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Offline FokkerFodder

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Academy 1/32 Camel
« on: November 16, 2015, 07:43:54 PM »
Academy 1/32 Camel

Well, this build was a right old pain – although it pushed me to do all sorts of things that a WNM would not.  So that’s the silver lining for someone still learning the basics!

I’m happy with the results, given all the trials and tribulations I suffered, although there are a lot of warts on this.  However, she looks pretty enough to the casual observer and I’ve built it for a friend who is not a harsh critic…..

It took forever to build and I still have another one on the bench… Lord, do I have the strength….. ?

Ps I’m really enjoying Suffolk Lad’s Camel build at the moment…..

Cheers

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and one more to go... ergh...





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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2015, 07:48:17 PM »
A delightful piece of work FF. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel
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Offline Epeeman

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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2015, 02:31:51 AM »
I cannot see anything wrong with this at all - brilliant job, especially love your realistic looking wood effect.

Regards

Dave
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2015, 03:36:48 AM »
Beautiful work, FF. Your friend is very fortunate to be receiving such an amazing model!

George
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2015, 06:23:30 AM »
A delight to look at, the wood effect is amazing, you have done an excellent job building this kit, the finished product would be a perfect gift for anyone. The warts you mention are not at all visible, I hope you continue on with your second kit.

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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2015, 06:45:00 AM »
The warts you speak of must all be subdermal, FF.  She's absolutely stunning.  Your attention to detail is remarkable.
Cheers,
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2015, 09:35:49 AM »
Lovely work FF - like the others I think you've done a smashing job on the wood work and the overall 'picture' denotes a cracking job.
Love that little strut mounted pump - was that totally scratch built or part etch?

Nice to hear you are taking a peek at mine - if it finishes up looking as good as yours I shall be well pleased.

Congrats on a nice looking result all round

Regards - Tug
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2015, 06:01:11 PM »
Spectacular Camel. Fine wood panels around the cockpit. And very colourful scheme - now who says PC10 is boring???
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2015, 06:07:25 PM »
I like it a lot. Very well done - I seriously doubt a WNW Camel will look much better.

Stefan
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2015, 11:38:25 PM »
Outstanding work all around! Beautiful painting, decaling, detailing, and finally the figures are awesome!
One to be very proud of!
RAGIII
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2015, 12:34:49 AM »
   Beautifully done FF, one to be proud of!
Cheers,
Lance
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2015, 06:28:05 AM »
I agree with all that has been written. The wood effect is just wonderful, the overall finish superb. Warts? Where?
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2015, 06:35:20 AM »
I have to echo the words above - such a well done model. The wood effects and subtle weathering are amazing. This is one of the most interesting Camel schemes I've seen. Thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2015, 01:28:42 PM »
 Congratulations my friend she's one beautiful Camel. Impressive work from construction to decals.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Offline FokkerFodder

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Re: Academy 1/32 Camel
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2015, 03:34:45 PM »
thank you all for the kind words - I'm almost inspired to try and finish the second one!  Need to finish a Snipe first

Suffolk Lad - its the Part PE, with the lump of (modified) plastic from the kit.  And the wood effect is Ushi decals with pre- and post-shading.  I think Bo nailed this to perfection - you will find it somewhere between pages 56 and 85 of the Albie V  build log  ;)

cheers

FF
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