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Early Aviation
Discuss World War I and the early years of aviation thru 1934.
Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup RFC
Jamo_kiwi
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 10:26 PM UTC
Here is a preview of the fourth new 1/32 kit from Wingnut Wings, the Sopwith Pup in RFC markings, #32013. It will be available from mid-March directly from their website for US$59 including free world-wide shipping.



Official kit specs:
-High quality Cartograf decals for 5 aircraft.
-110 high quality injection moulded plastic parts.
-Optional side cowls, fixed or adjustable tailplane, engine cowls and 2 propellers.
-Highly detailed LeRhone 9c 80hp engine.
-6 photo-etched metal detail parts.
-Fine in scale rib tape detail.
-22 page fully illustrated instruction manual including full rigging diagram.

Like the two Albatros kits, the two Pups were designed by 3D modeller and expert WWI aircraft illustrator, Mark Miller.

I will start with the markings options:

54 Squadron:


46 Squadron:


'Chin Chow' also from 46 Squadron:


Another from 46 Squadron:


And lastly an usual unarmed Pup serving with the Japanese in 1921:


More details to come tomorrow!
thegirl
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Friday, February 19, 2010 - 01:52 AM UTC
Nice to marking options for a JAAS plane .
Mgunns
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Arizona, United States
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Posted: Friday, February 19, 2010 - 02:45 AM UTC
Exciting news indeed and long awaited. The markings are interesting as are the little historical tidbits that are included. Thanks for sending this along.

Best

Mark
Bink123
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 02:21 AM UTC

Hooray! The Pup is a beautiful craft.

WNW are to be congratulated for their superior standards and dedication!

A most welcome addition for anyone interested in WW1 era aviation.

Now...can the Holy Grail of WW1 model kits be soon to follow - a Sopwith Triplane in 1/32??
JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 04:33 AM UTC
Hhhmmm a Sopwith Triplane. . . seems to me , uh never mind.
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