'Cause it's Sopwith Camel time!!

[KimberKenobi]

Hey Kimber,

Did some surfing and came up with this:http://www.stripeman.com/I don't know anything about 'em but they sell 2" strips in a large variety of colors.

That is VERY cool!! and they seem to have decent pricing, I'll try to call them tomorrow if I get a chance!! Thanks for the heads-up!!

I want to thank everybody for all the nice comments about the Camel!! It's good to know that dedication is smiled upon ;oD

(also, someone tell me they find the caption for that second pic hilarious and that it's not just me...)

[HareBrained]

Boy, the caption on that second picture is hilarious. (My wife has trained me well. )

[KimberKenobi]

Boy, the caption on that second picture is hilarious. (My wife has trained me well. )

good boy ;oD

I'm still feeling a little empty inside, but I did a good job distracting myself with the Camel tonight and I feel slightly better.

Check it out!Engine cover (umm... it's a new one I got Monday...)Taillights painted!Plate Fixed!'CAMEL' applied!

[idunno22221]

i'm just a little curious...and i could have missed this in another thread but i'm not sure..what exactly is "sopwith camel"? haha i've been trying to figure it out foreverr and i finally just need to know. hahah

[KimberKenobi]

The Sopwith Camel was a famous WWI biplane. The Camel's claim to fame is it's maneuverability in flight caused by a high-torque rotary engine. Basically, an engine that is characteristically unstable means that a skilled pilot is better able to evade and tail an enemy. (The most sophisticated planes today have an unstable engine that would throw the plane into deadly flips and spins with extreme G-Force except for the fact that their flight is controlled by a computer that compensates for the instability.) The downside is that many rookies met their death in the Camel, mostly while trying to take off or land. Aces managed to score 1,294 victories in the Camel, making it the fighter with the highest count from either side of the war.

The Sopwith Aviation company produced many planes before the Camel (the 1-1/2 Strutter, Tripod, and the Pup - predicesor to the Camel) and a few planes after (the Dolphin, Salamander, and the Snipe - a cut down version of the Camel) but none were as successful (Sopwith Aviation made 14 styles of plane in all). After the war the company didn't really go anywhere, sticking around for a few years and then petering out. There is currently only one Sopwith Camel that is 100% authentic and complete still in existence today and (ironically enough) it isn't owned by a museum or the Royal Air Force, but by a guy in Nevada.

If you've seen 'Flyboys,' they gloss quickly over Sopwith planes but mostly fly Nieuports. I am a WWI nut, but I always make the connect to the Peanuts comic strip because most people are familiar with Snoopy climbing aboard his doghouse as the Flying Ace and chasing after the Red Baron. (Snoopy then refers to his dog house as his Sopwith Camel.)

[CodeRed]

Kimber if you dont mind logging on aim please?-Bubbadan07

[idunno22221]

that makes sense then...AND i got a free history lesson..score.

[KimberKenobi]

that makes sense then...AND i got a free history lesson..score.

;oD anytime you want to know any nerdy WWI stuff, just hit me up LOL!

And CodeRed... I'm signed on, but it says you're not... (KimberKenobi)It's 10:30, so I'm probably going to go brush my teeth, but I'll keep my phone with me in case you msg me!

[CodeRed]

;oD anytime you want to know any nerdy WWI stuff, just hit me up LOL!

And CodeRed... I'm signed on, but it says you're not... (KimberKenobi)It's 10:30, so I'm probably going to go brush my teeth, but I'll keep my phone with me in case you msg me!

Well, I am online and this is weird. Um try iming me.

[HareBrained]

This is the first time I've logged on and there wasn't a new message in this thread. Is everything alright Kimber?

[KimberKenobi]

This is the first time I've logged on and there wasn't a new message in this thread. Is everything alright Kimber?

Mostly... Just very busy (still at work... and here it is quarter after 6 and I 'go home' at 4:30 :o/ )

Gotta go home soon so I can e-mail my pics to CodeRed and EV (CodeRed is the one who has to do the page so he's on a deadline... ;oD)

I'm also waiting on a call from the bailiff... (I could REALLY use a date... we'll see what happens... .... Good thing for me CodeRed is usually up late ;oD)

[KimberKenobi]

You guys are going to love this!! (and even if you don't, I Do!)

My mom said that I should have Brandon (the sign guy) make me airplane stickers (in black) and every time Camel wins an award, I should line one up on the driver's side door ;oD

Isn't that great!!! OMG, I love my mom!!!

[coxcj]

Now all you need is someone that will dress up their car to be the Red Baron and you'll be all set.

[HareBrained]

Now all you need is someone that will dress up their car to be the Red Baron and you'll be all set.

If I had any skill with Photochop, I would have it done already. I did a number of attempts but they weren't worthy of posting. The plane is a Fokker Triplane. But if I were to do any theme on a car, it'd be the Supermarine S6-B (my personal favorite plane).

Kimber, you have to do the "kill" stickers. Although, I don't think it should be airplanes. I believe they used the enemy's emblem. So you should do either the Maltese cross or Honda "H".

[Martin Roy]

"kill stickers" on a car, why not do like in The Toxic Avenger and draw silhouettes of everything you ran over with your car: animals, kids, ... Any kind of road kills. People who have seen this movie know what I mean.

[KimberKenobi]

Kimber, you have to do the "kill" stickers. Although, I don't think it should be airplanes. I believe they used the enemy's emblem. So you should do either the Maltese cross or Honda "H".

AAHHHH!!! I <3 that!!

I'll probably opt for the Maltese cross... but if I ever get into racing, I'll have to make some care emblems up special ;oD

And Martin Roy... you'd better hide

[scott@westcovinanissan]

Kimber, dont know if you have found someone to do all your graphics but this is the company that we (WCN) went with they did a very good job with the printing. Check them out they are in Riverside Ca but they can ship. http://www.wrapvehicles.com Hope it helps, ScottWCN

[reyes1212]

Hey, Kimber, How did you do the engine plastic cover piece? I'm also doing something along the lines as your are but not themed and I am planning to paint my engine cover red and the emblem black. What paint did you use?

[KimberKenobi]

(I'm keeping all my car stuff on this thread so that there is less confusion. And less of me threadjacking ;oD)



hahahaha! Now I need to get some of those anodized bolts and that would look sweet! (if not hellatious on the eyes!!)

[damnedkero]

kimbeeer those enginee picss..the color¡¡it looks great ¡¡nice job ¡

[brownbrix]

damm kimber no wonder you got ROTM

im going to jack your idea on the rims. it turns the stock rims to look even better. keep up the work

[KimberKenobi]

Thanks!!(both to Brownbrix and DamnedKero)

;oD

[coxcj]

Kimber,

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost to do all of the wonderful changes to your car? I'm thinking of doing something similar, as far as the decals and such and would like to know how full my penny jar needs to get before I put it together.

[KimberKenobi]

Decals: I spent about $100 ... but my decals are reflective and the front decal has a layer of clear over it (essential for something that gets nicked at every day). this was also the second time I purchased this particular round of decals and I installed them myself (my shop would have charged $40 for the install but I could do it, so why bother). I also didn't pay for my break light decal. (I love Brandon... not in that way, he's married ;oP)

The paint... honestly, I learned some stuff along the way and used way more paint that is strictly necessary... but I probably bought 5 cans of the metallic flecks ($10/ can) and 3 cans of the krylon ($4/ can) and 1 black wheel paint and 3 clear wheel paints ($10/ can) - I also paid for the clear enamel, but just skip it and use the clear wheel paint for everything, it's a lot tougher.

If you include the bumper piece I broke ($13) then I've put about $120 into the car... ooh, plus the jack stands... but they are more like shop equipment...

(not including the fact that I paid for my decals twice.)

[HareBrained]

(I love Brandon... not in that way, he's married ;oP)

That has not stopped a lot of people.

(not including the fact that I paid for my decals twice.)

And the car twice.

Decals : $100.Paint : $102.Miscellaneous parts : $13.Able to take down the Red Baron : Priceless.

[KimberKenobi]

And the car twice.

Decals : $100.Paint : $102.Miscellaneous parts : $13.Able to take down the Red Baron : Priceless.

well... there is that...

And who needs a married Brandon, when I have an unattached bailiff to hang out with?

[CodeRed]

Happy birthday Kimber!

[KimberKenobi]

I received a package from CarDomain today!! (t-shirts that Greg sent me, for free!)

I'm going to ask this because I think it deserves asking... Shouldn't ROTQ winners get some decals or something from Nico to show off?

[CodeRed]

I dont know, ask greg. Aren't you going to the Nico meet?

[Ever Victorious]

I'm going to ask this because I think it deserves asking... Shouldn't ROTQ winners get some decals or something from Nico to show off?

I think there was talk of that, but not sure if it got anywhere.