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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: ntg1305 on December 01, 2013, 08:59:35 AM

Title: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: ntg1305 on December 01, 2013, 08:59:35 AM

The model started as a fun quick build in my local model club.
A very bad kit that was impossible to finish in a short time of a weekend! >:(

Painted as a colorful RAF training Camel with Air Vallejo and Tamiya paints.
The little decals are made in my computer and printed by Black Lion Decals.

Thanks for watching.

All comments are welcome.

Nikos

Work in progress

(http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/camel_002.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/camel_006.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/camel_009.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/camel_012.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/camel_014.jpg)

Finished model
(http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_034_zpsc83b4171.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_029_zps1951fe78.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_030_zps35463cb5.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_026_zpsc87876d2.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_025_zps376a0093.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_033_zps03e6048d.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_027_zpsf404e721.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_028_zps15f16b93.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_031_zps31ae7d5b.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_035_zpse5e4b7a4.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_036_zpsd8a0295c.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_037_zps43d9cfea.jpg)  (http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo129/ntg1305/SOPWITH%20CAMEL/Camel_038_zpsb7450323.jpg)

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: mgunns on December 01, 2013, 10:00:57 AM

Helo ntg1305:

Neat little model there.  Flashy paint scheme, outstanding rigging work, but; it looks like you got the undercarriage on backwards.  Otherwise, a neat little build.  Thanks for sharing.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Jacek on December 02, 2013, 01:48:51 AM

Beautiful little thing  :D

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Epeeman on December 02, 2013, 04:46:57 AM

Nice one!

As Mark said, superb rigging.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Rob Hart on December 02, 2013, 06:04:53 AM

The fact that you actually built a model from that kit is highly commendable.  I recall seeing the ESCI boxing of the kit about thirty years ago and thinking at the time that it looked dreadful. Your finish reflects high quality craftsmanship.

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: PrzemoL on December 02, 2013, 07:04:01 AM

Amazing finish. If it was not for the funny geometry it would be hard to tell it was an Academy kit. Just one advice - do yourself a favour, spend a couple more pennies, buy yourself a Roden kit and build it once again.You will get a true winner then!

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 02, 2013, 08:48:28 AM

Good looking bird ntg1305, great job in braile scale - I like the livery, well done!!

Andrew

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: RAGIII on December 02, 2013, 03:18:55 PM

Really beautiful paintwork! The rigging is great!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Des on December 02, 2013, 03:40:45 PM

That is a beautiful looking Camel with a flashy paint scheme, your rigging is also very well done for such a small model, congratulations on creating a stunning model.

Des.

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Adam on December 02, 2013, 06:21:39 PM

Beautiful painting.

Adam.

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: coyotemagic on December 03, 2013, 02:27:41 AM

Gorgeous little Camel, Nikos!  Your painting and rigging are brilliant.  Dual flying wires are hard enough in 1/48 scale, I can only imagine how difficult it must be in 1/72 scale.  Nice work.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: lone modeller on December 03, 2013, 03:10:27 AM

Double flying wires in God's Own Scale!!! Truly wonderful work. An interesting colour scheme for a Camel too - and extremely well done. This is one to be truly proud of.

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Ernie on December 03, 2013, 06:38:06 AM

Great job on the Camel! The colour scheme is a welcome break from
the usual PC10 of the RFC.  Also, the rigging is phenomenal!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Nigel Jackson on December 03, 2013, 06:54:51 AM

Hello Nikos

The finish is just beautiful. Some time ago I 'threw together' a 1/72 Camel. When I saw yours, I got it out to remind myself of the size and could only marvel at your paintwork.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
Post by: Zabu on December 06, 2013, 01:05:28 PM

Hi Nikos.

Fine modeling from you and a very good looking Camel. Very nice scheme too.

Cheers