Colin M - Eduard 1:48 Sopwith F.1 Camel

[colin m]

So, this is where I'll build my Camel. Well it will be when I'm back from my hols in a week or so. Well, nothing to report yet, except the box looks very nice !

Colin M...

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Colin

looking forward to the Sopwith Camel. It'll be interesting to see this build develop as I'm not familiar with the kit.

have a great holiday and see you in the GB when you're back

Cheers

Paul

[Ian M]

have a good holiday. Going some where nice?

Don't forget to post the box art and sprue shots. It's always nice to see whats in the box.

Ian M

[Guest]

Very interesting Colin.

WW1 machines seem much more complicated.

Nice thing as well all the cockpit detail etc. is there to be admired & not hidden as WW11 stuff.

Laurie

[Guest]

oooOOooo another soppy,will it be loud and proud?

mobear

[papa 695]

A nice choise Colin hope you don't get the HUMP if anything goes wrong OK i'll get my coat

[colin m]

have a good holiday. Going some where nice?Don't forget to post the box art and sprue shots. It's always nice to see whats in the box.

Ian M

Somewhere nice ? It's now 24 degrees, lava everywhere and the G & T is free. I think I'll be ok !

[colin m]

At last I can make a start. On returning from the holiday, I had to contend with a broken toilet, but far worse than that - no broadband. Can you imagine life in a house where the teenager can't use the web, and the wife can't access Facebook......my life was hell. Anywell, all fixed now.

So, in my absence, I made a start on the Camel.

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The box art. This comes complete with two pieces of PE.

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The wicker seat and fuel tank all done.

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The engine. I went cross eyed wiring the twin plugs up !

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And finally for now, the instrumment panel. I find this quite funny. I've made it look more like a walnut veneer dashboard out of a Bentley instead of a WW1 instrument panel. Maybe this pilot liked a touch of class ??

Colin M..

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[Guest]

Thats beautifully done Colin, cant wait to see more mate.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

absolutely magnificent mate first class start

mobear

[mossiepilot]

Cracking start Colin, thats really great work.

Tony.

[Guest]

Very nice Colin.

Did you add the copper pipes on the engine or did the model come with them. Which ever they look really the part.

Laurie

[tr1ckey66]

Beautiful work Colin. This is going to be great!

Paul

[BarryW]

This looks great... brilliant work..

[michaelm]

fantastic work Colin, wonderful.