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Offline AllanBurrows

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Academy Sopwith Camel
« on: January 31, 2014, 04:35:19 AM »
Hello

Well here goes...my first attempt at scratch building a replacement seat for the Camel.

Kit seat included for comparison.

Comments welcome.

Allan

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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2014, 04:52:27 AM »
That's a gorgeous seat, Allan!  Brilliantly done.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2014, 04:55:07 AM »
Hi Allan,

As Bud said a wonderful (gorgeous) seat. Top class!

Kind regards
Patrick
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2014, 05:56:39 AM »
Allan,
   Can you provide some details on how you produced that magnificent seat?? ??? That's very nicely done.
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2014, 06:21:53 AM »
You are off to a great start with your build Allan, this will be a must watch topic.

Des.
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Offline AllanBurrows

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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2014, 06:37:12 AM »
Hello all

Thanks for the positive comments.

I've attached a ( blurred, sorry!) picture of the seat pre-paint.

Base was 1mm plastic card as was the cushion, frame copper wire with the weave nylon fishing line...fiddly but fun!

Allan
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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2014, 09:12:50 AM »
Very nice Allan and thanks for sharing it with us.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2014, 10:46:46 AM »
That is amazing work, Allan!  When I build my Camel I will be using your
build as a guide.  I can't get over how good the weaving came out.  Great job!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2014, 02:48:21 AM »
Hello Allan:

Great looking seat!  Thanks for showing how you did it.

Best

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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2014, 07:20:17 AM »
  Allan,
Excellent seat my friend. I'm looking forward to following your Camel thread.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2014, 06:03:07 AM »
Hello

I've started on the Camel interior scratch-build.
Seat included for the photos.

Paintwork needs refining...!

regards

Allan
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2014, 06:24:23 AM »
Great work mate!!!
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2014, 07:11:34 AM »
Outstanding work on the interior framing, Allan!  Vast improvement over the kit.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2014, 08:51:10 AM »
Very well done framework! Like Bud said a vast improvement!
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Re: Academy Sopwith Camel
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2014, 04:59:27 PM »
Beautiful work Allan.  The frame looks superb.  Great beginnings!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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