Here comes Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel.

urumomo · Dec 2, 2023

Nice !

Pantherman · Dec 2, 2023

urumomo said:
Nice !

Thanks. Not quite the "I only do German armour " of a year ago, is it.

But the more builds you have a go at the better you're skills improve I believe.
Pantherman

TimM63 · Dec 2, 2023

Pantherman said:
Well I'm calling this one. Quite a challenge but most enjoyable especially with the groups help along the way.

I will certainly be doing a few more of these in the future but I think its about time I got back to my tank's. Pantherman
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Outstanding build. Love the color scheme, the rigging is nice and tight, and a perfect job with the finicky decals.

This was a challenging kit but rewarding when you get it finished.

I really enjoy these group builds. Sharing the tips along the way.

Pantherman · Dec 2, 2023

Golanthius said:
Outstanding build. Love the color scheme, the rigging is nice and tight, and a perfect job with the finicky decals.

This was a challenging kit but rewarding when you get it finished.

I really enjoy these group builds. Sharing the tops along the way.

Thanks. The group builds are fantastic fun. I have built stuff I would never of dreamed of doing. Pantherman

TimM63 · Dec 2, 2023

Pantherman said:
Thanks. The group builds are fantastic fun. I have built stuff I would never of dreamed of doing. Pantherman

I would've never thought I would built an Adam-12 police car but there it is on the shelf. Who knew?

Bear43 · Dec 2, 2023

I am so far behind...lol... I finished most of the painting today. Tomorrow I will seal the "wood" an start on assembly.

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Pantherman said:
Well I'm calling this one. Quite a challenge but most enjoyable especially with the groups help along the way.

I will certainly be doing a few more of these in the future but I think its about time I got back to my tank's. Pantherman
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Looks very nice! The colors and decals are very nice and crisp! Outstanding job, brother.

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Bear43 said:
I am so far behind...lol... I finished most of the painting today. Tomorrow I will seal the "wood" an start on assembly.

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It's just up to you and me now.
I just put on a few decals and am struggling with the tip wing, which is still setting off to the side.

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Golanthius said:
I would've never thought I would built an Adam-12 police car but there it is on the shelf. Who knew?

Ditto. I cannot remember the last time I built a car... decades, for certain.

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Pantherman said:
Thanks. Not quite the "I only do German armour " of a year ago, is it.

But the more builds you have a go at the better you're skills improve I believe.
Pantherman

I agree. We've taken our armor and other aircraft knowledge, tips &tricks to apply to our past previous builds. And with the group builds we have learned more techniques to helps up in future builds.

Yes... it's time to rest for a couple of builds with my 3 brothers until we decide on a new build at a later date.

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Golanthius said:
Outstanding build. Love the color scheme, the rigging is nice and tight, and a perfect job with the finicky decals.

This was a challenging kit but rewarding when you get it finished.

I really enjoy these group builds. Sharing the tips along the way.

I enjoy building with you three. I have learned a lot more with y'all by my side.
I have come to really appreciate you 3, we are the 4 Musketeers!

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Pantherman said:
Thanks. The group builds are fantastic fun. I have built stuff I would never of dreamed of doing. Pantherman

True. I never would have considered a police car, a pink SAS Panther, a small tri-wing, and a bi-plane, and they are all displayed except the bi-plane yet.

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Some decals applied. Since wr were having problems with these I remembered s trick I read about many years ago. Using a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in the decal water to help slide them into place easier.

1. Place a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in you decal water.
2. Place decal in soap & water solution.
3. Use a cotton bud to apply the same water to the area decal will be applied.
4. Apply decal, move into place.
5. Use dry cotton bud to absorb excess water from decal and surface.
6. Let dry and apply setting solution. Voila!

I tried a different approach and used a little Windex. It worked OK, but not as successful as the soap.

The top wing has proved to be difficult

Pantherman · Dec 3, 2023

GEG64 said:
Looks very nice! The colors and decals are very nice and crisp! Outstanding job, brother.

Thanks.

Pantherman · Dec 3, 2023

GEG64 said:
Some decals applied. Since wr were having problems with these I remembered s trick I read about many years ago. Using a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in the decal water to help slide them into place easier.

1. Place a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in you decal water.
2. Place decal in soap & water solution.
3. Use a cotton bud to apply the same water to the area decal will be applied.
4. Apply decal, move into place.
5. Use dry cotton bud to absorb excess water from decal and surface.
6. Let dry and apply setting solution. Voila!

I tried a different approach and used a little Windex. It worked OK, but not as successful as the soap.

The top wing has proved to be difficult

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Have to agree with you about the top wing, it's a real pain in the a........rm.

I went the other way and fitted the wing struts first and let it set for a few days but when I fitted the fuselage struts I realised that I needed the top wing to come forward.

I had to gently pull the top wing forward without breaking the wing struts and tape it in position to get everything to line up. Nightmare but it worked. Pantherman

GaryG64 · Dec 3, 2023

Pantherman said:
Have to agree with you about the top wing, it's a real pain in the a........rm.

I went the other way and fitted the wing struts first and let it set for a few days but when I fitted the fuselage struts I realised that I needed the top wing to come forward.

I had to gently pull the top wing forward without breaking the wing struts and tape it in position to get everything to line up. Nightmare but it worked. Pantherman

Thanks. I'll try that.

TimM63 · Dec 3, 2023

GEG64 said:
Some decals applied. Since wr were having problems with these I remembered s trick I read about many years ago. Using a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in the decal water to help slide them into place easier.

1. Place a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in you decal water.
2. Place decal in soap & water solution.
3. Use a cotton bud to apply the same water to the area decal will be applied.
4. Apply decal, move into place.
5. Use dry cotton bud to absorb excess water from decal and surface.
6. Let dry and apply setting solution. Voila!

I tried a different approach and used a little Windex. It worked OK, but not as successful as the soap.

The top wing has proved to be difficult

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The top wing is definitely frustrating. I had to walk away a few times. Eventually after many cuss words and more than a few drops of superglue I was able to get it on and lined up.

Bear43 · Dec 3, 2023

I got everything glossed and sealed. Here is how the spars and prop turned out.

Bear43 · Dec 3, 2023

And here's the fuselage.

blakeh1 · Dec 3, 2023

Excellent work. THe wooden part especially

Here comes Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel.

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