John Masters Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 OK...to continue my "19 Squadron Static Build-a-Thon" I will use the TOKO/EE Sopwith Snipe to represent the RAF Snipe flown in Duxford, 1924. I have built this kit before (in White Russian garb) and it is not too difficult, except for the double bay biplane rigging...which is just arduous in the way that dentistry is difficult. This will be a pretty plane, silver with flashy markings. I will use the also-very-nice Model Alliance 'Wings of Silver, Pt. 1" sheet. Here's the well-known boxtop... ...and the book cover and profile with sprue... ..and the decal sheet. Very nice and I will be keeping these. Lots of very neat post-war looking aircraft here! So...I'll jump into this this weekend I think. No rush! --John 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Nice , I have the same kit which I started, stopped to move house and never started again . I will have to dig it out. Good luck with your build and an interesting scheme too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Good luck with your build and an interesting scheme too. Thanks Chris. You too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 I have removed most of the parts from the sprue and given them all some primer. I have also tinted what will be wood and given some of the metal pieces some aluminum. Theinteriro has been given some CDL. Of course, the outer skin will be shiny aluminum! These TOKO kits build up well with few complications and I have built this kit already so I am not concerned. Space on the bench, however, is limited. The good news is that I am currently renovating a small house here and will move by the beginning of autumn this year--crossed fingers! As such I have a designated 'work space' so I will have much more room to make a mess practice my hobby! The bench...3 of 5 kits currently in progress... --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) I think the Snipe may be my favourite Sopwith, so I’ll follow along. Just a thought, I know a PC10 snipe would be cdl inside but would a silver snipe be brick red? Edited April 6, 2021 by Marklo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Good to see this progressing John, I wish you luck doing the house too, I did the loft conversion and struggled for a year to get the modelling and onto BM whilst doing all of the heavy stuff. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Marklo said: but would a silver snipe be brick red? Very good point! I think you're right... Easy to fix! Thanks Marklo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Interior brick red...internal bits are in. IP mocked up. I think I'll close her up presently! --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 That IP looks great, good idea. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 57 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: That IP looks great, good idea. Thanks Chris. There really wasn't anything there. I gave it an extra dial since it was 1924 and maybe they had some extra gizmos. I almost got into hot water with the fuselage...pun intended! But some CA on the tail and regular glue welding the front bit, a clamp...it'll be good tomorrow. --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, John Masters said: Thanks Chris. There really wasn't anything there. I gave it an extra dial since it was 1924 and maybe they had some extra gizmos. Good logic, I think you're right to have done that. Shame about the warpage but easily overcome. I dug mine out the other day and had a looknot sure why I didn't get back yet after tge house move. I found it packed alongside Roden's lovely Camel 2F1 which I was very happy with in my display until I was showing my then 18 month old son and he just bashed his fist down on it and it was a mess of broken struts and cables , gutted was an understatement but I should not have showed it too him at such a young age, my own fault!!! Great work so far John. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 I will do some work on this kit tonight, but for the moment I have just given the wooden bits some Clear Yellow varnish. It sets up a little on the satin side which is excellent for this scale, i.e. not too shiny! --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 They look good John Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Nice! I missed your previous build so I'll follow this one as I have it in the stash. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Brandy said: Nice! I missed your previous build so I'll follow this one as I have it in the stash. Thanks Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 I have neglected this kit for a week or so...but I a back at it! In retrospect, the warped fuselage caused me no end of trouble. I should have warmed it up in some hot water and straightened it out. Ultimately it behaved, but only after a lot of blue language, clamps and glue. I was able to get the engine mounted, the cowling on an the top deck with the guns attached. Any white stuff you see is PPP filling in the very small cracks. It's really quite smooth. The underside required some fettling... I have drilled all the rigging holes and attached the stabilizer. I'll paint the rudder instead of using a decal. Much better and, in the end, easier. --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Great progress John, good to see this together and close to paint. It does look great. I managed to locate all the parts to mine and have I in a corner of the bench now so maybe in the near future I might crack on with it. Thanks for the inspiration. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: maybe in the near future I might crack on with it. Thanks for the inspiration. Thank you and only to happy to inspire. And just when I thought it was safe...I see the Unarmed GB has begun. I should wrap up some builds before starting something new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 I did a very little bit. No decal needed here... I am actually ready for the NMF on the fuselage and top wing. Tomorrow...maybe. Sunday definitely. --John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I admire anyone who can build biplane kits in 1/72. This is all looking great so far. Will be following on from here with great interest. Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 9 hours ago, RichieW said: Will be following on from here with great interest. Thanks Ritchie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Paint, paint...started the rudder and gave the aircraft a nice coat of aluminum via a soft, flat, hairy brush. --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Great progress John looks good in the Alluminium. Like it fella, great work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 It's going to be a cracker, I love the silver wings inter War biplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 11 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Great progress John looks good in the Alluminium. Like it fella, great work. Thanks Chris. 10 hours ago, RichieW said: It's going to be a cracker, I love the silver wings inter War biplane. Thanks Ritchie. I love them too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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