1/48 Sopwith Camel F.1*** FINISHED Pg.4

Good to see ya here TJ. I should have some decent progress in a couple of days. First trick will be fitting that fuel tank in there... and painting up the IP.

Thanks John. Same here on when the last time was that I built this particular kit. It is definitely something of a “nostalgia build”.

Last night I began construction. Actually though it was mostly just paint work.

First I took a razor saw along the seat to give it some texture to suggest that of the wicker seats actually used. Once painted and with a wash it should look more the part.

Then I painted up other cockpit components, and the interior of the fuselage halves. Just getting the base colors on for now. I’m not gonna use the kit pilot, so behind the seat is a glaring empty space. I searched thru my spares/salvaged parts and came up with a fuel tank to fill the void. It somewhat resembles the real thing. I’m not going for 100% accuracy, just stuff to suggest what should be there. I’m sure that must sound like blasphemy to some modelers.

I’ll get to work on detail painting and washes over the next few days, plus whatever mods I intend to scratch up for the cockpit. 

I built that when I was a kid.  Looking forward to this build.