Eduard 1/48th Sopwith 2F.1 Camel Profipack
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History
The history of the famous Sopwith Camel (made even more famous by that
Peanuts stalwart, Snoopy, and his exploits against the cursed Red Baron)
is vast. So vast that I recommend reading the articles that I discuss
below.
The Kit
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Modeler was fortunate enough to be given a pre-production, test-shot of
the Camel earlier in the year. This preview of the Camel Profipack won't
go into any other detail except to mention what is included in this kit
that isn't included in the standard, "non-profipack" kit. I
refer you to Will Hendriks' First Look on the type back in February,
as well as his stunning build of the test-shot back in March.
Everything you wanted to know about this kit, Will has mentioned in these
two articles, and I heartily recommend - if you haven't done so in awhile
- to visit his full build, especially since it graced the cover of the
March edition.
 Both
the "non-profipack" as well as this Profipack both include photoetch
that represents the seatbelts and a couple of other smaller items. However,
this Profipack example contains another fret of photoetch, covering a
lot larger array of pieces. Some of these extended photoetch pieces include
wiring and such for the engine, all control horns and connecting rigging
for the ailerons, sights for the guns, a seat that represents the wicker
effect to advantage, etc. All in all a very well thought out and comprehensive
fret of photoetch.
 Also
included with the Profipack kit are two blocks of resin pieces. The resin
is used for the Cooper bombs as well as the streamlined "blobs"
that sit amongst the rigging (sorry, I'm not sure of what they're actually
called).
There are three shemes catered for that will only be found in the Profipack
kit. These schemes are for Capt B.A. Smart's Camel during the Tondren
raid, July 19, 1918; Ltn R.E. Keys Camel from No. 212 Squadron, which
was a parasite fighter under the HMA R.23 airship; and Camel N6220, of
RNAS Great Yarmouth, 1918. As is usual with Eduard decals, they are sharp,
nicely printed and in register.
 Conclusion
The extras included in the Profipack kit definitely make it worth picking
up - if photoetch is "your cup of tea". Even if not, the schemes
may just catch your fancy. Definitely recommended.
My thanks to Eduard for the review
sample.
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