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Old 7 November 2009, 10:15 AM #11 (permalink)
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Camel Saddle

Finished the wicker camel seat, photo attached. While there is a lot of variation between sources and photos, this is pretty close to the Replicraft blueprint. It's about 18 1/2" across. Matching leather cushion is being made.

Will be sending off to Robert on Monday with all the other instruments and gizmos, then I arrive on Thursday to do the wings.
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Old 8 November 2009, 05:36 PM #12 (permalink)
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Tampier throttle quadrant for Sopwiths

Here are some detailed shots of the Retrotec replica Tampier throttle quadrant for Sopwith aircraft; Mr. Black said that the castings and parts were taken from an original piece, and it is an exact duplicate of the Pup/Triplane/Camel throttle and fuel control.
The control friction is set by the four knurled knobs, and the air (throttle) handle is marked "TAMPIER" and the round knob on the fuel is marked " Rene TAMPIER". Each lever has a threaded hole, and the quadrant is divided on a 1 - 10 scale engraved on the top curved part.

Dainty looking little thing, but it is quite solid.

Hope this is interesting for some.
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Old 11 November 2009, 12:04 PM #13 (permalink)
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Firewall on!

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Pictures tomorrow or Friday.
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Here are some detailed shots of the Retrotec replica Tampier throttle quadrant for Sopwith aircraft; Mr. Black said that the castings and parts were taken from an original piece, and it is an exact duplicate of the Pup/Triplane/Camel throttle and fuel control.
The control friction is set by the four knurled knobs, and the air (throttle) handle is marked "TAMPIER" and the round knob on the fuel is marked " Rene TAMPIER". Each lever has a threaded hole, and the quadrant is divided on a 1 - 10 scale engraved on the top curved part.

Dainty looking little thing, but it is quite solid.

Hope this is interesting for some.
Hi Snj5,

I seem to remember that the quadrant on the R.A.F. museum Camel is also marked 'OPEN' and 'SHUT' at either end (between the 1-10 scale).

I just wondered if you knew and had discounted that example. I used those details on my 1/3rd. scale Camel but I know the museums Camel need not be assumed 100% original or perfect.

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Hi Snj5,

I seem to remember that the quadrant on the R.A.F. museum Camel is also marked 'OPEN' and 'SHUT' at either end (between the 1-10 scale).

I just wondered if you knew and had discounted that example. I used those details on my 1/3rd. scale Camel but I know the museums Camel need not be assumed 100% original or perfect.

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Dave,
I was unaware of that level of detail, having only photos here as reference. I do have it on Mr. Guy Black's authority that it is accurate for a Camel, and it does match the level of details my reference photos show. Any references or info you would like to share on any facet is most appreciated!

Have tracked down another PC-10 wannabe color, now currently in the lead in consideration. It has the primary qualification of not being able to say from one glance to another if it is brown or green. It is also a Home Depot Behr color, Ivy Topiary UL190-1.

So right now the colors considered are:
Ivy Topiary (Behr) for PC10
Muslin (Ralph Lauren) lower surfaces
Overspray of clear with just a little black added for metal
Exterior wood and instrument panel a dark English Cherry

The plane selected will be the fairly well documented "X" of B flight of the 1N (201st RAF) sqn.

Alternately, may do Henry Botterley's plane, D9402, from N8 (208 RAF), featured in Robert Taylor's 'Balloon Buster" painting.

Field mods included will be the common opened up cockpit and hopefully large upper wing window.

Attached is a photoshopped rendition of X in the paints discussed, and a facsimile of Mr. Taylor's painting to show the alternate Botterley color scheme.

All advice welcome.

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Have tracked down another PC-10 wannabe color, now currently in the lead in consideration. It has the primary qualification of not being able to say from one glance to another if it is brown or green.
That's what I have also learned from researching PC10.
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Hi Snj5,

No my friend, I would not presume to 'stick my nose in' as it were

I, like many others, feel I know the Camel well---but my knowledge and abilities are miniscule when in the prescence of real experts----take for example your wicker seat---you are quite right, it is exactly like the one in the replicraft drawings.

I know when i am in the prescence of 'experts' RT---and will only say that I am agog at the degree of accurracy you guy's achieve--and demand.

ANY help I can give will be small beans--at best, but I will try in my limited way if and when I can.

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Hi Snj5,

No my friend, I would not presume to 'stick my nose in' as it were

I, like many others, feel I know the Camel well---but my knowledge and abilities are miniscule when in the prescence of real experts----take for example your wicker seat---you are quite right, it is exactly like the one in the replicraft drawings.
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I appreciate your post, but there is a lot you and many others could teach me I'm afraid. I'm quite new to Great War aviation.


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Alternately, may do Henry Botterley's plane, D9402, from N8 (208 RAF), featured in Robert Taylor's 'Balloon Buster" painting.

All advice welcome.

rt
Russ,

I like this one because the thick diagonal stripes add an appealing visual element.

You are making quick work of this airplane!
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