I do not like Eduard kits. But, it does have some nice detail. The kit number is 8450, which at first I thought was the parts count. Turns out to only have 103 parts for a craft that is maybe 4.5 inches long with the engine. Wowser. For what I remember about Eduard kits, this one seems a bit rough around the edges. "stout" sprue attach points, Somewhat muddy molding on the really small pieces. Several are about the size of 1/2 a grain of rice.
Sprues (Minus what I'd started)
The engine pieces. Notice the upper right corner piece. . . it is already pre-broken. Saves me the trouble. About half the rods are broken. Huge sprue attachents.
The rest of the sprues
Somewhat surprised by the clear sprue. Landing lights in the wings, it seems.
Nice decals. Individual guages and decals for the wicker seat. .
Pretty typical instructions for Eduard, or just about anyone, these days..
Which brings us to where we are today.....Yes, I lost parts already, but they were simple, straight pieces attached to the sidewalls of the cockpit.
Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
Yes, she is tiny. I may just randomly glue the small stuff in the fuselage. I can then say I used all the pieces…..
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
That’s why I’d rather do WW1 aircraft subjects in 1/32 scale. 1/48, let alone 1/72 scale WW1 aircrafts are tiny.
I’ve got the Academy Sopwith Camel in 1/32 scale in my stash I haven’t started yet. Looks big enough as if I was building 1/48 scale fighter jets.
I’ve got the Academy Sopwith Camel in 1/32 scale in my stash I haven’t started yet. Looks big enough as if I was building 1/48 scale fighter jets.
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
You're a braver man than me Gunga Din...
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
The “hammer of doom” is on standby.
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
Looks fun Lyle...
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Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
Like a roof canal!
Stik, probably should be bigger!
I think I’ve finally learned to test/dry fit many times with these kits. Not bad so far. Yet. For the time being. At this point.
Stik, probably should be bigger!
I think I’ve finally learned to test/dry fit many times with these kits. Not bad so far. Yet. For the time being. At this point.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450
Doesn't sound like you are enjoying this one! Any reason why you don't like Eduard kits? Too many small parts? Just curious because I think they produce great kits, especially their new ones. The only reason I don't build any more Eduard kits is that they don't do any more 1/32 subjects.
John aka JKim
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