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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Lou N on August 06, 2023, 07:13:49 AM

Title: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Lou N on August 06, 2023, 07:13:49 AM: All,

I took the plunge into biplanes with this CSM Nieuport XVII. This is what I have so far, pale in comparison to the work I see here on this forum, but I'm happy with it so far.

Lou
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Dutch522 on August 06, 2023, 01:26:33 PM: Lou, that's beautiful work.... there's a lot of senior members more qualified than me to say welcome, but we're dealing with a bunch of different time zones here, so I'm sure they'll catch up!

I'm hoping to get one of the CSM 17s myself pretty soon so I'll follow your build closely.

All best,

Dave V.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: KiwiZac on August 06, 2023, 04:59:20 PM: It looks like a pretty darned good start to me! I'm keen to see more!
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: RichieW on August 06, 2023, 07:10:58 PM: Looks superb so far Lou, really neat with very c9nvincing wood painting. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Richie
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Tim Mixon on August 06, 2023, 09:39:04 PM: Lou,
You may be new to WWI modeling but you must have experience in other eras. Really nice work on the interior. Looking forward to seeing more. Welcome to the forum!

All the best,
Tim
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: kensar on August 06, 2023, 11:46:15 PM: Welcome to the forum, Lou. Your work on the cockpit is as good as any here. Nice work.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Lou N on August 07, 2023, 12:42:39 AM: Thanks all. It's been a fun build so far; I'll post some more pics as I go along.

Lou
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: gedmundson on August 07, 2023, 02:51:07 AM: Nice work, Lou!
Gary
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: lone modeller on August 07, 2023, 05:22:13 AM: Just found this: superb painting and very convincing wood finish. Looking forward to seeing more of this.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: AngryJazz on August 07, 2023, 06:25:19 PM: Welcome!

Looks really great already! Lovely woodtones and rigging! :)
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: RAGIII on August 08, 2023, 02:53:43 AM: Excellent Cockpit work! A belated welcome also ;D I wish My cockpits were that neatly assembled and painted!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: macsporran on August 08, 2023, 05:23:27 PM: Lovely work, Lou. As we always say here, you can never have enough Nieuports! 😊
Sandy
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on August 08, 2023, 06:40:53 PM: Hi Lou,
Welcome to the world of linen and wire.
Your 'Noop' build thus far looks to be spot on.
Are you building the early or the late version?
Keep us all regularly updated on its progress,

Mike
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: pepperman42 on August 09, 2023, 12:40:20 AM: Great start!

Steve
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Lou N on August 14, 2023, 07:16:58 AM: All,

Here's some progress shots on the Nieuport XVII build - engine is basically done, and I preshaded the wings and various panels with highly diluted Tamiya flat white and an AK stencil. I must give kudos the the YouTuber "The Alleyman" who is providing the inspiration and ideas for this build.

Lou
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Dutch522 on August 14, 2023, 10:13:58 AM: Beautiful work, Lou. And I love your spray booth... looks like a miniature version of the one in the collision shop I used to work at!

Dave V.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: Borsos on August 15, 2023, 05:10:57 AM: Looking very good so far!
Andreas
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: KiwiZac on August 15, 2023, 06:30:28 PM: That engine looks good enough to start! Great work Lou, I'm keen to see your next update.
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: RAGIII on August 16, 2023, 01:24:47 AM: Excellent work on the rotary!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Nieuport XVII Build - 1st Biplane
Post by: RichieW on August 18, 2023, 03:11:31 AM: Super work Lou, love that engine!

Richie