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#4488213 - 09/02/19 04:37 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
I've re-profiled the forward fuselage area from what was the Sopwith 'Camel' to that of the Sopwith 'Swallow'
It required the removal of panel 'nail' lines, spent ammunition chutes, re-positioning of panel joins, extending the lower 'cut-out' and filling/blending in the 'Camel' lower wing area.

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#4488429 - 09/04/19 07:14 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
I've started the painting in preparation for the application of the 'Aviattic' linen effect decals (CDL and PC12).
The external fuselage, wing, tail plane, elevator, rudder and fin were primed using 'AK Interactive' white (AK-759).
The fuselage forward side panels and front decking panel were airbrushed with 'Tamiya' ocean grey (XF82).
The rear decking panel and fuselage side panels were airbrushed with 'Tamiya' deck tan (XF55) the brushed with 'DecoArt' Burnt Umber acrylic oil paint, to create a wood effect.
The undercarriage struts, fuselage cabane struts and over wing cable support pylon were treated the same.

I still have to create the 'in-fill' between the rear and front decking panels and paint the cockpit surround padding.
Then it's onto fitting the two weapons and ammunition feed and ejector detail,

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#4488491 - 09/05/19 01:25 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
I painted wood effect on the fuselage rear panels and rear decking, but that was not correct as they should be grey.
Luckily the oil paint used is water based so I've removed the wood effect and airbrushed with 'Tamiya' ocean grey (XF82).

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#4488494 - 09/05/19 01:41 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Ha Ha Mike, nice to know your not immune to errors or miscalculations biggrin

The model is coming along nicely

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#4488524 - 09/05/19 06:09 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Trust me there's no way I'm immune to errors yep

Hi all,
The decal pre-shading has now been applied - 'Tamiya' Smoke X19.
Before the decals are applied I need to finish a few bits around the cockpit - padding, missing front to rear decking panel sections, machine guns and ammunition feeds and windshield.

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#4488613 - 09/06/19 10:43 AM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
I've used 'Milliput' two part putty to fill the gap between the resin front and rear cockpit decking panels.
Painted with 'Humbrol' leather (62) and highlighted using 'Tamiya' hull red (XF9).

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#4488633 - 09/06/19 01:16 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The engine cowl and after market ‘CMK Master Models’ Le Rhöne 9J (110 hp) has been fitted, which is the correct engine for the 'Swallow'.
The next step is to create cowl plates that were fitted to replace the 'Camel' strap type fasteners at the top of the cowl.
The bottom strap fasteners were retained.
Then final fit the two 'Vickers' guns and feed chutes.

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#4488774 - 09/07/19 04:55 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
Both 'Vickers' guns are fitted along with their ammunition feed belts.
The 'Swallow' did not have ammunition ejector chutes, as fitted to the 'Camel'.
My assumption is that the ammunition was fed to each weapon from inboard of the breech blocks and spent rounds were ejected outboard over the fuselage sides.

Next is to sort out the wind screen and 'Aldis' gun sight.
None of the available data show an 'Aldis' sight fitted, other than the information supplied with the resin conversion set.
As the 'Swallow' was a 1918-19 design, it's quite possible that this sight was fitted,

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#4489085 - 09/11/19 12:42 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The forward fuselage and cockpit area is nearly done.
It included a fair bit of modification, no surprise there.
It includes adding the two machine guns, wind screen and 'Aldis' gun sight with cockpit support frame, adding access holes in the front decking panel and side plates in the decking panel cut-outs.
Also nail lines up the fuselage side panels and changing the retaining straps at the top of the engine cowl to those for the 'Swallow', which were metal retainer strips.

Next is to add the twin pitot-static pipes onto the forward right cabane strut and the cross bracing rigging between the cabane struts and across the forward two struts,

Mike

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#4489137 - 09/11/19 04:39 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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It's looking mighty fine Mike and with weathering applied


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#4489272 - 09/12/19 08:47 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The undercarriage assembly has been fitted.
Also added are the panel fasteners to the rear of the undercarriage, a drain pipe and the cross bracing anchors in the fuselage under shield,

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#4489292 - 09/12/19 11:32 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Very nice Mike! I love to watch your builds but even mor than that I think highly of your accompanying build logs!!

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#4489793 - 09/17/19 06:22 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
I've spent the last day or so applying the decals to the 'Swallow'.
The PC12 upper surfaces and the CDL undersides were 'Aviattic' linen effect decals. The decals are supplied as A4 sheets and are not 'cookie cut', so each has to be templated and then cut.
The white fin marking (AMA.E) and the name 'SWALLOW' of the fuselage sides were created, letter by letter, from 'Xtradecal' sheets.
The specific serial number of B9276 was also created from number/leterrs and white strip from 'Xtradecal'.
The biggest problem was the wing roundels, as the wing of the 'Swallow' had a wider wing chord than that of the 'Camel, therefore the 'Camel' decals were way too small.
In the end I resorted to Cutting up and re-assembling decals from both the 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Pup (RNAS) and the SE5a, both of which I had as spares.
For example the wing upper roundels were created from four separate cut decals.   
The colouring of the blue (lighter shade) on these roundels reflects that used towards the end of the conflict.

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#4489840 - 09/18/19 10:37 AM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Mike, I love seeing the color go on these masterpieces! 1st rate craftsmanship mate.


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Mike, calling this art doesn't capture the skill and insight that you have put on display. You are a historian, detective, master artist, and master craftsman. A true work of love!

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Thanks guys - slightly over stated I think, but much appreciated nontheless,

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#4489960 - 09/19/19 04:01 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
A couple more details.
The inspection window in the upper surface of the wing, for the aileron pulley and cable.
Also seen is the wing centre joint and head padding on the trailing edge of the wing centre section.
Finally the wheels (not weathered yet),

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#4490046 - 09/20/19 08:33 AM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
Weathering wash ('Flory Models' grime clay wash) applied and once dry, wiped off to leave subtle weathering, which was the sealed with 'Alclad' light sheen (ALC-311) lacquer.
The weathering is subtle as this aircraft was only flown as a prototype and saw very limited operational testing. As such it wouldn't have looked 'war weary'.
Next is pre-rigging followed by assembly then lastly, the final rigging.
After that it's just the display base,

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Mike I always found working with decals trying at best. Cudos to you for the fine job of cutting and alignment. It looks superb.


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#4490423 - 09/24/19 01:28 PM Re: OT - Sopwith 'Swallow' [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
I've been slowly working my way through the pre-riggng stage.
So far the the control lines for the Rudder, Elevator, Tail Skid and the cross bracing at the fuselage under shield panel and the undercarriage.
Next are the control lines for the ailerons and cross bracing between the cabane struts.

Then it'll be wing and tail unit on to complete aileron controls,  flying and landing wires and tail bracing,

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