Hi Chris.
Since when have you been a poetry critic?
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
That was great, Rob! If any of our members can sing like Marty Robbins, they ought to record it.
I guess in German it would be spelled "Jipie i-oh, jipie i-ay!", but pronounced the same.
Delays, Delays, Delays!!!
Gentlemen (and Ladies??? where are the Ladies?!?!?), I wanted very much to show you a finished product on both this and the Camel project for my upcoming tourney... however I hit a couple of small snags (Imagine that!)
Between not being able to hold anything tiny (like landing gear parts) with the big bandage on my left thumb; and having broken all my tiny Pin Drill bits, I find myself unable to continue until I can acquire both some new bits and a set of reverse action tweezers... hopefully both at my FGLS when I run the tournament there tomorrow. Its always something!!! Hopefully in a couple of days... hang with me!
Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
Bloody RFC is always the same, hurry up and wait, then it's all rush rush rush....
Good luck tomorrow matey and remember not to fly straight for more than 20secs
Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
Step 9: Paint Model and Remaining Parts
Step 10: Clear Coat, Apply Decals, Repeat Clear Coat
Step 11: Assemble and Attach Landing Gear and Prop
Step 12: Apply Dull Coat.
As you may have noticed, I have deviated quite a bit from the steps of my original plan. I think that as you build each model you are going to run into to different things that will cause you to be flexible in how you proceed. There were quite a few things with this model.
You will also notice that I have not used the pilot that came with this kit. Unfortunately the Cockpit opening in this kit was too small for the pilot to go in, no matter how I attempted to "size him down" . This particular Sopwith Triplane will have to be flown by remote control.
I used small diameter round brass rod for the axle and the prop shaft. I did end up having to fill in and re-drill the holes for the landing gear as they were in the wrong place.
I also had a few problems with the quality of the decals in this case. Despite a good dose of fixative before applying them, the color was a little "flaky". I was able to use paint to touch up a few rough spots.
All in all I think the final product turned out pretty good. Seven weeks, two Holidays, a major "crushing accident", multiple trips to the Hobby Store, and one trip to the ER to have my thumb-tip glued back on and here you have it:
(History Fanatics try not to go into cardiac arrest.)
And that finally concludes this Build Project!
Last edited by The Cowman; 01-15-2011 at 21:10.
Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
Nicely done Ken.
I just finished summarizing this thread into a Blog Entry
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/ent...-Build-Project
I have to say it is very interesting to look back at this thread and the series of events that occured during this build. I would have never expected it to turn out like it did, and considering the circumstances I am pretty happy with the end result.
Thanks for all the support during the build! It is good to know I can count on my wingsofwar.org buddies to keep my spirits up and my ego in check...
Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
Well Ken.
What can I say. It has all been said, many times. Another triumph for the Cowman, and despite the length of the sortie, very little blood spilt. Well enemy blood at any rate. I trust that when you fly her you will rectify this little matter. We don't fly these planes just to stooge around and look pretty you know. On the matter of looking pretty, whilst the paint job on your plane is up to the usual standard, why did you have to spoil it with those white splodges that pass for clouds on the background?
Seriously, another great project Ken. Thanks for the entertaining saga.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
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Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
Very nice work, although the top-down shot does show the decals in a somewhat unforgiving light.
Dom, hoping they're not his....
A very enjoyable story Cowman: laughter, tears, smiles and nods all around. Thank you.
I was wishing they were yours or Keith's... the "Blue" in the Roundel is Turquoise... and they shredded and flaked despite a healthy coat of clear coat before application. I wonder if I should order some of yours and try to place them overtop... it is honestly the one thing I am least happy with about the model.
Last edited by The Cowman; 01-17-2011 at 00:15.
Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
Bravo Ken, bravo, I'm looking forward to your next foray now
You know, as good as your Triplane looks, I can honestly say I had no idea how tough this guy is to build until today. I probably should have sent mine back (the fuselage is frakked) and asked for a new one. Now, I can only hope it comes out looking half as nice as yours.
Thanks... but I had to do a lot of putty work on my fuselage... that mold is obviously getting very old... and yes it is a tough build... I still have a DR.I from Reviresco in the pacakage that I am afraid to even start... hoping to get in a few trouble free projects first... regather my strength as it were...
Ken Head - "The Cowman"
“You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Robin Williams
As promised, here are photos of the two Reviresco Triplanes I did. Please excuse the quality of the photos, as my camera crashed and burned on my last mission so had to take the shots with my phone. Note: this is my first try at attaching pictures - guess we'll see if it works.
Cowman - Thanks again for the write-up.
Didn't work so, I'll try a link to the photo album --
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=461
Last edited by Walram; 02-28-2011 at 20:57. Reason: Photos didn't show.
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