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Originally Posted by Nick
Couldn't say for sure Tengew about the dimensions, but several other Sopwiths the Undercarriage is actually made of wood, not steel. No doubt some others may have the same streamline dimensions. However I've already finished the undercarriage and don't really fancy doing it again just yet. Maybe down the track I'll look at doing just that.
Looking at the pics of Dick Day's Snipe it would appear he has done the same.
My thinking was if it's good enough for him it's good enough for me.
I've tried to keep it as accurate as possible but sometimes the budget requires you to make a choice.
Cheers, Nick
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I think your approach is very sensible - I could bust a gut trying to get things 'authentic' but I would be an old man before it flew! Budget is also a very real issue for me. The Nieuport 17/24 uses a fair bit of tubing, more than on the period Sopwiths. However I still think buying the available oval tubing will be easier in the long run.