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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: lcarroll on September 03, 2014, 03:27:01 AM
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Here she is in all her glory after a long, and at times frustrating Build. Not the best quality kit I've ever built but I must admit a very pretty addition to the Collection once finished. A complete Build Log is contained in the Under Construction section.
The Model represents Nieuport 28C-1 N.6177 of the AEF's 95th Aero Squadron at Gengoult, France, in July of 1918. Lt. Roosevelt was killed in combat in the aircraft on 14 July 1918 crashing near the village of Chamery where he was buried by German Troops with full Military Honours.
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That's probably as many or more photos then most can stand! Now I'm looking forward to relaxing with a Wingnut Wings D.VII for the Group Build!
Cheers,
Lance
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She's absolutely stunning, Lance! From your rigging to the painting and weathering, everything about her is superb. Many congrats, buddy!
Cheers,
Bud
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Lance,
Well done! She looks lovely from where I'm sitting ;)
BVB
P.S. :) Goodies on their way to you!
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I agree with everything the others have written. A truly stunning build and although it may not have been easy, it does not show on the completed model. Very many congratulations on a real winner.
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Thumbs up Lance :)
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Great looking Nieuport!
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Ah, ha! Just as I suspected. She's a corker Lance! The first thing that jumped out at me is the oh, so subtle wear and tear on the cowl. You did a superb job at that my friend. The second is the oil staining on the underside. It looks extremely realistic. The rigging, and especially the wrapped rigging looks perfect. Add all of that to an eye catching paint scheme and you have an exceptional Nieuport to add to your collection. Make sure to take it to Edmonton as I think you'll be pleased with the interest it will garner. Well done!
Cheers,
Chris
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Outstanding Lance! A great model of a beautiful aircraft.
Best wishes
Nigel
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... ... ... The first thing that jumped out at me is the oh, so subtle wear and tear on the cowl. You did a superb job at that my friend. The second is the oil staining on the underside. It looks extremely realistic. The rigging, and especially the wrapped rigging looks perfect. Add all of that to an eye catching paint scheme and you have an exceptional Nieuport to add to your collection. ...Cheers,
Chris
Could not say it better !! very Nice !!!
ED
Ed
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fantastic - really great and kudos for the completion of the build!
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Congratulations Lance, through all the trials and tribulations you still managed to produce a show stopping model. The overall finish is superb and the rigging is absolutely amazing, well done and thank you for displaying to us your incredible talents.
Des.
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It may be not the best kit but your result is absolutely spectacular! I like the shading and rigging most. Congratulations and thanks for sharing this beauty, Lance.
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A STUNNING build from the start to the finish! weathering is just right, rigging is superb(especially the wrapped double wires), and the over all scheme is fantastic! Can't say enough!
RAGIII
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Thank you all so very much for the incredibly positive and complimentary feedback, I feel very vindicated; as we all have said so many times it takes the perspective of others to see the real quality of our work which we so easily self critique. I am touched by Richard's words concerning a "fitting tribute to the brave boy". Quentin Roosevelt did not shoot down dozens of the enemy however he fought hard to get to the Front and fought hard once there, a place his "status" and place in American Society directed he didn't have to be. Like so many of that age and generation he answered a higher call.
Cheers,
Lance
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That is a stellar model Lance! I hope mine turns out as well when I get to it. Your overall finish is very convincing and attractive, and your solution to the double wire wrapping is just outstanding. Thanks for showing us the way! :D
Cheers and huzzas,
Bob
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Thanks Bob! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Lance:
As mentioned, outstanding work all around. The weathering, the decal work, the shading, the rigging wrap, just an overall outstanding model.
Best
Mark
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Well done, Lance -
Fantastic work on this (I cannot add anything further than already said unfortunately) kit.
Shame you had the problems with this kit - I actually thought this one of Roden's better kit (you've done a far superior effort than mine) in this scale - perhaps I was lucky with my kit?
Regards
Dave
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As I said earlier Dave, the Kit has the basics covered quite well; it's the structure that was the challenge. Did you have to pin and set up yours to get it together with a reasonable chance of staying that way? Now that it's done I like it a lot, and it is solid!
Cheers,
Lance
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As I said earlier Dave, the Kit has the basics covered quite well; it's the structure that was the challenge. Did you have to pin and set up yours to get it together with a reasonable chance of staying that way? Now that it's done I like it a lot, and it is solid!
Cheers,
Lance
Lance - no, just simply built it straight from the box. The only alterations I made (not very well I might add) was attempting to make a more accurate seat.
Regards
Dave
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A gorgeous model of an aircraft that completely owes it's place in history to the pilots that flew them.