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fli48rc

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My next project is going to be a Sopwith Tripe. I have been looking at various pics on the Internet and I need some help. On the rudder of quite a few Sopwith planes I can plainly see:

SOPWITH

Aviation Company Ltd.

Kingston - on - Thames

But just above the SOPWITH is something I have not been able to make out.

What does it say? Does anyone have a link to a clear picture. I am going to create my own decalage...

Thanks

Mark
 
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My next project is going to be a Sopwith Tripe. I have been looking at various pics on the Internet and I need some help. On the rudder of quite a few Sopwith planes I can plainly see:SOPWITH

Aviation Company Ltd.

Kingston - on - Thames

But just above the SOPWITH is something I have not been able to make out.

What does it say? Does anyone have a link to a clear picture. I am going to create my own decalage...

Thanks

Mark
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*** Mark,it says 'The' Sopwith Aviation company.

The small mark which looks like an 'I' is in fact a woods frame inspection panel placed just near the upper tailplane bracing wire.

Meanwhile I will keep my eyes open for a closeup picture for you.
 
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fli48rc

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Barry -

Thank you for the quick reply.... I knew you would know!

I will try a document the build and post it... have to get the camera working though.

Regards

Mark
 
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Barry -Thank you for the quick reply.... I knew you would know!

I will try a document the build and post it... have to get the camera working though.

Regards

Mark
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*** You are very welcome Mark,if you need any assistance with the camera just yell out,there is plenty of knowledge here on digital photography and the software to download the images.
 
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I found a picture!!
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*** There you go,the picture also shows to good advantage the unbleached Irish linen covering,which used to go yellow after a few years of discolouration of dope and atomised Castor oil,this literally covered the airframe in a sticky mess, very akin to how our IC models look and feel after a few seasons flying,the castor lubricant had the effect also of softening the dope finish and rotting the fabric,on a light hearted note pilots did not need to take syrup of figs as the castor also acted as an excellent tonic for the system !! :cheeseygr
 
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