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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: FokkerFodder on November 16, 2015, 07:43:54 PM

Title: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: FokkerFodder on November 16, 2015, 07:43:54 PM

Academy 1/32 Camel

Well, this build was a right old pain – although it pushed me to do all sorts of things that a WNM would not.  So that’s the silver lining for someone still learning the basics!

I’m happy with the results, given all the trials and tribulations I suffered, although there are a lot of warts on this.  However, she looks pretty enough to the casual observer and I’ve built it for a friend who is not a harsh critic…..

It took forever to build and I still have another one on the bench… Lord, do I have the strength….. ?

Ps I’m really enjoying Suffolk Lad’s Camel build at the moment…..

Cheers

FF

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150028_zpskiintxfd.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150028_zpskiintxfd.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150037_zpsfavf4nsr.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150037_zpsfavf4nsr.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150036_zpswdp3ilol.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150036_zpswdp3ilol.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150030_zpszl2pjrzy.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150030_zpszl2pjrzy.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150042_zpszxyzgd4e.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150042_zpszxyzgd4e.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150051_zpsrsmmn6yk.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150051_zpsrsmmn6yk.jpg.html)

and one more to go... ergh...

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150052_zpsxoy3bwhn.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Sopwith%20Camel%20F1/PB150052_zpsxoy3bwhn.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Nigel Jackson on November 16, 2015, 07:48:17 PM

A delightful piece of work FF. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Epeeman on November 17, 2015, 02:31:51 AM

I cannot see anything wrong with this at all - brilliant job, especially love your realistic looking wood effect.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 17, 2015, 03:36:48 AM

Beautiful work, FF. Your friend is very fortunate to be receiving such an amazing model!

George

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Des on November 17, 2015, 06:23:30 AM

A delight to look at, the wood effect is amazing, you have done an excellent job building this kit, the finished product would be a perfect gift for anyone. The warts you mention are not at all visible, I hope you continue on with your second kit.

Des.

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: coyotemagic on November 17, 2015, 06:45:00 AM

The warts you speak of must all be subdermal, FF.  She's absolutely stunning.  Your attention to detail is remarkable.
Cheers,
Bud 

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Suffolk Lad on November 17, 2015, 09:35:49 AM

Lovely work FF - like the others I think you've done a smashing job on the wood work and the overall 'picture' denotes a cracking job.
Love that little strut mounted pump - was that totally scratch built or part etch?

Nice to hear you are taking a peek at mine - if it finishes up looking as good as yours I shall be well pleased.

Congrats on a nice looking result all round

Regards - Tug

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: PrzemoL on November 17, 2015, 06:01:11 PM

Spectacular Camel. Fine wood panels around the cockpit. And very colourful scheme - now who says PC10 is boring???

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: stefanbuss on November 17, 2015, 06:07:25 PM

I like it a lot. Very well done - I seriously doubt a WNW Camel will look much better.

Stefan

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: RAGIII on November 17, 2015, 11:38:25 PM

Outstanding work all around! Beautiful painting, decaling, detailing, and finally the figures are awesome!
One to be very proud of!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: lcarroll on November 18, 2015, 12:34:49 AM

   Beautifully done FF, one to be proud of!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: lone modeller on November 18, 2015, 06:28:05 AM

I agree with all that has been written. The wood effect is just wonderful, the overall finish superb. Warts? Where?

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: gedmundson on November 18, 2015, 06:35:20 AM

I have to echo the words above - such a well done model. The wood effects and subtle weathering are amazing. This is one of the most interesting Camel schemes I've seen. Thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: GAJouette on November 18, 2015, 01:28:42 PM

 Congratulations my friend she's one beautiful Camel. Impressive work from construction to decals.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: FokkerFodder on November 18, 2015, 03:34:45 PM

thank you all for the kind words - I'm almost inspired to try and finish the second one!  Need to finish a Snipe first

Suffolk Lad - its the Part PE, with the lump of (modified) plastic from the kit.  And the wood effect is Ushi decals with pre- and post-shading.  I think Bo nailed this to perfection - you will find it somewhere between pages 56 and 85 of the Albie V  build log  ;)

cheers

FF

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Suffolk Lad on November 18, 2015, 06:49:14 PM

Thanks FF - I don't think I'll pursue the Part etch at this stage but try to scratch something. I did look at the Ushi decals at Telford but decided against them due to the need to cut and shape them carefully - however having seen your result I shall reconsider that for sure and will scroll back thru Bo's thread again.

Thanks again - Tug

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Oeli on November 19, 2015, 07:00:52 AM

Hello,

oh what a beauty!!

A good template for my own camel! ;D

Kindly regards

Jörg

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: IFF1418 on November 19, 2015, 08:20:25 PM

Hello FF,

What a masterpiece, this truly amazing build. The wood painting is one of the best I've ever seen! Many congratulations.

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: Cajun on November 23, 2015, 05:54:28 AM

just wow.   the dio base is as gorgeous as the plane!

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
Post by: iwik on November 23, 2015, 08:31:16 PM

Hi!
Well, that's a darn good looking beast! The efforts are really paying off!
Congrats!
Ciao
Iwi