RODEN , Sopwith Triplane

[miamiangler]

This is the kit I won on Swanny`s WW1 contest . This kit will be a little more of a challenge then the WNW`s kits. I`ll be detailing the engine and interior . There`s no decals for the instrument s on the dash board so some work will be done there . I`m going to start with the engine first . I will replace all of the round bumps on the engine block with Vector Cut nuts . the spark plugs will be made from rods and tubing . the push rods will get the same work done by replacing the oversized plastic with metal tubing .

 

 

Before:

 

 

 

After:

 

 

Added the nuts and using .25mm rod as a guide for the push rods .

 

 

More to come later .

 

Thanks ,

 

Willi

[Smokey]

Willi, great start on your kit. will be following your build closely. I got the WNW Sopwith Triplane open box drool on it and put it in the pile until I get several others off the bench. Dan

[OldTroll]

Just curious...are you going to use the kit's short fuselage or are you going with the Pheon/Brian Fawcett corrected fuselage?

[whiskytngofxtrt]

Willi--Inspiring work on your engine! Thanks for inviting us along!

[miamiangler]

Just curious...are you going to use the kit's short fuselage or are you going with the Pheon/Brian Fawcett corrected fuselage?

I didn't know there was a problem with the fuselage

[miamiangler]

Thanks Ron,

 

It does look 100% better .I just can`t find a web site from where I can purchase the set .

 

Willi

Edited April 20, 2013 by miamiangler

[OldTroll]

Apparently the kit fuselage is correct for one of the prototypes but not for the production version Triplane. Contact Pheon Decals at pheon@pheondecals.com to see if the correction set is still available.

 

Edit - or just go here: http://www.fawcettmodelsandpatterns.co.uk/1-32-scale-resin-detail-correction-parts

Edited April 20, 2013 by OldTroll

[miamiangler]

Apparently the kit fuselage is correct for one of the prototypes but not for the production version Triplane. Contact Pheon Decals at pheon@pheondecals.com to see if the correction set is still available.

 

Edit - or just go here: http://www.fawcettmodelsandpatterns.co.uk/1-32-scale-resin-detail-correction-parts

Many thanks Ron

[dodgem37]

Love what you've done so far with that engine!

 

Sincerely,

Mark

[OldTroll]

Your work with the engine has it looking as good (or better) than the after-market ones available. I am looking forward to seeing your work on the rest of the model.

[Guest Peterpools]

Willie

Outrageous start. Great to se you digging into the Roden kit and working your magic. Looking forward to the enjoyment of following the build

Keep e'm coming'

:popcorn:

[miamiangler]

Thanks guys,

 

Well after two days and 150 pieces later. I got the front end of the engine done . All I have to add is the exhaust and spark plug wires . Then the engine will get a wash .

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks ,

Willi

[miamiangler]

Willi ...the engine looks SPECTACULAR ... So very effulgence in appearance ...

I have a thing for engines..LOVE IT...

 

Seeing how good..no, hang fire, BRILLIANT you are at wood effects I am just hanging around to see the triplanes wings...

 

 

Thanks Maru5,

 

The kit looks pretty good except for the soft plastic ! I am starting on the interior .I love doing the wood effects on WW1 aircraft I have been checking the WNW`s site and using that as a guide . I am going to get the resin Fuselage since it is a lot easier then lengthening the fuselage by 6mm.

 

More later ,

 

Willi

[mammut08]

Hi Willi,

 

Engine looks great, love the spark plugs.

 

Dave

[miamiangler]

Hi Willi,

 

Engine looks great, love the spark plugs.

 

Dave

 

 

Thanks Dave ,

 

 

 

They are not to hard to make . I used the nuts and bolts from Vector Cut ,tubing was .6mm ,the rod was .25mm.

 

 

I finished the back end of the engine . I added the copper wire and exhaust .

 

 

 

Thanks ,

 

Willi

Edited April 24, 2013 by miamiangler