T-Tango Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) Morning all; My second project in the GB, the Hobbycraft Camel, I'm just hoping I will get it completed on time. First up the usual box shot. Cheers Pete. Edited May 18, 2010 by T-Tango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Whats the quality like of this kit? Ive built their Seafire XV and it was rather basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Whats the quality like of this kit? Ive built their Seafire XV and it was rather basic. Not too bad, but they have pin marks in some stupid places, ie. on the wheel spokes and propeller boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Morning all; I've made a start on the Camel. First up, a slight mod, the kit seat, with wicker decals. Wasn't happy with this, so I've made my own. My seat. Just needs tidying up and some paint. Bye for now. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Morning all; Just a small update, the Camel is progressing nicely, I'm mainly waiting for the oils to dry for the wood effect, but still bumbling along. Thanks for looking. Cheers Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Velociweiler Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Are we looking at the kit markings or have you got something else planned for the scheme? A friend of mine builds WWI aircraft and it wasn't until he showed me a Pup and Camel together that I really saw why the Camel is named so, the 'humpiness' is really pronounced. I see the boxtop gives no real hint for rigging - is it detailed in the instruction sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repainted Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I had my hops in you using the parts etch for this one but....Do you have any pics off the wings, I´m interested in the shape of the wings and the details off it. Having Academys Camel kit and can´t recommend it to noone.. Larsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 I see the boxtop gives no real hint for rigging - is it detailed in the instruction sheet? The rigging is shown on the instruction sheet. I had my hops in you using the parts etch for this one but....Do you have any pics off the wings, I´m interested in the shape of the wings and the details off it. Having Academys Camel kit and can´t recommend it to noone..Larsa No Larsa I'm not using the etch parts, as I hate etch and keep away from it as much as possible, the top wing is in fact not quite flat, I think it will require a spot of adjusting when I fit it, the rib tapes are well defined, might be a bit too defined for some people, but I'm happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repainted Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 The rigging is shown on the instruction sheet.No Larsa I'm not using the etch parts, as I hate etch and keep away from it as much as possible, the top wing is in fact not quite flat, I think it will require a spot of adjusting when I fit it, the rib tapes are well defined, might be a bit too defined for some people, but I'm happy with them. My tip would be a copy of Windsock to give the information about the rigging, a thing to remeber is never to trust the kit instructions.Hating the etch (a strong word) I know the feeling, using etch all over the place is not to be recommended but it could bring life to the build sometimes.This Camel kit is very interesting. Larsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repainted Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Here´s my friend Kofoed stunning Camel from another forum and time. Kofoed´s Camel Larsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Here´s my friend Kofoed stunning Camel from another forum and time.Kofoed´s Camel Larsa Certainly a stunning build Lars, mine will be no where as good as that as it's only my second biplane build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Looking good Pete! Looking forwards to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Looking good Pete!Looking forwards to seeing more! Thanks Daz, hoping to take some pics shortly, maybe tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Another update, the state of play so far, as usual any comments most welcome. The flash seems to have bought out the wing rib tapes a lot lighter than they are in real life. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Very nice Pete! I love the wood effect behind the cockpit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Very nice Pete!I love the wood effect behind the cockpit! Thanks Daz, just used a base of acrylic and then brushed with water based oils, when the oils were dry 3 or 4 coats of Klear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad57 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Pete , She's shaping up to be one excellent Camel. Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Many thanks for the votes of confidence guys, I appreciate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Wonderful work Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Pete, Well done old fruity. Its great seeing you tackle WW1 aircraft. Long may it continue BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks for comments guys, but why, oh why is it when you reach the stage where you can't go back, Murphies Law takes over 'If anything conceivably can go wrong, it inevitably will'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Sorry have I missed something? One minute I am looking at a beautiful 'part' build and the next post from you Pete is the one above? What's up? Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Hi Deacon, what happened was I painted the model, put the Klear on for the decals, put the cockades on, no probs, put the rudder stripes on, one side decided to play up, but it looked passable, when I put the side decals on which consist of a stripe, the cockade, recognition letter, reg. no. and another stripe all in one decal, the bloody recognition letter tore in half on one side, so after much fiddleing and messing about, cos the decal slid beautifully along the length of the fusilage, but up and down, nar, no way was it gonna slide, any way after much messing about I managed to get the letter 'U' lined up, so I put some Klear on to settle it down, damn me when the Klear dried there was small gap in the 'U', fortunately I've managed to spot it in with some white paint so it doesn't look too bad. Edited May 6, 2010 by T-Tango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Phew! For a minute there mate I thought you'd completely ruined the build, similar to poor Paul on the Finnish AF GB spilling liquid poly on his practically finished Mig 21. I am sure it won't even be noticeable, good recovery. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Yep, I think when I get some Western Front mud and grime on the Camel it will look ok, I've just started doing battle with the rigging to-day. Edited May 6, 2010 by T-Tango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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