Checker Time , Sopwith Camel

[Alexis]

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

[jeroen_R90S]

Nice work, Terri! The instrument panel looks good

[Alexis]

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

[RAGIII]

Looking good Terri but Damn, You deserve a NO Problem build!
RAGIII

[Monty]

Very nice Camel build, and great detail! A lesson in modelling... Regards, Marc.

[Alexis]

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

[Alexis]

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

[Radarman]

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

[RAGIII]

I P looks great in place Terri.
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Thanks Kevin and Rick , once the top decking is fixed in place the rest should go at faster pace once the painting starts .

Terri

[Alexis]

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

[GazzaS]

Nice progress, Terri!  It's always good when a kit allows you to minimize cursing.

[Alexis]

yes it is  Thanks Gaz !


Terri

[RAGIII]

Great Progress T!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Thanks Rick 


Terri