New Member, Sopwith Kit 801 Build

[Gorgar]

Hi.

I am in process of building this kit. Please comment to this post. Just want to share info a bit during my build. This forum looks a little sparse with recent posts. Glad to be doing it. It looks like an “oldie”. Very fragile die cut. Just finishing the fuselage and am sanding it down now.

I have done 3 Guillows planes about 1970. In 2020, I saw this Sopwith Kit 801 in a wood shop and was given it! Awesome find.

I grew up using standard airplane orange wood glue and am trying the “super glue” way for this kit. I am trying to avoid the old toulinaine glue because I have family that would not like the smell.

I am deciding my build, It’s for display only. I think I will not cover it and keep balsa exposed? Doing research on staining? Maybe tungoil? Have to research more about the “white” cardboard etc. Etc etc. but enjoying it a lot!

Thanks.

[Chris A]

As the major wood components of the aircraft will have been made from spruce, you may want to try marine spar varnish spray for the finish. WWI bare bones display models really look neat, especially if you finish it with flying wires.

[Gorgar]

Thanks! Will post some pics of my progress!

[Gorgar]

Finishing fuselage.

[Gorgar]

Finishing top wing.

[Oldyzracer1]

It’s looking good! This is one of the best kits - it will look great!

[mustangman]

I have that kit but never built it. I have 4 mosquitos also i collected off of ebay . I have lazer cut wood for them also. Im kinda slow in building planes .Mark