Here comes Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel.

Seeing as how the balsa wood worked for the interior, I'm going to try the same wood for the outside of the plane.
I've cut them to size however, they're just a little too thick. I decided to use a sanding board at 220 grit.

It's a little slow going but, like I've said in the past, this is not a race, it's for fun, pleasure, therapy - cognitive or dexterity, or whatever. For me, it's a little of all of the above

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GEG64 said:
Seeing as how the balsa wood worked for the interior, I'm going to try the same wood for the outside of the plane.
I've cut them to size however, they're just a little too thick. I decided to use a sanding board at 220 grit.

It's a little slow going but, like I've said in the past, this is not a race, it's for fun, pleasure, therapy - cognitive or dexterity, or whatever. For me, it's a little of all of the above

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I'm liking the balsa, nice touch. Pantherman
 
Pantherman said:
I will open the box later this morning to see what fun awaits. Take care on the drive, that's alot of miles. Pantherman
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Box opened and a start made. Not as creative as Geg64 so going with the instructions on this one. Going to improve the seat as it came out a little bit too dark. Also need to tidt up the engine.
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Pantherman said:
Box opened and a start made. Not as creative as Geg64 so going with the instructions on this one. Going to improve the seat as it came out a little bit too dark. Also need to tidt up the engine.
Pantherman
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That is looking really good!
I agree about the seat. It is kind of blah, so I made a cushion for it out of Perfect Plastic Putty.
What brown did toy use? I like it. It looks like a nice mahogany.
 
Today I tried oil paint again. I used it on the propeller. I think I'll need a few more swipes with the brush in a day or two.

I'm not too keen with the seat that came in the kit.
I like Pantherman's brown. I made a button cushion for it. After it's dried I'll paint it a green of some sort. Maybe Kermit the Frog green lol

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Yeah… I wouldn't bother using balsa wood for interior. Grains too large for 1/32 scale.

realistic seats video



how to create wooden propellers



I know I came across a video how to create a proper cockpit interior on a WW1 era aircraft. Just can't find it.
 
BlackSheepTwoOneFour said:
Yeah… I wouldn't bother using balsa wood for interior. Grains too large for 1/32 scale.

realistic seats video



how to create wooden propellers



I know I came across a video how to create a proper cockpit interior on a WW1 era aircraft. Just can't find it.
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Thank you. That's awesome.
 
I opened the box and I like the simplicity of this kit.
I did buy a package of different size styrene rounds and squares so I don't have to stretch sprues.

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