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 6 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 Friday at 11:17 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 11:17 AM 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 Saturday at 06:21 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 06:21 PM 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...
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