Darrel Gardiners 1/32 Sopwith Swallow conversion by KiwiResin

[KiwiResin]

Darrel has done a great job on the test build of the Swallow.
This conversion is for the Academy/Hobbycraft Sopwith Camel, and is designed to make that kit useable ( which it isnt as a Camel)

Now available from Kiwi Resin.

[Ernie]

What a sweet little aeroplane!  Wonderful model.

Cheers,
Ernie

[PrzemoL]

Lovely! Very nice model of an interesting and attractive aircraft! It would be nice to be able to build it in 72nd scale!

[Nigel Jackson]

Very nice!

Would I be right in thinking that the prominent ribs above the upper wing centre section were intended to reinforce thr structure or was there some other purpose?

Best wishes
Nigel

[KiwiResin]

I think the strengthenng strakes might have been to stop the fabric drumming within the prop arc (?)

Very nice!

Would I be right in thinking that the prominent ribs above the upper wing centre section were intended to reinforce thr structure or was there some other purpose?

Best wishes
Nigel

[rhallinger]

Can someone advise where this conversion kit can be purchased?  Thanks.

Regards,

Bob

[Ernie]

Snooping around Bob, I found this on the Aussie Ebay page.  I'm not sure
if this is the maker Kiwi Resin or not, but that's about all I found.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-32-Sopwith-Swallow-WW1-fighter-conversion-for-the-Sopwith-Camel/370994488586?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.RVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D4457463841710060354%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D370994488586

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Ernie

[ALBATROS1234]

i think it looks really nice, i have thought about getting the conversion for my academy camel. does anyone have a link to show what comes in the kit? as i understood it was basically a wing and tail surfaces with a seat. it seems kind of expensive for what you get $66.00 is almost as much as a whole wnw kit($51.29 plus $14.50 shipping) not complaining , just personally i am not sure i want a swallow enuff to spend that amount for the conversion. unless i am wrong and theres alot more to the kitset.

[Des]

Hi Scott,

The conversion kits consists of;

New wings
Tailplane
Fuselage decking
Struts
Seat
Propeller

It is advertised on ebay at the moment for $45US plus $14.50US post. or contact Kiwiresin direct at  [email protected]

Darrel has done a beautiful job building his converted Camel which has turned out to be a very pretty aeroplane.

Des.

[ALBATROS1234]

thanks for the breakdown des. i'll check the u.s. ebay, but on the aussie ebay it said $45 aud (approx $51.29 u.s.) plus $14.50.

[Des]

I just checked my Aussie ebay listing again and it says $45US - Approx $51.29AU.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-32-Sopwith-Swallow-WW1-fighter-conversion-for-the-Sopwith-Camel/370994488586?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.RVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D4457463841710060354%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D370994488586

Des.

[ALBATROS1234]

oh wow i read it wrong, well $60 is better than $66

[coyotemagic]

Hey, Scott.  Here's what you get, buddy.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2026.msg32877#msg32877
Cheers,
Bud

[ALBATROS1234]

thanks bud thats what i wanted to see.