Hobby Craft Sopwith Camel

[Suffolk Lad]

Hi 
Yep - thought it was going too well 

Didn't get as far today as I would have liked but did manage to mask and spray the top roundels. I have to admit I wasn't ready for the sight that greeted me when the masking came off.  I like to cut back every coat of paint with MicroMesh 6000 and a touch of water. No problems ever with doing that but I overlooked the fact of the gap around the aileron and the khaki coloured residue went through and stained the under surface. Despite that being sealed with Kleer it was difficult to remove by wiping so had to gently scrub at it with Micro Mesh which has worn the paint in a couple of areas. The wear on the roundel doesn't actually look as bad as the image makes out but short of a complete re-spray it would be difficult to try to match the masking up to re do it.  Fortunately the lower wing is the worse so it's destined to be a well weathered airframe. I do have to keep reminding myself this is practice for the 'real thing' 





On that note Des not quite so chipper tonight but hey I've had worse.

Lance - RAG  - been using foil for masking for quite a long time, the first on painting control line models. It's so much easier than paper to use. For this  modelling I tend to cut several small pieces first, fold one edge back on itself for strength then cut Tamiya tape to 8mm or so wide and attach to that edge. Once done this can be used several times before the tack gives out.

I have a question re markings but will put that on the other thread

Regards for now - Tug

[Des]

Despite your little issues you had the roundels look excellent, you have done a superb job.

Des.

[RAGIII]

Tug,
If there is an issue with your roundels I don't see it in the Photos. They look better than the decals on my British Aircraft!
RAGIII

[Suffolk Lad]

G' Morning 

Des, RAG - Having just taken a look I think I was being a mite too critical for though the under surface has been 'affected' it's not as bad as I first thought and with some subtle weathering should soon blend in. Onwards and upwards then - I'll get to work on the fuse today 

Regards - Tug

[radio]

Very well painted the roundels, Tug.
Cheers
Martin

[Dave Brewer]

Looks top shelf to me Tug,I'm saving this thread for reference when I do my Camel and Swallow builds.I'll have to summon up the motivation to mask more often instead of relying on decals-there really is no comparison as you've shown.Great tip on the foil,I'll be using it on my current builds.
Cheers,
Dave.

[Suffolk Lad]

Dave - thanks for looking in. For me, masking is well worth the effort wherever you do it. I used to find it a real chore at one time then one day the reality dawned - the masking 'is' the painting. I changed my thinking around 180 and now look at it as time spent masking as a worthwhile part of making the model, the actual painting itself, once masked, being the minor part of the operation. I do use decals but will always paint in preference particularly on markings/lettering

Not much to comment on and I'm about to take a few days off. Despite enjoying this build immensely when I get back modelling I really must finish the Starfighter first. It 's so close to the end it needs to be finalised so it will be a few days before I have anything further on this one.

In the meantime, after giving the 'woodwork' a coat of clear, the control lines are in and despite a bit of a tight fit I have managed to get the tank in without any damage.






That's it for a week or two then but back soon with the next phase.

Thanks for looking in

Regards - Tug

[bobs_buckles]

She is shaping up beautifully, Tug 
Keep up the great work.

VB

[RAGIII]

Tug,
Really looking beautiful! Every time I look at your wood treatment I am more impressed with how it turned out! Looking forward to your next update!
RAGIII

[Nanks]

You truly are turning one pigs ear into a silk purse. I am inspired!

[petrov27]

looking very nice indeed!!

[KitRookie37]

Hello gentlemen and ladies,
Godd work but, if I can, yellow background is not a good idea for yours pictures. Not enough contrat, I think. 
Best regards.
Alain.

[Suffolk Lad]

Hi 

Thanks as usual for your comments - I'm really enjoying this build so far though have this nagging awareness that it could always go pear shaped.

Alain - I note your comment and agree with you entirely. It's some nice cloth I've had for some time intending to use it for this purpose. After those first pics were posted however I felt it wasn't quite the thing but decided to stick with it for continuity. I shall try to find something more suitable for the next updates - perhaps pale blue or a light grey.

Well I've just cleaned the bench down and put things away for a few days - hols tomorrow but will be back soon. In the meantime enjoy your modelling time

Regards - Tug

[radio]

She comes very wonderful up.
Cheers
Martin

[Ernie]

Brilliant work, Tug!  I am enjoying following along with
your informative and awe-inspiring build.  It's fun watching
you turn the "cheap" model a show stopper.  Well done, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie