Author Topic: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel  (Read 5277 times)

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2019, 02:29:35 AM »
Thanks for the comments lads.

As for the Prop, this may take a while longer but I will update as soon as I get on with it. I've never attempted a wooden prop before so am going to take it easy.

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2019, 05:48:01 AM »
That is the work of someone who is considerably more than a "casual modeller". I would have used the phrase master modeller. The colours and weathering, rigging and all other aspects are exceptional.

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2019, 05:57:01 AM »
That is the work of someone who is considerably more than a "casual modeller". I would have used the phrase master modeller. The colours and weathering, rigging and all other aspects are exceptional.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen.

Ok what I mean is I don’t make many models. I tend to just spend a lot of time making them. I’m still getting to grips with weathering etc. I find it very hard to achieve the right look.

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2019, 07:48:18 PM »
Wonderful work!

Eye candy,

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2019, 02:03:00 AM »
More progress.

Not happy with the plastic prop in the kit I decided to make my own from walnut and beech veneer.

Bonded the veneer together using PVA wood glue, clamped and waited 2 days to fully dry.

Scaled a drawing from the internet of a standard British Wooden Propeller from that era to template from.

I have profiled one side and it seems to have come out really nice. Well chuffed with the look and finish.

Excuse the upside down photo. Not sure what’s happened there. :)

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2019, 03:29:08 AM »
Beautiful...this makes such a difference. Well done and worth the effort.  :)

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2019, 03:38:58 AM »
Late to the party, but really enjoying your workmanship.

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2019, 05:15:37 AM »
Your prop is looking outstanding! It will make a big difference, IMHO.
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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2019, 09:09:18 AM »
Thanks for all the comments. I’m truly happy with my first attempt at carving a prop. It’s been a real challenge to get it right.

It’s been pointed out that the striped type was not really used on British aircraft which I know is incorrect. I just wanted to put something a bit more interesting on the model. It’s not going in a competition for accuracy so most people that visit my home will have no idea. Lol

There are restored Camels with them on so I’m happy of that.

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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2019, 12:39:39 PM »
Looking forward on seeing the end results on that prop ..


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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2019, 12:13:10 AM »
"I’m truly happy with my first attempt at carving a prop. It’s been a real challenge to get it right."

    Happy?? I'd have been ecstatic if my first attempt had been half as good as this! Really nicely done, I see many more in your future!
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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2019, 09:04:12 AM »
 Really nice! I thought about attempting this but ended up sticking with the plastic (and sorry - didn’t respond to an earlier question, I tried to start a build log but it fell away - still progressing slowly). Keep up the great work. Cheers Matt


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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2019, 09:32:06 AM »
This is great!

To be proud of....congrats.:)

Robin
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Re: 1/16 Hasegawa Sopwith Camel
« Reply #29 on: November 21, 2019, 12:56:38 PM »
WOW!!! Spectacular! You can be very proud of this one! 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Lance