1/72 Airfix Sopwith Pup

by Nick England

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This is the venerable old Airfix Sopwith Pup, which dates back to way before I was born! I really enjoyed building this little gem.  It took over 4 months to complete, and was a lot of fun.  It gives you a lot of leeway for scratchbuilding, and as the cockpit is so exposed, you really have to!

There’s a detailed in progress thread in the work in progress section of the ARC forums (started by Dylan the Rabbit), and that pretty much gives a warts and all run through of the build.

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I would definitely build another of these lovely little kits if I could get hold of one.  Until Airfix decides to re-issue it, I think e-bay’s the only chance.  It’s where I got this one from.

I do have the Eduard 1/48th Pup in the stash, and will try to get that built sometime next year.

Enjoy!

Nick

Photos and text © by Nick England