Monogram 1/48 Sopwith Camel

[Stikpusher]

What is there to say about the Sopwith Camel? It is one of the iconic aeroplanes of WWI, probably the most well known from the Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force to even the novice aviation buff. And helped out no doubt by a certain cartoon beagle and his never ending quest to defeat the Red Baron.
This is Monogram’s 1979 retool of Aurora’s 1956 vintage kit. I added a few bits to the interior, and detailed a few exterior bits. Rigging is steel wire and EZ Line, paints are Xtracolor, Humbrol, and Testors enamels. Decals are by Eagle Strike for a Camel from 45 Squadron flown in Italy in summer 1918 by Lt. C.M. Masters.















posed with my Oeffag Albatross, my first grown up biplane build from a few years ago



And ready for the dawn patrol





Thanks for looking, comments and critiques are welcome

[keavdog]

Turned out really nice Stik. The final flat coat really brought it all together. Nice pics BTW. You have done 2 more biplanes than I have And I like the dog.

[jeaton01]

I don't remember the Albatros, Carlos. They both look fine to me. And it's been a lot of fun along the way. What Aurora kits should we do next?

[tempestjohnny]

Rigging came out perfect. Looks great.

[Floki]

Great job on this old kit!

[Stikpusher]

John, John, John, and Clint, thank you guys.

John (Eaton), I built the Albatross about five or so years ago. I’m thinking of building a Glencoe Pfalz later this year. I’m going to try and keep a biplane in the line up annually to keep the skills refreshed.

[mustang1989]

I've been looking for this one to be posted. You really knocked this one out of the park Carlos.

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Joe. I really do appreciate what you said here!

[Medicman71]

Man that's awesome work Stik!

[BlackSheep214]

Well done, Carlos! She's a beauty. Now go build a tri wing Fokker.