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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: uncarina on November 24, 2019, 06:37:23 AM
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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
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That is one Beautiful Camel! Well done on all aspects!
RAGIII
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Thank you! I apologize: I meant to post this in the Completed Builds section.
Cheers, Tom
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Gorgeous build Tom, what a beautiful Camel.
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What a lovely build Tom,congratulations.
Dave.
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Gorgeous build Tom, what a beautiful Camel.
Juan,
Thank you very much! It was a demanding build at times, but so worthwhile.
Cheers, Tom
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What a lovely build Tom,congratulations.
Dave.
Dave, thank you!
Cheers, Tom
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Hey Tom , you did a smashing job on your Camel :)
Terri
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Beautiful...really...really beautiful. :)
Robin
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Nice, clean build. Ticks all the boxes.
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Hey Tom , you did a smashing job on your Camel :)
Terri
Terri,
You are very kind! Thank you.
Cheers, Tom
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Beautiful...really...really beautiful. :)
Robin
Robin, thank you! I waited years to build this, and I’m glad to have the chance.
Cheers, Tom
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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
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Nice, clean build. Ticks all the boxes.
Ken, I appreciate it. Building it fulfills a wish I’ve had since a boy.
Cheers, Tom
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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
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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
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Love Barker's chariot and I like your model. It's a Win Win!
vB
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Tom,
That is stunning ! The wood panels, the metal cowling, the prop... Well done, all the way around.
Paul
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Giuseppe, Bob, Paul,
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it.
Cheers, Tom
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Great build!!
Steve
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Steve,
Thank you!
Cheers, Tom
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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
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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
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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! ;)
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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
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Somehow I missed this.... I echo what all the above have written - just super in every way. Brilliant.
Stephen.
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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
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Ditto all the above comments, well done .
Ed
ps, nice pick-up on the details as to upper wing enlarged opening and cowl vents !
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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)
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Wonderful work, Tom. The rigging is superb and the wood looks so real. Great job.
Bye,
Manni
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Great work Tom, very instructive, I have Barker in my to-build-list!!!
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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
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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
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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