TOMc Posted January 7, 2016 Author Posted January 7, 2016 Good news. The paint is dry and I can start assembling the landing gear and the wicker pilot seat. The kits landing wheels have an access to the air valve and some spokes. I replaced them with scratch built parts to give the interior more realism. 2
TOMc Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 The parts for the wicker seats are right out of the box with zero flash. I bent the back part of the seat by wraping it around a glass, held it in place with rubber bands then submergd it in (low) boiling water until the glass was hot, remove and let cool. It took the stress off the part and it fitted up perfect. The wicker was first painted with tan enamel. After a day of drying I weathered it with three coats of brown wash. In retrospect two would have been enough. It was a good piece to practice my wash skills on. The leather seat was painted with the same tan enamel but before it dried I worked in the brown. The tail end is finished with all lines run up and taunt. 1
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 9, 2016 Administrators Posted January 9, 2016 Love the seat! Wicked Wicker!
TOMc Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 We just might be in the air by tuesday. Just mounted the upper wing center assembly. Waiting for the glue to dry before I try turning it upside-down. I think that I will wait until tomorrow. 1
TOMc Posted January 12, 2016 Author Posted January 12, 2016 The wings are mounted, Clerget engine in place and checked. The propeller is geting a new finish and the man said to me you will be in the air by thursday. Thursday! what happened to tuesday you said tuesday, do you think I have nothing else to do? The shop will need cleaning, there are pictures to be taken and what about the display case.....The display case
TOMc Posted January 13, 2016 Author Posted January 13, 2016 The shop is clean and the Sopwith Camel is finished. The sky is clear and the air crisp and tasty time to commune with the birds. 1
youngtiger1 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Wow, beautiful work. I see what you mean about seeing this model once finished...it truly is a museum piece.
TOMc Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks. Now it is on to a real challenge. A Horten Ho229 in 1/32 scale. I have been following the work of you, my fellow modelers and in so doing, hope that I have gleaned some wisdom. Thanks again. TOMc
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted February 26, 2016 Administrators Posted February 26, 2016 Loving this...
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