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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KiwiResin on January 27, 2014, 03:27:34 PM

Title: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: KiwiResin on January 27, 2014, 03:27:34 PM
Darrel has done a great job on the test build of the Swallow.
This conversion is for the Academy/Hobbycraft Sopwith Camel, and is designed to make that kit useable ( which it isnt as a Camel)

Now available from Kiwi Resin.

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/IMG_0055_zpsc96bbec7.jpg)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/IMG_0056_zps574d0115.jpg)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/IMG_0057_zpsae7bd6b9.jpg)

(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/IMG_0061_zps07524fb8.jpg)

Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: Ernie on January 27, 2014, 07:56:39 PM
What a sweet little aeroplane!  Wonderful model.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: PrzemoL on January 27, 2014, 09:17:17 PM
Lovely! Very nice model of an interesting and attractive aircraft! It would be nice to be able to build it in 72nd scale!
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: Nigel Jackson on January 27, 2014, 09:56:00 PM
Very nice!

Would I be right in thinking that the prominent ribs above the upper wing centre section were intended to reinforce thr structure or was there some other purpose?

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: KiwiResin on January 29, 2014, 05:36:01 AM
I think the strengthenng strakes might have been to stop the fabric drumming within the prop arc (?)

Very nice!

Would I be right in thinking that the prominent ribs above the upper wing centre section were intended to reinforce thr structure or was there some other purpose?

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: rhallinger on January 29, 2014, 07:56:09 AM
Can someone advise where this conversion kit can be purchased?  Thanks.

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: Ernie on January 29, 2014, 09:33:46 PM
Snooping around Bob, I found this on the Aussie Ebay page.  I'm not sure
if this is the maker Kiwi Resin or not, but that's about all I found.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-32-Sopwith-Swallow-WW1-fighter-conversion-for-the-Sopwith-Camel/370994488586?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.RVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D4457463841710060354%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D370994488586

Hope that helps. :)

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 30, 2014, 11:07:33 AM
i think it looks really nice, i have thought about getting the conversion for my academy camel. does anyone have a link to show what comes in the kit? as i understood it was basically a wing and tail surfaces with a seat. it seems kind of expensive for what you get $66.00 is almost as much as a whole wnw kit($51.29 plus $14.50 shipping) not complaining , just personally i am not sure i want a swallow enuff to spend that amount for the conversion. unless i am wrong and theres alot more to the kitset.
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: Des on January 30, 2014, 11:20:34 AM
Hi Scott,

The conversion kits consists of;

New wings
Tailplane
Fuselage decking
Struts
Seat
Propeller

It is advertised on ebay at the moment for $45US plus $14.50US post. or contact Kiwiresin direct at  [email protected]

Darrel has done a beautiful job building his converted Camel which has turned out to be a very pretty aeroplane.

Des.
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 30, 2014, 11:31:05 AM
thanks for the breakdown des. i'll check the u.s. ebay, but on the aussie ebay it said $45 aud (approx $51.29 u.s.) plus $14.50.
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: Des on January 30, 2014, 11:37:41 AM
I just checked my Aussie ebay listing again and it says $45US - Approx $51.29AU.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-32-Sopwith-Swallow-WW1-fighter-conversion-for-the-Sopwith-Camel/370994488586?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.RVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D4457463841710060354%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D370994488586

Des.
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 30, 2014, 11:59:36 AM
oh wow i read it wrong, well $60 is better than $66
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: coyotemagic on January 31, 2014, 02:50:38 AM
Hey, Scott.  Here's what you get, buddy.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2026.msg32877#msg32877
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 31, 2014, 10:12:16 AM
thanks bud thats what i wanted to see.