1:48th scale Sopwith Camel

[sandbagger]

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

[sandbagger]

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

[sandbagger]

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

[KevinM]

Impressive Mike being 1/48 to boot.

[belugawhaleman]

Nice! I like the wood effects. Got to try that some day.

[KevinM]

You know Mike looking closer that red nose looks real and such a nice shade.

[sandbagger]

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 

[BlrwestSiR]

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

[sandbagger]

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

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Weathering applied using 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt wash.
Overspayed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311).

Now its onto the pre-rigging!!

Mike

[sandbagger]

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

[sandbagger]

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

[sandbagger]

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

[KevinM]

Looking very Nice there Mike!

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
The 1/48th scale figures are completed.
Both are from 'Model Cellar',

Mike

[sandbagger]

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

[CANicoll]

Nice work!  Love that seat, in particular.  The fuselage is beautiful.

[HubertB]

Great work and result, Mike.

I bet you’ll be happy to return to 1/32 scale after this one

Hubert