Author Topic: Sopwith Camel by Maly Modelarz in 1/33rd (Read 4264 times)

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2023, 02:16:58 PM »

Thank you Joachim, Tim and PP! This is such a really nice kit it makes the builder look pretty darn good.

Since last time, I finished up the cowling, added the engine and cowl and put on the tails. Now I need to do some rigging in the back end. Oh! I also made my own seat belts if you can see them on the seat and added a ring site (that needs to be painted!).

Moving right along...Dan

P.S. PetworthPilot: I'm glad you are liking the videos. They are kind of fun to make and I do hope they are useful for someone. Cheers...

rhallinger · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2023, 10:20:44 PM »

Dan, you are outdoing yourself on this one! The cowling looks fantastic, as do all of the other details and overall construction. This camel will be quite the showpiece! Very well done.

Best regards,

Bob

Tim Mixon · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2023, 01:37:46 PM »

I think this your best one yet. Really clean detailing. Great work Dan!

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2023, 03:26:43 AM »

Thank you very much, Bob and Tim! I really wonder why this kit is no longer in production as it really is sort of falling together and looks sweet once assembled.

More soon! Wings are not far behind.

Dan

RAGIII · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2023, 03:27:46 AM »

I really like this one a lot Dan! Beautiful bird and outstanding work!
RAGIII

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2023, 02:12:14 PM »

Thanks Rick...much appreciate the look!

Since last time, I got the tails rigged and started the top wing. The construction of the wings is different in that you add the skeleton parts to a paper backing. Also, there is no single main spar. It's in pieces that go in between the ribs. Not my idea of strength or a way to get a straight structure, but after a night in a heavy book, it seems ok. One issue is that the top skins seem way too long (almost a 1/4 inch) so I did some trimming. A little worried about how the ailerons will match up, now but we'll see!

More soon...Dan

RAGIII · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2023, 01:48:55 AM »

The tail rigging looks fantastic as does the wing. I hope all goes well with the ailerons. I don't remember if I mentioned this but the PC color that was chosen looks perfect to My eye!
RAGIII

KiwiZac · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2023, 06:22:04 AM »

Wonderful work Dan!

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2023, 03:50:31 PM »

Thank you so much, Rick and Zac. I too like the color!

So I got the top ailerons on with some fiddling and fakery, and then made the bottom wings too. They also have the top skin over-size problem. Now that it's all done, I think what would have fixed it was about 1/16th inches of extra rib leading edge. That would have made the top fold over match up to the trailing edges much better. I figure the skins are probably perfect so maybe it was the rib size or placement of said ribs.

It'll work, though.

Live and learn.

Thanks for looking,
Dan

Tim Mixon · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2023, 10:55:24 PM »

Marvelous work Dan. You really have mastered these kits. I think you are ready for this one:

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2023, 03:24:43 AM »

I kid you not, Tim. I have drooled over that one many, many times. It could very well be in my future. Love that one...

Thanks for looking and enabling.

Dan

RAGIII · « **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2023, 04:31:11 AM »

Nice work on the Ailerons Dan! Your roundels line up much better than My decals do on My builds

RAGIII

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2023, 03:30:10 AM »

Thanks, Rick! The trouble is, it's much harder to make decals match up so I think you've got me on that score...

Top wing on! Well...still needs some nudging and the cabanes but it seems to fit very well indeed. I'll attempt to get the cabanes on and start rigging later today. Oh yeah...and the lower ailerons!

Dan

rhallinger · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2023, 04:32:00 AM »

Looking just fantastic Dan! Really sharp. Very well done!

Best,

Bob

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2023, 03:09:50 PM »

Thanks so much, Bob!

Here's all for the weekend. Cabanes and rigged except the front cabane with the little tear-drop shaped wood piece and 4 of the double flying wires but it sure is coming along. Waiting for all the fumes from the kicker to dry before tackling the rest tomorrow.

Have a good week...Dan