R Spreckley Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 The inspiration for this build was taken from a fantastic book showing the history of the famous Tangmere Airfield in West Sussex.Renowned for its role in WWII this historic airfield was built in 1917 and became operational in 1918. This build is based on a photograph showing a Ltd E Wilson 92Sqn stood next to a newly delivered Sopwith Dolphin waiting to be ferried across to France. It is so new that it doesn't have any squadron identification. Luckily for me Copper State Models have recently released a superb 1:48 scale Dolphin. I was able to buy the premium edition, which came with resin engine, photo etch and also metal cast exhausts. This kit is sublime, It is my first WWII subject and I thourghly enjoyed building it using my trust vallejo paints and ED Line for the rigging. I also purchased Copper States RAF airman to represent Ltd E Wilson along with Eduard Lewis guns (which is the only thing missing from the kit). The model is going to be part of my clubs build this year :101 (101 years of Tangmere Airfield). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 You folks who have a go at the rigging do impress me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Wow! Beautiful work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That is really nice. Can you explain how you did the rigging Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 12 hours ago, a4s4eva said: That is really nice. Can you explain how you did the rigging Using en line which is elasticated so getting the tension is quite easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Nicely rigged, unique subject. The pilot and the display really ties it all together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Wow that's amazing work!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks gents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Just a super build. I'm always in awe of a fully rigged WWI aircraft. and it's 1/48 scale no less. That makes it even more impressive. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PA28Ace Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Well done! And the pilot figure is extremely well painted and adds a lot to the scene. I’m looking forward to building this kit with Pheon Decal’s markings for Capt Frederick Gillet, who was the second highest scoring American ace in WW1 (20 victories) and the highest scoring Dolphin ace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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