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Title: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 06:37:23 AM
Did you see a model kit that inspired your interest in building models? For me, the one that started it all when when I first saw the Revell 1/28 silver-cowled Sopwith Camel in the markings of William Barker. I built that kit, but never in those markings, so when Wingnut Wings released the Clerget Camel, I knew that I had to build it as his aircraft.
I present here my build of his Camel, in its final configuration. This was a hot-rod, with extra modifications not present in the WNW kit:
--cooling slots added to the front cowl
--intake funnels scratchbuilt and added to the carburator intakes
--expanded opening to wing center section (part E4) with hoop wire added
--removed left side of the forward cockpit decking
--scratchbuilt the windshield
I also used the BarracudaCast wicker seat, articulated the control surfaces, and painted the stripes on the rear fuselage. I painted the wood surfaces with DecoArt burnt umber and burnt sienna acrylic oil paints over a Tamiya XF-78 base coat. I also used Vallejo Metal paint, custom mixed Tamiya paints, and EZ line. For reference I extensively used Mike (Sandbagger) Norris’s build guide (http://igavh2.xara.hosting/index_htm_files/Camel-Barker.pdf). I’m glad I finally did it!

Cheers, Tom

(https://i.imgur.com/SOblwfw.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/iomhD5X.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/sKO6w5Z.jpg)

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Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: RAGIII on November 24, 2019, 07:02:45 AM
That is one Beautiful Camel! Well done on all aspects!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 07:14:46 AM
Thank you! I apologize: I meant to post this in the Completed Builds section.

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: Juan on November 24, 2019, 07:26:06 AM
Gorgeous build Tom, what a beautiful Camel.
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 24, 2019, 08:38:42 AM
What a lovely build Tom,congratulations.
Dave.
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 09:12:54 AM
Gorgeous build Tom, what a beautiful Camel.

Juan,

Thank you very much! It was a demanding build at times, but so worthwhile.

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 09:13:37 AM
What a lovely build Tom,congratulations.
Dave.

Dave, thank you!

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: Alexis on November 24, 2019, 09:19:54 AM
Hey Tom , you did a smashing job on your Camel  :)


Terri
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: Robin on November 24, 2019, 09:23:38 AM
Beautiful...really...really beautiful. :)

Robin
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: kensar on November 24, 2019, 10:14:25 AM
Nice, clean build.  Ticks all the boxes.
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 01:08:17 PM
Hey Tom , you did a smashing job on your Camel  :)


Terri

Terri,

You are very kind! Thank you.

Cheers, Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 01:09:45 PM
Beautiful...really...really beautiful. :)

Robin

Robin, thank you! I waited years to build this, and I’m glad to have the chance.

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: lcarroll on November 24, 2019, 01:10:12 PM
VERY nicely done Tom, crisp, clean, and a flawless finish. The wood panels are exceptional, markings perfect and it's a real eye grabber. Congratulations, a beauty. I'll get Dave to move this to Completed Models for you; I don't have that ability.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 01:11:26 PM
Nice, clean build.  Ticks all the boxes.

Ken, I appreciate it. Building it fulfills a wish I’ve had since a boy.

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 01:13:01 PM
VERY nicely done Tom, crisp, clean, and a flawless finish. The wood panels are exceptional, markings perfect and it's a real eye grabber. Congratulations, a beauty. I'll get Dave to move this to Completed Models for you; I don't have that ability.
Cheers,
Lance

Lance, thank you so much, and I’m grateful to have it placed in the appropriate location.

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: gbrivio on November 24, 2019, 04:40:20 PM
Very nice one, and I have an additional point of interest in Barker's plane as he flew this one on the italian front. Well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 24, 2019, 07:47:05 PM
Love Barker's chariot and I like your model. It's a Win Win!

vB 
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: ModelCellar on November 25, 2019, 12:03:47 AM
Tom,

That is stunning !   The wood panels, the metal cowling, the prop...  Well done, all the way around.

Paul
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 25, 2019, 07:15:53 AM
Giuseppe, Bob, Paul,

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it.

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: pepperman42 on November 25, 2019, 09:12:03 AM
Great build!!

Steve
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 25, 2019, 10:34:27 AM
Steve,

Thank you!

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: gedmundson on November 30, 2019, 03:57:51 AM
Wow Tom - just saw this. Very nice work. Always liked this one after reading the book "Barker VC". Congrats on a lovely model.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on November 30, 2019, 12:46:34 PM
Gary,

Thank you! I’m glad to see this build through. I didn’t know about the book, but I will look for it now!

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: WD on December 05, 2019, 10:39:01 AM
Beautiful build uncarina!  You've done a wonderful job.

WD

PS:And yes, I too was quite enamored with that Revell Sopwith Camel as a kid when I got it in '71 or so. Rigged it with black sewing thread filched from my mother's sewing machine. I was so proud!  ;) 
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on December 06, 2019, 11:40:32 PM
WD,

Thank you! I bet your Revell Camel turned out better than mine. I had to use the Testors non-toxic cement with the orange smell. Took forever to cure!

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: lone modeller on December 07, 2019, 05:40:59 AM
Somehow I missed this.... I echo what all the above have written - just super in every way. Brilliant.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on December 07, 2019, 11:52:11 AM
Stephen,

Thank you very much! Considering the extreme talent you and the other modellers exhibit in this fine forum, I am truly flattered.

Sincerely,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 09, 2019, 10:07:15 AM
Ditto all the above comments, well done .

Ed

ps, nice pick-up on the details as to upper wing enlarged opening and cowl vents !
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: Trackpad on January 16, 2020, 11:18:22 PM
Just came up with this thread, Tom, and want to say what has already been said by everyone else: an excellent build indeed. Well done!   8)
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: Manni on January 20, 2020, 07:06:48 PM
Wonderful work, Tom. The rigging is superb and the wood looks so real. Great job.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: andonio64 on January 21, 2020, 01:02:34 AM
Great work Tom, very instructive, I have Barker in my to-build-list!!!
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on May 18, 2020, 03:00:48 AM
Just came up with this thread, Tom, and want to say what has already been said by everyone else: an excellent build indeed. Well done!   8)

Gary, I am truly flattered! Thank you!

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on May 18, 2020, 03:02:00 AM
Wonderful work, Tom. The rigging is superb and the wood looks so real. Great job.
Bye,
Manni

Thank you Manni! One of my favorite parts of this build was replicating the wood.

Cheers,  Tom
Title: Re: Canada's Most Decorated Soldier: William Barker and His Camel
Post by: uncarina on May 18, 2020, 03:03:02 AM
Great work Tom, very instructive, I have Barker in my to-build-list!!!

Thank you. It would be great to see your work.

Cheers,  Tom