GaryBo Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 A few months back, I had asked about plans for making a Sopwith Camel for Snoopy.Well, I have had a little success a it.I purchased a Sopwith Camel model (flying wood type) that had a 28" wing span. I took the plans to my local Kinkos and had the plans “blown up” to twice it’s size making it a 56" wing span.I took quarter inch round steel rod, bent it as necessary around the plans and welded together, with my stick welder. I used a metal bender, wheel puller and a vise to bend all my shapes to scale.Put on a coat of spray paint, and added lights. Found a “stuffed” Snoopy with goggles, hat, scarf and flight jacket. Hung the Sopwith between the house and trees in the yard.I think it came out pretty good.Photo links:http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/Sop1.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/Sop2.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/Sop3.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5275.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5287.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/Sop4.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/Sop5.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5299.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5295.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5293.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5292.jpghttp://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GaryBo42/PICT5291.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Hadden Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 WOW, so creative You must feel so proud to have such a unique piece in your display.It looks GREATLinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 That is a very cool design. Congrats on the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pHar Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 WOW. That is a great piece. Good Job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sauer Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Great effort. Very impressive wire work. Any interest in producing for profit? Maybe 5 or 6 so they can swoop down out of the sky? Great job . So jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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