CANicoll Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Was given this kit and thought what the heck (I have to STOP saying that...). Another one of these old builds and the decals are like I've never seen. This will be fun... Here is the box and the aircraft I'm going for: Already got started and apologies for not getting a shot of the (very) simple IP. No instrument decals so painted with a tooth pick again. Not too bad, but even I can see a major problems with the cockpit - its just not accurate and the IP is also wrong. I'll post pictures later. Oh well, this is an OOB build. Got the body in primer (still working on a nasty top seam) and already sprayed the front in dull aluminum, as well as the cowl. Here is my cowl holder: And started working on the wooden ribs. I'd be half tempted to paint most of the markings but the raised detail on the wing ribs is a little daunting. I've actually spend a lot of time trying to sand down the prominent ribs. We'll see how she turns out and I'll post pictures later. Chris Alain Gadbois, Shaka HI, MikeC and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Cooooooooooool! Looks great so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Texan Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I've got one of these old birds as well. May not be correct in all aspects, but I've seen many that look nice! Just detailed up some! CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Thanks guys! Fixed the seam this evening and even shot the wood on the fuselage (with a bit of overspray to fix on the aluminum part). Might have to wait for paints to arrive as the LHS closed down so finding a local source for paint has gotten to be a bit of a pain... Shaka HI and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) Hi guys! Sorry for the radio silence. Actually been a little bit busy and got a bit hung up on the Sopwith Camel. In the interim, finished a 1/72 Tamiya Spitfire Vb and that is an amazing little kit! LOVE it!. Anyway, I got hung up on the really crappy decals in the Hobby Craft kit, Patrick sent me the decals from the WNW kit that was a big help (Thanks!!), but I also ordered the Italeri Sopwith Camel kit. Oh the folly of the ignorant: The Italeri is a reboxing of the Hobby Craft kit. But with much better decals. So between the decals, and a desire to do a better job on the rigging, I'm trying a different build flow with the Italeri kit. Here is the Hobby Craft bird: started with the rigging: That is the WNW fuselage roundel (and you will see the colour difference when we get to the wings!) and the painted rudder, not the kit decal. Rigging is a bit of a pain as the directions are not exactly clear, but I'm sorting through. Here are the wings and you can see the color mismatch on the bottom of the lower wing: The threads are the start of the rigging. So for the Italeri kit, I decided to paint the fuselage early, add the necessary decals, and then will be able to start the rigging from the inside. That is my theory anyway. One of the fuselage rigging lines actually goes through the heart decal (on both sides) which is what got me thinking about getting the fuselage work done first, then adding the rigging. BTW, the Italeri decals so far are working perfectly, snugging down with just a bit of MicroSol applied under and over the decal (on the fuselage seam in particular). I don't expect much problem dealing with the top and bottom fuselage seams (since I already know how they go from the Hobby Craft kit) so ideally this will make the rigging at least a BIT faster and with less damage to the fuselage finish. We'll see! Holiday weekend so hoping to get a lot done. Another WWI show this coming weekend and ideally will have one or both Camels done for the show. Chris Edited May 28, 2017 by CANicoll Jeff, BradG, KiwiZac and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Dang Chris..you're taking "painting the parts while on the sprue" to a whole new level! Interested in how this comes out! CANicoll, KiwiZac and Alain Gadbois 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Hey Shaka! Yeah, I think it is maybe getting a bit out of hand, but considering having to anchor the rigging lines somehow, rather than try and paint around them, this is the best my simple mind could come up with. That, and having spent a few frustrating days trying to rig the Hobby Craft bird. Ugh. UGLY!!! and no way am I trying a WNW kit till I figure this out! Chris Shaka HI and Alain Gadbois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Gives me a neat idea for some framed artwork Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbooyv8 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Nice to see this one being build! Interesting approach with the decals on the fuselage halves. Hope it works out fine! Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks guys! I'll try and post some pics before the weekend. The fuselage decals are fine actually. Got the entire fuselage painted now will just have to clean up the seam (there will likely be a big one on top) but other than that, the sides will be left alone. And also decaled the top wing and bottom of the bottom of the wing as well. In for a penny.... My work to rig the Hobby Craft bird has hit a big snag. I can't get the top wing to sit far enough forward for the fuselage supports to be anywhere near where they are supposed to be. And with having rigged the outside struts, well, I've made quite a mess for myself to clean up. SOOOO. For the Italeri kit I'm going to get the wing and struts in place FIRST, then do the rigging. I'm sure that will work loads better. Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Making a little progress - have a lot of work and the Hobby Craft Camel really hung me up as I can't get the top wing set right. Lesson learned for the Italeri kit. I've done some paint work and a few more decals, weathering has started as well. Have not set up the photo booth so apologies for the picture clarity. RAF dark Green Model Master acrylic over a white primer base. Here is the dash - the Italeri has really nice decals, which I clearly did not get centered very well on the IP. The white one on the far left is only white paint And here is the fuselage, with the rigging started (from the inside this time!!). Weathering on the topside and on the front of the 'wood' section. Wood is the old Floquil color, the green is actually Model Master RAF Interior Green, with a base of white and RAF Dark Green to add variance. The aluminum is Vallejo Flat Aluminum, under a clear flat coat as well. Off on a business trip for a few days, so back at it next weekend! Chris BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Hi Chris, With this GB officially closed now, would you like me to move this thread over the new CtSoD GB? Kev CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Sure, thanks Kev! I'm WAYYY late on this build... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Chris, that looks fantastic! Where's the seam? Or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Sure, thanks Kev! I'm WAYYY late on this build... Done. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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