Building a Sopwith Camel: Priming the Tail and Getting Ready for Paint

[@SoloRenegade]

Gonna keep posting how much I appreciate this series of videos on covering your Camel. And to feed the algorithm.

[@scottmatthews5280]

I appreciate that!

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Your attention to detail is astounding. Certainly those venerable craftsmen and women back in WWI didn't have the time to do it that level of detail, as they had to knock out the aircraft as quickly as possible for the war effort. I am sure they would be beyond amazed at your efforts.

[@scottmatthews5280]

It’s coming along nicely thanks

[@flyerphil7708]

No way, they built them to a very high standard.

[@PeteDewit]

This is my dream build! Amazing!

[@scottmatthews5280]

Mine too!

[@67hr74]

What a difference the primer/undercoat makes Scott. You should be well pleased with the results...

[@scottmatthews5280]

Very pleased thank you

[@noahjbarr]

Getting to the fun part, keep at it👌

[@scottmatthews5280]

Should start to take shape

[@jonnyd5106]

I’m glad I found this I grew up reading Biggles

[@scottmatthews5280]

Me too.

[@nickholmes6376]

It's a little concerning the edges are lifting during primer, you would think after glue and ironing they would be adhered, I suspect all the products are water based, glues/primers etc and each coat has the potential to loosen the previous stage, brilliant build really enjoying watching

[@scottmatthews5280]

Nil concerns my end. It’s to be expected when sanding as described in the Stewart system manual. I think I’m on top of it now ready for some colour.

[@nickholmes6376]

@scottmatthews5280 enjoyed the build so far and it's nice/rewarding when the colours go on, iam glad you have chosen an unusual aircraft to build

[@AndrewDibb-ro3uz]

such a pleasure to be able to watch true craftsmanship - the perfect antidote to a world filled with tawdry mass-produced cr*p

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thank you

[@charlescampbellii8193]

Lookin good

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thank you

[@christopherspindler6328]

Nice progress, it is looking good!

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidbamford4721]

I have just discovered your channel and very pleased to watch your work. In ‘79 I lived in Tennant Creek, and joined the local gliding club. I got all enthusiastic about the thought of building a glider, but the company moved me out before I could make a big mistake.

[@scottmatthews5280]

Glider would be awesome, I thought of a Fournier powered soarer for a future project.

[@stevechopping3021]

I don't think the original Camel's were built with your care and attention to detail. Looking good❤

[@scottmatthews5280]

Very true!

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Great stuff ! Keep on keeping on... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thanks, you too!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I get a kick out of the use of a dining tent as a spray booth. What works is right.

[@scottmatthews5280]

Cheap easy simple.

[@philf2854]

Love watching this build. There's a painting technique used in the marine world called roll and tip which is very similar to what you are doing but with a dry brush instead of the foam brush. I've used this method with very pleasing results. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thanks for the tip!

[@andrewcotterell9903]

I feel your pain Scott. We are building a Airdrome Aeroplanes Sopwith Baby, full scale 2 seat in Western Australia. We also have the disappointing 'welded' fuselage. How was the quality of your elevator bellcrank, particularly the alignment and bush? Our plans/instruction are a mixture of Tabloid, Schneider and an occasional reminder that the Baby is different. Your videos, work ideas, suggestions and motivation are an inspiration, you have saved us a lot of errors. Love your dry sense of humor, frankness, willingness to show us your mistakes and positive attitude. Keep up the great work of art, I can see the masterpiece it will become when your done.

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thanks Andrew. Elevator bell crank was average, but what do you do? It’s all a compromise unfortunately. With a small amount of attention to detail and some jigs! These could be great kits and not miss the mark in quality control.

[@andrewcotterell9903]

Agreed Scott. I am 3D modelling ours as we go and producing manufacturing drawings, 'cause you never know.

[@jamesneirinck413]

Looking good Scott. Cheers.

[@scottmatthews5280]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nospoon4799]

👍 🐪

[@johnnysiam-007]

Temperature changes, it goes from bloody cold to freezing

[@scottmatthews5280]

Yep, seem to be painting in winter quite often.

[@natedrawsthings]

Are the pinked edges necessary? Are there straight edged tapes that could work?

[@scottmatthews5280]

You get 40% more surface area to glue the edge down, it also stops the whole edge lifting up.

[@Curious-Minds]

I had to do a double take when i read the title, i could not sub fast enough.

[@scottmatthews5280]

Welcome