Andre du Plessis

27 August 2026

My Sopwith Camel F1 is FINISHED! I believe this is probably the most difficult model I have ever built, it tried my skills and tested my patience, and I must admit there were times I seriously considered giving up. At the start I had in my mind this pristine example of a Camel – and then as I progressed I realised it could never be as good as I had dreamed – and finally, with the finished model before me, I think it turned out better than I could have imagined.

I must at this point thank my Lord and my Saviour Jesus Christ for the talent of craft He has given me, and if this model has any value and virtue in it, I give all the glory to Him.

To all my fellow contestants – I have been amazed at the work I have seen come together, and I am so grateful to realise that this beautiful hobby of ours is far from extinction! To all of you – all the best, and good luck!

Just to clarify; the black & white photo is of my model – but enhanced by AI. I added it just for interest sake.