1/72 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter | Toko Model | Full Build

Every year North Devon Model Society hosts a "just for fun" competition with a provided figure or kit, this year we all built WW1 1/72 aircraft. This was my entry.

[patrickbrun]

💯 Your model looks beautiful! What's particularly impressive is how you've skillfully applied fundamental techniques to get the most out of a simple kit. The most fascinating aspect is that you've demonstrated it's not necessary to load a model with tons of aftermarket parts in our hobby. This is modeling at its finest—congratulations!

[tomo]

Fantastic. What a great job of such a small kit. Addictive TV. Well done

[StaplesandVine]

A wonderful build. So much exquisite detail in such a small model.

[Unyielding_Modeller]

What a great build, James! It's unbelievable that this is in 1/72 scale. 👌You make it all look so easy. Once again, like all your builds, it's a great tutorial.

[provjaro]

Very enjoyable, great finish.impressed how well the rib masking came out. Weathering looks superb.

[SixplusonemediaAu]

Absolutely fantastic result! WWI planes always scare me, but your techniques and video editing make it look much more approachable. Looks amazing!

[neilhaas]

Very nice build WW1 Aircraft looking good lower wing & upper wing biplane. Of all WW1 aircraft this one is unique.

[robo]

Cracking model, looks bigger than 72nd which says everything about your detail and painting technique, just amazing well done. 😀👍

[johne.]

Again, another zen like video of a great build with a wonderful outcome.

[philkrebb]

Great video build! Very well done. The old Toko 1 1/2 Strutter is one of my favorite kits of one of my favorite warbirds. Thanks again.

[ronaldbyrne]

It’s not good. It is freaking GREAT! 😆 Bi-plane rigging in any scale scares me but I’m going to take the plunge. Builds like yours are the inspiration and kick in the pants I need. Much thanks. 😊

[robbo]

Excellent job, outcome of your labour is sensational and, for such a small scale! Nothing more needed on this kit....the result says it all.

[soureel]

Surprising how large this aircraft was- and how large it is in 1/72. Love the way you detail your weathering technique!

[keefr]

Looks pretty good to me James, excellent result from an old limited run kit - only thing I would have done differently is made it British....!! 😊Nice to see a good Youtube video on something other than the newest super kit - it's inspired me to get back to my stalled Airfix 1/72 Brisfit! Keith

[cratecruncher]

Nice build! I like the frame effect with the PC12. Thanks for taking the time to document your build for us. These Toko/Roden/Eastern 1/72 WWI models are quite charming and reasonably priced compared to Eduard. (Eduard 1/72 WWI are such a pleasure to build though...) I bought a stack of these little Tokos from a buddy downsizing a couple of years ago and have yet to build any. The 45 degree crosshatch fabric surfaces are a bit pronounced. After seeing this build I plan to use high build surfacer and sand a bit to get rid of that texture.

[plasticposse]

Great job, James - good to see you back!

[alvisefranceschin]

Wow, great and incredible job, fantastic

[alastairmcgregor]

Outstanding build, came out really well. Still not sure I will ever tackle a 1/72 WW1 subject!!

[chrispacer]

Good Friday afternoon…
From OHIO 🇺🇸
I’ve rigged a couple of aircraft
1/72 Spad and 1/144 Japanese seaplane…
Tough going for sure…
BUT, the final results are VERY MUCH WORTH IT…
I am a subscriber, I’ve learned a lot from watching your channel…
Would like to try making stencils for markings…
I’ll probably watch this again….
CHRIS 🇺🇸

[basilbean]

It was so Damn Good, if you'll told me, it was 1/48 scale I'd believed draw stuff!!😻😻