Bughunter Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin C3799 Capt. Irving Today I finished my third model this year: a Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin created from the fantastic Copper State Models 1/48 kit. This was a looong running project, started in 2018, but paused also due to participation of an Group Build. My entry (Fokker D.VII) was awarded with two sets of Pheon decals, so I changed my plan to the blue Dolphin C3799 of Capt. Irving. This was the Premium edition of the kit, so it has a resin engine and metal exhausts. Beside the Pheon decals I used RAF wire terminals, turnbuckles, Vickers and Lewis MGs from Gaspatch. The seat belts are done by HGW. Some wooden parts are scratched like airscrew, boxwood struts and tailskid. Also metal parts are added made from brass and nickel silver like fuel caps, a metal landing gear and more. Paints are used from Alclad, Mr. Paint, Gunze and oils. And now I'm curious about your opinions! Enough of the introductory words - now the pictures! A negative stagger wing. If not ugly, at least strange. Please not the thin outlets of the exhaust. This project was a lot of fun! Cheers Frank EDIT: Please scroll down for detail and outdoor pictures! Edited May 29, 2020 by Bughunter 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 That is stunning! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 That's stunning! Professional grade, for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Bravo! Excellent work! I love the color scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Very nice work. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Superb craftsmanship, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Your usual awesome biplane work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I've always liked the Dolphin and that just takes my breath away, absolutely splendid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Jaw-droppingly beautiful. Yet another stunner Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Nice. One of the things I love about this site... I get to see beautifully built models of planes I've never heard of. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 A marvellous piece of modelling. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 WOW very very nice. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Excellent work Frank, I really must get myself one of the new 1/48th Copper State kits. I have most of the old ones some of which are very good but quite a few more that really aren't worth the effort. You have now tempted me to get the CSM's Dolphin as yours looks superb! I have got the old Blue Max one but I don't know whether I can find the time to put the extra work in to build it to a decent standard. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thank you all for your nice comments, highly appreciated! 16 minutes ago, diablo rsv said: You have now tempted me to get the CSM's Dolphin as yours looks superb! Wayne, as far as I know its sold out, but if you can find one take the Premium edition I recommend that one. The resin engine is also available standalone, but the metal exhausts are the hit! Cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Curious about opinions? Well: very, very impressed. Lovely paintwork and a very nice result all-round. I really like the look of the Dolphin, with its cowled engine, and yours is fantastic. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Thank you all I can show some additional shots, mostly from the build to show some more details: Nice resin engine as part of the Premium edition Metal exhausts also: New metal landing gear: The axles are moveable, but now in deflected position: Some scratched brass parts And built in: Gaspatch Vickers. Don't try that. Don't even think about! Inspection windows on wings. Scratched Synchronization gear for the Vickers Nice kit PE for radiators: Real wood struts Airscrew Cheers, Frank Edited May 18, 2020 by Bughunter Forgotten link 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hello! Today I had the chance to do some outdoor pictures with light from my back on the balcony. I'm very limited on angles and picture section to not have modern structures on it but I like the colors. Cheers, Frank 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 WOW! That really looks like the real deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 A splendid build. I prefer 1/72 myself and Dolphins are rather rare. I vaguely recall a suggestion that a Spad and Camel could become a Dolphin. Your build is the encouragement I need. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Great build! Love the outdoor shots. It looks like Olde Rhinebeck Aerodrome... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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