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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #30 on: May 08, 2017, 05:04:18 AM »
Wow Kevin, thank you for showing us your method.  Will have to try this one of these days (when I get my nerve up).  Looking really good.

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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #31 on: May 08, 2017, 05:44:59 AM »
Stunning work on that wing cut out. Thanks for showing and sharing the method!
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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #32 on: May 08, 2017, 07:10:00 AM »
    That wing cut out looks like a very scary operation, you've aced it and also finished it up beautifully..... very nicely done!
Cheers,
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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #33 on: May 12, 2017, 02:22:22 PM »
Thanks to everyone for the encouragement you've provided to me. I'm having a good time
on this build. I started the decaling process this evening.



The Kiwi Decals cockades went down with out a bit of worry, I can really  recommend them.
Hope I can get a bit more done this weekend.

                                                                    Kevin
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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #34 on: May 12, 2017, 11:19:43 PM »
The roundels do indeed look great! I have a set for the Nieuport 11 so this is very good news!
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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #35 on: May 12, 2017, 11:33:35 PM »
That top wing is simply gorgeous.  Glad to hear about the Kiwi Decals (will use mine one day....)

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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #36 on: May 15, 2017, 08:20:56 AM »
Thanks again for all the positive comments from everyone. I've been able to get a few more bits and pieces done over
the last few days. I made some decals for the stencils that are found on the flying surfaces. The Kiwi Decals set
only had four , but I needed eight or ten. Plus, they were a little too big. I've started painting the fuselage and will
try to get the lower wings and undercarriage attached this week.



I've also covered the upper wing skylight with some clear plastic. I attached it using a very small amount of
Microscale Micro Liquitape. It drys clear and stays tacky.



There's a lot more fun ahead of me so wish me luck.
                                                                                  Thanks, Kevin

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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #37 on: May 15, 2017, 08:52:44 PM »
superb so far. i'm watching your build carefully as i have some Nieuports in the queue.

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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #38 on: May 15, 2017, 11:18:50 PM »
I really love the clear panel! I have some Micro Liquid Tape that I will have to experiment with!
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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #39 on: May 18, 2017, 12:15:06 PM »
Beautiful work, Radarman! It really looks the part with the roundels on.

The Academy boxing is very cheap here in NZ - about 1/5th that of a WNW kit - so I'm very tempted to buy one and a WNW engine sprue!
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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #40 on: May 20, 2017, 11:11:20 AM »
Nice progress!!

Steve

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Re: Nieuport 17 - Back on the bench
« Reply #41 on: May 21, 2017, 04:46:22 AM »
Progressing nicely and getting close to completion, await more pics !

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