1:48th scale Sopwith Camel

Started by Mike Norris · 30 · 3 days ago
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    Mike Norris said 3 weeks, 3 days ago:

    Hi all,
    As I specifically build 1:32nd scale aircraft, I wanted to see how a smaller scale model would be to build.
    So I've started on an 'Eduard' Sopwith F.1 Camel (Bentley) (kit 8485).
    Suffice to say it's much smaller than I thought it would be.
    So it presents it's own challenges, not least trying to get half decent photographs!.
    I've used the 'Barracuda Studios' resin seat.
    I've also added bracing and control rigging as well as additional pipework etc.
    I don't know why as obviously it's virtually impossible to see.

    Sopwith Camel, Serial D3328 of No.209 Squadron, RAF, flown by Lt. Wilfrid Reid "Wop" May.
    This was the aircraft May flew in the combat of the 21st April 1918, during which Manfred von Richthofen was killed.

    Mike

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 3 weeks, 2 days ago:

    Your 1/48 results are as supreme as your 1/32 ones, my friend @sandbagger!
    Looks awesome so far!

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    Carl Smoot said 3 weeks, 2 days ago:

    Some really nice detail work Mike (@sandbagger). That wicker seat looks very realistic.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 3 weeks, 2 days ago:

    Your skills in 1/48 are equally impressive, Mike @sandbagger
    Great entry and ditto start.

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    Mike Norris said 2 weeks, 2 days ago:

    Hi all,
    Just a quick update as I was away last week.
    Wood effects have been applied.
    I used 'Windsor & Newton' Alkyd oil paints.
    Raw Umber, Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna,

    Mike

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    George R Blair Jr said 2 weeks, 2 days ago:

    Another great looking model, Mike (@sandbagger), and it seems to be moving very quickly. I have liked the Sopwith Camel ever since I found out that Snoopy used to fly one. :o)

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 weeks, 1 day ago:

    excellent looks, my friend @sandbagger!

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    Eric Berg said 2 weeks, 1 day ago:

    Cockpit Interior and the wicker seat look terrific. Night and day difference from the BarracudaCast Albatros D seat that I’m using, Mike.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 weeks, 1 day ago:

    The wooden effect looks very nice, Mike @sandbagger
    Great progress.

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    IAN Convey said 2 weeks, 1 day ago:

    The interior detail and wood effect are excellent Mike, I see 1/48 doesn't seem to cause any hassles.

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    Paul Higgins said 2 weeks, 1 day ago:

    Nice work, Mike... great interior detail and painting, and a colourful exterior as well with the bright red cowling... :-).

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    Mike Norris said 2 weeks ago:

    Hi all,
    The kit decals have been applied.
    Being 'Eduard' I tried the method of removing the transparent carrier film once the decals had set.
    It worked by rubbing over the decal using white spirits with a cotton bud.
    However, too much rubbing can remove the decal as well.
    Too risky, so I just applied the decals in the usual way.

    Now its onto weathering before I start the pre-rigging!

    Mike

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 weeks ago:

    Excellent decaling, my friend @sandbagger! Not sure if I like the new-era Eduard decals.

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    George R Blair Jr said 2 weeks ago:

    Decals look great, Mike (@sandbagger). I have read many articles by people who have had trouble with the "new" Eduard decals. I think the old school method is still the best.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 weeks ago:

    Very nice work on the decals, Mike @sandbagger
    No experience on those newer decals myself, but most stories are not that positive.