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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 10:01:37 AM

Title: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 10:01:37 AM: Hello,
Im a older newbie, and after 30 years i'm back.... :D This is my first ww1 aircraft and i hope, the first of many. Im trying to do many scratch parts for add some details in this kit.

(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/2497-f1_zps707f5b51.jpg)

I started with the cockpit chair. I made one new, and after 3 attempts a think is ok for me.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel3_zps3cb79e64.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel10_zps0a01f17b.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel11_zpse5309e64.jpg)

Next step was the panel. Here is the original .
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel18_zpsc08dc8e1.jpg)

And after looking the references here is the result i got.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel14_zpsf7062c0b.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel15_zps7552b194.jpg)

Thanks all!
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Des on April 25, 2014, 10:10:10 AM: You have made an excellent start to the Academy Camel Hary, the seat and the instrument panel are a vast improvement over the original items, I did the same to my build.

Des.

Here is a link to my build, you might be able to pick up a few ideas which might help with your build.

http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page32.html
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on April 25, 2014, 10:33:08 AM: Outstanding work on the seat and instrument panel. I'm going to enjoy watching your Camel come together.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 10:37:42 AM: Quote from: Des on April 25, 2014, 10:10:10 AM
You have made an excellent start to the Academy Camel Hary, the seat and the instrument panel are a vast improvement over the original items, I did the same to my build.

Des.

Here is a link to my build, you might be able to pick up a few ideas which might help with your build.

http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page32.html

AMAZING WORK!!!!! Des, Congratulations!!

I dont have your ability skill, but for sure ill use your work for references.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 10:42:15 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on April 25, 2014, 10:33:08 AM
Outstanding work on the seat and instrument panel. I'm going to enjoy watching your Camel come together.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks for the compliment Bud, and welcome!
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: lcarroll on April 25, 2014, 10:50:35 AM: Very nice work to start off your build Hary, those instruments are very impressive. Great start at WWI Modelling, I look forward to following your progress.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: RAGIII on April 25, 2014, 10:59:55 AM: Excellent work on your seat and that instrument panel is AWESOME!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 11:07:28 AM: Thank you for your words RAGIII.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 11:22:01 AM: Quote from: lcarroll on April 25, 2014, 10:50:35 AM
Very nice work to start off your build Hary, those instruments are very impressive. Great start at WWI Modelling, I look forward to following your progress.
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks Lance!
In a little while i update more pics.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Mark on April 25, 2014, 11:25:26 AM: Kudos on your seat and instrument panel--fine work! Can't wait to see the rest of your build as it progresses.

Mark G.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 11:38:01 AM: Thanks a lot Mark !
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 11:39:19 AM: As i told in my introduction, i did start this kit 2 weeks ago and there are another updates.

The cowling i painted with chrome.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel26_zpsf6ddac64.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel27_zps8cbe76a3.jpg)

The engine and de wood propeller painted.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel24_zps74f94b71.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel32_zps3cea0a9f.jpg)

Here the cockpit interior. i didn't find the necessary material that i looked for. But its ok....the next ill be better.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel19_zpsc0463a57.jpg)

A dry fit of the cockpit
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel20_zps0c32785f.jpg)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: RAGIII on April 25, 2014, 12:28:33 PM: Looks outstanding to my eyes!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: mgunns on April 25, 2014, 12:31:02 PM: Hello Hary:

Great start to your venture into the realm of WWI modeling. This is a fun kit to build and you have already made vast improvements to the kit. I am looking forward to seeing how you progress and the markings you choose.
Best

Mark K
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 02:08:06 PM: Thanks RAGIII and Mark K!
I choose use the No 43 Squadron, RAF, mid-1918 version, that came with the kit.

(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/right_zps45361098.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/paint_zpsc406cd46.jpg)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 02:22:40 PM: Instead the decals, i painted the flag colors.

(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel40_zps808ba10e.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel41_zpseaacabd5.jpg)

And i painted the wood effect on the fuselage.

(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel43_zpsa4f94503.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel44_zps78f0f97f.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel45_zps8bf14628.jpg)

That is all......now i'm painting the wings and fuselage.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: rhwinter on April 25, 2014, 05:22:03 PM: Hary, I didn't think, I could ever become interested in a Camel (as in a Fokker Dreidecker), but your start is beautiful, so I'll follow your build log!
Richard
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: IFF1418 on April 25, 2014, 06:29:27 PM: Hi Hary you made a wonderful start on your Camel. Your photos show that you are a great modeler. Well done!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 25, 2014, 08:42:54 PM: Hi Hary, excellent job so far, particularly the wood effects. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Des on April 25, 2014, 08:59:54 PM: You are making excellent progress Hary, the engine looks superb and your wood grain on the fuselage is brilliant, well done so far.

Des.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Checkers67 on April 25, 2014, 09:26:34 PM: Beautiful work Hary. I look forward to your next update :).
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Adam on April 25, 2014, 10:46:37 PM: Very good start Hary.

Adam.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: radio on April 25, 2014, 11:29:48 PM: Hary you have a very great work and paint until now.
Martin
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 26, 2014, 12:44:47 AM: Thanks all for the compliments and comments. Im learning a lot here with you Guys!
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on April 26, 2014, 01:21:40 AM: Outstanding work, Hary! Your wood grain is perfect and I applaud your decision to paint the rudder stripes. Well done.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Epeeman on April 26, 2014, 03:42:51 AM: Hary,

That is beautiful work - the wood effect painting is spot one. Brilliant seat too.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 26, 2014, 05:50:02 AM: Sorry that I'm coming to this very late Hary, but I think you have made a beautiful start. I look forward to your future updates.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: RAGIII on April 26, 2014, 11:39:32 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on April 26, 2014, 01:21:40 AM
Outstanding work, Hary! Your wood grain is perfect and I applaud your decision to paint the rudder stripes. Well done.
Cheers,
Bud

I have to agree with my Amigo! Outstanding wood grain and tone!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Ernie on April 26, 2014, 08:56:37 PM: My apologies Hary, I'm a little late to the party. You are doing a superb
job on the Camel. Not the greatest kit by any means but you are
really bringing it to life. Wonderful work on the engine and your treatment
of the woodwork is sublime. Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: rhallinger on April 26, 2014, 09:17:26 PM: Quote from: Ernie Parsons on April 26, 2014, 08:56:37 PM
My apologies Hary, I'm a little late to the party. You are doing a superb
job on the Camel. Not the greatest kit by any means but you are
really bringing it to life. Wonderful work on the engine and your treatment
of the woodwork is sublime. Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

+1! Excellent modeling Hary! Not an easy kit, and you're knocking it out of the park!

Cheers,

Bob
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: jknaus on April 27, 2014, 03:38:11 AM: Very nice. I like the scratching you've done, and the wood work is awesome. Nicely done.
James
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 27, 2014, 10:51:56 AM: Wow!!!Thanks all for the compliments and comments again. I am very glad to know that I can count on yours support here. My ability skills are far from yours stunning works, but I really need to continue improving, step by step, and Ill work hard for it.

Well...this is my first try to do lights and shadows. I made a pre shading on the wings and then, painted it. After this i put some tape stripes on the embossing and applied a light colour over it. This is the result.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel51_zps3adc0bda.jpg)

The gun machines i painted with aluminium, and black over it. Then, with a light sanding sheets i got this effect.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel48_zps8fa78e4e.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel50_zps656cc09c.jpg)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: uncletony on April 27, 2014, 12:25:29 PM: Looks very nice, but I think your Vickers guns are upside down Hary!
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 27, 2014, 01:02:44 PM: Thanks for the warning Bo.....its a kit problem....how you can see in this pic.....they made it upside down :-\ . Ill try to fix it. Thanks.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/vickers_zps3559fa9d.jpg)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 27, 2014, 01:58:46 PM: Here i found another academy models finished with the vickers upside down. Definitively a Academy error.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/6657_3_zpsd562353c.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/IMG_9142_zps297ddb4c.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/DSC01715_zps7be2c334.jpg)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: RAGIII on April 27, 2014, 02:32:41 PM: Your PC10 and shading look great! In spite of the upside down Vickers,( Agreed that it is Academies error), You are building a great Camel!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 27, 2014, 03:01:00 PM: yes they molded the darn guns wrong. its one of the first thing i noticed when i opened my box. they are really bad. but on the bright side you camel is looking quite nice. i like the wood effect particularly.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: IFF1418 on April 27, 2014, 05:12:34 PM: Very fine work on the wing Hary, and your last photos show even more how beautiful and convincing your wood painting is. Well done.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: lcarroll on April 27, 2014, 09:37:44 PM: This is coming along very nicely Hary. Great wood effect inside and out and the gun flaw in the Kit should be an easy fix. Great to see you trying out new techniques as well; the gun and wing paint effects look great.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Ernie on April 27, 2014, 11:39:51 PM: Great work on the Camel, Hary. It is coming along beautifully. The upside down
Vickers shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for pointing it out. I look forward to the
next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: radio on April 28, 2014, 12:39:04 AM: A nice update for your Camel, Hary.
Martin
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on April 28, 2014, 02:00:09 PM: Thanks for the comments guys!

Here, the wings decals applied.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel59_zps24a00256.jpg)

Hary
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: radio on April 28, 2014, 08:07:31 PM: A great painting Hary.
Martin
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on May 04, 2014, 01:35:54 PM: Thanks Martin!. Well my friends, i finished my first WWI. I decided not change the problem with the Vickers position, because when you told me about the problem, i had already positioned the wings with super glue. And it was a patience work, as the wires. Ill have to focus attention on next kits...looking for references before start the building. Other thing I didn't knew until now, was " the turnbuckles ". In this model i glued the wires following the manual. Well.... Id like to thanks all of you for the comments. Means a lot of incentive for me....a great encouragement to keep going on.
Thanks Guys!!!!!
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel66_zps60fa6afa.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel67_zps59724bdd.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel68_zpsba253e80.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel69_zps30d73102.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel70_zpsf174be54.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel71_zpsd123d91b.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel72_zpsa01ec918.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel73_zps66c3deda.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel74_zps9e9815f9.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel75_zps63e21e2f.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel76_zps4337fc9d.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel77_zpsd9796235.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel78_zps35b8e83d.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel79_zps7e6df9ba.jpg)
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/Camel80_zps2c40eaa5.jpg)
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Des on May 04, 2014, 01:51:13 PM: For your first WW1 aircraft build you have done an admirable job Hary, the finish on this model is excellent with great colours and very good wood work. Your decal applications appears to be very well done, the only tiny criticism I could see was that some of your rigging lines are a little slack, apart from that very small point the model is a credit to you and a great stepping stone towards your next WW1 aircraft model, congratulations and well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: IFF1418 on May 04, 2014, 07:35:07 PM: Hary, this is a GREAT build in all points a view. Great painting (your wood painting is extra), shading, detailing and decal setting. Many congratulations. Great modeling!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: rhallinger on May 04, 2014, 08:45:08 PM: That's a beautiful Camel, Hary. The overall finish and appearance is very pleasing, and you can certainly be proud of this one. This is a nice kit but not extremely easy to build. You have do every well indeed!

Next time out, give a try a rigging with turnbuckles per the tutorial on the main site. It sounds a bit intimidating, but with a little experience it becomes second nature. Just make sure you have two good pair of tweezers--those tiny tubes are way to small for my thick fingers!

Cheers,

Bob
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: radio on May 04, 2014, 10:17:58 PM: Very well done and nice photos Hary.
Martin
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: lcarroll on May 04, 2014, 10:21:20 PM: Hary,
Very, very nice work for your first WWI Build. The various unique techniques such as rigging etc. come together very quickly, and with your painting and detailing skills shown here you are miles down the road to success. Nicely done, and enjoy your next Build!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: RAGIII on May 04, 2014, 10:23:25 PM: Quote from: Des on May 04, 2014, 01:51:13 PM
For your first WW1 aircraft build you have done an admirable job Hary, the finish on this model is excellent with great colours and very good wood work. Your decal applications appears to be very well done, the only tiny criticism I could see was that some of your rigging lines are a little slack, apart from that very small point the model is a credit to you and a great stepping stone towards your next WW1 aircraft model, congratulations and well done.

Des.

I think Des has said it very well! A very good FIRST WW1 model! I am looking forward to your next effort!!!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on May 05, 2014, 03:25:27 AM: Thank you Guys!!!
The lines i used for the rigging, came with the kit. After the rigging, they did stretched, but one day after, they slack :-\. But next time for sure ill use the Turnbuckles. I saw a tutorial here on the forum that teach how to make a turnbuckles, that ill follow. And i bought the WNW EZ-line rigging with my WNW model that is coming. But before i start the WNW, this next week ill start a Nieuport 17- 1/32 - Academy for training the new turnbuckles rigging techniques, as that a little more training with the paint and wash too.

Thanks to all for accompanying!!!! ;)
Hary
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Epeeman on May 05, 2014, 06:44:41 AM: Hary,

Unbelievable good work for your first WW1 biplane! Your rib shading and wood painting are excellent.

I just hope you don't mind me pointing out that it looks (from the photos) as though you may have installed the landing gear on back to front unfortunately ........

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on May 05, 2014, 11:04:12 AM: Quote from: Epeeman on May 05, 2014, 06:44:41 AM
Hary,

Unbelievable good work for your first WW1 biplane! Your rib shading and wood painting are excellent.

I just hope you don't mind me pointing out that it looks (from the photos) as though you may have installed the landing gear on back to front unfortunately ........

Regards

Dave

Hello Dave, Yes, you be right. I follow the >:( manual, and seeing in it, looks that the angle is like i mounted, but looking for pictures in the internet....yes... its wrong....

(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t530/HaryHerbert/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/1428_2_aca2189_3_zps1dd80335.jpg)

Thanks for the warning ;).....Ill try fix it.
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on May 05, 2014, 12:23:43 PM: Fantastic job, Hary! Especially considering it's your first WWI aeroplane. I wish my first look this good.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on May 06, 2014, 12:20:41 AM: Great job Hary!

One thing I learned about WWI aircraft models, is you learn very quickly. I think we are all our own strongest critics - I know very well where I could do better with mine. Plus it is not your fault if the kit and the instructions have errors! Without doubt, your next kit will see you applying the lessons you have learned along the way.

Meanwhile, you've got a good looking model there!
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: mgunns on May 06, 2014, 12:38:33 AM: Hello Hary:

I think you have done an admirable job with this kit. It is your first, and your modeling skills in the work you do is eveident. Your wood work, shading techniques, etc. Each one is a learning experience and your next kit will be your best.
Looking forward to the Nieuport.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Sopwith Camel F1- Academy-1/32
Post by: Hary on May 06, 2014, 01:49:56 AM: Thanks Bud, Ian and Mark! I learned a lot with this kit, and the next kit, Im sure that Ill do better.
Hary