Here comes Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel.

[urumomo]

Nice !

 

[Pantherman]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[GaryG64]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Thanks.

 

[Pantherman]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Bear43]

And here's the fuselage.

 

[blakeh1]

Excellent work. THe wooden part especially