Thank you Johan! When building the wings, it felt like this was never going to get finished…
But I’m at the end now!
Model Airways Sopwith Camel 1/16 scale [COMPLETED BUILD]
But I’m at the end now!
Today I couldn’t wait to get this done!
So the motor, cowling, wheels and propeller were added.
The wheels are supposed to angle inwards, they were only level during flight.
So I put the motor on, that was built in step 1.
I then did some weathering on the motor to add a little oil residue. Probably not real apparent in this photo?
Then the cowling was added…
I also added a little residue or weathering on the cowling around the bolts.
Then the wheels were added and the prop I built in step 1.
I decided I am going to go back and edit my build log to add the Stage number (1-10) and name used in the instruction booklet, in BOLD CAPS, on the post where I started that Stage. Hopefully that will help others who may build this airplane. I have added that info to post 1.
For now, I took a few quick overall pics for reference.
I will make a final post of official “Finished”pictures sometime in the next day or two. Those I will spend more time trying to get good lighting and views, etc. I will mix overalls with closeups.
Preliminary pics…
So the motor, cowling, wheels and propeller were added.
The wheels are supposed to angle inwards, they were only level during flight.
So I put the motor on, that was built in step 1.
I then did some weathering on the motor to add a little oil residue. Probably not real apparent in this photo?
Then the cowling was added…
I also added a little residue or weathering on the cowling around the bolts.
Then the wheels were added and the prop I built in step 1.
I decided I am going to go back and edit my build log to add the Stage number (1-10) and name used in the instruction booklet, in BOLD CAPS, on the post where I started that Stage. Hopefully that will help others who may build this airplane. I have added that info to post 1.
For now, I took a few quick overall pics for reference.
I will make a final post of official “Finished”pictures sometime in the next day or two. Those I will spend more time trying to get good lighting and views, etc. I will mix overalls with closeups.
Preliminary pics…
Last edited:
Absolutely love your model and your dedication while building! Hats off, Mio Amigo!
Thank you Jimsky! Much appreciated!
Thank you Johan! It was really fun. I have a few more to do eventually. I am even considering building a 1/16 scale P-38 out of wood in the future!Hats off!
What a beautiful gem ánd passionately build.
- Joined
- Sep 3, 2021
- Messages
- 4,209
- Points
- 688
Now that's a beauty! Reserving my seat...Thank you Johan! It was really fun. I have a few more to do eventually. I am even considering building a 1/16 scale P-38 out of wood in the future!
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2021
- Messages
- 287
- Points
- 238
CAPOLAVORO Dean !!
Are we sure it's a 1/16 scale model ....? I think you have reduced the scale of the external environment around a real plane ...
Are we sure it's a 1/16 scale model ....? I think you have reduced the scale of the external environment around a real plane ...
Thank you Piero!
Congratulation for this great model - great looking model
Is your granddaughter already playing with the plane? and would like to be a pilot .........
Many Thanks for showing us this work
Is your granddaughter already playing with the plane? and would like to be a pilot .........
Many Thanks for showing us this work
- Joined
- Oct 17, 2020
- Messages
- 1,336
- Points
- 393
good morning Dean, Congratulations, beautiful execution of cleaning and precision of rare qualityToday I couldn’t wait to get this done!
So the motor, cowling, wheels and propeller were added.
The wheels are supposed to angle inwards, they were only level during flight.
View attachment 303160
So I put the motor on, that was built in step 1.
View attachment 303161
I then did some weathering on the motor to add a little oil residue. Probably not real apparent in this photo?
Then the cowling was added…
View attachment 303162
I also added a little residue or weathering on the cowling around the bolts.
Then the wheels were added and the prop I built in step 1.
View attachment 303163
I decided I am going to go back and edit my build log to add the Stage number (1-10) and name used in the instruction booklet, in BOLD CAPS, on the post where I started that Stage. Hopefully that will help others who may build this airplane. I have added that info to post 1.
For now, I took a few quick overall pics for reference.
I will make a final post of official “Finished”pictures sometime in the next day or two. Those I will spend more time trying to get good lighting and views, etc. I will mix overalls with closeups.
Preliminary pics…
View attachment 303164View attachment 303165View attachment 303166View attachment 303167View attachment 303168View attachment 303169
- Joined
- Aug 14, 2018
- Messages
- 464
- Points
- 323
Outstanding !
Thank you Uwe! My granddaughter only looks, she likes to draw. So no pilot ambitions yet!Congratulation for this great model - great looking model
Is your granddaughter already playing with the plane? and would like to be a pilot .........
Many Thanks for showing us this work
Thank you Frank!
Thank you Jack!
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2020
- Messages
- 278
- Points
- 168
Great model Dean!
Ever thought of covering one half with fabric?
Ever thought of covering one half with fabric?
Oh wow, what a nice finish. That is one super build.
Thank you, I did consider covering a few areas to add insignias, but haven’t committed yet!
Thank you Jan!