Well some progress has been made , but with a few mishaps along the way .

While mounting the middle wings I drop it and broke off the right middle wing and snap the strut ( strut under repair )
To top that off , while cleaning out the mounting holes in the wing for the struts I ended up drilling all the way through the dam wing

This was one of those days that I should have stayed away from the work bench and spent the day in bed

Thanks Guy's for the encouragement and support . Have to remember that when one is in a bad mood , stay away from the work bench .

I have started repairs and here is the out come so far . For the strut I strip off the paint and drilled some holes to accept a brass pin . Glued the broken parts and filled the join line with squadrons white putty . Once dried , sanded some and then brushed on Mr.surface 1000 . Sanded this again and the polished the strut and repainted it . Still need to add one more pin . While I was waiting for paint to dry I installed the guns and sight and added the rest of the detail to the under carriage using plastic rod and sewing thread .

For the hole which I drilled through the top wing I will make this look like a patch job by a stray bullet . Which I will work on this evening .

 althogh that extra work to get the correct lentg is a bit offputting..Mikae

Congratulations, this is turning out nicely even though you're encountering a few set-backs. Your work on the turtle deck and the landing gear looks great.

You are inspiring me to dig out my 1996 version of the kit and get to work. I bought it about 3 years ago on evil-bay for the ridiculous sum of $23.00.

I am currently working on SMER's Supermarine Walrus and I knew it was going to take a LOT of work and patience. I must have sanded off a pound of plastic off the wings, tail, and fuselage - it is starting to look OK.

I can tell that you are motivated by your love of the hobby, and dedication to your subject matter.

Cheers.

Hi Terri;

Years back when I was 29 Palms CA doing a combined arms exercise, I was watching a show about the success and how it's done of "Uncle Milton's Ant Farm". When uncle Milton was asked to explain his success his reply was "perseverence"! I like your perseverence on this Forum and in your approach to modeling. You tackled that unwieldy Sopwith 1 1/2 strutter and turned into a silk purse, and now your repair work on this. I like your bungee chord arrangement on the landing gear. That is first rate and a good reference.

Keep up the great work Terri

Best

Mark

Hi Terri,

Great progress – and a great comeback after some setbacks (I think most builds have a setback of some kind) I really like how the turtleneck turned out under a coat of paint – its really interesting to see and compare your build with Kornbeefs

I think I have to tackle my Roden Sopwith Tripe quite soon – althogh that extra work to get the correct lentg is a bit offputting...

Mikael

It took me two days to put on the decals and turned out rather well . I don't like the shade of blue for the cockades , to light in colour but they will have to do .
I didn't have to use any super sol on them , they snuggled down with no troubles at all .

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It took me two days to put on the decals and turned out rather well . I don't like the shade of blue for the cockades , to light in colour but they will have to do .
I didn't have to use any super sol on them , they snuggled down with no troubles at all .

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I built the Aurora version of this a couple of years when I got back into WWI a/c. Not that Aurora were the most accurate, but the cockades in that kit were the same shade of blue. Did Aurora know something? Your preshading on the PC-10 is noteworthy Terri: I will try that on my NINAK.

Great recovery and great job!

Hi Terri;

Yes, it is looking good. Good job on the recovery and the rigging. I am thinking of doing the Roden 1/32nd version for the group build. Not sure yet, but I like the way yours is shaping up.

Best

Mark

Nice work Terri. Though you had a few set backs just think of poor Des and his recent "bad day". You have come through with flying colours. Having done this kit I can sympathize. It is a bit tricky but well worth the time and effort.

I would like to see you build the Roden kit of the triphound for the GB . I think you will enjoy lots and with Lars build as well as Keith 's progress you are in good hands for tips . If you need some info on her give me a shout and I will see what I can do .

Ahhh , she is really coming togehter very beautifully –  Terri, this is one very attractive looking tripe – almost ready for the displayshelf now...

Best Regards

Mikael