fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 The completed Scooter. KP again must be thanked for the release of yet another beautiful civil plane. In this case the box offers the chance to build either a Scooter or its descendant the Swallow. Some parts have been provided to cater for each of them, but the wing and a couple more things need a little work to obtain a more accurate Scooter. These mods are well within the skills of an average modeler. It is indeed a colorful, jumpy little fella, much more gracious than its parent the Sopwith Camel. I went for a simple build -only correcting what I mentioned during the building post- but this can be the canvas for a lot of fun, if you decide to go that way. If you are interested and/or already have the kit, I recommend you visit the step-by-step building article to avoid a few pitfalls: Other than that, I am so very happy with this quick and rewarding build of a peppy mount that, besides being the personal plane of Harry Hawker, participated with some success in a number of aviation events later on. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Beautiful work as usual Moa. It has inspired me to edging up to my own Swallow in 1/48, ( that and the fact that the spares box has provided a lot of the trickier parts from my current builds) which if it’s even half as good I will be completely happy. Edited May 13, 2020 by Marklo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Another great bit of modelling Claudio, lovely scheme. That mechanic seems to have recovered well from his 'hatchet job' surgery. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Excellent work, as always Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Moa...........you are the veritable “Smithsonian” of obscure types that are produced to an elite level. I continue to be amazed by your works of art!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Excellent build Moa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Great build, as usual! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Extremely high quality. Rigging that one must have been a real challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Stunning as usual Moa. A beautiful little Sopwith that looks like it has too small a wing to fly. Am I to take it that in essence it was a Camel with no lower wing? Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Marklo said: Beautiful work as usual Moa. It has inspired me to edging up to my own Swallow in 1/48, ( that and the fact that the spares box has provided a lot of the trickier parts from my current builds) which if it’s even half as good I will be completely happy. Thanks, Marklo. It's an attractive little thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Courageous said: Another great bit of modelling Claudio, lovely scheme. That mechanic seems to have recovered well from his 'hatchet job' surgery. Stuart Thanks, Stuart Prof. Empanada Gumby only complains about a tingling sensation in his brain. 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Excellent work, as always Martin Thanks, Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, Sky Keg said: Moa...........you are the veritable “Smithsonian” of obscure types that are produced to an elite level. I continue to be amazed by your works of art!!!!! Mike Thanks Mike If we are having fun, that's the best thing! 37 minutes ago, StephenCJ said: Excellent build Moa. Thanks, Stephen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, CarLos said: Great build, as usual! I wish! as great as my failing eyesight allows! (but fun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, SAT69 said: Extremely high quality. Rigging that one must have been a real challenge. Thanks SAT69. Well, there were a lot of lengths of ceramic fiber, more than 50 in total, which is hard to believe for such little thin; but not too challenging, really. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Baldy said: Stunning as usual Moa. A beautiful little Sopwith that looks like it has too small a wing to fly. Am I to take it that in essence it was a Camel with no lower wing? Cheers Malcolm Thanks, Malcolm. Yes and no. The wing was different (not a carry-over), as it was the nose and other details. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 That's lovely Claudio! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Forgot the aerial shots: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Martian said: That's lovely Claudio! Martian 👽 Thanks, Martian! It may not be a Martian Tripod, but it's nice anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 It is once again a lovely looking model. Nice colours and the rigging look very neat. I was surprised to see the amount of negative camber (is the tearm used for aircraft?) on the wheels, although I'm sure it is correct. The photos in flight are very convincing, they looks amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 A beautifully finished little model moa,nicley displayed in that Californian sunshine👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 That's just beautiful. A delightful looking aircraft and a superb rendition. Quite tempted to get one of these. It would look good next to the Avis civil Bristol M.1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 13 hours ago, Bengalensis said: It is once again a lovely looking model. Nice colours and the rigging look very neat. I was surprised to see the amount of negative camber (is the tearm used for aircraft?) on the wheels, although I'm sure it is correct. The photos in flight are very convincing, they looks amazing. Thanks, Jörgen The plane had that particular "splayed" look, as can be seen in photos. Look at the angle here, and especially at the raised half wheel axles: https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/Stock-Images/Rights-Managed/MEV-10839402 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Hewy said: A beautifully finished little model moa,nicley displayed in that Californian sunshine👍 Thanks, Hewy As the season advances, I will wish I was in a cooler place, though. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: That's just beautiful. A delightful looking aircraft and a superb rendition. Quite tempted to get one of these. It would look good next to the Avis civil Bristol M.1. Thanks, Meatbox8. I agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Very nice Sensei Moa - another jewel! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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