thorfinn Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 She's shaping up beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Oooooo, now that's one really rather lovely-looking Triplane! It's making me want to build one. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 The decals set off well . Nice decal fix Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Thanks @Grandboof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 I am moving the bench this week...actually tomorrow I hope. So I'll be on hiatus until I can get set up in the new space. Give a few days please! --John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Good luck with the move! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Good luck with the move! Thanks Mark! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Almost ready to rig. First, this is where I was, bench-wise... And this is the new space. If I were to turn around, you would all be witness to the depths of my madness... --John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Excellent, John! There's room for a Gotha or Zeppelin-Staaken on your new bench Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said: There's room for a Gotha or Zeppelin-Staaken on your new bench That would also necessitate a new, larger cabinet. Yes...in the works as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 10 hours ago, John Masters said: If I were to turn around, you would all be witness to the depths of my madness... Turn around, turn around! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Andwil said: Turn around, turn around! @Andwil I'm afraid the nice men in the white coats will be sent for me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 5 hours ago, John Masters said: @Andwil I'm afraid the nice men in the white coats will be sent for me... Am I right in suspecting that it would show your stash looking like the contents of the average model shop (if it’s anything like mine before it went into storage). AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Andwil said: Am I right in suspecting that it would show your stash looking like the contents of the average model shop (if it’s anything like mine before it went into storage). Yes. The bins are now empty, the built aircraft safely in their cabinets. --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Ok! I am back at the bench after a longish hiatus. I am all moved into the house (for the most part) so I can get cracking! Let's rig the Sopwith. First I gave it some satin varnish to protect the decals and give some scale shine. First, here's the fishing line I'll be using. Pretty thin stuff. And the Tripehound on the jig. What's not pictured are the hemostats. I'll get at it later, after a Zoom meeting and some supper. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 I'm dragging my heels here...sorry. I have so many small things happening at the house that energy gets diverted elsewhere and pretty soon it's tome for bed, etc... I began the rigging yesterday. It's slow going. The black marker I used on the monofilament didn't react well with the CA so it took a long time to cure. Fits and starts, essentially. But it's happening! An interesting view... More today. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 I'm calling this one 'done'. Not over-the moon-happy with the build, but that is mostly my fault. I lost some of the mojo during the move and now I feel I need to put it behind me and move along. I rigged it in the usual fashion. Very strange rigging on this aircraft. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looks jolly good to me, John - makes me want to build one as well! The gallery photos are excellent. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looks good John, certainly a bit different in its a French markings. As you say the Triplane’s rigging is odd, kudos for the double (flying?) wires. I have a couple of these to build and am not looking forward to passing the rigging through the centre wing 🥺 AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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