Academy 1/32 Sopwith Camel F.1

[Mickc1440]

After a sudden temperature drop I won’t be airbrushing for a while so have decided in a moment of madness to hand paint it. Never tackled anything this big so wish me luck

 

[Jim R]

Instrument panel looks good. Always nice to get the fuselage halves together with minimum fettling. Good luck with the painting.

 

[Mickc1440]

Instrument panel looks good. Always nice to get the fuselage halves together with minimum fettling. Good luck with the painting.

Thanks Jim, I’ve noticed that the real instrument panel actually comes up between the guns so might need to add a bit when they’re fitted.

 

[Andy T]

Best of British for the painting!

I know what you mean about the temperature. It was -3 when I went in last night! I'm currently in the house doing non-smelly bits

 

[Mickc1440]

Best of British for the painting!

I know what you mean about the temperature. It was -3 when I went in last night! I'm currently in the house doing non-smelly bits

Thanks Andy, had to bring the airbrush indoors to revive it

 

[Mickc1440]

Bit the bullet and weighed in with the hairy sticks. Only just starting with the wooden area but so far so good I think

 

[JR]

Mick, sorry for a late arrival, firstly hope you good lady is continuing to improve.

That looks a fine kit judging by the wall its going to be some size when done, have you enough room for it

Think what you got painted so far with this cold is good, love the office .

 

[Mickc1440]

Mick, sorry for a late arrival, firstly hope you good lady is continuing to improve.

That looks a fine kit judging by the wall its going to be some size when done, have you enough room for it

Think what you got painted so far with this cold is good, love the office .

Better late than never thanks JR
It is quite big but there’s always room somewhere

 

[papa 695]

Looking very good so far Mick. Very nice work with the painting.

 

[Mickc1440]

Looking very good so far Mick. Very nice work with the painting.

Thanks Ian

 

[yak face]

Coming on nicely mick , i know what you mean about the cold, my progress is stopped by the freezing shed too.

 

[Mickc1440]

Coming on nicely mick , i know what you mean about the cold, my progress is stopped by the freezing shed too.

Thanks Tony, definitely not warm enough around here is it

 

[Mickc1440]

A little more progress but night shift and reduced nursing duties causing delays. For mounting the top wing and struts there are large mounting points but just a little too large allowing movement in the struts but it looks ok now. For some reason fitting the engine cowling was also a pig and had to be beaten into submission

next up clear coat and decals before I start the stringing.

 

[scottie3158]

Mick, looking very tidy indeed mate.

 

[Mickc1440]

Mick, looking very tidy indeed mate.

Thanks Scottie, I’m quite pleased with how the brush painting came out

 

[papa 695]

Looking great Mick.

 

[Mickc1440]

Looking great Mick.

Thanks Ian

 

[Mickc1440]

Decals now on, these are really strong but lay down nicely. Clear coat on to seal them then I’ll do a bit of weathering before the string.

 

[Andy T]

Coming along nicely Mick

 

[papa 695]

Looking very good Mick, I’m going for the other decal option.