Col. Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 There's a lot of different colours in there Cliff. Major masking task but worth it for what will be the brightest model in the GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 This is good practice for Christmas - can't wait to see it unwrapped! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thank Col and Adrian. Well the wrapping is now off... This dazzle camo Camel is for real, being the personal mount of Capt Laurence Coombes, when he was an instructor with 204 TDS at Eastchurch in late 1918. Whilst the plane certainly existed (I've seen one black and white photo), you have to wonder how much info is actually known about the full pattern and colours. My model is based on some modern artwork, which is as good as it's likely to get I guess. Cheers Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Stupendous work, that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That is absolutely stunning Cliff a real effort worth while , All those angles too ! I will likely do a drab and cream bird. This is exquisite Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Whoa, I am dizzy now!!!! Looking great Cliff. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks guys for your kind comments I've had a busy weekend, so little chance to get on with the Camel. Some progress though, as I managed to get the national markings on. The blue on the kit's decal sheet was very pale, but worse than this the wing roundels were slightly too big to fit (at least to my tidied up wings). I therefore had to resort to my spares box for some replacements. Unfortunately this has brought with it, its own compromises, particularly the style of the fuselage roundels. I'm not going to fret about it though, as the dazzle is what this model is all about. Next task will be the serial decals (to under-wing and rudder). More decals to be sourced and undoubtedly more compromises too! Thanks for looking Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Oh wow.....That's truly rather lovely! When camo looks that cool.....Who cares if it works or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floppymushroom Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow just wow, its like the scheme was designed by picasso! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Bravissimo! Looking so good. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 That looks absolutely stunning cliff. As regards pale blue on the roundels I am not sure in what sense you mean pale but from my understanding WW1 era were a lot brighter than the blues used in WW2 and Postwar machines. Its looking absolutely marvellous what a challenge you have set yourself for someone wanting to get their mojo back and painting not being their favourite you have sure set yourself a task here and you have done a glorious job of it. Are you going to do any rigging ? Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks everyone for your continuing support. I don't know who did design the camo, but it would be interesting to find out, and to see whether it was governed by any scientific principles? Rob, I know what you mean about the different WW1 roundel blue colour. The kit's decals just looked weird to me though, slightly turquoise maybe. Here's a scan, which may show what I mean. The sheet at the top is the Camel's (Revell 1992), bottom right is the sheet from a more recent release of Revell's Triplane (2008), while bottom left is what I used, which come from a mid 90s release by Revell of Matchbox's Norseman. The roundels are for a WWII RCAF machine. Take your pick! I will be adding a little rigging, but just the main structural stuff - no control cables this time. It was serendipitous really that I chose this model for my 'comeback'. We've got our club's Christmas party and competition in a couple of weeks time with the theme 'Revell kits'. I have a few Revell, but all others (bar the Tripehound), are much more involved and I wouldn't have got them done in the few weeks that I've had. Plus, I'd signed up to this GB way back when it was first muted and the Camel obviously fitted in with this too. Fingers crossed that the dazzle may get a few votes in the comp, although it may prove a bit much after a few drinks ! Cheers Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 You would get my vote Cliff I wish I was free to come along on Tuesday nights. Maybe one day when I have the odd week I am off I could come along and see what its all about. I have noticed that Revell kits while largely excellent and usually your sure of a good build are sadly quite often let down by poor decals. Not every kit but enough for me to wish Revell would improve their decals. However I was pleased that the Meteor MK4 I built recently was excellent in this department as well as the kit. It does fascinate me how these lavish finishes were appearing on slow moving military Aircraft. The only thing I can think of is Bravery or an attitude of "if they hit me they hit me" I would have stuck to the olive drab if I was flying one in the war.. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Norman Wilkinson, I believe, was responsible for 'razzle-dazzle'. There was a fairly recent book, "Churchill's Wizards", by Nicholas Rankin that covered British military deception 1914-45 and was a good read. The idea was not to conceal but to deceive: "The object of camouflage is rather to give the impression that your head is where your stern is", John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks for the info John. I'll certainly look 'Churchill's Wizards' out. Cheers Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 So it's finished at last! More images in the Gallery. The final sting in the tail was that the cabane struts are too long and needed some trimming. Otherwise it's been a fun build, that's got my mojo going again! Cheers Cliff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 By the gods that's a great looking model.....That scheme is splendid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Wow! That's a little gem! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Electric Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Utterly brilliant - and hard to believe that's the Revell kit too!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Agreed, it's stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thanks guys, your kind comments are much appreciated Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Wow Cliff what a way to get your modelling mojo back and what a result you have got. Amazing ! I wonder now what you will do next cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 I wonder now what you will do next cheers Rob That all depends on the results of the GB poll - any second now!! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 You've turned a sow's ear into a silk purse. Wonderful job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 You've created a wee cracker there and as if rigging one of these wasn't bad enough picked the most complicated scheme I've ever seen on a model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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