Epeeman Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 All, Just completed WNW's latest offering, the Sopwith Dolphin. Although not one of the most elegant of aircraft, it does have an appeal about it - I was actually pleased when WNW released a kit of this often overlooked WW1 fighter. Kit goes together very well with the exception of a tight engine fit and and even tighter lower wing fit. Other than that, the usual high standard from WNW. Nothing special here, built entirely OOB and finished by brush as always. Regards Dave 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Good looking Dolphin 👍 like the Sharkmouth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Another beauty Dave. I agree that it has an ugly attractiveness to it. I like the shade of PC10 you have used, was it one you mixed or got 'off the shelf'?. Also the exhausts look really good, and tips on how you did them? Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Lovely build. What did you use to rig it with? Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Viking said: Another beauty Dave. I agree that it has an ugly attractiveness to it. I like the shade of PC10 you have used, was it one you mixed or got 'off the shelf'?. Also the exhausts look really good, and tips on how you did them? Cheers John Many thanks, John PC10 colour was my own mix of Revell yellow 42 and various shades of brown until I was happy with the shade I was trying to achieve. Exhaust colour painting is result of my experimenting with paint. I started with base colour of steel (I always use Revell acrylics 'aqua colour' range of paints) followed by mixing a wash of dark brown, rust and a small bit of steel mixed in. I covered the exhaust with this. I then progressively lightened the already mixed wash and dry (damp) brush over the exhaust surface until I got a look I was after - I'm still experimenting on this approach but it generally seems to work. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Buzby061 said: Lovely build. What did you use to rig it with? Pete Thank you Pete Rigged using elastic thread mostly Prim knitting elastic which WNW recommended for simulating RAF aerodynamic wires. Uschi fine elastic thread used for control cables. I painted both steel before installing. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, Epeeman said: Thank you Pete Rigged using elastic thread mostly Prim knitting elastic which WNW recommended for simulating RAF aerodynamic wires. Uschi fine elastic thread used for control cables. I painted both steel before installing. Regards Dave Many thanks Dave. Got the WNW early Snipe in the stash, need to pluck up the courage to start it as rigging is out of my comfort zone. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 really good looking build. got this in the stash as my first wingnuts kit. hope its as good as yours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 45 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Many thanks Dave. Got the WNW early Snipe in the stash, need to pluck up the courage to start it as rigging is out of my comfort zone. Pete Pete Rigging is not difficult but it can be very fiddly on occasion as well tedious pre drilling holes to thread line through! Happy to provide help/advice if needed please feel free to drop me a PM. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Having seen this earlier today Dave, I continue to be blown away by the finish that you get on your models with a hairy stick. The PC10 shade is also first class - come to that so is the rest of the model. Looking forward to more. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 First one I have seen built up and you have set the bar high with this one. Great model! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Hi Dave Fellow WNW fan. What a great job, have not the Dolphin kit but sorely tempted on seeing your finished article, great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 P, Gary and Gary Thank you all kindly 10 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Hi Dave Fellow WNW fan. What a great job, have not the Dolphin kit but sorely tempted on seeing your finished article, great job! Gary You must build this one it is good kit and not as tricky to get together as WNW s recent Camel kit which I found very fiddly especially the cockpit structure. The Dolphin is much easier only issue I experienced was a very tight fit on the lower wing. Would love to see some of your WNW models. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Apologies - got your name mixed up Colin Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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