Academy 1/32 Sopwith Camel F.1

[Mickc1440]

Bit the bullet and weighed in with the hairy sticks. Only just starting with the wooden area but so far so good I think

[Guest]

Mick, sorry for a late arrival, firstly hope you good lady is continuing to improve.

That looks a fine kit judging by the wall its going to be some size when done, have you enough room for it :smiling:

Think what you got painted so far with this cold is good, love the office .

[Mickc1440]

Mick, sorry for a late arrival, firstly hope you good lady is continuing to improve.

That looks a fine kit judging by the wall its going to be some size when done, have you enough room for it :smiling:

Think what you got painted so far with this cold is good, love the office .

Better late than never thanks JR
It is quite big but there’s always room somewhere

[papa 695]

Looking very good so far Mick. Very nice work with the painting.

[Mickc1440]

Looking very good so far Mick. Very nice work with the painting.

Thanks Ian

[yak face]

Coming on nicely mick , i know what you mean about the cold, my progress is stopped by the freezing shed too.

[Mickc1440]

Coming on nicely mick , i know what you mean about the cold, my progress is stopped by the freezing shed too.

Thanks Tony, definitely not warm enough around here is it

[Mickc1440]

A little more progress but night shift and reduced nursing duties causing delays. For mounting the top wing and struts there are large mounting points but just a little too large allowing movement in the struts but it looks ok now. For some reason fitting the engine cowling was also a pig and had to be beaten into submission

next up clear coat and decals before I start the stringing.

[scottie3158]

Mick, looking very tidy indeed mate.

[Mickc1440]

Mick, looking very tidy indeed mate.

Thanks Scottie, I’m quite pleased with how the brush painting came out

[papa 695]

Looking great Mick.

[Mickc1440]

Looking great Mick.

Thanks Ian

[Mickc1440]

Decals now on, these are really strong but lay down nicely. Clear coat on to seal them then I’ll do a bit of weathering before the string.

[Andy T]

Coming along nicely Mick

[papa 695]

Looking very good Mick, I’m going for the other decal option.