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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2017, 07:39:58 AM »
Beauty Lance, no way I can see this gem going to the shelf of shame.  All the best in your alignment quest.   ;)

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2017, 07:44:18 AM »
Thank you Rick and Juan for your most welcome comments! More to follow once I cobble this mess together!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2017, 08:24:51 AM »
More to follow once I cobble this mess together!
Cheers,
Lance

And a very nice mess it is too Lance!  ;D

Looks great!

More please.  :)


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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #33 on: August 07, 2017, 04:19:32 PM »
You're like a fine wine, Lance....You keep getting better and better.
Well done!

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #34 on: August 07, 2017, 10:42:14 PM »
Boggie, vB,
   Thank you for your encouragement, now that I've slept on the next steps I'll see how the plan comes together in the stark light of a new day!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2017, 01:57:59 AM »
Very nice progress so far, Lance, good job!

Mac Laren's Camel is on my 'to build' list, so I will be following this one with great excitement.

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2017, 04:41:42 AM »
Many Thanks Ondra, coming from a true master it means a great deal to me! :)
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #37 on: August 08, 2017, 01:27:32 PM »
That's some outstanding work there Lance.  The rudder control wires looks pretty complicated and you got it down all tidy and neat.  Instrument panel is a jewel.I wouldn't worry about it being a shelf of doom denizen, this will a jewel in the crown.
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #38 on: August 08, 2017, 01:51:15 PM »
Superb modelling as always Lance!the instrument panel is simply beautiful!
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #39 on: August 11, 2017, 07:13:21 AM »
Mark, Filip,
   Thank you both for your comments, I just finished up the cockpit module so photos to follow.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #40 on: August 11, 2017, 07:30:48 AM »
   The cockpit section is complete with one very minor addition required. It fits the fuselage, albeit "just", a very tight fit as always with a Wingnut Kit.
    Before final assembly I had to deal with the three cabane eyelet rigging attatchments I'd broken while drilling them to clean them up a bit. One was repaired with thick CA, the other two were removed and replaced with Bob's Buckles copper eyelets using a #83 drill bit and CA.





    Next came the seat and fuel tank frame with the recently added HGW Belts:



    After running the starboard aileron wire through the right frame member the side was attatched, a delicate little task to get it all lined up! The ugly seam line along the top of the fuel tank that I missed will thankfully be covered once she's closed up.







   ...... and a final shot showing the fuel line that needs to be extended aft before it's closed in:



    This ones been placed to the back of the assembly line now as I tackle the completion of my Mikr Mir Fokker D.VIII / E.V.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #41 on: August 11, 2017, 07:36:12 AM »
Looks good Lance.  The instrument panel is a real show stopper.  The HGW seat belts look the part.  I can't seem to get those pesky things to work right, yours look the business.  Looking forward to seeing your progress on the DVIII/EV as Model Mania runs wild at the Manor Caroll.   8)

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #42 on: August 11, 2017, 07:41:48 AM »
Wow Mark, you must be sitting at your monitor, that was quick! Thanks for looking and commenting. As we discussed earlier it is indeed "madness"!! :o ::)
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Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #43 on: August 11, 2017, 10:39:52 AM »
Your cockpit came together in a spectacular manner Lance! Seat, belts, instrument panel are all gorgeous!
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Re: Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camel "LeRhone" Major DR MacLaren
« Reply #44 on: August 11, 2017, 12:26:19 PM »
Great stuff here Lance, my money was on you "getting her done".  Looking forward to your progress on your projects.   8)