Victor Chapman's Nieuport 11 N.1148

[LindsayT]

Great looking model, Dave. Really well done. "Savage without being garish" is the fine line I walk every morning when getting dressed...

Lindsay

[PrzemoL]

A very nice Nupe, Dave. With a fine dirty look, as mentioned in the text you quoted.
I would only like to ask, what scale and what producer is this kit?

[mgunns]

Hello Dave:

Very Nicely done.  I enjoyed the article and photo of Mr. Chapman as well.  You certainly chose an interesting marking and your workmanship is outstanding.  Subtle weathering really make this stand out.

Best

Mark

[davecww1]

Hi PrezmoL, sorry I did not type the information, it is the 1/48 scale Eduard Nieuport 11 Profipack kit.  I made resin foot troughs raised above the floor to hold the rudder bar, made an oil pulsator out of clear sprue, and the rigging was done with E-Z line and Bob's Buckles.  Decals are home made for the serial # and circle on the wheels, and the prop logo.  to finish it off I used a GasPatch Models Lewis Mk1 with exposed cooling fins, the only time I have seen one with these fins in 1/48 scale. 
Dave

[IFF1418]

Hello Dave,

What a lovely plane and your build of it is fantastic. A nice and attractive scheme and extraordinary finish. Many congratulations.

Kind regards
Patrick