« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy  (Read 2654 times)

Offline ntg1305

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 5
    • Braillescalerulez
Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« on: December 01, 2013, 08:59:35 AM »
The model started as a fun quick build in my local model club.
A very bad kit that was impossible to finish in a short time of a weekend! >:(

Painted as a colorful RAF training Camel with Air Vallejo and Tamiya paints.
The little decals are made in my computer and printed by Black Lion Decals.

Thanks for watching.

All comments are welcome.

Nikos

Work in progress

       

Finished model
                       
« Last Edit: December 02, 2013, 10:28:46 AM by ntg1305 »
Logged

Offline mgunns

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2255
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 10:00:57 AM »
Helo ntg1305:

Neat little model there.  Flashy paint scheme, outstanding rigging work, but; it looks like you got the undercarriage on backwards.  Otherwise, a neat little build.  Thanks for sharing.

Best

Mark
Logged
Mark

We few, we happy few.....

Offline Jacek

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 643
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2013, 01:48:51 AM »
Beautiful little thing  :D
Logged

Offline Epeeman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1419
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2013, 04:46:57 AM »
Nice one!

As Mark said, superb rigging.

Regards

Dave
Logged
As we say in fencing, what's the point?

Offline Rob Hart

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 699
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2013, 06:04:53 AM »
The fact that you actually built a model from that kit is highly commendable.  I recall seeing the ESCI boxing of the kit about thirty years ago and thinking at the time that it looked dreadful. Your finish reflects high quality craftsmanship.
Logged

Offline PrzemoL

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5316
  • There was Eru... and he made first the Ainur...
    • Przemysław Litewka
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 07:04:01 AM »
Amazing finish. If it was not for the funny geometry it would be hard to tell it was an Academy kit. Just one advice - do yourself a favour, spend a couple more pennies, buy yourself a Roden kit and build it once again.You will get a true winner then!
Logged
Ash nazg durbatuluk, ash nazg gimbatul,
Ash nazg thrakatuluk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.

Offline Whiteknuckles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1335
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 08:48:28 AM »
Good looking bird ntg1305, great job in braile scale - I like the livery, well done!!

Andrew
Logged
Eternal Apprentice

Offline RAGIII

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19693
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2013, 03:18:55 PM »
Really beautiful paintwork! The rigging is great!!
RAGIII
Logged
"A man has to know his limitations": Harry Callahan

"Don't slop it on" Lynda Geisler

Offline Des

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 9325
    • ww1aircraftmodels.com
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2013, 03:40:45 PM »
That is a beautiful looking Camel with a flashy paint scheme, your rigging is also very well done for such a small model, congratulations on creating a stunning model.

Des.
Logged
Late Founder of ww1aircraftmodels.com and forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com

Offline Adam

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 647
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2013, 06:21:39 PM »
Beautiful painting.

Adam.
Logged

Offline coyotemagic

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7710
  • "Here's to not buggering it up." -Winston Chuchill
    • My Models
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2013, 02:27:41 AM »
Gorgeous little Camel, Nikos!  Your painting and rigging are brilliant.  Dual flying wires are hard enough in 1/48 scale, I can only imagine how difficult it must be in 1/72 scale.  Nice work.
Cheers,
Bud
Logged
"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream in the dark recesses of the night awake in the day to find all was vanity. But the dreamers of day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, and make it possible." -T. E. Lawrence

Offline lone modeller

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5513
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2013, 03:10:27 AM »
Double flying wires in God's Own Scale!!! Truly wonderful work. An interesting colour scheme for a Camel too - and extremely well done. This is one to be truly proud of.
Logged

Offline Ernie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3961
  • "Once more into the breach"
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2013, 06:38:06 AM »
Great job on the Camel! The colour scheme is a welcome break from
the usual PC10 of the RFC.  Also, the rigging is phenomenal!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Logged
The new old guy, take two...

Offline Nigel Jackson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2608
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2013, 06:54:51 AM »
Hello Nikos

The finish is just beautiful. Some time ago I 'threw together' a 1/72 Camel. When I saw yours, I got it out to remind myself of the size and could only marvel at your paintwork.

Best wishes
Nigel
Logged

Offline Zabu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
Re: Sopwith Camel 1/72 Academy
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2013, 01:05:28 PM »
Hi Nikos.

Fine modeling from you and a very good looking Camel. Very nice scheme too.

Cheers
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »