Checker Time , Sopwith Camel

[Alexis]

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

[GazzaS]

Ooh.  Interesting.

[Brad Cancian]

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

[RAGIII]

Excellent kit choice and color scheme Terri! I am looking forward to this one!
RAGIII

[RichieW]

Looking forward to this one Terri.

[Alexis]

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

[kensar]

Sure is a colorful livery.  Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

[Radarman]

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:



I'm looking forward to this one.

                                            Kevin

[Alexis]

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

[lone modeller]

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. 

[Alexis]

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

[RAGIII]

Nice start Terri! The engine looks good assembled!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

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

[macsporran]

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

[gbrivio]

Nice checkered scheme, looking forward to your rendition.
Ciao
Giuseppe