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Title: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on February 12, 2019, 08:29:52 PM: Hi!

I couldn't miss this GB for Des.

I'll do the Usas Camel form Wingnut

The box:

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/Box_01.jpg)

Proof of unbuilt status:

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/03.jpg)

I'm still undecided on the markings. HR Clay Jr plane or the white bat....

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/01.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/02.jpg)

Soon the Wip.

Bye,

Andrew
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: RAGIII on February 12, 2019, 08:37:38 PM: Looking forward to your Camel build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: rhwinter on February 12, 2019, 08:54:14 PM: Hi, Andrew, I am a fan of those USAS Camels, don't really know, why... Will follow your build, for sure! Both of the versions you're showing are beautiful and interesting, I think, but I‘d go for the white one. I have 2 kits of the USAS Camel in my stash, plan to do the whitey, too, and Kinley's bus. But I am afraid I will need two more USAS Camels for the „Camel“-Camel and the night-fighter. But no real problem, as I only buy and stash, but don't build my kits.
Richard
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: GAJouette on February 13, 2019, 01:07:36 AM: Andrew,
A USAS Camel,now that's one bird you don't see much of. Excellent choice of subject for the GB my friend.Looking forward to your first progress and wish you the best of luck.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: gbrivio on February 13, 2019, 08:18:07 AM: The white bat has a more distinctive look, but both these two Camels are very attractive. Will follow.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Juan on February 13, 2019, 08:44:41 AM: Two great looks for you Camel, looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Monty on February 18, 2019, 02:02:10 AM: A lovely choice of subject, Andrew! One of my favourites! Strange to see so few Camels, I'm glad you're doing this one! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on February 18, 2019, 07:26:30 PM: Let's go!

Still undecided on the scheme, but let's say 70% the "classic" Usas and 30% the white one.

I've started to prime the main assemblies.
Desert yellow acrilic for wood parts and alclad black base for metallic ones.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/04.jpg)

Usual oil work for wood. I think that later I'll add some clear orange for finishing.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/05.jpg)

Alclad Aluminium for metallic parts.
I've painted also the cowl, even if it will be painted red or white because I want to add some scratches to the paint, so I need the metal base.
And inside it's natural metal....

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/06.jpg)

Some more details painted and few parts assembled.
Still needs some retouches, details, washing, dirt, rigging, ecc.... ;)

(if you spot some white putty it's because there are some sink marks ( on WnW kit!!! :o ) near the rearmost strut. Didn't spot them before painting

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/07.jpg)

That's all

Bye

Andrea
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: RAGIII on February 18, 2019, 08:23:16 PM: Very nice interior. The metal and wood tones are excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: pepperman42 on February 19, 2019, 12:22:04 AM: Nice start......the white one...be different.....

Steve
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on February 19, 2019, 12:31:12 AM: Quote from: pepperman42 on February 19, 2019, 12:22:04 AM
Nice start......the white one...be different.....

Steve

still undecided... the white one is one of a kind, the standard one has more material to play with... painted canvas , wood paint., bright orange number on top wing...

::)we'll see
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on March 01, 2019, 02:19:12 AM: Hi!

Small update on the interior.

I've done the rigging. Still to finish control stick, add seatbelts and some details.
I will not go crazy on detailing the interior, as it will not be very visible.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/08.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/09.jpg)

Bye

Andrew
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Juan on March 01, 2019, 03:29:02 AM: Wow Andrew, that interior looks great.
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Post by: rhwinter on March 01, 2019, 05:14:43 AM: Beautiful!
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Post by: gbrivio on March 01, 2019, 08:44:46 AM: Great interiors, woodgrain is very realistic.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: RAGIII on March 01, 2019, 09:21:18 AM: Beautifully done interior! Really looking forward to the next steps!!
RAGIII
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Post by: Dave Brewer on March 02, 2019, 03:58:45 PM: Lovely work Andrea,coming along very well indeed.
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Post by: Monty on March 04, 2019, 04:55:17 AM: What a lovely interior, Andrew! A lovely representation of the natural tones of wood, metal and wires in the cockpit... I love it! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Mike Norris on March 04, 2019, 07:50:32 PM: Hi Andrew,
Great start on a lovely kit.
I enjoyed building the Camel, although one thing to watch out for are the cabane struts.
As they are molded as part of the cockpit side frames, they are rather exposed until the upper wing is fitted.
Therefore they are easily knocked when being handled - I had one break off completely.

Mike
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on March 05, 2019, 12:29:18 AM: Quote from: sandbagger on March 04, 2019, 07:50:32 PM
Hi Andrew,
Great start on a lovely kit.
I enjoyed building the Camel, although one thing to watch out for are the cabane struts.
As they are molded as part of the cockpit side frames, they are rather exposed until the upper wing is fitted.
Therefore they are easily knocked when being handled - I had one break off completely.

Mike

Thanks for the advice! ;)
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on April 04, 2019, 06:51:42 PM: Hi!

Finally some update....

I've almost finsihed the cockpit. Still some paint work to do on the pads on the MG's and the cloche, but I can do it with fuselage closed.
I've added the tail skid (still to do the wood effect with oils, but I'll do at the end).
So now the fuselage it's closed.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/10.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/11.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/12.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/13.jpg)

And a little test with lower wing and tailplane, no problem there.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/14.jpg)

Now I have to attach the cockpit coaming and start to work on fuselage paint.

At this point I can say that I'm a little bit disappointed with the kit.... :-\

Nothing major, it's still a great kit ;) , but to me it looks like the project have been a little bit rushed maybe.

Quite a few of sink marks compared with other WnW kits and some other minor issues that take a little time to correct.
Maybe because they had to do a lot of versions based on a single project. ::)
I'm currently building also the Taube and despite it's a lot more complex airplane, it's a lot more straightforward build.

Anyway it's always a pleasure to build a WnW kit, so I'll go on.

Bye

Andrew
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: RAGIII on April 05, 2019, 07:07:53 AM: Outstanding interior work! Looks excellent all in place !
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Bughunter on April 05, 2019, 11:59:33 PM: I really like, what I see here! The instruments are looking great, as all the other interior.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Alexis on April 06, 2019, 09:32:42 AM: Coming along very well indeed , your interior looks great . Looking forward to seeing some colours on her .

Terri
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: pepperman42 on April 07, 2019, 10:55:36 PM: Nice update and progress!!

Steve
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on June 01, 2019, 02:11:08 AM: Hi!

Back a t work.
I had to finish a project for my model club, now I'm back on the camel.

I've started to prepare the abse for the wood and a first coat of green on the fuselage and red on the cowling.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/15.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/16.jpg)

Wood made with oils, still needs a final clear coat. Not a great fit of the cockpit coaming... :(

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/17.jpg)

Usually I pre-shade the wing structure, but this time I'll try something different.
A PC8 base, then oversprayed with dark green.
You can see some sections only with base, some with a light overspray of green and some finished.
After decals and clear coat I'll add some post-shading with oils.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/18.jpg)

Finally I've started to add decals.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/19.JPG)

Now back at work! ;D

Andrew
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: RAGIII on June 01, 2019, 03:11:40 AM: Excellent work on the wood and I like the results of the various shades of PC! Wings look great with the markings applied!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: GazzaS on June 01, 2019, 06:16:57 AM: Looks great! Nice wood!
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: rhwinter on June 01, 2019, 05:02:34 PM: Really beautiful, I love it, Andrew!
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Alexis on June 01, 2019, 09:50:19 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on June 01, 2019, 03:11:40 AM
Excellent work on the wood and I like the results of the various shades of PC! Wings look great with the markings applied!
RAGIII

Second this , wonderful job so far

Terri
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: pepperman42 on June 03, 2019, 09:39:28 PM: Wow!! That really jumped ahead. Looks great!!

Steve
Title: Re: FINISHED WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on August 02, 2019, 06:42:25 PM: Finshed! Just in time!

First the last steps:

Assembly of lower wing

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/20.jpg)

Rigging. I've used elastic thread, I didn't have time to go for flat wire.... The part above the MG's was the most tricky.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/22.jpg)

Didn't documented all steps, it was a choice between finishing the model or doing a step by step... :-[

The wings where decaled and oversprayd with flat, then I used the oil dots technique to add some weathering.
Propeller was treade with oils for the wood part.
On the cowling I left a semigloss finish, I think it looks good.

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/23.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/24.jpg)

And the finished model:

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/25.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/26.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/27.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/28.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/29.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/30.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/32.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/33.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/34.jpg)

(http://andymodels.altervista.org/Camel/35.jpg)

Thta's all!

A nice kit, not my best build but I'm happy to have finished it for Des Memory :)

Now a summer break and then I'll start my Gotha UWD

Thank to everybody for the nice comments

Bye

Andrew
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: aliluke on August 02, 2019, 07:59:12 PM: That is really very nice! Congratulations on getting there.

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: PrzemoL on August 02, 2019, 08:03:11 PM: Nice one. My favourite USAS scheme.
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: RAGIII on August 02, 2019, 08:52:40 PM: Terrific results on your Camel Andrew! The rigging looks excellent as do your wood tones and PC 10!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Bluesfan on August 02, 2019, 09:39:40 PM: I love it! Congratulations on getting there, and most of all for the splendid quality of finish.
A beautiful Camel.

Mark
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Post by: rhwinter on August 02, 2019, 11:52:50 PM: BEAUTIFUL!
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Post by: kensar on August 03, 2019, 02:21:49 AM: A fine Camel!
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: AndrewS on August 03, 2019, 03:41:04 AM: Thanks to all! ;D
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: lone modeller on August 03, 2019, 03:56:21 AM: That is super - no need to worry about the finish on that. You have finished it on time and that is really good.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Borsos on August 03, 2019, 06:02:05 AM: Great Camel, really well done!
Andreas
Title: Re: WNW Usas Camel
Post by: Jeff K on August 03, 2019, 09:51:18 PM: very nicely done!
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Post by: Juan on August 03, 2019, 10:32:51 PM: Beautifully finished Andrew, congratulations.
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Post by: pepperman42 on August 07, 2019, 11:09:54 AM: Very nice final result

Steve