Suyata Sopwith Camel & Pilot.

[PatW]

This is a snap kit already coloured, good for someone like me that is now at 74 next week struggling with painting.

Instructions:

Decals:

Parts: Suitably ready coloured..

Cockpit already done: and four parts of the engine built..

There are various clear parts including a complete fuselage if needed to build showing the interior.

 

 

[bisc63]

Hadn't seen these, assuming there are more of this type? I like it, and have always been a fan of the egg-plane kits and more recent Meng WorldWarToons kits. A good caricature appeals to me, whether it is in 2D or 3D, and this one is nicely rendered! ( Huge fan of Deal's Wheels ) I'm surprised at the complexity, the molding is crisp and quite impressive, and it should make a fine display. Thanks for sharing this.

[stavanzer]

Love, the 'fat' Cooper Bombs!

[PatW]

Thanks guys, yes there is a German SPAD X111 with Rickenbacker pilot as well. 

[TooOld]

Another great looking plane from Suyata !  Thanks for the pics Pat , I may have to get one to go with my Red Baron Fokker RD1 !

[Paul Payne]

Snoopy would like it..............

[PatW]

Thanks guys, more photo's of the build on the way.

[PatW]

Well we have a few more photo's from today. There is a clear windscreen across the tops of the machine guns that was a loose fit so just a drop of cement holds it in place.

With the pilot figure, the only part needing paint.

Just the decals to come. I've taken the option to hang two standard bombs underneath rather than just on round bomb. Care needs to be taken with snapping together parts as sometimes the holes are not quite large enough to take the next component.

Edited March 11, 2022 by PatW

[bisc63]

I love it! It looks even better than expected, and I had high expectations! Fun stuff. Take your time on that pilot, and this will be such a nice display. You're making me want one or two of these...

[PatW]

8 hours ago, bisc63 said:

I love it! It looks even better than expected, and I had high expectations! Fun stuff. Take your time on that pilot, and this will be such a nice display. You're making me want one or two of these...

Thanks Rusty, yes assembled with care turns into a fun build, and another yes regarding the pilot. I must get some research  including old pictures of pilots in the day to complete his paint.

Edited March 12, 2022 by PatW

[bisc63]

58 minutes ago, PatW said:

I must get some research 

Here's a goody; all interesting, but the clothing discussion starts about 8-1/2 minutes in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCre_Y6Rh24

 

[TooOld]

Looks awesome Pat !  Ordered one yesterday along with a Spad XIII . 

[PatW]

Thanks Bob and well done in ordering one.  So I'm now looking forward to what you make of two of them! Now see decals, the pilot is in the paint shop at present. I've left the round bomb that is supplied as well

Edited March 12, 2022 by PatW

[PatW]

Well guys here's the pilot, with what I thought was a small dog which turns out to be (after looking closely at the box) a grey and white cat!

I'll get some staged photo's tomorrow, with the plane and pilot.

[TooOld]

Hey great paint work on the little guy ! 

[PatW]

Cheers Bob. Most of my photo's have disappeared from above!

[TooOld]

On 3/17/2022 at 6:23 PM, PatW said:

Cheers Bob. Most of my photo's have disappeared from above!

They were gone but now they're back .  Maybe something that needs fixing when Dave takes the forum down for maintenance on Saturday morning .

[PatW]

23 hours ago, TooOld said:

They were gone but now they're back .  Maybe something that needs fixing when Dave takes the forum down for maintenance on Saturday morning .

I contacted Fotki and they sorted it.

[PatW]

Just now, PatW said:

I contacted Fotki and they sorted it. It happened on all the sites I use and on Fotki itself.