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#4445975 - 10/29/18 11:48 AM OT - Barkers B6313 *****  
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Hi all,
I thought you might like to the progress of my 16th 1:32 scale build - The Sopwith F1 ‘Camel’.
This model represents the Sopwith F1 ‘Camel’, Serial No.B6313 (later modified version), as flown by Major William G Barker, CO of No.139 Squadron, RAF, based at Villaverla, Italy during August 1918.

Thus far I've completed the engine and cockpit, plus other modifications to model parts.

The cockpit, as always, took the longest to complete due to the many modifications etc.

Resin replacement Wicker Seat and cushion.
Fabric replacement seat belts.
Copper micro-tubes for fuel supply to engine, main and auxiliary fuel tanks, fuel contents indicator and fuel tank pressurization.
Brass micro-tubes for a pipe 4-way union, pipe connectors and fuel filter.
Lead wire for gun trigger cables and engine ‘blip’ switch.
Rigging wires with turnbuckles for cockpit side frame, under shield and floor bracing.
Flight control cables with turnbuckles for Ailerons, rudder, elevator and tail skid.
Micro-tube for throttle control linkage.

Mike

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#4445983 - 10/29/18 12:37 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Fan-friggin-tastic! You are quite the craftsman Sandbagger and I look forward to seeing the completed project.

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#4446021 - 10/29/18 03:37 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Thanks Lou.
I hope Rob Wiggins will like it as well, as this build will be going to him once completed,

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#4446035 - 10/29/18 05:00 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Lucky, lucky Robert! So aaaaah, how does one get on the list? biggrin

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#4446037 - 10/29/18 05:21 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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He Heh - there is no list Lou.
Rob asked me some time ago after seeing some of my models, of which I've still got 50 in my stash to build (I should live that long),

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#4446040 - 10/29/18 05:34 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Well then Mike, perhaps there's a particular vintage WWI aviation book you've been wanting that could find its way to you, after which one of your stellar models could find its way to me. Just a thought. smile2

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#4446065 - 10/29/18 07:20 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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That’s amazing Mike! I build aircraft models but I am not anywhere in your league! Beautiful! As Lou stated I can’t wait to see the finished product!
Cheers!

#4446122 - 10/30/18 01:33 AM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Simply extraordinary modeling. Your are quite the craftsman that is definitely museum quality work. I like Lou cannot wait to see the finished model. I just finished a book about Barker that was his favorite he flew it a long time. Great work
John

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#4446126 - 10/30/18 02:05 AM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Stunning work. Thank you for sharing.

#4446140 - 10/30/18 04:52 AM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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B6313 was completed by the Sopwith Aviation Co. Ltd of Kingston-on-Thames and delivered to the Aeroplane Acceptance Park at Kenley on 11 September 1917. On 24 September B6313 went to No.28 Sqn RFC based at Yatesbury. No.28 Sqn was getting ready to go to France and on 2 October a new 'C' Flight commander joined the squadron. William George Barker and B6313 were to be together for the next year. During the year of operational flying B6313 had amassed 404 hours, 10 minutes of flying time, of which Barker put in 379 hours 25 minutes. With an unprecedented 46 claims in one plane flown by the same pilot, B6313 has been called the single most-successful fighter aircraft in the history of the RAF.

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Ted, you are a veritable wellspring of such knowledge, thanks for sharing.

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#4446181 - 10/30/18 03:32 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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SandBagger, that modelling work is amazing. As the others have said, I can't wait to see the finished project. thumbsup

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#4446199 - 10/30/18 05:39 PM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Thanks Shredder for your historical background. Being a Barker fan I was quite aware of it but others may not be.

Hi Lou, you are more than welcome to visit me if you are ever up this way and I will let you drool over the model...but not too closely biggrin

Being a former IPMS member and model builder (ATV )Primarily, I so much respect and admire Sandbaggers work that I just had to have this one for my WOFF desk. No expenses spared!

If I ever get back to the UK, Mike's museum is top of my list, and I will be sure to share a pint or two on my tab.

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#4446589 - 11/02/18 11:29 AM Re: OT - Barkers B6313 [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The 'Lang' propeller is done as are the 'Vickers' guns,

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Mike, the detail you achieve is truly amazing!

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Mike, is that the "little red devil" I see on the vickers? WOW, such minute dhistorical details. Did you scratch build it and if not, who makes them?

I am really enjoying following along with the build.

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I'll bet you are enjoying it Robert. And speaking of devils, aren't you the lucky one! winkngrin

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That's true Lou.

Funny thing about acquisitions in one's life! The anticipation and emotional build up is more than half of the enjoyment in acquiring something one desires. The other half is in the appreciation of being able to enjoy it.

This Camel will sit on my WOFF desk and thoroughly appreciated by me every time I sit there. My only fear is that it may distract me from my WOFF DiD campaign flights and you well know the possible impact of that!

I plan to approach the Canadian War Museum who currently display Barker's medals and see if they would be interested in possessing this model upon my departure from my mortal coil (hopefully no time soon) .


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Most certainly no time soon Robert, we need you here! By the way, if the CWM doesn't wish to have the model in question, I know someone who would. He's a fine fellow, a stand-up guy really, and well-read on the subject of WWI aviation.

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Originally Posted by Robert_Wiggins
Mike, is that the "little red devil" I see on the vickers? WOW, such minute dhistorical details. Did you scratch build it and if not, who makes them?

I am really enjoying following along with the build.

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Hi Rob,
The Red Devil is a photo-etch option in this particular kit, as the kit has the option of the earlier colour scheme for B6313.
Handy as it saved me making it,

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