cobraleader Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) G'Day All, okay, its technically not a RAAF aircraft, however, this aircraft served with the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) during WWI. The AFC become the RAAF in 1921. So, here is the Toko 1/72 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter marked up as A5967 from 2 Sqn AFC. According to the Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/H12729%3A33), this aircraft flew in France, during WWI. The kit is built straight out of the box. I didn't rig the model, as I wanted an easy build, since this is one of several bi-planes I built at the same time. The model was painted with Gunze and Vallejo acrylics and Humbrol Enamels. Decals are a mixture of kit decals and number decal from a stenciling set. Edited July 27, 2021 by cobraleader 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Niiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spejic Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Did you have any difficulty installing the upper wing? Those "W" parts in the kit are really wimpy feeling and I was wondering if you had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Very nicely done. That's a tiny aircraft at 1/72. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraleader Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 hours ago, spejic said: Did you have any difficulty installing the upper wing? Those "W" parts in the kit are really wimpy feeling and I was wondering if you had any problems. yeah, there were some fit issues with them. They were also fragile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Very nice build, I do not rig either, life’s too short (In my case) ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Boater Bill Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Very nice! That tail-on view shows you got it all perfectly aligned! (That can be a real challenge with this kit!). I also really like the subtle shading you did on the wings— how was that accomplished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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