I got the Sopwith Camel F1 (Model Expo) about 6 months ago and have been working on it since then. I found that the wooden framework of the fuselage was very easy to break, so I replaced the wooden parts with brass tubing of the same sizes. soldering it together. I have now completed the fuselage itself and am part way through the engine parts (supplied). I have completed all wings, almost all out of the metal parts supplied, but have changed a f ew things like the wing ends with brass wire. I am pretty pleased with how it is at the moment, though had I just spent a little more time on some parts I would no doubt be even more pleased.
I have found that the plans supplied do not always match the parts and what they are supposed to in their sizes etc. so I have had to adapt parts. I know it may be dumb of me to ask, BUT, is the full length of the crankshaft tube glued to anything, apart from the engine tube endcap?
I preseume that the crankshaft is supposed to be free turning along the full length when the prop and engine is glued on?
Also, I had to modify the carburettor as the side horns were far too small to take the bras tube supplied. Instead I have filed down the horns thinner and used a smaller pipe in place of that supplied.
My other query is......How do I secure the engine mount tube ( attached to the carburettor) to stop irt moving about when the crankshaft is turned. Is it supposed to be glued to the rear edges of the diagonal engine mounts.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Colin
