Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450

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Sopwith F.1 Camel - Eduard 1/48 #8450

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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.

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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.

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The rest of the sprues

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Somewhat surprised by the clear sprue. Landing lights in the wings, it seems.

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Nice decals. Individual guages and decals for the wicker seat. .

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Pretty typical instructions for Eduard, or just about anyone, these days..

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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.

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Looks like a fun project. Boy she is little!
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Yes, she is tiny. I may just randomly glue the small stuff in the fuselage. I can then say I used all the pieces….. :bag:
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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.
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The “hammer of doom” is on standby.
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Looks fun Lyle...
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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.
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Doesn't sound like you are enjoying this one! :wink: 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.
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