Ted Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Let's make this into an RNAS airplane. There are some differences between the Hobbycraft "Aces" kits and the old Hobbycraft camel kits. The Le Rhone and Clerget Aces boxings are different molds with better detail. I have a few other things to add as well, a Copper State Clerget engine, a Barracuda wicker seat, and some extra bits from a Wingnut Wings kit. I'll use some kit decals as well as extras from the WNW kit to do one of these: or maybe this: I do love the stripes but am leaning towards the one with the poster glazed on the tail, how cool is it that they pasted a big goofy picture of their favourite comedian to the airplane. Would it be too much to make it a what-if scheme with stripes and the poster? 😱 Here's a closer look at the parts I'll be replacing with Wingnut extras. Hobbycraft parts at the top. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Nice subject choice Ted. Sure the Hobbycraft kit was considerably cheaper than the Wingnut Wings one so be interesting to see the comparison. As for your choice of schemes; the first one caught my eye due to its redish hues but those stripes and checks look as if they'd be a masking and decalling nightmare! Or perhaps you need another kit to do both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Definitely one to watch Ted. Good luck with the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Excellent selection @Ted - I see WnW are re-releasing these two schemes soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hi, When I saw "RNAS Camel" my first thoughts were the 2F1 "Ship's Camel" like the very old Airfix 1/72 one, which is somewhat different, but I see you are doing the more common standard F1 used by both RFC and RNAS pilots. At this scale it should be an impressive build which I will watch with interest. Cheers Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 hours ago, PeterB said: Hi, When I saw "RNAS Camel" my first thoughts were the 2F1 "Ship's Camel" like the very old Airfix 1/72 one, which is somewhat different, but I see you are doing the more common standard F1 used by both RFC and RNAS pilots. At this scale it should be an impressive build which I will watch with interest. Cheers Pete. A ship's camel would be more naval, unfortunately I don't have a 1/32 kit for that. I am working on a 1/48 ship's camel though, stalled on it actually, from Blue Max models: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Started with the cockpit and added a few details and structure with styrene, masking tape, lead wire. I also made a fuel tank to sit behind the seat. I love the Barracuda wicker seat. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Did a bit of work to make the cockpit combing look better. I also put a locating pin in the tiny joint at the front edge of the cockpit to help when I eventually flue the fuselage halves together. Before: After: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Some great detailing work happening there Ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks zebra. Got the cockpit done, I added rigging and some copper line. Don't look at the ammo magazines. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterfriend Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 That’s looking great! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 That’s some lovely work in that cockpit, your really improving on the base kit. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 After all the work on the cockpit the build if zooming along. I had to be a bit careful about the upper fuselage, I scraped the joint instead of sanding so I didn't lose the facets. Here's how it looks after a few doses of putty and two coats of primer. Just a couple little spots needed another putty before final priming. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Got the airbrush painting done. It's a random mix of Tamiya. And scratchbuilt a little Rotherham pump as none are included in the kit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Got the most of the decals on, couple more after the wood grain is finished. It's a mix of the kit decals and some from Wingnut Wings for 9(N) Squadron. I love the cut-out poster of the comedian, according to the Windsock data file all of this flight's airplanes had the same poster glued to their tails. I imagine them all going out to see the show while on leave together, and stealing the posters on their way out of the playhouse. Makes me remember that these pilots were in their early 20's. I painted the propeller tan and then brushed on some oil paint for wood grain. After it dries in a few days I'll add the prop decals and varnish it. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Excellent work Ted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: Excellent work Ted. Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worms Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 That's looking really nice, gotta love a Camel! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 19 hours ago, Worms said: That's looking really nice, gotta love a Camel! Gotta love 'em. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 5:50 AM, Worms said: That's looking really nice, gotta love a Camel! 8 hours ago, Ted said: Gotta love 'em. Thanks Although quite stroppy at times, they can be quite affectionate, their breath though, phew disgusting! 🤪🐪🐪🐪 AW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 There are a lot of builds going on in this GB. I got back to this model, used some oil paint to wriggle on some wood grain, waited for it to dry, and then brushed on a couple coats of future to resemble varnish. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 I had to figure out a way to align the struts to make a solid foundation and reduce the fiddling around when I put on the top wing. I made a little angle jig based on drawings from the windsock Camel book, then I could use a machinist square to make sure the struts are all aligned. It also means I have to wait for each strut to cure before moving to the next one. Patience is not my strong suit. Also added some propeller decals, extras from a Wingnut Wings kit. I am constantly delighted by the details they provide. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Loving the wood effects you are achieving, I think you have nailed it. your work looks immaculate, looking forward to this one getting finished! And how your rigging it. Rob Edited April 25, 2020 by rob85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, rob85 said: Loving the wood effects you are achieving, I think you have nailed it. your work looks immaculate, looking forward to this one getting finished! And how your rigging it. Rob Thanks Rob, I have been having fun with wood grain. Good quality oil paints over matt acrylic is a bit of magic. So many people finished their builds while I was waiting for oil paint to cure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Yeah I can imagine when using oil paints! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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