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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Radarman on January 17, 2025, 02:39:50 PM

Title: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: Radarman on January 17, 2025, 02:39:50 PM: Hello everyone,
I haven't posted much over the last 12 months due to life getting in the way.
(https://i.imgur.com/Fb5TJvE.jpg)

This kit was started in the summer of 2023, however I never
got around to posting any progress pics. Now with all the excitement generated by the Copper State Nieuport 11 release, I can join the fest
with my Special Hobby kit. I did pre-order the Copper State kits but I can't let this one sit and collect dust.

Here are the photos I took when I was last working on it:

(https://i.imgur.com/boFjSw5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iNZGmtP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zTAdZ3T.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KkEKy0c.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/d8S7ihP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fv1e51o.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/V1NF8im.jpg)

The last photo was taken on January 27 of last year so I will get back to work while enjoying the Copper State buzz going on.

Wish me luck,
Kevin
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: Dirigible-Al on January 17, 2025, 04:57:20 PM: I am sure you will do the S.H. kit justice. Best of luck Kevin. I will look forward to seeing it being built.
Alan.
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: NigelR on January 17, 2025, 07:20:06 PM: Oh wow, this is going to be great. I'm afraid my SH Nieuport was relegated to parts bin/test mule status when CSM announced theirs. Lovely start.
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: Borsos on January 17, 2025, 10:40:32 PM: Oh yes, that is a nice job on the SH Nieuport!
I have build one some years ago and I remember me having great fun with it. I only did not like the resin engine, its cylinders are way out of shape. What do you think?
I am keen on following your progress.
Andreas
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: RAGIII on January 18, 2025, 02:25:37 AM: Beautiful interior work and construction! I don't have this kit anymore but will find your build inspiring for the CSM kit!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: Jorgo on January 18, 2025, 02:40:32 AM: You got the best out of the SH kit, great job!
Greetings
Joerg
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: Radarman on January 20, 2025, 03:28:53 AM: Thanks everyone for your feedback and support on this build.

Quote from: Borsos on January 17, 2025, 10:40:32 PM
Oh yes, that is a nice job on the SH Nieuport!
I have build one some years ago and I remember me having great fun with it. I only did not like the resin engine, its cylinders are way out of shape. What do you think?
I am keen on following your progress.
Andreas
Thanks Borsos, I've found your build to be very helpful. I agree with you about the resin engine.
That's where my stash of Wingnut Wings engine sprues have come to the rescue.

(https://i.imgur.com/F3oGM7Z.jpg)

Now that Copper State has a beautiful La Rhone 9C, I don't feel any regret using the Wingnut's version.
I'm now at the point of choosing a scheme and getting the painting process started.

Happy Modeling,
Kevin
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: NigelR on January 20, 2025, 05:33:07 AM: Looks very nice, very much looking forward to seeing more progress here.
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: RAGIII on January 20, 2025, 06:47:47 AM: Awesome engine. Looking forward to seeing some paint!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Shelf Queen 2025 Group Build - Special Hobby Nieuport 11
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on February 02, 2025, 04:29:04 PM: Looks amazing, Kevin. It looks just like my paper Nieuport...though yours is much cooler. Love the engine too.

Regards from Felony Way!

Dan