know it's off topic Dave, but I love greyhounds. Had a beautiful bitch, Sue, for 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Absolutely lovely work. Enjoyed watching your progress & the end result is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandaire Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 That is fabulous, the rigging looks superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Well, just what everyone said really! That is simply quite beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Ruddy gorgeous mate, it always amazes me how easy you make it look building these fiddly machines with all their rigging. I like the simplicity of the scheme too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 nice!!!!!! looks fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Ruddy gorgeous mate, it always amazes me how easy you make it look building these fiddly machines with all their rigging. I like the simplicity of the scheme too It's sickening!!!! A bit like the thread title. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Spot on John, she's a real beaut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Very very nice indeed, magnificent finsh. I'd love one but where do put it when finished? Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 'I was working in the Lab, late one night....' I was building models, but not to that standard! Lovely work there, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Its a Churchill Insurance Dog moment from me: "OH YES,OH YES, OH YES!!!" Just lovely. Im planning on the early version for Pheons stand at Telford, so this is inspiration indeed. And if no one's mentioned it - I think you have undersold your figure painting skills too, cus The Urban Spaceman looks pretty damn fine too Jonners, admringly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Blimey, that's a fabulous model John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wow...............superb build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Fox Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Ok resisted long enough, I have to get a WNW kit. Superb build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 really lovely job!!!! I do so much want to get a Wing Nut model, seeing all the greats builds it just looks like I have to do it. Now just need the time to build one!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Blimey, Bonzo dogs and the sublime Viv Stanshall eh.......takes me back ! Lovely job John, really does look the part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Totally, gobsmackingly , utterly ,brilliant !!!, Its seeing work like that that makes me try a little bit harder ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hey John That is awesome, I can only aspire to build models like that. Brilliant. Yours aye Iaon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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