Sandbagger Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Hi all, Here's my latest 1:32 scale Wingnut Wings model. A full build log is available to view or download: http://igavh2.xara.hosting/index.htm This model represents the Sopwith Triplane, Serial No: N6301 “DUSTY II” of No.8 N (Naval) Squadron during May of 1917. The pilot : Flt Lt (RNAS) Roderick McDonald (8 victories). He was born in St. Joseph’s, Nova Scotia, Canada on the 31st October 1893, the son of Angus R. McDonald and Catherine McDonald (of James River Station, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada). Roderick McDonald joined the RNAS in August 1916 and was posted to No.8 (N) Squadron in early 1917. He scored 2 shared victories whilst flying Sopwith Triplane Serial No: N5472 and a single victory flying N6301 “DUSTY II”. Later he scored a further 5 victories when flying the Sopwith Camel. At the age of 24 and as a Flt. Lt in the newly formed No.208 Squadron, RAF, he was shot down and killed by Vfw Julius Trotsky of Jasta 43 on the 8th May 1918 (Trotsky himself was shot down and killed nine days later). The aircraft: This aircraft was one of 20 manufactured from an order placed in January 1917 (Serial No’s: N6290 to N6309). It arrived in France on the 24th May 1917 and was with No.8 (N) Squadron by the 28th of May. On the 7th of June it was operating with No.10 (N) Squadron. It moved back to No.8 (N) Squadron on the 12th of June, but by the 13th of July had been moved to No.1 (N) Squadron. It was while it was with No.1 (N) Squadron that this aircraft scored 2 more victories. when piloted by Act Flt Cdr FHM Maynard and Acting Flt. Lt. HV Rowley. This aircraft was eventually destroyed by fire in October 1917. Edited February 12, 2018 by Sandbagger 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Very nice build - really looks the thing. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xan Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 very nice! congratulation, it's splendid! Xan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I wish I could build triplanes or even biplanes,my chubby fingers and failing eyesight are not up to it.Your model is stunning,thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just brilliant. A really beautiful model of a great aeroplane. I can't help thinking that Flt Lt McDonald looks a little bit like our current Foreign Secretary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi all, Thanks for your comments. Meatbox8: Heh He - I wonder if he'll get 'shot down' one day!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Fantastic and very realistic model. Really great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Wow... thats the way to do it properly !!!! simply fabulous build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 What a jawdropper! I know WnW kits are amazing- this standard of build and finish makes them exceptional. I wish I could get halfway to this finish- well done fella👍👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 What a great looking Tripe Hound. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Beautiful model and an educating back story. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Outstanding work,beautiful finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Fantastic job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What a simply stunning model! Superb back story, many thanks for taking time to post it. The figure is superb. Now to read the WIP . TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Really nice job, everything about it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Incredible attention to detail. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Looks like you could get in it- what sort of mpg do you get in the cruise?.. Seriously impressive peice of work sir, a pleasure to look at. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very well done! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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