sandbagger Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 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. Mike 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 Hi all, I've finished the 1:32nd scale Airco De-Havilland DH.2. Also, I'm waiting for the next kit to arrive, the 1:32nd scale Thulin K. So in the meantime, I'm continuing on with this model. 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 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 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 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Impressive Mike being 1/48 to boot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Nice! I like the wood effects. Got to try that some day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 You know Mike looking closer that red nose looks real and such a nice shade. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted November 25 Author Share Posted November 25 8 hours ago, KevinM said: You know Mike looking closer that red nose looks real and such a nice shade. Hi Kevin, Just 'Tamiya' Red (XF7) with Rubber Black (XF85) added to darken it, Mike 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 I can't believe that's 1/48. It looks stunning. I keep coming back to the wicker seat for some reason. Plus the fuselage wood graining is impressive too. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted November 26 Author Share Posted November 26 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 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 Hi all, Weathering applied using 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt wash. Overspayed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311). Now its onto the pre-rigging!! Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 Hi all, The interplane and cabane struts are fitted. Also the windscreen, gun sight and gun cooling jackets fitted. Landing gear bracing wires fitted and upper wing pre-rigged with 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament. Next is to fit the upper wing onto the struts, Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 Hi all, The struts were only partially cemented in the lower wing and fuselage until the upper wing was located. With the upper wing fitted, the struts were fully cemented. Mike 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 14 Author Share Posted December 14 Hi all, The aircraft model is complete. Rigged with 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament. I added tie down rings to the lower wings. Also the pitot static tubes and pipe from the Rotherham pump on the landing gear. Now onto the figures and display case, Mike 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted December 14 Share Posted December 14 Looking very Nice there Mike! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted Tuesday at 02:28 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 02:28 PM Hi all, The 1/48th scale figures are completed. Both are from 'Model Cellar', Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted Thursday at 04:35 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 04:35 PM Hi all, The completed model is now in the '1:48 Ready for Inspection' page. Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM Nice work! Love that seat, in particular. The fuselage is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Great work and result, Mike. I bet you’ll be happy to return to 1/32 scale after this one Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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