JWM Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Hi, This is Blackburn Ripon II F of 4/LeLv 6, September 1942, Finland. Model by Broplan (inc. decals - what is rare for this producent), with scratch build details and Bristol Pegasus engine replaced by aftermarket set (Aeroclub main body+Special Hobby both collectors) This was done within GB "flying boats and float planes" The construction thread (with two other floatplanes: MF 11 and DT 2) is here: Here she is: And family photo with Blackburn Shark (Frog/novo scratch converted to Mk III) Comments welcome Regards Jerzy-Wojtek Edited November 27, 2017 by JWM added last photo 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very well done, Jerzy! Really impressive model and the added detail and the rigging really bring it to life! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Thats all i can say ... Great looking models, Great looking Camouflage, and its Finnish 👍 Edited November 26, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Superb modelling Jerzy, I'm hugely impressed by this. That Finnish scheme suits it so well, you've got me thinking & scheming now. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very nice JW, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Exquisite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 That's a ripper little Ripon you've got there J-W! I really envy the way you, apparently effortlessly, get just the right amount of weathering to make the finished product really 'pop'. Just like a 1:1 only smaller! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very fine build. Always good to see lesser known aircraft being built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Gazontipede said: I really envy the way you, apparently effortlessly, get just the right amount of weathering to make the finished product really 'pop'. Thank you for this observation. Photos shows, that the real airplanes in Finnish service were very well maintaned and they are rather clean and tidy... Cheers J-W 15 hours ago, jrlx said: Very well done, Jerzy! Really impressive model and the added detail and the rigging really bring it to life! Thank you Jaime! 14 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Great looking models, Great looking Camouflage, and its Finnish Many thanks - I appreciete 10 hours ago, stevehnz said: Superb modelling Jerzy, I'm hugely impressed by this. That Finnish scheme suits it so well, you've got me thinking & scheming now. Many thanks Steve. Rsipon is available also as resin by Kora - but I prefere vacu over resin kit. In some way... I do not expect that any mainstreem company will ever made Ripon or Buffin. However in Finland there is preserved one and in New Zealand I think some reconstruction (of Baffin) is on the way - so there are existing subjects for lidaring... Who knows what future will bring? Maybe one by Airfix? 9 hours ago, Vinnie said: Very nice JW, well done. Thanks! Not all photos are sharp - the light was poor... 9 hours ago, LostCosmonauts said: Exquisite Many many thanks! 3 hours ago, glatisant said: Very fine build. Always good to see lesser known aircraft being built. Thanks! That what I like as well! Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very nice work, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Lovely job Jerzy,..... always liked the Ripon and you`ve done a great job of the old Broplane vacform kit,..... the Canadian Shark is wonderful too,..... always fancied doing one of those but the canopy has put me off. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 3 hours ago, tonyot said: Lovely job Jerzy,..... always liked the Ripon and you`ve done a great job of the old Broplane vacform kit,..... the Canadian Shark is wonderful too,..... always fancied doing one of those but the canopy has put me off. Cheers Tony Tony , many thanks! Regrading canopy of Shark - it is scrtach build one - as I remember glued from 11 pieces! Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hi Jerzy, Nice! Looks like a sound basis for a mice model. Cheers, AaCee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 26.11.2017 at 7:34 PM, russ c said: Very nice work, great job Many thanks Russ. I like your builds and appreciete this comment Thanks AaCee as well! Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Super work Jerzy; that plane is alive with colour and detail. Congratulations! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Great work & nicely rigged. I had a bash at the Frog Shark many moons ago. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: Super work Jerzy; that plane is alive with colour and detail. Congratulations! Tony - many thanks. I noticed once one of your comment on build in similar style - that effect comes from detailing and colours. This think is very essentional for the definition of visual art in general . Thank you for this synthesis. 2 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Great work & nicely rigged. I had a bash at the Frog Shark many moons ago. Many thanks! Ripon (Buffin) and Shark are similar in many aspects...Rigning with EZ is effective. Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Kivisoja Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hi Jerzy! Greetigs from finland! This model is amazing, my grandfather used to fly ripons in ww2, would it be possible to send me these pictures via email? I am making a picture for our family in memory of my grandfather. I would really apprecciate this! My email is [email protected] I thank you very much in advance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, Marko Kivisoja said: Hi Jerzy! Greetigs from finland! This model is amazing, my grandfather used to fly ripons in ww2, would it be possible to send me these pictures via email? I am making a picture for our family in memory of my grandfather. I would really apprecciate this! My email is [email protected] I thank you very much in advance! Hi Marko! Many thanks for your comment. I am very glad that you like this model. Of course please feel free to use those photos. I do not not have them in better resolution then here posted, have you just tried to download them from BM forum? Anyway, obviously I can send them from my disc via e-mail... Regards J-W. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Kivisoja Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 It would be great if you could send them via email, maybe they are packed some how in this site, im not an expert in computer stuff. If you have them, and easily can send them, would help me a lot. I dont need underbelly pictures, only ones that are from side or from up angle. Thaks again! Marko. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 A ripping Ripon, marvellous modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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