Shelliecool Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Ready for inspection is my 1:72 Sopwith Camel 2F.1 by Airfix. It was an old kit that I picked up cheaply from my local model shop. This is the first bi-plane I have attempted, and although there was a tremendous amount of flash, bits missing and the decals past their best I thoroughly enjoyed the build. I mixed up my own cream tone for the underside of the wings (as I am none to keen on airbrushing Humbrol acrylics), and scratch built the guns on the nose, and with those problems overcome I became rigging. I purchased some elastic designed for rigging 1:72 models, and set to it. For my first attempt, I'm pleased with the results and looking forward to working on my next bi-plane kit. Thanks. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very nice little build and the scratch build parts really transform this kit 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Lovely Camel. Great work. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very nice build indeed Michelle. You would hardly believe that is the old Airfix camel. On with the Do17z now ...........? Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very nice! I'd like to do some biplanes but always been put off by the need for rigging - it just looks so complicated! Elastic sounds interesting though, was it easy to fix in place? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 50 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Very nice build indeed Michelle. You would hardly believe that is the old Airfix camel. On with the Do17z now ...........? Terry Thank you! Yep I'm progressing well with the Dornier (enjoying it too), and about to start some Spitfire's. Thanks again, Michelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 27 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: Very nice! I'd like to do some biplanes but always been put off by the need for rigging - it just looks so complicated! Elastic sounds interesting though, was it easy to fix in place? Thank you! It wasn't too tricky, I would recommend a good pair of tweezers and lots of time, if you let go of one end too quickly it pings off and sticks where you don't want it too! Good fun tho. Thanks, Michelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Well done Shellie, no kit build is wasted time, you always learn something to carry on to another build. Well done with the rigging, a lot of people are put off by that and I think you've nailed it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Great Camel and great job on the rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Great job for your first biplane and you had a go at rigging as well - very brave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Lovely looking Camel,very nice .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 A convincing Camel from that old kit – bravo! The rigging really dots the i:s, very well done. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 You have made a very good job of what is a very old Airfix kit, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Well done! and I thought the 1/48 Camel was small....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That's a cracking build Michelle,great job on the old kit and that rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That looks very fine, that rigging must have tried your patience. Built the same model back in the day, but never looked as good as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hi Michelle, for a first rigging job, it is really good! You are going to have to face the sad truth: you are extremely gifted as a modeler. Your builds are steadily improving and this Camel is proof enough, if any was needed. Well done and congrats! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Very nice work, at least it looks like a Camel 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Great build. I never had any luck building Camels(Airfix and Revell). Yours is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNab Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Looks superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Amazing what you've achieved with this ancient tooling. Great work on the rigging. Having built dozens of biplanes over the years it's only been recently that I have plucked up the courage to do the rigging so I admire your fortitude on rigging your first biplane (which looks excellent, I might add). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) Well done on rigging that tiny thing, I had a job on my 1/32nd WnW build, could of done with another pair of arms/hands and without the EZ-line sticking everywhere except where I wanted it! Davey. Edited July 31, 2018 by DaveyGair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Your considerable skills deserve a better canvas! I strongly recommend a Roden/Toko/Eastern Express/Eduard kit for your next 1/72 biplane subject, the results will be much more satisfying...! Cheers, Herb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now