Epeeman Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 All, Displaying pictures of my completed model of Revell's latest reissue of this ancient kit. Built mostly OOB with some basic detailing to seat, cockpit and MG's. A lot of attention made to ensure the upper wing setup was correct to avoid the bow you get if built straight from the box. Various other small changes/additions made and altered kit supplied figure to look a bit more accurate. As always, model entirely brush painted. I hope you enjoy! Regards Dave 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmermaniac Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 very well done, can't hardly believe it's brush painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Beautifully done, an interesting scheme as well. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1980 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Some stunning work on the old bird! Fantastic, your brush painting is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Very nice. I have one of these in the stash, with the Dr1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I like this! Great detail and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder1 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hello Dave. That's a fine model there sir! I bought this kit a couple of weeks ago and realised its a fairly old kit! How did it go together? Any issues? Well done again, lovely piece of work. Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Beautiful build, and I like the colourful markings. Great choice! I think this is a much better kit than people give it credit for -- certainly as a base to work on it's brilliant... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Congratulations on a nice looking Camel. I built this kit myself in the early 1960's as Capt. Roy Brown's craft. the other option was William Barker's. I enjoyed building it back then and I made a promise to myself to get another one. After 50 years, I guess it is time. Thanks for providing the inspiration. It will be interesting if aftermarket decal makers provide some alternative schemes - maybe a Black Flight? PS- I don't remember the kit having a windscreen, I presume you scratchbuilt yours? Edited May 5, 2014 by Richard B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Stunning job on a very old kit,you,ve done it justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Impressive work on a very old kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Just goes to show that even though these kits are old and past their best, with a bit of effort you can do a damn fine job... even without an airbrush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Well done Dave, You`ve done a great job on this old kit and the decal option that you`ve chosen is wonderful! I`m very tempted to pick one of these up myself, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Just the job to sit opposite your 1/28 Triplane, Dave! Love the wood effect on the prop, the undercart and the struts - very effective. Nice job all round... Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Really great build you there, I have this to build & it really is a far better kit than the age suggests, Well done on such a lovely job. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hello Dave. That's a fine model there sir! I bought this kit a couple of weeks ago and realised its a fairly old kit! How did it go together? Any issues? Well done again, lovely piece of work. Martin. Martin - thank you. The kit goes together very well and standard of fit very good considering the age of the molding. One issue to be aware of (I know because I built this in the recent past) is the top wing has a very distinct bow if built straight from the box. I pondered this for some time - but the answer was really simple - bend up the lower wing (before attaching to fuselage) to add more dihedral. Next, glue in the cabane struts to the underside of the top wing and seat and deep in the slots as you can get. I trimmed down some of the strut attachment to achieve this. No shortening down of the cabane (as another, more involved option) was required. Cockpit detail is basic so I did some work here although I would add you do not see much of the cockpit once completed anyway. Congratulations on a nice looking Camel. I built this kit myself in the early 1960's as Capt. Roy Brown's craft. the other option was William Barker's. I enjoyed building it back then and I made a promise to myself to get another one. After 50 years, I guess it is time. Thanks for providing the inspiration. It will be interesting if aftermarket decal makers provide some alternative schemes - maybe a Black Flight? PS- I don't remember the kit having a windscreen, I presume you scratchbuilt yours? Richard - Thanks - yes, no windscreen included so just knocked up a basic one from clear plastic sheet and stretched sprue for the frame. I also knocked up the chutes (spent cartridge cases ejection port?) that extend from the side panels just to add a bit more interest. The only other alteration I made was to re-position the wind driven pump from the front starboard cabane strut to the rear one. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Sorry, forgot to add my thanks to everybody else who replied to my thread - All comments really appreciated, folks. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 very nice work, looks great and nice scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very cool, thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I meant to say how impressed I was at how you have matched the blue of the decals,...which colour paint did you use or was it a mix? Again this is a very nice build indeed and the closer you look th better it gets! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks, gents Tony - the blue is Revell ultra marine blue (code 51) which match decal colour nicely by chance. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 That certainly catch's the eye, real nice work Dave well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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