Author Topic: WNW Sopwith Camel: 43 Squadron RAF with Copperstate Figure: (Read 41760 times)

bobs_buckles · « **Reply #75 on:** February 08, 2020, 09:20:19 AM »

Nice looking office, Rick.
Keep up the great great sprue tickling

vB

Alexis · « **Reply #76 on:** February 08, 2020, 01:56:59 PM »

Rick , you did a really excellent job on your pilot . I couldn't even come close . Sad to hear about him not fitting , but glad that you found a solution . I also really like how your cockpit is turning out , very nice wood tones

Terri

RAGIII · « **Reply #77 on:** February 08, 2020, 11:40:26 PM »

Quote from: bobs_buckles on February 08, 2020, 09:20:19 AM

Nice looking office, Rick.
Keep up the great great sprue tickling

vB

Thanks von B!
RAGIII

Quote from: Terri on February 08, 2020, 01:56:59 PM

Rick , you did a really excellent job on your pilot . I couldn't even come close . Sad to hear about him not fitting , but glad that you found a solution . I also really like how your cockpit is turning out , very nice wood tones

Terri

Thanks T.
RAGIII

kensar · « **Reply #78 on:** February 09, 2020, 12:38:01 AM »

Hi Rick, your cockpit looks very good. I think the wicker seat is especially realistic.
If others have used the pilot figure successfully, they must have altered it to make it fit. I have had to alter every pilot figure I have put in a cockpit - cut off arms and legs and reattach in a different position, etc.

RAGIII · « **Reply #79 on:** February 09, 2020, 01:39:26 AM »

Quote from: kensar on February 09, 2020, 12:38:01 AM

Hi Rick, your cockpit looks very good. I think the wicker seat is especially realistic.
If others have used the pilot figure successfully, they must have altered it to make it fit. I have had to alter every pilot figure I have put in a cockpit - cut off arms and legs and reattach in a different position, etc.

Thanks Ken. I don't think it normally requires any alteration. The bottom of the figure fit perfectly in the seat and the feet rested on the rudder bar as designed. The shoulders were a fraction too wide and I think it was that I failed to seat the arms properly, or had the Torso not quite right.

RAGIII

coyotemagic · « **Reply #80 on:** February 09, 2020, 02:39:16 AM »

Fantastic work on the innards, Amigo! She's shaping up beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud

lone modeller · « **Reply #81 on:** February 09, 2020, 07:31:10 AM »

Wot Bud has written: the cockpit looks superb. I just envy you modellers who seem to be able to get the colours right to make plastic look like metal, wood, leather etc. Shame about the pilot Rick but here's hoping that the standing figure will look as good when you are finished.

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #82 on:** February 09, 2020, 07:47:43 AM »

Quote from: coyotemagic on February 09, 2020, 02:39:16 AM

Fantastic work on the innards, Amigo! She's shaping up beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Amigo! I hope to get the interior rigging done tomorrow.
RAGIII

Quote from: lone modeller on February 09, 2020, 07:31:10 AM

Wot Bud has written: the cockpit looks superb. I just envy you modellers who seem to be able to get the colours right to make plastic look like metal, wood, leather etc. Shame about the pilot Rick but here's hoping that the standing figure will look as good when you are finished.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen, Your support is always appreciated!
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #83 on:** February 11, 2020, 09:22:00 AM »

The latest progress. The figure is on order from Copperstate and I have added all of the interior wiring. Stretched Sprue and turnbuckles from white glue and paint..

RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #84 on:** February 11, 2020, 12:10:17 PM »

Really nice job on the interior Rick . Stretched sprue I never had much luck with , you have master this !

Terri

Manni · « **Reply #85 on:** February 11, 2020, 05:13:16 PM »

Very nice work, Rick. You have managed the interior really good. I am totally struggling with this kit, espacially the internal rigging.
Bye,
Manni

RAGIII · « **Reply #86 on:** February 12, 2020, 12:11:17 AM »

Quote from: Terri on February 11, 2020, 12:10:17 PM

Really nice job on the interior Rick . Stretched sprue I never had much luck with , you have master this !

Terri

Thanks Terri. Stretched Sprue is My Friend as I was not able to Master Tubes and Turnbuckles!
RAGIII

Quote from: Manni on February 11, 2020, 05:13:16 PM

Very nice work, Rick. You have managed the interior really good. I am totally struggling with this kit, espacially the internal rigging.
Bye,
Manni

Thanks Manni! I used the stretched sprue to simplify things. Most of it will never be seen again once the fuselage is joined and the upper decking is in place. I also tend to spend a lot of time just looking at things and planning My approach. Most of the time that works out well.

RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #87 on:** February 14, 2020, 08:53:16 AM »

Some progress. This is why We take photos during construction! Fuselage is glued together and upper cowl parts "Placed" in position! Not much to see once all is in place!
RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #88 on:** February 14, 2020, 09:09:09 AM »

It may have disappeared Rick, but it looked good when we could see it! Personally I think the strip-down approach is the best - then it can be seen!

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #89 on:** February 14, 2020, 09:40:08 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on February 14, 2020, 09:09:09 AM

It may have disappeared Rick, but it looked good when we could see it! Personally I think the strip-down approach is the best - then it can be seen!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! I would consider a Stripped bird but I really Prefer the lines of a fully covered one ! More alluring

RAGIII