Here comes Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel.

Hopefully I can get my rear in gear this week. I have been working on paint. Sad thing is my airbrush kicked the bucket, the gun, that is. It was a super cheap one and the needle went and I couldn't find a needle to fit. I'll be picking up an Iwata as soon as I can but for now, brushes it is.

GEG64 said:

Why, oh why do I do this to myself. I saw that the wheels look like sew up tires (tyres for PM)
I decided to paint the lines. As if there isn't enough tedious things with this build already. LOL

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That’s why I think a 1/32 scale biplane would be easier than 1/48 scale. You can see the little details better.

GEG64 said:

Oh, trust me. I do have an adult beverage. I've started like the craft beers, IPAs, burbon barrel aged stouts, etc.

I don't think I would be able to do a 72. The 48 was hard enough! Lol
Thank you. I've been doing a lot of research on this build.
I'll be able to continue when we get back from Tennessee for Thanksgiving.

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You have no idea the amount of swearing and cussing I’ve done while doing rigging on 1/72 scale biplane. It’s a wonder I didn’t turn into a raging alcoholic, even though I don’t drink. ROFL!

I really like the olive green on the wings. Bravo!
I’m definitely bookmarking your build for reference when I do mine.

Making progress on the rigging.
Once rigging is done I will touch up paint and spray a clear matte coat then work on decals.
Because the rigging is in place before the decals I will have to adjust positioning of some of them.

BlackSheepTwoOneFour said:

You have no idea the amount of swearing and cussing I’ve done while doing rigging on 1/72 scale biplane. It’s a wonder I didn’t turn into a raging alcoholic, even though I don’t drink. ROFL!

I really like the olive green on the wings. Bravo!
I’m definitely bookmarking your build for reference when I do mine.

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Why, that's awesome, thank you.

However, it not just olive green. There are several colors under the green in hopes of having the appearance of a translucent canvas.
Light gull grey, light blue, black, buff,
sand (ivory), white, light grey green,
and sky type s.
I used a stencil and randomly sprayed a color and just built it up until I felt that was enough. Then I lightly sprayed the olive drab. And built it up.
I hope that helps. I'm not the best at explaining my madness. lol

Below are a few examples

I painted the fasteners. I think it looks rather busy.
I think with a wash it will tone it all down.

Thoughts?

BlackSheepTwoOneFour said:

That’s why I think a 1/32 scale biplane would be easier than 1/48 scale. You can see the little details better.

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Absolutely

GEG64 said:

I painted the fasteners. I think it looks rather busy.
I think with a wash it will tone it all down.

Thoughts?

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With sepia wash

I'm doing as much as I can before I have to leave

GEG64 said:

With sepia wash

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Now you're just showing off, Gary...lol

It looks really good.

First coat is brushed on the wings. The closest color I had was Desert Yellow. I think it looks okay.

Bear43 said:

Now you're just showing off, Gary...lol

It looks really good.

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All that's needed is a *TaDaaa" lol

Thank you.

Bear43 said:

First coat is brushed on the wings. The closest color I had was Desert Yellow. I think it looks okay.

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I like it. It's a nice canvas color

Golanthius said:

Making progress on the rigging.
Once rigging is done I will touch up paint and spray a clear matte coat then work on decals.
Because the rigging is in place before the decals I will have to adjust positioning of some of them.

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This is looking really nice!

Bear43 said:

First coat is brushed on the wings. The closest color I had was Desert Yellow. I think it looks okay.

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That color looks great.

I created a poll in the diorama section. Your opinions matter.

Rigging is complete. I am happy with it.

Golanthius said:

Rigging is complete. I am happy with it.

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That is amazing!

GEG64 said:

That is amazing!

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Thank you. Very tedious

Packed the car this morning then took off.
Its not until your driving and realize just how large our state is. Texs is really big. Next is a piece if Arkansas for about 40 minutes
Should arrive in 10 hours. It's 10am now