Uncarina Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Did you see a model kit that inspired your interest in building models? For me, the one that started it all was when I first saw the Revell 1/28 silver-cowled Sopwith Camel in the markings of William Barker. I built that kit, but never in those markings, so when Wingnut Wings released the Clerget Camel, I knew that I had to build it as his aircraft. I first completed his Snipe: (https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/67610-canadas-most-decorated-soldier-william-barker-and-his-snipe/&tab=comments#comment-902460) I present here my build of his Camel, in its final configuration. This was a hot-rod, with extra modifications not present in the WNW kit: --cooling slots added to the front cowl --intake funnels scratchbuilt and added to the carburator intakes --expanded opening to wing center section (part E4) with hoop wire added --removed left side of the forward cockpit decking --scratchbuilt the windshield I also used the BarracudaCast wicker seat, articulated the control surfaces, and painted the stripes on the rear fuselage. I painted the wood surfaces with DecoArt burnt umber and burnt sienna acrylic oil paints over a Tamiya XF-78 base coat. I also used Vallejo Metal paint, custom mixed Tamiya paints, and EZ line. For reference I extensively used Mike (Sandbagger) Norris’s build guide (http://igavh2.xara.hosting/index_htm_files/Camel-Barker.pdf). I’m glad I finally did it! Cheers, Tom Edited November 26, 2019 by Uncarina Nick32, tucohoward, Model_Monkey and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Edited November 23, 2019 by Uncarina John1, MikeC, Landrotten Highlander and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONG Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Not much into WW1 but that is BEAUTIFUL . Well done !!!!! Don Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Thanks Don! Considering that the Revell version of this aircraft got me interested in modelling, this was an especially rewarding build. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Maru, Thank you so much! Building these WNW kits reminds me of what it must be like to assemble Swiss watches! All intricacy and precision. Just glad to put it together at last. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Very nicely done. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Looks gorgeous! What technique did you use for the propeller? I mean the light/dark/light striations. Is that paint or colored pencil or ? Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Superb work, Tom! Kev Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, ringleheim said: Looks gorgeous! What technique did you use for the propeller? I mean the light/dark/light striations. Is that paint or colored pencil or ? Thank you! I used Tamiya deck tan and red brown after masking with thin tape, followed by acrylic oils, and finished with Tamiya clear orange. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 17 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: Superb work, Tom! Kev Thanks Kevin! Glad to see this through. Cheers, Tom LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 That is a beautiful piece of work Tom. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick32 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Stunning.. No other word for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Mike, Nick, thank you! Cheers, Tom MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) Absolutely superb! You've captured the look of the Camel convincingly, and the paint finish really imitates fabric and wood beautifully. Loved looking at it...over and over again. A great tribute to a Canadian hero! Thanks for sharing that! Richard Edited November 24, 2019 by R Palimaka Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 17 hours ago, Uncarina said: Thank you! I used Tamiya deck tan and red brown after masking with thin tape, followed by acrylic oils, and finished with Tamiya clear orange. Cheers, Tom Thanks. I always use colored pencils but have trouble getting "tight" straight lines for the wood layers. I noticed you have nice, tight, straight layers or "stripes" on your blades so I may well try it your way next time. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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