S. Uehlinger Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I enjoyed building the classic Airfix 1/72 kit. Wanting something different, I ordered the "Japanese Early Birds" (pt2) by Rising Decals out of the Czech Republic. This Aircraft is Sopwith Pup serial nr 534 (built by Loire et Olivier in France!) used by an Unknown Civilian Owner in Japan in the mid 1920s. The Decals may be civilian, but the Chrysanthemum symbol of the Japanese Emperor looks Great! The Early Birds Decal set provides decals for about 7 aircraft, and having just acquired the Airfix Avro 504, Decals are provided on the sheet for an Avro owned by the E. Munesato "First Airplane School", as well as - Most Interesting of All - a German Hansa W.29 Floatplane that was in civilian use by the Japanese. Stay Tuned! 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Very nice indeed and a very uncommon subject. I always take my hat off to anyone making biplanes in this scale, I think I would end up a blubbering mess on the floor in frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nice to see something different. The colours look great compared with the gloomy RFC camouflage. Super photography, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 That's different! Great model and nice to see some colourful marking too Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Something different, I love it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That is the most uncommon and usual marking I ever seen, thank you so very much, every day is a learning day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That is superb 👌 dunno what the sloppy link in the cockpit is up to though?😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Very different, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Beautiful looking Pup and presentation , great work ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Though the Airfix kit obviously shows its age, your model is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xantippos Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Wonderful, I so love obscure aircraft! this looks like that the pilot would have jumped at the possibility of defending the Japanese empire, if the occasion had appeared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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