VV's VVoss Fokker Triplane **done'd**

A World War One GB - any subject, any scale, 1914-1918 - this is not a 1914-specific GB.
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Re: VV's VVoss Fokker Triplane

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Chugging along nicely.
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As an update, I discovered I forgot to add the ammunition case below the guns, before I closed the cockpit. Idiot.
I gave up trying to work out how to fit it post hoc. The first coat of Hu87 has been laid down. It will likely sit unattended for a bit while I finish up some other builds for the local club meet weekend after next. I should be back onto this straight after.
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Aaaaand we're back....

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Must.....build....ALL the Sopwith Camels!...

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Ever closer....

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Looks very good especially the paint work.
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Thanks :)

Attempt at prop laminations:

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Nice work on the prop.
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Prop and streaky varnish look good, plug on !!
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I'd like the light wood colour to be lighter and the dark darker, but it will suffice.

The aim is to finish up tonight. Not too much work left. Then I can reveal where my allegiance lies on that most important and divisive of issues - the cowling colour. :mrgreen:
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Bit of copper piping going down. May not be strictly accurate (unsure on this one) but sure does improve the look of the engine!

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Bit of touching up to do (such as the wheels) and apply the last of the decals, then this sucker is done 8-)
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Going to avoid the controversy and go without a cowling ??? :lol:
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Yes, I'm modelling this to represent the period when Voss got tired of people arguing over his cowling and decided to fly without one.... :mrgreen:
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Done! :grin: :grin:

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Beautiful. I take my hat off to you sir.
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