I started this about a week ago, The my chosen scheme will be N6205 ’Betty’, Sopwith built, 3(N) Sqn, FSLt. J.S.T. Fall, April-May 1917.

All the wooden parts have been painted and had the oil paint treatment and left to dry over 3 days, and sealed with couple of coats of Future floor polish.

Most of the cockpit is assembled, just waiting for the first coat of paint to dry on the seat and I still need to decal the instruments.







I also started laying the first coat of red down on the parts, I plan to shade them, with a bit of black and then another light cost of red.





While the wooden parts were drying, I started on the Le Rhone. It has been painted a dark silver and then a thick black wash was added to the cooling fins. Ignition wires have been added with fine fuse wire.

Lookin good so far. I see now what Des was talking about with the engine. The intake pipes don't quite reach the cylinder. How are you going to fix that? I like the colors and the way it turned out.

Best
Mark

Great start David , looking forward to more of your progress

Thanks everyone for the comments,

I haven't taking any photos over the last 4 days as I left my camera behind at my parents place after a family dinner... But things are flying along!

Well here she is in her current state...





















Everything has been painted with Tamiya Colours as per instructions callouts. Engine cowls were painted silver first and then the red, chips were done by using a steel wool pad. Upper wing is only press fitted at the moment as there are a few small touch ups that need to be taking care of.

very nice effect with the shading done to the ribs . Your moving along very well with this project .

Lovely work,

To my eye the green seems a little green but that is only my opinion and may well just be the light so I'll shut up

I've resisted a pup so far, but seeing your build has my fingers itching.

Keith

Looking really nice Dave. Really great progress. I like the subtle detailing to the control stick and the rest of the cockpit. Really top notch work.

Best

Mark

I agree with Keith. I really need to get one of these. Really nice build.

I would love to see a Naval Pup on skis or skids.

Dave,

That is a real beauty, coming along very well. I agree with the Captain, this kit will be in my next order to WNW.

Dwayne

You have been motoring along with this one, I too have just started this, good to see what others are doing with it. Great work.

Dave

Thanks everyone for the comments.

@Keith, It does look a bit to green in the photos it most likely the lights and clean up process with photoshop that has done that. I will take a couple of photos during the weekend... Looks darker in person.

Did the decals last night, The Pup is look good! I will take a couple of photos tonight before a put a another couple of clear coats on. And then its some weathering and rigging!

A quick photo for tonight with the decals on...



I was planning to spray a couple of coats of Future floor polish on tonight, but thats not going to happen. So, I will have to do it tomorrow night. Then my plans are to add the smaller parts and weather it and do the rigging. So hopefully, I could have the Pup done by the end of the weekend.... That is everything goes to plan!

Hi Dave looks very nice, I have one of these in the stash to do after my SE5a and these build threads provide very useful information.

Did you have the same problem as Des did with the fit of the lower wing.

Hi Dave.

Good to see another Pup build, I was starting to feel a little lonely.
You are doing a great job so far, the decals really set it off, looking forward to seeing the rigging, well done Dave.

Des.

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Really impressive build so far. I like the overall finish, especially the rib detail. Looking forward to your completion!
RAGIII

I finished the Pup a couple of weeks ago, but only got around to taking a couple of photos now. I am planning to take a few better ones shortly, that I will post up. Enjoy!

Beautiful. Very nicely done!

Very nice build. Super job on the rigging. What's next?

Cheers!

Whats next.... something modern! 2x 1/48 P-51B's and then a 1/32 Encore F.1 converted to a Dr.1

I have two of those F.I thingies in my closet. I already did a Dr.I, which did not survive the curio shelf drop incident. It is a pretty good kit.

Very well done David ! I really like the weathering you did to the cowl and the wheels .

Outstanding!

Nice weathering and cool to see a plane not in pristine condition.

Cheers/Jan

As promised, I took some better photos during the weekend. So now I going to call this one completed and move onto something new! Enjoy the photos!