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Spiff got a reaction from thibaultron in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 20, 2023

Thanks Popeye
Spiff got a reaction from mtaylor in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 15, 2022

Thanks Popeye
Spiff got a reaction from thibaultron in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 20, 2023

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from JeffT in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 20, 2023

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from gsdpic in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 July 20, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from king derelict in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 May 19, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from BobG in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 20, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 19, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from gjdale in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 15, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from mtaylor in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from Egilman in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from JpR62 in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from Jack12477 in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from yvesvidal in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16 April 14, 2022

After spending 9 years! building my Golden Star I have switched gears and taken on the Model Airways 1/16 Sopwith Camel and I really hope I can spend more time building so it doesnt take me nearly as long to build as the Golden Star 😉
I have finished the engine which is a neat little model in itself. I decided to paint it to give it a bit more 'life'

Here it is primed:

In order to be able to paint and weather it, I had to build/paint in stages.

Here with ignition ring and wires:

And here completed with pushrods. I didnt paint the bras. Not sure if its the historically acurate colour, but I just think it looks so good!

Then came time for the propeller, which I thought would be harder than it was. Pretty happy with the result and still giving it more coats of varnish to try and give it a deep sheen.

Will try and keep this somewhat up to date but I dont get too build all that often. Thoughts, critique and comments are very welcome!
Cheers
Spiff got a reaction from Ian_Grant in HMS Golden Star by Spiff - Mantua - 1:150 November 23, 2021

I used very diluted white wood-glue which I painted on the sails and then shaped and tied them. Fairly happy with the outcome even though the cloth I used is much too thick really.

Made a couple of the sails 'billowing' using things to weigh them down while the glue dried.
Finished! after more than 9 years on-off building. Farily happy with the result even though I was getting frustrated with the plans/instructions as there were errors that I had not noticed earlier and were too late to try and fix. Wanted furled sails at the bow (Im not into all the names - sorry) but with the thick cloth Im using for sails I could not make them fit very well and thought it would be better without them. Also decided against the plasticy flag that came with the kit and the huge lanterns that were supposed to be at the stern - I felt like they were way out of scale and would just look silly.
Spiff got a reaction from ccoyle in HMS Golden Star by Spiff - Mantua - 1:150 November 23, 2021

I used very diluted white wood-glue which I painted on the sails and then shaped and tied them. Fairly happy with the outcome even though the cloth I used is much too thick really.

Made a couple of the sails 'billowing' using things to weigh them down while the glue dried.
Finished! after more than 9 years on-off building. Farily happy with the result even though I was getting frustrated with the plans/instructions as there were errors that I had not noticed earlier and were too late to try and fix. Wanted furled sails at the bow (Im not into all the names - sorry) but with the thick cloth Im using for sails I could not make them fit very well and thought it would be better without them. Also decided against the plasticy flag that came with the kit and the huge lanterns that were supposed to be at the stern - I felt like they were way out of scale and would just look silly.
Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Golden Star by Spiff - Mantua - 1:150 November 23, 2021

I used very diluted white wood-glue which I painted on the sails and then shaped and tied them. Fairly happy with the outcome even though the cloth I used is much too thick really.

Made a couple of the sails 'billowing' using things to weigh them down while the glue dried.
Finished! after more than 9 years on-off building. Farily happy with the result even though I was getting frustrated with the plans/instructions as there were errors that I had not noticed earlier and were too late to try and fix. Wanted furled sails at the bow (Im not into all the names - sorry) but with the thick cloth Im using for sails I could not make them fit very well and thought it would be better without them. Also decided against the plasticy flag that came with the kit and the huge lanterns that were supposed to be at the stern - I felt like they were way out of scale and would just look silly.
Spiff got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Sopwith F.1 Camel Build Log September 8, 2019

This looks great. I have just ordered this same model. Will be a while before I start working on it because I want to finish my current build which has taken me years and years to finish.
Spiff got a reaction from Ken_2 in HMS Bounty Jolly boat by Spiff - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - First wooden boat model April 23, 2022

For the stand I, copied and added text to, a map of the rute Captain Bligh and 18 crew took after the mutiny. I printed it on heavy paper and glued it on the stand so that the boat is over the map.
Also pics of the finished model.
Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Golden Star by Spiff - Mantua - 1:150 June 7, 2019

I have a question for those who have done this thing before though. As I am soon to start adding the spars+sails and all the other running rigging - what is the best order to do it in? Start with the lower or upper sails and which mast first? I plan on having the main sail and mizzen sail set and the rest furled.
Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Golden Star by Spiff - Mantua - 1:150 June 7, 2019

Not exactly a consistent builder or updater - but then again it seems Im keeping a two year gap between updates. Sincerely hope to be more frequent.
I have done all the standing rigging (can see I need a photo of that) and have started on sails. I have been a bit intimidated of making sails - furled or set and all that but giving it a go. As I reported in last update I was doing a bit of a test run but was so happy with the first attempt that I am going to use that, and have made several more.
This was the first attempt:

These are the finished ones so far:

I can see that the cloth is too thick and out of scale but think it will look pretty good. Might try (silk)paper for next model though.
Spiff got a reaction from mtaylor in Rigging sequences March 13, 2019

I am in nearly the same situation. However, I have done all my standing rigging and ready for the running. I am having most sails furled and a few set. My question is - in what order should I add the yards & sails - bottom-up, front-back ??

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