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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: lcarroll on August 13, 2018, 01:15:01 AM

Title: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 13, 2018, 01:15:01 AM

     After a battle with a couple of broken struts I've successfully completed this one. This is my second WNW Camel Build and it's a great Kit. Any difficulties encountered were 100% of my own doing! The Build Log for this project is located on the Forum here:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9235.0

     Here's a selection of photos of the completed model ..... (I apologize for the less then optimum photos, the light here has been really poor for several days.....)

(https://i.imgur.com/lzLMI51.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/i7T6gbi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/M6qc6LK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pvt2Aoy.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/4lzkZE6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/x6qjgMI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VI3YekS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/C3Fp9Nv.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/6s2Ypht.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7oCwACJ.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/LiT2yG5.jpg)

     This is my second Camel completed; I think I'll take a break with a different subject before tackling numbers 3, 4, and 5 hidden in the Stash!

Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: Juan on August 13, 2018, 01:32:40 AM

Your usual outstanding work Lance, even with the setback(s).  Really enjoyed your log.  Looking forward to your next subject.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: krow113 on August 13, 2018, 01:41:40 AM

Well done Camel!

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 13, 2018, 02:20:49 AM

Juan, Steve, thank you both! I'm going to do a massive clean up and reorganization of my work bench area while I think about what's next in the assembly line! :-\
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: coyotemagic on August 13, 2018, 03:19:58 AM

Spectacular result, Lance! Love the 10 Naval schemes and you've done a masterful job with this one.  Truly brilliant!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: Gisbod on August 13, 2018, 03:36:46 AM

Lovely Lance,

Love the chequered wheel covers!

Guy

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 13, 2018, 04:34:17 AM

Thank you both for the positive comments, much appreciated and great for the confidence! The 10 Naval striped schemes are a big favorite of mine and certainly reduce the "drab" effect of that good old PC.10!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lone modeller on August 13, 2018, 04:47:41 AM

Super Camel. If the other three are nearly as good as this you will have a very fine collection in your display case.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: pepperman42 on August 13, 2018, 08:42:27 AM

A great finish on a classic paint scheme!!Thanks for letting us follow along

Steve

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 13, 2018, 11:19:37 AM

Stephen, Steve,
    Many thanks, great to have you look in and to receive your comments.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: gbrivio on August 13, 2018, 07:15:42 PM

Really a beautiful one, and with a great livery.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: Dave in Dubai on August 14, 2018, 12:27:30 AM

Lovely job Lance,

Have you decided on the colours for your other Camel builds?

You are going to have a great display of WW1 aircraft.

Best wishes,

Dave :)

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 14, 2018, 12:40:45 AM

Thanks for your comments Giuseppe and Dave.
Dave, like these first two the other "Land" Camels will be Canadian subjects as well; I want to do another Clerget version as Barker's B6313 and a Bentley in Roy Brown's colors, B7270 on 21 April 1918 when he was involved in the Red Baron's last combat. Then there's a Ship's Camel and I'd like to do a "Comic"..........So much to do, so little time!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: Manni on August 14, 2018, 03:26:12 PM

Beautiful Bird. Very good in every aspect. The preshading of the wings is looking really good.
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 14, 2018, 09:54:28 PM

Thank you Manni, always nice to hear from you, and I value your comments very much! :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: kensar on August 15, 2018, 05:01:07 AM

Great looking model and the weathering is extraordinary!

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 15, 2018, 06:00:47 AM

Thank you Ken, glad you like it!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: PrzemoL on August 15, 2018, 06:02:13 AM

It is a very fine Camel. Finely weathered, too. Congratulations, Lance!

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 15, 2018, 08:04:25 AM

Thanks Prze!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 15, 2018, 04:46:39 PM

Always a pleasure viewing your builds, Lance. Lovely Camel  ;)

What next?

vB

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 15, 2018, 09:45:11 PM

Thanks von B; "next" was cleaning up the debris and confusion on my work desk until early yesterday! I've been looking over the LVG from the more recent Duelist Release since then along with the References I have; I'm thinking seriously of starting that one as I like to have something on the go at all times.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: Doug Mace on August 16, 2018, 02:41:14 AM

Another Hall of Fame entry, Lance...beautiful work...cannot help but scroll and gawk....you've fastly become our resident Camel Meister...which, for me, is the best of all worlds.                                -M

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 16, 2018, 06:15:03 AM

Many thanks for the kind comments Doug. Wish your assignment of the term "Camel Meister" were true, maybe I'd stop breaking struts off of them! ::) :o
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 16, 2018, 10:30:18 AM

Nicely done !!! Weathering just right !!!

Ed

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 16, 2018, 12:05:00 PM

Thanks for looking Ed, and for the comments. As a general observation I judge the Royal Navy aircraft generally cleaner then the RFC/RAF aircraft in the bulk of photos available, so I try to follow that premise in my modelling. Strangely enough in 30+ years of flying in the RCAF I always admired the "clean" presentation of US Navy Fighters compared to ours as well ......... maybe something to do with the salt air?? ;)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lone modeller on August 18, 2018, 04:39:06 AM

Quote from: lcarroll on August 15, 2018, 09:45:11 PM

Thanks von B; "next" was cleaning up the debris and confusion on my work desk until early yesterday! I've been looking over the LVG from the more recent Duelist Release since then along with the References I have; I'm thinking seriously of starting that one as I like to have something on the go at all times.
Cheers,
Lance

Will that be a partial cutaway version by any chance Lance?

Stephen.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 18, 2018, 07:18:50 AM

    Not this one Stephen, however I'm dwelling on the idea. I'm thinking one of the other larger two seaters I have might fit that approach. I have the Rumpler, Hannover, or DFW to choose from and the Halberstadt is in development ....... no lack of nice subjects!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: ModelCellar on August 18, 2018, 10:42:40 PM

Hi Lance,

That's a really nice Camel.  I especially like the weathering.  Nice job

Paul

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 18, 2018, 10:51:30 PM

Thank you Paul, I very much appreciate your comments! :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: Jeff K on August 25, 2018, 05:07:22 PM

spectacular build, nice recovery on the strut issue.

weathering is particularly spot on. right kind, not too much, not too little.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 25, 2018, 10:33:50 PM

    Thanks for looking in Jeff and for your nice comment! :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: RAGIII on August 28, 2018, 08:36:42 AM

Sorry for the late reply Lance! Your Camel build was informative and a pleasure to watch unfold! The results from construction to rigging as always are stunning!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 28, 2018, 11:34:27 AM

Thank you Rick, your comments are always most welcome and appreciated.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: NigelR on August 29, 2018, 07:56:40 PM

She looks very good Lance, great choice of colour scheme. Very nicely done indeed, the only criticism I can level is of the camerawork....  ;) :)

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel (Clerget) WM Alexander 10 Naval Sqn.
Post by: lcarroll on August 29, 2018, 08:13:20 PM

    Thanks Nigel, yes, the camera work! I'm afraid my brother, a professional Photographer, got all the "family smarts" in the photo department! He's long ago given up on improving my interest in photography and I admit to being challenged in that skill. I believe my greatest limitation is in the lighting department and intend to try a little experimentation in future. :(
Cheers,
Lance