Wingtip ~ Sopwith Camel Model
First of all, I DID NOT build this model. I only took the photos.
This highly detailed model is the product of a very skilled craftsman who had been building mostly sailing ship models for over 30 years. These photos are of the model as it is about 85% completed and represent about 2 years of off and on work.
This model is based on a Model Airways 1:16 scale kit. Being the perfectionist that he is, Larry..(the actual builder) rebuilt a large number of the parts of this aircraft, including the rudder, elevator and other control surfaces, the instrument panel and much more. About the only parts from the original kit are the wooden wings and fuselage members. ALL of the control surfaces actually move with action of the control stick or foot controls. The detail of the tiny parts, such as the turnbuckles is amazing.
Using the "Enlarge" option will allow better views of the quality work and fine detail of this historical plane.
Wingtip ~ Sopwith Camel Model
First of all, I DID NOT build this model. I only took the photos.
This highly detailed model is the product of a very skilled craftsman who had been building mostly sailing ship models for over 30 years. These photos are of the model as it is about 85% completed and represent about 2 years of off and on work.
This model is based on a Model Airways 1:16 scale kit. Being the perfectionist that he is, Larry..(the actual builder) rebuilt a large number of the parts of this aircraft, including the rudder, elevator and other control surfaces, the instrument panel and much more. About the only parts from the original kit are the wooden wings and fuselage members. ALL of the control surfaces actually move with action of the control stick or foot controls. The detail of the tiny parts, such as the turnbuckles is amazing.
Using the "Enlarge" option will allow better views of the quality work and fine detail of this historical plane.