The “Snipe” is plural since I am building 2 side by side. This is a commission build so it will be mostly OOB except for where I want to add a few bits just because I have no control and can’t stop myself from doing that.[whstl]
I gotta tell yous guys (remember… I’m from Joisey )… If you are on the fence about building a WWI bird, get a WNW kit, or look at a buddy’s and just open the box. With out a doubt the best kits I’ve yet to build. and it looks like the Snipes are not going to disappoint.
Stated with the fuselage interior cuz I love trying new ideas for making wood. And don’t think I don’t know what a few of you are thinking just now. After painted with Tammy wood deck tan it got a coat of bunt umber oil paint with a drop of Japan Dryer so the dry time would be drastically shortened. But it’s still long enough that there a loads of time to clean it off if the idea was a bad one. This was brushed out to a very thin layer. I scratched some wood grain into the paint and this was very lightly blended to leave a hint of the grain. Finally, all those years of watching Bob Ross blend paints making pretty skies and put trees where ever he wanted in his word has paid off.
The cockpit framing was painted and let dry so I could start working on the bracing. This is the 1st non-German WWI build so it’s a bit different. The Brits used flat aerodynamic wire for the bracing and wings, not cable. The cable on this is for the control surfaces only. No turnbuckles on the wings but they were on the cockpit bracing. This was easy to do by threading two 1/8” lengths of 0.5mm brass tube on amounts to clear EZ Line. Glue one end and let it set. Taping the sides down like IO did allow the other hand to be free to set the glue with a bit of zip kicker. Cut it a tad short so it stretches taut. Then just slide the brass tube to end and apply a tiny drop of thin CA. This set the tubes and reinforces the rigging attachments at the same time.
Looking real good, Marc, great wood simulation.
Got to take my hat off to WNW’s quality. Their stuff is just incredible. Bob Ross was an amazing unconventional painter who could produce paintings with tons of trees, leaves etc in just a few minutes using a 2 or 4 inch brush. Too bad he is not with us any more.
Great wood simulation and fantastic work! [B]
John, PJ… thanks guys.
yeah I gotta say It was great watching him take a blank canvas and turn it into a cabin in the forest on on a lake or a mountain in 30 minutes. I want to buy one of his all in one sets and see if I can get close.
I’ve been to Smyrna Beach a couple of times where the Bob Ross Gallery is at but it’s been closed. I’m about a little over an hour away and just got to time it right with their schedule.
Looking great Marc! I’ll certainly enjoy watching your thread since I am plugging along on my pre-WWI GB Snipe as well. I’ve got almost everything painted (need to deal with the struts and a few small bits still) and decals on the fuselage as of last night. Love your interior so far.
Thanks Blue. Got a WIP thread going? Love to see some pics.
I have a few pictures I have taken along the way, but I don’t want to hijack your thread. I have threatened to show them over on the GB page, so perhaps I’ll put up a quick post there.
B.t.w… I couldn’t agree more with your statement recommending the WNW kits. In addition to being my first WNW kit, this Snipe is also my first WWI aircraft, and my first 1/32 scale model. It is an absolutely beautiful model, and has been an extremely enjoyable process to build (rigging to come still!). I have a long queue of WNW kits I want to get to next!
That looks just amazing Marc. The paintwork is really top shelf, not to mention your usual attention to detail. Watching this one come together is going to be fun! [Y]
Anthony, Mike… thanks guys. Glad you’re liking t so far.
And Mike, maybe this will influences you on seeing some “Sinageage” coming our way from you too. Hmm?[whstl]
Blue, that is a list of firsts to be sure. And not to be lasts I am sure[;)]
The daylight may be lasting longer but it sure feels like the day are getting shorter. Falling asleep early then waking up at 11 or so and being wide awake seems to be the best bench time for me these days. Whatever… I’ll take it.
Cockpit is nearly done. Still 1 instrument to add to the IP. Guns are a dry fit at the moment and the ammo chutes are still to come.
The BR2 engines are really nice looking with some great detail. I cut off the molded spark plugs and added some .5 mm tubing with a some .040” wire inserted for the new plugs. They were washed with some AK Engine Oil and then some bits were picked out with a black oil paint wash. I took some Hawkeye’s Polishing Powder on a finger tip to go over the highlights.
Fuselage section almost ready to go, just need to do some work at the tail end for the skid. A couple of mock up pics of the fuselage so the upper deck is not in its final spot yet. Another modeler said that masking the gun barrels at the front was a real girlie dog. They don’t really fit under the deck when it’s in place so the plan is to cut off the barrels at the back of the cooling jacket with a JLC saw and feed the barrel in from the front. With a blade just .005” thick the difference in length won’t be noticeable.
Wowsers Marc, that certainly is impressive, I’ll have to consider getting one of the WnW’s someday
Hey Josiah… thanks . Get one. you won’t be disappointed.
I particularly like your treatment of the engines.
Thanks Jack. But I think you have some sort of eating disorder[;)]
Oh that’s just great! Now I’m hungry! [:@]
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Really good stuff Marc! [Y]
Thanks Mike. Need a little A-1 for the Snipe?[:P]