Early Aviation
Discuss World War I and the early years of aviation thru 1934.
Discuss World War I and the early years of aviation thru 1934.
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REVIEW
Sopwith TriplaneJackFlash
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 02:55 AM UTC
As a model, the Sopwith Triplane has been a favorite subject for decades. The kit we will discuss here is of course is the new 1:32 scale Wingnut Wings release of Sir Thomas Sopwith’s “Tripehound”. Lets have a look!
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If you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
Kornbeef
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 05:17 AM UTC
That makes the anticipation of getting my hands on mine all the more acute. Nice Review Stephen
On a side note, anyone know which cheek panel arrangement would be correct for the twin gunned "Black Maria"?
Keith
On a side note, anyone know which cheek panel arrangement would be correct for the twin gunned "Black Maria"?
Keith
JackFlash
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 09:59 AM UTC
WNW says that Clayton & Shuttleworth two gunned birds had the oval shaped access panels too.
N533
N533
Mgunns
Arizona, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 06:11 AM UTC
Nice Review Stephen: With all the new releases by WNW it is hard to figure out which one to do next. This is certainly high on the list.
Best
Mark
Best
Mark
lcarroll
Alberta, Canada
Joined: July 26, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 08:18 AM UTC
Great Review Stephen, my Tripe is enroute from WNW at last, can't wait to "touch the sprues"!
Cheers,
Lance
Cheers,
Lance
Kornbeef
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 06:23 AM UTC
I collected mine from the courier tonight. It seems the secret is to track the parcel from source and not let it sit in the warehouse at Parcelforce till someone gets around to sending a advice slip out.
Well all I can say is the pics on the web do not do the kit justice at all. Of course theres bits to tinker with for the likes of me.
Now I have to try not to start tinkering before I finish something else.
Well all I can say is the pics on the web do not do the kit justice at all. Of course theres bits to tinker with for the likes of me.
Now I have to try not to start tinkering before I finish something else.
lcarroll
Alberta, Canada
Joined: July 26, 2010
KitMaker: 1,032 posts
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Joined: July 26, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 07:05 AM UTC
I received mine late yesterday. Oh My! Thing of beauty. After a period of drooling over the contents I put it on the shelf; I'm up to my ears in a "Bif Build" however it's replaced several others at the head of the line once the Pheon Sheet arrives. (that is unless Santa comes up with a DVII or two!)
As I've said before, so much to do, so little time............
Cheers,
Lance
As I've said before, so much to do, so little time............
Cheers,
Lance