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!
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Jamo_kiwi
Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 10:26 PM UTC
thegirl
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Posted: Friday, February 19, 2010 - 01:52 AM UTC
Nice to marking options for a JAAS plane .
Mgunns
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
Best
Mark
Bink123
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
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.