Papa695s Academy 1/32 Sopwith Camel

[tr1ckey66]

Great work on the Camel Ian. The wicker seat, cockpit detail, seatbelt all look excellent. And the engine really does have that metallic sheen.
Quality stuff.
Loving the vibrant red cowl and wheels! They will really pop on the finished model
ATB
Paul

[papa 695]

Not sure if you’ve got there yet but another heads up about the stringin, check closely as they don’t appear to be correct. Coming out of the fuselage towards the rear it shows a wire that they loop through it but when you come to actually attach it it’s the same wire that goes out that comes back again if that makes sense

Yes I’ve seen that Mick, I noticed it within the instructions. I’ve got a cunning plan ( as Boldrick would say). I’m going to attach one end of the rigging ( I use EZ line ) to a piece of stretched sprue then push it through one of the holes in the side. So opposite to what the instructions say, then feed the other end through the rest of the way it should go, then attach the end to another piece of stretched sprue and push it though the other hole. If that makes sense.

[papa 695]

Not much to show, but starting the painting now.

[Steve-the-Duck]

Is it me, or does the 'plane look really sinister all in black?

[Mickc1440]

Yes I’ve seen that Mick, I noticed it within the instructions. I’ve got a cunning plan ( as Boldrick would say). I’m going to attach one end of the rigging ( I use EZ line ) to a piece of stretched sprue then push it through one of the holes in the side. So opposite to what the instructions say, then feed the other end through the rest of the way it should go, then attach the end to another piece of stretched sprue and push it though the other hole. If that makes sense.

Exactly what I’ve done mate

[papa 695]

Started to get some paint on this one.

[flyjoe180]

The wood effects are particularly convincing Ian, nice work

[papa 695]

Got this all painted, and now ready for some decals.

[scottie3158]

Looking good.

[papa 695]

Looking good.

Many thanks Paul.

[JayCee]

Excellent paintwork. Really complements the build.
John.

[papa 695]

Well I started decaling today and they just broke up in the water, so after some choice words. I decided to paint them on. Not done much, but I’ve made a start.

[Guest]

Looking really good! nice work.

[Steve-the-Duck]

Nice start there, but it's all sounding depressingly familar!

[papa 695]

Been a while, just getting over Man-flu, but got the roundels and stripes painted and put on the small decals.

Going to start building these now.