Epeeman Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Dear all, Just finished the new kit from KP of the Sopwith Triplane. Although this is leagues ahead of the nearest rival, the ancient Revell kit, it is still not perfect. The overall dimensions and look of the model of the kit look good once complete, but the detail is basic from the box with certain small details missing. Fit is generally good although a few points to be aware of : 1. The cabane struts that extend into the cockpit make fitting the pilots seat difficult unless some of the strut is cut away; 2. Wings require very careful alignment to get the look and fit correct - I ended up spending a fair bit of time at this part but could not get an entirely perfect setup; 3. Decals are out of register, very thin and slightly over sized so require careful handling and placing on model correctly I added more details to cockpit and Vickers gun. Also knocked up basic wind driven fuel pump for starboard cabane strut. Pitot tube added to starboard interplane strut and control horns for the ailerons. Rigged with combination of invisible mending thread and Oschi fine and standard eleastic thread. I admit this part of the build unfortunately has not come out as well as I would have liked. Other than that, a nice little kit and great to see a new offering of the aircraft in this scale Chose to build 'Black Sheep' version of this kit. I hope it does not look too bad. Regards Dave 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 That is a lovely wee job. In spite if your reservations about the kit, I'm still keen on one. Steve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Not too shabby at all. Certainly better than the Revell one oob! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 A 1/72 Triplane is never going to be an easy build and rigging it isn't for the faint hearted either. Good job. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 It looks great from here, you have done a cracking job and rigging does look good. Like the wind driven pump generator and the weathering looks great too. Fantastic work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Well done! Superb work on this kit. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 That's a top job on such a tiny subject. Great finish and paintwork. Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Very nicely done. Does remind me though that I must get around to cleaning the blinds!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Simply fantastic! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Very good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 That's awesome!. Your skill & application to getting everything aligned really paid off. I love the subtle weathering too. 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Excellent model of a very small aeroplane. In this scale it really is tiny but the rigging looks first class and the wind pump wholly in scale. The oil staining under the fuselage and wing is also very convincing. A fine model which will certainly gain awards when we can finally get back to club meetings. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Hi Dave. That really turned out beautifully - especially in 1/72. It must have taken a lot of patience. I am well impressed! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Wha.. I totally missed this release.. The build looks good though and will motivate me to be on the lookout for this one at my LHS. Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I've been on an extended break from modelling and missed this. Glad I stumbled across it today, it's a little gem! I'm inspired to dig mine out of the stash, if it comes out half as well as this I shall be very pleased! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I was wondering about this kit, and you settled it for me...it looks great! I still have 2 of the old Revell kits half built....I will use your build as a guide for the rigging! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Gorgeous build of a not easy to build plane! Edited April 14, 2021 by supersonic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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