Subject: Re: Sopwith Camel article
From: "Submissions for ARC" <[email-masked]>
To: "Louise and Guy" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:05:56 -0700

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know your article went on ARC today.  Thanks again for sending it in.

Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com

Live like there is no tomorrow;
Love like you've never been hurt.
Work like you don't need the money.
Dance like nobody's watching.
Sing like nobody's listening.
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Louise and Guy 
  To: [email-masked] 
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:54 AM
  Subject: Sopwith Camel article

  Gallery Template #05

  "Hobbycraft 1/32nd scale Sopwith Camel" 

  by "Guy Wilson"
  --------------------

        Steve Bamford will insert full sized version of photo 01.jpg here  

  I owe the inspiration for this build to many of the contributors on the ARC forums. In particular, the bi-plane builds of Skyking (aka Mike Robinson) and Brad Cancian to name but two. The creations that these master modellers turn out is enough to inspire anyone and although I'd shied away from bi-planes before, their beautiful models set the wheels in motion.

  I wanted to try my hand ay an aeroplane that I'd always liked so the choice was either an SE5a or a Camel. At the time the build started the Roden SE5a was still only at the drawing stage so a Sopwith Camel it was. With a huge amount of help from the guys in the Classic Aviation forum here on ARC I opted for the Hobbycraft "Le Rhone" version of the Camel.

  I'd hoped to be able to build the model straight out of the box but I'd never built a Hobbycraft kit before. It soon became apparent that a little extra work was required.

  Click on images below to see larger images

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 03.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 03.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 04.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 04.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 05.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 05.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 06.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 06.jpg 

  I set about adding as much detail to the interior as I could. With the help of Mike Robinson I had a few references and used the beautiful large scale (1/16th) build by Ken Foran as a template. Actually, references for this older aeroplane proved the most challenging part of the build for me. I added CopperState etch bezels to the instrument board and scratch built the framework and interior control lines. I even wove a wicker seat to replace the kit item. Once painted and installed the result was quite pleasing. Lucky really as it's difficult to hide anything in these open cockpits.

        Steve Bamford will insert full sized version of photo 02.jpg here  

  One of the most interesting aspects of these older aeroplanes is the collection of different materials and textures used in their construction. In order to replicate the bare metal panels around the nose of the Camel I shaped real metal foil for everything except the cowling. This gives a nicely authentic look. I chose to remove the molded on stitching along the canvas of the fuselage in favour of real stitching created with wire passed through lots of pre-drilled holes. Once covered and painted the uneven surface appears more realistic. 

  The kit supplied engine was put aside and a resin Le Rhone engine was purchased from NeOmega. This resin addition is a true gem and thoroughly recommended. The prop was painted with a wood effect achieved by painting a dark shade of thinned brown Valejo acrylic over the lighter base coat. 

  The one area of the build I has been dreading and which filled me with the most fear was the rigging. Luckily, the method I adopted proved painless and gave satisfactory results. Using tiny eyelets (00 gauge railway hand-rail knobs) cut and shaped accordingly then glued into holes I'd drilled in the wings, I passed fishing line hrough and tied the ends off. For a first attempt I was happy with the way it went and would use this technique again.

  I'm pleased wit the end result, so much so that I decided to re-create my model in oil paints! While away on my hols I put brush to canvass and for a first time oil painting it came out nearly as well as the model.

  Happy modelling all

  Click on images below to see larger images

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 07.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 07.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 08.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 08.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 09.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 09.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 10.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 10.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 11.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 11.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 12.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 12.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 13.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 13.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 14.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 14.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 15.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 15.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 16.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 16.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 17.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 17.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 18.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 018.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 19.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 19.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 20.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 20.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 21.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 21.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 22.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 22.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 23.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 23.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 24.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 24.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 25.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 25.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 26.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 26.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 27.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 27.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 28.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 28.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 29.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 29.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 30.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 30.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 31.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 31.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 32.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 32.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 33.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 33.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 34.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 34.jpg 

        Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 35.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 35.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 36.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 36.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 37.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 37.jpg 
       Steve Bamford will insert a click-able smaller version of photo 38.jpg here.  Clicking on that photo will bring up the full sized version of photo 38.jpg 

  Photos and text © by "Guy (geedubelyer) Wilson"