1/72 Encore and Roden Sopwith Camels

[Rip Van Winkle]

Just finished these two. It took a long time.  Straight out of the box builds.

[Rip Van Winkle]

I had to adjust the dihedral on the Roden kit so that the struts would fit.  The port side fuselage step is not on the correct position and I did not notice it until placing the decals. I had to bring some of the decals back a little for the Roden kit.  Live and learn!

[Rip Van Winkle]

Mr. Kit acrylics and .059 wire for the rigging.  It looked a little large so I ordered some  .004 stainless steel.  Overall the kits were good, just the rigging was a forever job.

[RAGIII]

Two Lovely Camels! Both look fantastic.
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Hey Rip ,

Both of your tiny Camels turned out really super . How where the decals in the Roden kit ?


Alexis

[Rip Van Winkle]

The Roden decals were not bad. I expected the worse and hoped for the best.  I now have several after market decals for most Roden kits.  Thanks for the nice comments. I am currently finishing a Toko Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter and the decals were useless.

[DaveB]

Two great little Camels - well done!

I actually think this is not a bad little from Roden and have built several of these myself over the years

Regards

Dave

[Stuart Malone]

Very nice Camels.  How was the build on the Roden?  I don't have the latest on any 'gotchas' when building it like the D.III struts or the D.VII lower wing.  What can you report?  Thanks.

Stuart

[lone modeller]

Two super Camels. And in the Correct Scale too!

Stephen.

[Rip Van Winkle]

In response to your question Stuart, make sure the dihedral on the bottom wing  is correct. The Sopwith Camel had a pronounced one on the lower wing.

[RichieW]

Great job! I find the Camel a tough enough subject in 1/32 scale. I had to double check the title to make sure these are 1/72. Seriously fine work!

Richie

[WD]

Great work!

WD