Daves 1/28 Sopwith Camel

[BBdave]

Well here's the kit I bought it as 1/24 but it looks to be 1/28 there's not much to it so I'll try to add what i can detail wise if it needs it the wings weigh a ton, as to colour scheme Im still trying to decide there's plenty of bright jobs to choose from.

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[Polux]

Maybe the oldest aircraft on the SSIG...lovely

You will have some work with the rigging :P

PS: thanks for join in Dave

 

[flyjoe180]

I'll enjoy watching this one, a nice change from the monoplanes.

 

[monica]

nice pick Dave,I'll enjoy watching this one

 

[BBdave]

I think the bit that'll make or break it is the rigging but hopefully in this scale it will be easiero_O

Dave

 

[Ian M]

I'm quite looking forwards to this one. As you pointed out Dave, loads of different schemes to finish her in!

Ian M

 

[tr1ckey66]

The first biplane of the SSIG (possibly the only one). This will be a really interesting build Dave and I'm really looking forward to it.

Cheers

Paul

 

[papa 695]

Just seen this one Dave, a great choice looking forward to this

 

[BBdave]

A start has been made I've had a fair bit on the last few months and now there's a lull I thought I'd get the camel out. There seems to be plenty of flash to clean off but luckily not many parts.


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[Polux]

Nice start!!

 

[flyjoe180]

Good to see this one getting of the starting blocks Dave, looking forward to following the build.

 

[dougie]

The rigging at this scale will require wire rope!

 

[BBdave]

My dad has supplied me with some literature and using these a few small alterations have been made but one main one is shouting to be done the lower wing should have a dihedral of 5.5° the supplied wing is nowhere near but I've never altered a kit to this extent so do I do it or live with it.


I realise I'll need to alter the inter wing struts etc. But I don't think it'll look right at this scale without the correct dihedral.


Shall I take on the challenge?


Dave

 

[yak face]

Go for it Dave! at this scale it would be very noticeable especially now youve highlighted it - every time you looked at the completed model you would be drawn to it and think "why didnt i correct that!"! It should be fairly easy once you know how much to bend the wings up by. Its a one piece wing isnt it , I would try immersing it in some fairly hot but not boiling water then after a few minutes take it out and put something of the right size under each wing tip and a weight on the middle then leave it to cool and hopefully it'll reset in the correct 'bent' position . This might mean the outer interplane struts are a touch too long but thats easily sorted ,just cut them down a bit . On the other hand they could be ok - perhaps the kit wing is supposed to have a dihedral and has just straightened out in the box with age? hope this helps , cheers tony

 

[BBdave]

The deed is done it was easier than I thought I was going to cut and re glue but the hot water seems to have done the trick, thank you.


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[BBdave]

Been getting a few little bits done I shortened the air intakes they looked to long so a quick file and they are sorted, the engine painted and cockpit


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[flyjoe180]

Coming along nicely Dave. Glad you sorted that dihedral out.

 

[papa 695]

Some very nice work Dave especially on the lower wing

 

[geegad]

that kit looks older than cracking work so far look forward to seeing more