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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: macsporran on May 26, 2022, 09:45:49 PM

Title: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: macsporran on May 26, 2022, 09:45:49 PM
The Special Hobby kit is not without issues - wing mounting points, strut positions etc - but builds into a nice little representation of a Bebe with a little care. Certainly be worth SH re-issuing after a little reworking.

I bought an Aviation Militaire boxing but rather wanted to build A134 - Albert Ball's favoured mount. So out came some old pale blue roundels and some Hannants serial codes to effect the machine I wanted. A134 is known to have been painted in green and brown, but the exact shades unknown. I have opted to use MRP PC8 and PC10 for these with the linen tape edgings often seen on French machines. Speculation on my part but isn't so much else about WWI modelling?

After I took these pics, I refined the Lewis mounting and bracing a little but am too lazy to take it out of the case for more pictures, which given my lack f acuity with the camera phone would doubtless be worse quality anyway!

Albert himself is a CSM RFC figure with a different head. His mother might not recognise him but he'll do until I can find something better.
Sandy 
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Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: macsporran on May 26, 2022, 09:53:09 PM
and finally...

She's on the Nieuport shelf now. It's getting a bit full there now - with a XXVII, a XVI, an XI, a XVII - but maybe still room for a CSM Billy Bishop XXIII? (I've got the superb Model Cellar figure all ready and waiting for that!
Sandy
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: Monty on May 26, 2022, 10:07:18 PM
I love this build, Sandy! It looks very good in the colours you have chosen - and quite authentic! Well done! Marc.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: RAGIII on May 26, 2022, 11:39:03 PM
Outstanding Build all around Sandy. Like I said in your build log I Love the Camo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: pepperman42 on May 27, 2022, 12:17:44 AM
Awesome!!

Steve
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: lone modeller on May 27, 2022, 06:59:19 AM
That is a super model and the figure looks extremely good - even if it is not quite like Ball!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: KiwiZac on May 27, 2022, 07:25:16 AM
Damn, my comment didn't save! What I think I said was:

Bravo Sandy, she looks gorgeous! I really need to do this in 1/48 myself - I'm inspired.

One request: could you please share a photo of the underside?
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: gedmundson on May 27, 2022, 10:40:01 AM
A beautiful addition to your splendid collection of models Sandy - congrats on a very nice build.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: macsporran on May 27, 2022, 03:55:46 PM
Thank you for all the encouraging comments, guys. I'll post some under shots when I get back from the weekend, Zac.
Cheers
Sandy
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: DaveB on May 27, 2022, 07:04:22 PM
That really is a terrific model of the Nieuport XVI, Sandy.

You have done that kit real justice.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: WD on May 29, 2022, 12:54:53 AM
Beautiful work Sandy.

WD
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: KitRookie37 on May 29, 2022, 05:03:37 PM
Hi,
You can be proud, amazing work et a very beautiful collection.
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: PrzemoL on May 31, 2022, 08:15:59 PM
A very fine Nupe it is. I like it.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: macsporran on May 31, 2022, 08:32:10 PM
Again, thank you all for your kind comments.
I think I shall have to think of my Nieuports as members of the order of The Knights who say Ni!
Sandy
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: kensar on May 31, 2022, 09:47:10 PM
Great looking build and a nice collection (including the Monogram cars).
Title: Re: Nieuport XVI - 1/32 Special Hobby - Albert Ball
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 06, 2022, 11:06:41 PM
Quote from: kensar on May 31, 2022, 09:47:10 PM
Great looking build and a nice collection (including the Monogram cars).


AGREE !

Ed