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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Alexis on July 28, 2020, 11:20:21 AM
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Don't feel like working on anything WW 2 at the moment and while I plan and work on the pfalz . I need a side project , an out of box build will be perfect for this . So I grab this one out of the stash . Eduards Camel kit in 1/48 scale .
Terri
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Ooh. Interesting.
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A beautiful choice of markings Terri - I hope to pick up this boxing one day, they are hard to come across nowadays unless you want to pay a premium.
Looking forward to you working your magic on this one :)
Cheers,
BC
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Excellent kit choice and color scheme Terri! I am looking forward to this one!
RAGIII
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Looking forward to this one Terri.
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Thanks guys , hope to start cutting this weekend and getting some paint happening .
Brad if not the kit I do believe there is an after market set for this scheme . I could be wrong though it does happen from time to time .
Mac , really nice job on your build . I built the Bluemax kit but it didn't survive . Still have some of the cockpit items and guns .
Terri
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Sure is a colorful livery. Looking forward to seeing this one come together.
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Terri,
Good to see you won't let the dust settle on your tools.
I hope you are wearing proper footwear for this build.
Might I suggest:
(https://i.imgur.com/5CijTZc.jpg?1)
I'm looking forward to this one.
Kevin
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Thanks Ken , looking forward on having you tag a long .
Kevin ...will pass on the Van's ...not my cup of tea . I remember being little girl and the neighbour boys riding their BMX 's wearing these shoes , the style hasn't changed much . Thanks for sharing .
Terri
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Now that will be an interesting scheme Terri. Was that machine used in a training establishment or was it front line as RFC machines at the front tended to be rather dull?
Stephen.
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Thanks for dropping by Stephen , always nice having you follow along on my adventures :) I know nothing about the pilot or unit but Eduard says No.28th Squadron Canadian Ace Lt Clifford Mackay " Black Mike " McEven MC , DFC . Dec , 30 , 1917
I have start with a bit of progress with the fire wall and engine . I will be replacing the push rods . While trying to remove the the plastic broke and I'm not much of a fan of PE rods either .
Terri
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Nice start Terri! The engine looks good assembled!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick , shouldn't look to bad once it has a bit of paint tossed on her . Didn't make much head way other then removing a few more parts for clean up in perp for the wood effect . My focus was on the Pfalz Dr.1 .
Terri
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Excellent start Terri, you are an unstoppable machine aren't you, producing first class models at a dizzying rate. I am left gasping and very envious.
By the way, the colour scheme was added post war. 28 Sqdn in Italy in 1919 painted their Camels in a variety of dazzling ways. There are some enticing pictures in the "bible" - the Air Britain Camel File.
Sandy
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Nice checkered scheme, looking forward to your rendition.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Engine looks good so far Terri. What will you use for the push rods? Thin wire? I agree that plastic ones always look too thick unless they are of stretched sprue.
Stephen.
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Thanks guys :)
Stephen , I will be using plastic rod 0.03mm for the pushrod replacement . I don't have stiff enough wire for the job and I really don't want to go the HS just yet .
Terri
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looking forward to seeing this one come together, should be a very striking/eye catching scheme
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Sure hope so , now if I could only get started ::)
Teeri
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Very nice subject. Looking forward to watching your adventure. I do not like brass tubing and I have started using .3mm plastic rod from Plastruct, 90850 MR-10. They are very easy to use and a package is less than $5.00 USD and each piece is about 12" long and there are 10 pieces to a package.
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That's what I use . I have .3mm - .5mm for doing push rods and very cheap for me at the local HS . 3 bucks per package . Then again the last time I purchased some ...well , really can't recall , but it has been a long time so the price could be more now . Still though 5 bucks isn't bad at all Fred
Terri
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Okay ! Was finally able to get some paint sprayed , CDL and the base shade for the wood . Push rods are underway with one more row to go .
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The thumbnail photo of the 2 fuse halves on the wing looked like a twin boom Camel at first glance. I gotta quit putting off a trip to the eye doctor for new lenses
Thanks for a good shot of your wood base coat. I believe I see now why my wood painting is not exactly what I want. I am using too dark a base color.
sp
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coming along nicely
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Nice start on the interior painting and the push rods look great Terri!
RAGIII
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The painting looks fine - I too have had to learn to use base coats: my artistic skills are in the minus range.... The push rods are ahuge improvement on the kit parts - they are just so damn fiddly to fit!
Stephen.
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Thanks guys for still tagging along on such a small update ;)
Stephen , it might seem fiddly doing the push rods but I drill holes deep enough that it gives me a bit of wiggle room and saves on having to keep trimming for that perfect fit .
SP , if you are starting with a dark base coat , spray a lighter shade in the center of the panels then do your grain effect and clear coating . I do my base coat to the effect I'm looking for so sometimes it is a light shade or a dark shade or a mixture of both . For filters I thin future with tamiya paint 90/10 or tamiya paint with water and just a tad of dish soap so the water doesn't bead on the surface . I do like your wood though it is calming :)
Terri
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Now I hadn't thought of a two tone base for wood. I can see where that might have some applications. Thanks for the tip.
I have to ask. What is meant by "Filters" ? That was not a term bandied about back in the day and it is totally new to me. A tinted clear sort of thing?
sp
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Now I hadn't thought of a two tone base for wood. I can see where that might have some applications. Thanks for the tip.
I have to ask. What is meant by "Filters" ? That was not a term bandied about back in the day and it is totally new to me. A tinted clear sort of thing?
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Hi sp , sorry for not getting back too you sooner . Read your post this morning but was in no mood this morning for typing . All is good now though and feeling much happier !
Yes , filters work wonders and help bring the whole effect together . For my base coat on my Lloyd build it has a two tone on the wings and fuselage . Same as the HB D.1 .
It is basically clear coating with a tint . You can make this tint as light or dark with any colour you want . ( also works most excellent for doing washes ) ;) When I do a filter a light brown is use for darker tones and a tanish for lighter tones . Before I do my finally clear coating panel lines and edges , around hatches I spray with thinned tamiya smoke slowly building this up , it doesn't take much to over do it . Filters you can build up different effects with in the tones going over a area with a few more passes then others .
Terri
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Thanks Terri. My go to clear is Future, so any filters I make up will be versions of tinted Future. Watercolors or watercolor pencil scrapings for lighter tint and acrylic paint for a more robust tint. Right now the only tinted Future I have is yellow acrylic that I use on props. I will make up light browns and redish browns as I do more wood. I had never heard the idea called filters. I will have to get some of that Flory wash. watched hos video and was most impressed. Works right in with clear coating and filters.
sp
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Looking good Terri...
Guy
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Just to add to the tinted future idea, it’s something I use often but make a little up each time.
For a quick wood effect, I’ll spray a light tan base coat, then instead of using oils I “shade” with a variety of coloured pencils lightly dragged over the surface. Then I’ll add a drop of brown acrylic paint into a half teaspoon full of future/klear and brush on, in several coats. I do the same but with a drop of white or yellow paint to apply to clear plastic parts for fuel gauges, light fittings etc.
Sorry Terri, don’t want to distract from your build.. ! Just echoing your filtering :)
Looking forward to more progress pics..
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Your welcome sp :)
Thanks Guy 8)
Ian , no need to be sorry for info which helps out others . Thanks for sharing 8) 8) 8) More progress will becoming soon , weekend is almost here !!!! ;D
Terri
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Rest of the push rods are done and I'm ready to start the spraying for the black base for the alum .
Terri
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Black basing is as far as I got on this one today . Weather was beautiful so I went for a walk and did my a bit stuff around the house .
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Great start on painting the engine. I am looking forward to the next step Terri!
RAGIII
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Certainly agree with Rick about the engine - looking very good. A walk in the good weather is an excellent idea - there will be plenty of time for modelling in the winter when the days are short and the weather awful!
Stephen.
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Thanks guys :) We have a fair bit of moisture in the air making it humid so I will give this a few days to cure a bit more before I start spraying the Vallejo Metal coat .
Terri
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Hi Terri!
Good first steps in this build. I'm sure that you have, but this is photo of original one, here in Italy.
Good idea for diorama too.
My two cents!
Roberto
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Thanks Roberto , yes I have the photo as well but thank you for posting . Eduard did get the " R " wrong for the decal but I'm going to leave it as is .
Engine was sprayed with Vallejo Metal Coat and a wash of black to highly the details and blacking the cylinders . Inductions pipes got the copper treatment and that is todays work on this one .
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Good work on that engine, Terri!
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Thanks Gaz :)
Terri
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Good looking engine, Terri.
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Nicely done Terri!
RAGIII
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That is a nice looking engine. I had to go back to post #1 to check the scale.
sp
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Your engine looks fantastic!!!
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Excellent detail work on the motor, Ma'am!
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Thanks for the kind comment guys :)
Not much to report on progress but the fuel tank was eating at me so I sanded off the straps , filled the seems and primed it with Tamiya flat alum . At the same time I brush paint some Tamiya tape brown shade to replace the leather straps once it has been repainted . Will also use better buckles then what the kit offers . So much for out of the box ::)
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This one has crept up on me so I have been catching up (again)! The engine looks very good and the modifications to the fuel tank are undoubtedly a big improvement. Nothing wrong with improving what is in the box.
Stephen
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This will be a large improvement on the tank Terri! Looking forward to the next update as always!
RAGIII
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Thanks guys for tagging a long still and for leaving kind comments , they sooth the soul ! :)
Stephen , I just wanted to have a easy build without having to over think the details . I like building out of the box every now and then . For me doing the super detailing and such bogs me down sometimes . Once I get more of the pfalz completed will turn a bit more attention to this one .
Terri
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The induction pipes were too clean so I dirty them up a bit giving them an aged look and I left the fuel tank in the flat alum and glue on the new leather tie down straps .
Terri
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Looking great Terri!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick , should go at a quicker pass once the Pfalz is off the bench .
Terri
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And we have varnished wood !
Terri
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As always your wood tones look Great Terri!
RAGIII
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I agree with Rick - your wood tones always look realistic to me.
Stephen.
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agreed, the wood does look pretty damn good 8)
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Great woodwork!
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Thanks guys ! I can start painting the smaller details this weekend . Over the past few days I have been dwelling on whether or nor to add the rigging to the controls and fuselage sides but not much of this will be seen . And Eduard has a weird layout for assembly of said cockpit parts . Either way more progress this weekend .
Terri
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Still alive and pressing forward with a little bit of progress .Few more things to finish up on and the halves can get fixed together .
Terri
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Nice collection of details.
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Excellent T!
RAGIII
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Thanks Ken and Rick , almost finished up the instrument panel then I can get the pit together and the halves glued up !
Terri
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Hi Terri, sorry I've been away for so long. It's great to catch up with your exquisite work. Your 'woodwork never ceases to amaze me. Loving what you've done with this so far.
Richie
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Thanks Richie :)
Terri
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Quite nice progress, Terri. Fine wood colour, among others. :)
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Thanks Przes :)
Terri
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This has to be my slowest build yet ! While I was waiting for stuff do dry on the Pfalz I start gluing some the parts together for the pit .
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that's a lovely looking interior
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Terri,
There's nothing wrong with a slow build. This one's going to be great.
Kevin
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Terri,
There's nothing wrong with a slow build. This one's going to be great.
Kevin
Agreed.!
I recently finished my WNW E.I after only taking 3 years.!
Looking great so far 👍
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Coming together nicely, Terri. I have to confess, I've been waiting to see those checkers!
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This is taking a long time? You build your models quickly compared with the time it takes me to build mine!
The cockpit looks very good - take more time if you need to to keep up this standard - it is worth it.
Stephen.
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Excellent work Terri! Your interior will be Epic!
RAGIII
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In time Ken ...in time ;)
Thanks guys :)
Terri
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Oh yes, another active project! It is always good to have several irons in the fire ;)
It looks like if all the clocks are applied to the IP the fuselage can be closed?
Cheers,
Frank
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Almost Frank , still a few more items to glue in place and a tad more detail painting . I'm shooting to have the halves closed this weekend .
Terri
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Hurra ! Instrument decals are finally in place !
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Lovely progress on the interior, Terri! That instrument panel is superb... Regards, Marc.
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Thanks Marc , only two more details to paint and I get putting it all together .
Terri
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Excellent IP Terri! I am looking forward to the assembly!
RAGIII
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That is not to far off now Rick ;) Instrument panel is done and the only thing really left to do is finishing installing the seatbelts , but they are glue in place just didn't feel like the final shaping . A light wash will get added and a sealing coat then it's time to get her closed up .
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Terri
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Cool - this one's got handlebars!
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Looks great Terri! Are those belts from the kit? The are quite impressive!
RAGIII
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Cool - this one's got handlebars!
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Well yeah ! If if the control column fails you need something to hang on too while you kiss your ass goodbye ;)
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Looks great Terri! Are those belts from the kit? The are quite impressive!
RAGIII
Hi Rick , yes the belts are from the kit , thanks for checking in :)
Terri
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Nice work, Terri! The instrument panel looks good :)
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Thanks Jeroen :)
Work has continued one this with a wash being applied and sealed with a matt coat minus the instrument panel and the metal panels .
The lower wing didn't fit and some curving and trimming was needed to get it in place . I also had to remove the vent side panels on the inner firewall , this press up on the rudder bar with is another fit issue altogether . The carb pipe isn't long to span across the fuselage into it's mounting holes , same with the spent shell shouts , but I can make this work . It is easier to mount the fire wall to the upper decking , lines up better with no gaps . All other parts are removed and ready for clean up .
Terri
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Looking good Terri but Damn, You deserve a NO Problem build!
RAGIII
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Very nice Camel build, and great detail! A lesson in modelling... Regards, Marc.
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Thanks Rick and Marc :)
Yes , it would be nice at this point to have a trouble free build , but these fit issues are very minor and have been fix . I added small bits of round stock to the end of the card intakes to fill the gap . Once those a dried this stage can get glued up and start with the seams .
Terri
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Instrument panel is now in place . Extending the carb tube did the trick and lines up ! Hey!!!
I'm a little disappointed on the Vickers breaches , the are very very simple even with the PE cocking handles they are still very , very basic .
Terri
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Looking good Terri. I wonder if some these short comings are the reason Eduard are or were planning to produce a new mold Sopwith Camel? Anyway, it’s coming along great.
Kevin
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I P looks great in place Terri.
RAGIII
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Thanks Kevin and Rick , once the top decking is fixed in place the rest should go at faster pace once the painting starts .
Terri
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Tonight I work on getting the top decking and firewall in place and test fitted the cowl and it fits ! I don't have to worry about sanding , filling , filling , cursing . Can move onto taking care of the seams :)
Terri
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Nice progress, Terri! It's always good when a kit allows you to minimize cursing.
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yes it is ;) Thanks Gaz !
Terri
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Great Progress T!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick :)
Terri
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Seems are filled and sanded , few more items to clean up ( Struts ) and I't ready for primer !
Terri
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and the under side ...
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Terri,
What is your primer of choice?
Kevin
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It all depends Kevin ,
I'll use either a light grey or a neutral grey sometimes even white using Tamiya paints cut with lacquer thinner . Nothing fancy really . I try to keep things simple , I cause myself a enough frustration during a build .
Terri
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It all depends Kevin ,
I'll use either a light grey or a neutral grey sometimes even white using Tamiya paints cut with lacquer thinner . Nothing fancy really . I try to keep things simple , I cause myself a enough frustration during a build .
Terri
Looking Great Terri. Your approach to primer sounds similar to mine!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick , rest of the parts are cleaned up just have a few PE parts to add and drill the rigging holes . Paint can commence :)
Terri
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Looking forward to seeing top coats going on to this one Terri. It is going to be a very interesting markings scheme.
Stephen.
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Wow! Quick and exemplary work on this one, Terri! Well done!
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Thanks Stephen and Marc ,
Turned out be more PE then what I thought and with a nap this afternoon I didn't make it to primer , but everything is ready for tomorrow .
I had the flight controls on the main wings in the wrong place and got them changed around as they should be . The inspection windows are very plain ( no pulley detail ) , They are a prefect fit so that made my life easier !
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I am looking forward to the painting process T!
RAGIII
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This one is certainly moving quickly now Terri. Like Rick I am looking forward to seeing some paint going on to this.
Stephen.
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Thank-you Rick and Stephen , painting has started !
The white has been sprayed and once fully dried it can get masked off for the next shade .
Terri
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Looking good Terri!
Kevin
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Going in the right direction, looking good so far! :)
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Thanks Kevin and Jeroen , more airbrushing today ;)
Terri
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Oh Terri, it looks like you are getting more productive with more projects running in parallel? :o
Don't mix the parts between the projects please, otherwise you cat a pushy Pfalz with Camel wings! ;D
Cheers,
Frank
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The white looks great. Now for those Checks ;D
RAGIII
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Thanks guys !
Frank , no worries on getting the parts mixed up . I tried and they don't fit ! ;)
Well Rick , not much longer now before the decals start being applied . All base colours are now applied and ready for clear coating . I have a little bit of detail painting first though , but she is getting there ...oh-yeah ! And take the masking tape off the wheels ::)
Terri
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The other bits ;)
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The PC and CDL look terrific Terri 👍
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick , just finished the detail painting and can start clear coating tomorrow :)
Terri
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Starting to shape up now that base colors are on. Looking forward to more.
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Decaling has started :)
Terri
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Now there's the checkers we've been waiting for, Ma'am!
Damned sharp, too. Looks great!
"That's the stiff to give the Hun!"
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The checks are looking great Terri. Nice to finally see the title of your build come to fruition 8)
RAGIII
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Thanks guys ,
Almost got the rest applied with only a few struts remaining . Having a hell of time getting those decals on . I should have masked and sprayed the red ::)
Terri
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Oh yea! That's what I'm talkin' about!
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Successful masking is always very rewarding and not always worse than using decals... your result still looks great though!
/Fredrik
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Those chequer transfers look super Terri. This is going to be one very colourful Camel.
Stephen.
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Thanks guys ! :)
Should have rest of the decals on today and get them sealed for a bit of weathering . Don't want to much weathering on this one , it would take away for the scheme .
Terri
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Rest of the decals are on , a few still need another coat of super sol . Mainly on the fin and rudder assembly . The decals are on think side but other then that they did perform well over the details . The checkers on the cowl give me a few issues and off by just a bit , but I'm happy with the results so far , she does look sharp ! All the other bits are pretty much ready to go . Tail skid is in the middle of getting it's colours , the prop just needs the boss painted . Now it's off to seal the decals and start making a shit load of eyelets . I must admit ...I really like this scheme :)
Terri
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Beautiful checks and gorgeous Prop Terri!
RAGIII
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It’s looking fantastic, Terri. Your builds really inspire me.
Kevin
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Thanks Rick and Kevin ,
Kevin , it is you guys who inspire me :)
Terri
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I'm a happy camper now that I see checkers. ;D
Looking forward to seeing it finished (I know that may be a while yet).
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Very nice Terri! ;D
Best regards,
Bob
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EDIT: Was meaning to include a picture of the chequered nose.
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Thank you guys :)
Yes Ken , still a bit to go and I must admit feeling a little down today and the only thing I did on this build today wash apply the wash . A bit more weathering and detail painting before the final sealing coat and I still have to start making those wire hoops . Sorry to disappoint , but more progress is coming very soon ;)
Terri
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Looking very nice in full regalia, Terri.
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That must be one of the most attractive Camel schemes that I have seen, and there were some pretty colourful schemes among the personal aircraft of training squadron leaders.
Stephen.
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Thanks Oldman and Stephen :)
Stephen , that is the only reason way I pick up this kit was just for the scheme . I also have the checker Brisfit in the stash as well to go with this one . Just something about checkers . I would love to this scheme in 32 scale but I haven't seen decals for it .
Round two of the weathering is finished with the underside waiting for additional weathering with chalks . Then one last sealing coat and its off the assembly and rigging .
Terri
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Absolutely beautiful Terri! It really is all coming together now!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick , it is really starting to come together . I do have to repaint the guns , went to heavy with the dry brushing but that is a very easy fix . ;)
Terri
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That looks beautiful. Really nice balance of colours too!
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Wow, nice!
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Thanks guys :)
Terri
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Last time for photo's of her still in parts .
Weather is finished and a sealing coat was sprayed . I used Vallejo semi gloss and it is still a learning curve for me , but I'm getting the hang of it and can't believe how fast it dries ! Engine is finally glued in place . The prop is not , just placed for the photo op !
Terri
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Really looking great Terri. I am really liking the colors. I also must comment again about how lovely the prop looks!
RAGIII
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I had not realised that the struts were also coloured. That means that this is going to be even more eye-catching. I could possibly see a Camel build looming on the horizon with that amount of dazzle...
Stephen.
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Thank-you Rick :) and again towards the prop . 8)
Stephen , it is an eye catching scheme , could there be a scratched Camel in your future ;)
Terri
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Wowza!!! That is very catchy!!
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Looking good, Terri.
Every time I see red and white checkers, I think of Purina dog chow packaging!
(https://i.postimg.cc/509hqpWQ/5a5395cb32610a0001cd152a-Flounder.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Checkmate Terri.!!
A really colourful variant and very well done.!
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After 12 pages some pieces of plastic are converted into a great looking checkered Camel! What a great show!
I am looking forward to the final pictures after mounting and rigging.
Cheers,
Frank
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Very nice, Terri. An impressive finish overall, and I particularly like the weathering on the fuselage bottom. The oil channel and its immediate vicinity get that spray and staining just right, I think.
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Thank-you very much guys ! I will be back at the bench come the weekend and who knows , just might be able to wrap this one up .
Terri
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Yesterday I started making the eyelets and started fixing them in place until my eyes got sore . So I finished that off this morning and few of the rigging lines are in place for the cab struts . Time to get the top wing in place now .
Terri
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Beautiful paint work Terri!
RAGIII
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Terri,
I can’t add anything more than what RAGIII said. It’s looking great.
Kevin
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Nearly finished now Terri - and what an eye-catcher it will be!
Stephen.
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Thank-you very much guys ! :)
Okay , I didn't make it as far as I was planning on getting done this weekend . Mojo really isn't there at the moment . Cab struts are fixed in place while the top wing is just resting in place . I will leave this to fully dry before gluing the top wing in place and the rest of the struts .
Terri
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Looking awesome, Terri!
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Thanks Ken :)
Terri
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Really good work and a fantastic scheme!
Inspiring!
/Fredrik
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Looks awesome with the wing "Resting" in place Terri!
RAGIII
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looking great, Terri!
Glad to see this one getting towards the finish line. Colorful RFC/RAF machines are pretty rare, and make a nice change --- much as I appreciate P.C. 10....
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Thanks guys :)
I did try and sit in front of the bench tonight and was planning on getting the top wing fixed in place . After breaking off all the cab struts . Only glued to back in place and figured ... you know what ... that's enough for tonight before I make a real mess out it .
More progress will come tomorrow :)
Terri
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Looks a beauty Terri,
Yep, I know that feeling - always best to walk away!
Guy
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Thanks Guy :)
I will not be finishing this one any time soon , after having the wing clasp yet once again , the struts are a mess now as well as the mounting locations on the fuselage and I had my fill and not in the mood to deal with this .
Thanks for all the kind comments and support during the build guys .
Terri
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Thanks Guy :)
I will not be finishing this one any time soon , after having the wing clasp yet once again , the struts are a mess now as well as the mounting locations on the fuselage and I had my fill and not in the mood to deal with this .
Thanks for all the kind comments and support during the build guys .
Terri
I am very sorry to hear this Terri! I hope you eventually go back and fix this one as it is a Beuty!
RAGIII
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Well, that's too bad. At least we've got the pictures.
I hope to see it finished one day. :D
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Sad news Terri as this was turning into a really super model. Put it on one side for a time and come back to it later - I am sure that you will be able to finish it.
Stephen.
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Thanks guys ,
Now that I had some time to calm down bit putting myself in a better frame of mind . I spent some time cleaning up the parts for re-assembly , but that will come in a few days . I need new pin stock and super glue . I was using locite and it must be old for it is very brittle once cured . I will take a break from this one for a few days and focus on my other builds .
Still though , if I hand a pair of giant green hands I would have smashed it and called it more then just a meer puniy plane !
Terri
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The ficken struts are in place and this was an all day affair with no love involved what so ever . At one time through out the day it did end up in the trash bin . There is gluing errors and not just small ones here and there . They are pretty good and you what ...I'm not going to do anything about them , just don't care . I have had my fill on being frustrated on such a simple strut configuration . On the plus side the wing is center and straight and can start the rigging soon .
Terri
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Nice to see you back on this one Terri. I feel your pain about the glue and other glitches. I just had a similar experience with the Pfalz. Sometimes it's just better to move onward and try to enjoy the smaller victory 8)
RAGIII
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I'm glad you saved this one, Terri! I just finished an old Revell B-24 in anti-U-boot colors and some of the decals almost made me chuck the whole thing. A day of rest, repositioning....and lots of sanding and re-spraying...and I got it over the hump and now I'm glad it's on the shelf!
Persevere (but still have fun!)!! :D
Dan
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Terri,
We're all rooting for you as this build comes to a close.
Just keep flogging it in to submission.
Kevin
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Thanks guys you are awesome ! :)
I will take a few days break and let the glue really harden up before I start the rigging , but it does feel good getting to this stage .
Kevin , If I was going to " whip " this build into submission ....going to need a new cat-o-nines tail ;)
Terri
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I'm glad you pulled this one out of the dive!
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Terri I can empathise with you. I managed to knock my DH 1A build when I was rigging the wings and the whole structure collapsed.... I could easily have given up at that point but am glad that I did not.
I am very pleased that you have not given up either. One day you will look at this very colourful Camel and feel pleased that you did not give up too. Eventually..!
Stephen.
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glad you're persevering, glue errors or not it's looking great and deserves to be finished
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This is turning into one of those "Finish at any cost!" builds, Terri! I admire your determination... it still looks very, very good... ATB, Marc.
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Thanks guys , I figuring on maybe starting the rigging on her today . Past few days it has been the DH-2 and I really want this one off the bench so I can start focusing on the Pfalz .
Terri
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This took me a bit of time , few of the eyelets got plugged up with super glue and needed cleaning out . Not much , but is a start !
Terri
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Terri,
It’s good to see you’re making some progress. I haven’t been able to get much time at the workbench lately.
I’m looking forward to the final product.
Kevin
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This one will have that 'weathered' look!
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Thanks guys :)
Terri
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Good start on the rigging Terri! Keep up the Good Fight!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick , I'm almost done with the main wings , just the double rigging lines left Then I can move on to the landing gear and tail .
Terri
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Almost there, Terri! Looking good. ;D
Best regards,
Bob
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Impressive determination! Great work! Finish line just in sight...
/Fredrik
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So pleased that you are close to finish this one Terri. It is truly a colourful aeroplane - and every time you see it in the cabinet (it will truly standout!), you will be reminded of your struggle. But you will have won!
Stephen.
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Thank you gentlemen :)
Break out a bottle of champagne , main rigging is flipping done !!! It's not my best rigging efforts , but it will do . Not sure if I will do the landing gear or tail feathers next . We will see on the next up-date .
Terri
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Lovely looking rigging, Terri! Better than anything I could achieve.... ATB, Marc
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One of the best Camels around. Challenging livery perfectly painted.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Really looking spectacular Terri, great scheme, finish, weathering, and rigging! Lovely work!
Cheers,
Lance
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rigging looks great, what's your technique for getting the double lines nice and parallel?
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I think its one of the best Camel liveries there is. Can't see any 'defects' in the pictures. I like it! :D
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Thank you everyone for the positive comments , it is great moto to press forward even though I still want to shame the thing with giant green hands !
Today's progress was getting the land gear struts and tail skid in place . I had one hell of a time with the rigging for this and the lower chin and made a bit of a mess and a PE part when flying off into the great blue yawn'der never to be seen again or until i brush my hair ...have found them there before from time to time ::) Finishing line is closing in with the tail unit and rudder being left and flight controls .
EBF ,
I must admit that I cheated with the double flying wires this time around . I only use one eyelet . At one of the points I pass the line through the eyelet matching both ends . I then slip on two small selves (1mm) on each line . pull this tight and add small drop of super glue right on the eyelet . This locks the line in place . One the other end I pull the line through on the right side of the eyelet and the other on the left . Pull tight and add a drop of super glue to the eyelet . I then slide each selve in place and fix with a drop of glue , trim line once glue has set .
Terri
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Spent the day finishing the tail/rudder , rigging and flight controls . Now I need to go back and paint the turnbuckles and have a few touch ups here and there . Few more PE parts to add such as the gun sights and tie down rings on the lower wing and the pilot tube with the prop being the very last item .
Terri
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Nice rigging around the tail.
Your trial will soon be over. ;)
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Excellent rigging Terri! You are nearing the finish line ;D
RAGIII
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Thanks Ken and Rick :) I should have this finished by the end of the day and in the complete section .
Terri
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excellent work on the rear end, you'll have it finished in no time ;D
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The finish line is very close now Terri - and you will have a very good model when you cross it. It will certainly be one to remember.
Stephen.
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Thanks EBF and Stephen :) ...she is finished ! I ended up losing a few of the PE parts to the carpet monster so there went that .
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A real Beauty Terri!
RAGIII