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Sopwith Camel F.1

Started by Pedro L. Rocha · 16 ≡ · ↻ 1 month ago · . 1/48, Eduard, Sopwith Camel

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Pedro L. Rocha said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi everyone,

This is going to be my first 1/48 biplane ever, and even though the subject is very appealing to build all this rigging makes me nervous, so let’s see if I can get it done in the end

The kit is this one

This will be the subject depicted

All that rigging…😬

I already cut some parts off the sprue trees and bagged them accordingly to future painting

Despite its small size the plastic is up to Eduard standard surface detail finesse

The sanding file is for size comparisons- told you it is tiny!

The only extra is a resin seat

that offers much more depth than the PE+plastic option that comes in the box
I already primed it with a buff shade, oils will complete the painting of the seat
John Healy said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

Nice choice, Pedro. I’ve been wanting to see one of these built. That’s Eduard’s second try at the Camel and supposedly it builds well. The rib stitching looks a little exaggerated on the wings, just like my SSW D.III kit.
Pedro L. Rocha said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

@j-healy
Thank you John. I must confess the detail of the wing looks ok to me but my knowledge of the Camel is basic. Have you sand down a bit that ribbing on your SSW or do paint layers suffices ?
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

Excellent entry and great start already, my friend @holzhamer! The extra seat looks awesome!
George R Blair Jr said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

This looks like it will really be a good one, Pedro (@holzhamer). I have also never built a biplane before, and the thought of rigging makes my hands shake. I am doing an armoured car for the group, but if you jump into a biplane I may need to try one also. I need you to go first and work out all the difficult stuff, so I will be following along intently.
Pedro L. Rocha said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

@gblair
Glad to be of help George 😜
I’m hoping that the rigging part turns out easier than it looks (fingers crossed)
John Healy said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

I sanded down the stitching but left the rib tapes.
Louis Gardner said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

Pedro L. Rocha (@holzhamer)
This is going to be a real looker when done ! You picked an excellent subject.

I like what I'm seeing here. I got rid of all my 1/48 and smaller biplanes because my up close vision is not what it used to be. I think you will be OK with the rigging. I have seen your other builds, and you have some wonderful skills. You can do it... I know you can !

The parts you have been working on already look good. They will only get better as more is done.

I'm looking forward to your next steps. Keep it going my friend. 🙂
Tom Cleaver said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

@holzhamer- Don't worry about the ribbing. Once you paint it it looks fine.
IAN Convey said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

Nice start on the Camel Pedro, looking forward to the build, don't worry about the rigging it will take care but is not a major hurdle.
John vd Biggelaar said 3 months, 2 weeks ago:

A great entry and ditto start, Pedro @holzhamer
The chosen scheme will look amazing once done.
Csaba said 3 months, 1 week ago:

It’s a nice little kit! I have the Comic version, and it is indeed a beautiful model kit. I am also concerned about the rigging, even though I made biplanes before. I found conflicting information about the rigging solutions used on those planes, and I need to dig into the topic before my build starts.
Csaba said 1 month ago:

@holzhamer It is too late for me to correct it, but you might want to read this before attaching the upper wing and struts.
The outer struts might need to be swapped (front-rear) in order to get proper upper wing alignment.

Eduard’s Ferocious Camel
Pedro L. Rocha said 1 month ago:

@pikofix

Not at all Csaba, my Camel is a bit on pause at the moment. I still have a few things to complete before assembling the fuselage so your experience “on the job” and advices are most timely and welcome. Thanks for the heads up my friend. I’ve been keeping an eye on your updates btw, you know lurking 😉
George R Blair Jr said 1 month ago:

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build, Pedro (@holzhamer). I have also started my WW1 plane, but I picked something with fewer flying wires.

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