Sopwith Camel by Blibul – Artesania Latina - 1:16 – modified to be fully functional

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I made a slight modification to the fuselage to accommodate the new control stick mechanism. Specifically, I removed material from the L1A wooden piece (as indicated by the dashed lines in the image below) and replaced it with a T-shaped part designed to hold the horizontal axis of the new control stick.

 

 

 

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Here are some pictures of the new control stick in position, though it hasn't been glued yet.

 

 

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Here is an update on the modification of part M20. This 3D-printed part has been painted, and I have added two 4 mm diameter brass pulleys.

 

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In the Artesania kit, all control surfaces—including the ailerons, rudder, and elevator—are fixed in place and cannot pivot as they should. To achieve proper movement, I needed to modify the design and implement a functional hinging mechanism.
Also, all the wires (threads) that command the motion of ailerons, rudder, and elevator should be fully functional.

The original pulleys in the wings of the Artesania model, which are supposed to transmit control at approximately a right angle, are completely non-functional and need to be replaced.
Below is an overview of how Artesania’s stock pulleys are constructed. They are made from photo-etched parts and have dimensions of approximately 6.2 x 6.3 mm. My goal is to find fully functional pulleys with similar dimensions to fit within the dedicated space in the wings.

 

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After researching alternatives, I found a suitable pulley system from Amati. The Amati pulleys feature a frame made of photo-etched brass, with both the pulley wheel and the axis also crafted from brass. However, the overall dimensions of these pulleys were slightly larger than the Artesania ones, requiring some modifications to fit properly within the wing's designated space.

 

 

One key issue was the diameter of the brass pulley wheels. The stock Amati pulleys come with a 6 mm diameter wheel, which was too large for my needs. To resolve this, I replaced them with 5 mm diameter pulleys, ensuring a better fit while maintaining full functionality.

 

 

Here is the new pulley in place in the wing.

 

 

Edited March 26 by Blibul