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Offline mgunns

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WNW Ships Camel
« on: February 16, 2018, 09:24:48 AM »
After a frustrating build with my USAS Sopwith Camel, I thought I would try another one.  Armed with lessons learned I went ahead with the Ships Camel.  I always wanted to experiment with an all CDL scheme and try to capture that transulscency of the upper cockade being seen through the fabric.   Another thing I wanted to try to capture was the light passing through the inspection ports.  Not sure I captured either one perfectly but, as it is my first go around,  I am happy with the results.












So there you have it.  I have about 51 hours invested in this kit, the only rigging issue I had was on one of the interplane struts, when I was pulling on the upper rear line to tighten it a bit, the molded in eyelet broke, otherwise no rigging issues at all.


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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2018, 09:56:58 AM »
Mark,
     The scheme as I said in my PM is a real eye catcher, the dark wood with the CDL is really nice. What I forgot to comment on was your effort at the translucent upper roundels, they are excellent! Very nicely done, and only 3 or 4 more Camels to go!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2018, 11:10:22 AM »
Lovely work, there's a real elegance about this one.
Just a shame what a few weeks in salt spray would do to it!

A random thought; I've often wondered, about the machines that were ditched and then lifted out, how easy was it to get the engines running again? Assuming they tried!

Thanks for showing it off - will have to get on with mine before long...

Mark

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2018, 11:28:03 AM »
Nice NICE work Mark! You really produced a top quality model with this Camel. Thanks for sharing it with the forum. I have a special affection for the Ship's Camel.

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2018, 11:47:09 AM »
Outstanding Mark, you've captured the translucency of the upper cockade beautifully.  Congratulations on another beautiful build.

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2018, 12:59:09 PM »
Great!

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2018, 01:09:17 PM »
That’s pretty darned impressive. Not just the roundels but the ribs and spars make it look so real.
Ray

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2018, 01:25:45 PM »
Nicely done. I have this kit waiting in the wings. What are the frustrating lessons you mention?

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2018, 01:42:38 PM »
cockade translucency? NAILED IT. nicely done.

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2018, 02:06:36 PM »
Simply stunning, Mark!  You've mastered the translucency technique in spades!  Brilliant all 'round, old friend!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2018, 04:04:07 PM »
Wow, that‘s a true beauty, Mark!!! Thanks for sharing!
Only yesterday I asked myself, why there were so few ship‘s Camels „out there“ - and then today...
But, by the way, what was wrong or difficult with your USAS Camel?
Cheers, Richard

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2018, 04:09:54 PM »
Really a great beauty, the shine through effect is great, as the dark shadow of the struts are perfect, too.
The plane looks just great.
Chapeau,Mark
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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2018, 07:12:00 PM »
+1 on the comments above.
For a first attempt at transparency you have done yourself proud.  :o :o

Lovely build, Mark and thanks for the inspiration.

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2018, 02:21:52 AM »
Well done!

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Re: WNW Ships Camel
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2018, 02:37:17 AM »
ps i think the ribs are what 'sell' the translucency, not just the cockades. taking notes...