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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: ScottJ on November 04, 2025, 09:09:30 AM

Title: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: ScottJ on November 04, 2025, 09:09:30 AM

For better or worse, here?s what I ended up with after a several years layoff? seems I?m still knocking the rust off.
If you saw the build log for this Nieuport you know I?m disappointed with how I handled the weathering, it?s really overdone for this scale.  I also had issues with the Roden decals (which I?ve usually been able to salvage in the past) so had to source some replacements.  From the Datafile (Nie 24-27 At War) I?m finding that the personal markings aren?t quite right for this pilot, Sergent A.C. Campbell - N 124 but at that point it was too late to correct.
Had a hard time coming up with pictures that weren?t blurry so have included some while it was still sitting on the workbench.
Thanks for taking a look?
(https://i.postimg.cc/G3Dv1FYc/DSCN4027.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5CZn4Hn/DSCN4030.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vBfTCvKk/DSCN4031.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJfNsYZy/DSCN4038.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7L7qLZNP/DSCN4039.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: ScottJ on November 04, 2025, 09:16:02 AM

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(https://i.postimg.cc/zvfmTzTn/DSCN4040.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cHX2xpPC/DSCN4043.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HsfKk4v7/DSCN4045.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jn6YVbB7/DSCN4054.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5nN39g4/DSCN4058.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6dpNGwv/DSCN4062.jpg)

Thanks again to RAGIII for helping me out with posting photos...

Scott...

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: Big Sky Modeler on November 04, 2025, 09:40:05 AM

Very nicely done.  I always like seeing the Nieuport 24 and 27 variations.

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: NigelR on November 04, 2025, 06:38:22 PM

I think you did a great job after your layoff. It's an excellent build, really neat and precise and you've ended up with a good looking model. Treat the weathering experience as a learning process, hopefully you'll pick up some ideas from others.

One subtle touch I really like is the way you weathered the markings differently from the underlying fabric. This is something many modellers ignore, but doing this makes for a much more realistic finish IMO.

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: DaveB on November 05, 2025, 02:40:41 AM

Great job on your N 24bis -

Really like the shading effect to the fabic on the wings.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on November 05, 2025, 04:13:09 AM

I still like it despite the weathering issue

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: PrzemoL on November 05, 2025, 11:31:18 PM

Me, I like this one, too. I have seen many models with more overdone shading. ;)

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: RAGIII on November 06, 2025, 12:35:54 AM

Gorgeous Nieuport and Great photos! I think the weathering is terrific. Not overdone at all!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/72 Roden Nieuport 24bis
Post by: Dirigible-Al on November 07, 2025, 04:06:50 AM

Brilliant work on the different silver tones and shading.
Alan