sandbagger Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Hi all, Here's my latest 1:32 scale Wingnut Wings model. A full build log is available to view or download: http://igavh2.xara.hosting/index.htm This model represents the Sopwith Triplane, Serial No: N6301 “DUSTY II†of No.8 N (Naval) Squadron during May of 1917. The pilot : Flt Lt (RNAS) Roderick McDonald (8 victories). He was born in St. Joseph's, Nova Scotia, Canada on the 31st October 1893, the son of Angus R. McDonald and Catherine McDonald (of James River Station, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada). Roderick McDonald joined the RNAS in August 1916 and was posted to No.8 (N) Squadron in early 1917. He scored 2 shared victories whilst flying Sopwith Triplane Serial No: N5472 and a single victory flying N6301 “DUSTY IIâ€. Later he scored a further 5 victories when flying the Sopwith Camel. At the age of 24 and as a Flt. Lt in the newly formed No.208 Squadron, RAF, he was shot down and killed by Vfw Julius Trotsky of Jasta 43 on the 8th May 1918 (Trotsky himself was shot down and killed nine days later). The aircraft: This aircraft was one of 20 manufactured from an order placed in January 1917 (Serial No's: N6290 to N6309). It arrived in France on the 24th May 1917 and was with No.8 (N) Squadron by the 28th of May. On the 7th of June it was operating with No.10 (N) Squadron. It moved back to No.8 (N) Squadron on the 12th of June, but by the 13th of July had been moved to No.1 (N) Squadron. It was while it was with No.1 (N) Squadron that this aircraft scored 2 more victories. when piloted by Act Flt Cdr F.H.M. Maynard and Acting Flt. Lt. H.V. Rowley. This aircraft was eventually destroyed by fire in October 1917. Edited February 12, 2018 by sandbagger KiwiZac, Sparzanza, Rocat and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Brilliant work, Mike! May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Really great looking build ! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Beautiful. The Prop is amazing. Looks flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 You gotta like this..and the figure..NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Nice Triplane Mike! I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Brilliant work, Mike! May I publish it on the website? Kev Hi all, Many thanks for your encouragement and comments. Kev: Please feel free to post it - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Beautiful work in every respect Mike. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Excellent work! I love how you worked that PC10 finish, and the figure really brings it to life. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) See first post for cockpit and engine shots. Edited August 11, 2017 by sandbagger Tnarg, Bill Cross and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Awesome .... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Here you go, Mike! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=3050 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Looks fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Here you go, Mike! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=3050 Kev Many thanks Kev, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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