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Spiff got a reaction from SigEp Ziggy in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from yvesvidal in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from hof00 in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from thibaultron in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from thibaultron in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
Thanks Popeye
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Spiff got a reaction from thibaultron in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
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
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Spiff got a reaction from gjdale in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from Jack12477 in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from ccoyle in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from Canute in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from JeffT in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from JeffT in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
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
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Spiff got a reaction from Egilman in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from Haliburton in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from mtaylor in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
It has been a while, but I have not been completely idle. I have now finished the spars and they sure are a LOT of work! Getting the caps centered on the spar is not as easy as it sounds, even with a jig. Some of mine are, unfortunately, way off but hope it wont be too noticeable.
Have converted a ceiling tile to a workspace where I can pin down everything for assembling the wings and was all excited to start that today. However - the spars provided in the kit are not long enough for the entire length of the wings. This is rather annoying/disappointing and the Instruction manual makes no mention that I can see about how to proceed. In fact the manual talks about having to saw the lower wing in half and then reassemble it to get the correct angle on the lower wing. But as it is that is not a problem because it seems you have to build separate wings anyway. But I am concerned that the top wing will not be very strong if it is actually two wings glued together just at the tips of the spars... Might have to see if I can buy some longer pieces of wood for the spars.
But here are all my ribs:
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Spiff got a reaction from gsdpic in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
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
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Spiff got a reaction from king derelict in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
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
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Spiff got a reaction from Ken_2 in HMS Bounty Jolly boat by Spiff - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - First wooden boat model
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.
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Spiff got a reaction from BobG in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
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
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Spiff got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
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
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Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
Thanks Popeye
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Spiff got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Sopwith Camel by Spiff - Model Airways - 1/16
Thanks Popeye
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