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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Ernie on October 22, 2013, 11:29:45 PM

Title: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 22, 2013, 11:29:45 PM

Hello everyone,
  Here's my model of Lt. Georges Guynemer's Nieuport 17 which he flew in 1916.  He
was one of France's most prolific aces, amassing fifty-three victories at the time of his
death in Sept., 1917.  He was flying a SPAD at that time and was brought down by an
a pilot from Jasta 3.  He was only twenty-two.

My model includes, PE parts from the Tom's Model Works fret, instrument bezels from HGW,
the MasterCasters cowling and wheel resin set and Gaspatch's turnbuckles along with their
resin Vickers machine gun.

Hope you enjoy the photos...

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/IMG_1894_zps64459a1b.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/IMG_1897_zps9c3f11fc.jpg)

By the way, the loose wire you see on the underside of the upper wing is an end I forgot
to snip off.  That has now been rectified! :-[ ;) 

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/IMG_1896_zpsf9f2d5b3.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/nieuport17f14_zps0f013fa1.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/nieuport17s5_zps29ac6424.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/IMG_1900_zpsa68e9020.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/IMG_1902_zps04da9cff.jpg)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/nieuport17f30_zps6f2027fe.jpg)

For a model worlds away from the class of Wingnuts products, it was an inexpensive but
very enjoyable project and I would whole-heartedly recommend it to any modeller entering
the WWI era.
  Anyone interested in seeing the build log will find it here...
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2333.0

Thanks mes amis for all your interest and support!

Cheers,
Ernie :)...

...oh by the way, my next project coming to a forum near you is...







(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Academy%20Nieuport%2017/nieuport17next_zps7031fd83.jpg)

Danke,
Ernst?? :) ;) ;D

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: rhallinger on October 23, 2013, 01:10:52 AM

Your Noop is a real beauty Ernie!  Very well done. ;D  Great scheme, well applied! 

I'm looking forward to your Pfalz.  I'm taking a similar path after the fiddly Roden Noop I just completed: relaxation with a WNW Fokker D.VII.  ;)   

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Jacek on October 23, 2013, 01:42:20 AM

Very nice model.
With pleasure watched galleries, live probably looks even better.
Congratulations !
Jacek

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: coyotemagic on October 23, 2013, 01:43:52 AM

She's gorgeous, Ernie!  Love the scheme and your shading.  Masterful job, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Gisbod on October 23, 2013, 02:24:59 AM

Well done Ernie,

Good job!  ;)

You'll love the Pfalz - I think it's been my favourite to date..

Looking forward to the build log.

Guy

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 23, 2013, 03:27:41 AM

Bob, Jacek, Bud and Guy, thanks so much for your kind comments!
  I have tidied up the ratty nest that doubled as my work space...
amazing what you find when you clean up the mess. ;) ;D
  I will be starting the Pfalz in a couple of days...really looking forward
to it, being my first Wingnuts build.  :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Epeeman on October 23, 2013, 04:06:29 AM

Stonkingly good, Nigel

You've made a brilliant model out of a very basic kit, well done!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: bobs_buckles on October 23, 2013, 04:15:43 AM

Excellent result,  Ernie  ;)
Well done  :)

VB

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 23, 2013, 04:43:22 AM

Well done.

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Des on October 23, 2013, 06:52:13 AM

Very nicely done Ernie, congratulations on producing a superb example of the Nieuport 17, your build log is excellent and the finished model photos are also excellent, well done.

I now look forward to seeing your build log of the wonderful WnW Pfalz.

Des.

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: RAGIII on October 23, 2013, 09:23:33 AM

Ernie,
As all the others have said, A beautiful job on this onne! The shading, camo, and overall look is outstanding! I Love your Nieuport!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Zabu on October 23, 2013, 11:50:05 AM

The overall look of your model it's superb.

You did an outstanding job Ernie, couln't be any better imo.
It's fantastic what you big scalers can achieve... can't get tired of watching those beautiful pics.

Congrats for such a nice model.

Cheers

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: LindsayT on October 23, 2013, 01:10:02 PM

Congrats Ernie! She's one you can be proud of!

Well done,

Lindsay

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 23, 2013, 05:59:27 PM

Dave, Von Bob, Dr1,Des, Rick, Zabu and Lindsay...thank you all for your
generous comments.  I am looking forward to starting the Pfalz.  This Wingnuts
build promises to be fun.  I am still wavering as to what paint scheme I will be
doing. I guess it will have to be a surprise. ;)

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: PrzemoL on October 23, 2013, 07:42:18 PM

What a lovely looking little (or rather big) Nupe! Fine modelling. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: lcarroll on October 24, 2013, 12:08:12 AM

   As I said on the Build Thread Ernie, lovely finish. I'm looking forward to your Pfalz, as your first adventure into the wonderful world of WNW you are in for a real treat. Enjoy!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: IFF1418 on October 24, 2013, 12:29:23 AM

Hello Ernie,

Georges Guynemer would have been very pleased with this beautifull bird. Many congratulations for a wonderfull build. Up to the next beauty!

Kind regards

Patrick

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 24, 2013, 04:07:45 AM

Przemo, Lance and Patrick thank you for your kindness. 
  Lance, I am pouring over the instruction booklet to try and avoid
any mistakes when the building starts. :D
  Patrick, what a lovely thing to say.  Onward and upward!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Rob Hart on October 24, 2013, 10:38:10 PM

Ernie,

Excellent Nieuport! Can't wait to see what you do with the Pfalz.

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 25, 2013, 06:49:57 AM

Thanks, Rob.  I'm hoping the Pfalz will be a little better.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: kornbeef on October 25, 2013, 08:36:26 AM

Well you certainly brought out the best in the old Academy kit and proved  with a little work *and a few swear words* you can tease a beauty out of the grey sprues and dodgy decals.


You'll love the Pfalz. It's still one of WNW's best kits in my opinion.

Keith

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: KONG on October 25, 2013, 11:50:07 AM

She is an absolute Gem Ernie. Eye Candy  8)

Congratulations on an excellent build and subject.

Cheers

Dave

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 25, 2013, 07:47:29 PM

Thanks so much, Keith and Dave.  Your comments are much appreciated.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: lone modeller on October 26, 2013, 01:47:24 AM

Sorry but I have been away for a few days and am catching up. This was one well worth catching up on.... an excellent build of what I understand to be pretty basic kit. I especially admire the finish and the cockpit detailing - many congratulations.

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on October 26, 2013, 01:51:58 AM

Thank you, for your kind comments, LM. It is a good entry type kit and really
quite enjoyable to build.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: mgunns on November 05, 2013, 04:05:48 AM

Hi Ernie:

Outstanding job on this kit!!  It is not as easy as the contents of the box would indicate.  You did an outstanding job Ernie, great finish, great weathering, interior work is top notch.  Thanks for sharing your work.  If and when I do another one,  I will refer to your build log.

BEst

Mark

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: uncletony on November 05, 2013, 05:23:32 AM

Very nice Noopy Ernie!

Title: Re: Academy 1/32 Nieuport 17
Post by: Ernie on November 05, 2013, 05:07:25 PM

Thanks Mark and Bo.  Your kind comments are heartwarming, coming from such
accomplished modellers as yourself. I feel I am slowly improving, thanks in large
part to the encouragement from everyone here.

Cheers,
Ernie :)