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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: pietro on September 30, 2015, 01:45:40 PM

Title: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: pietro on September 30, 2015, 01:45:40 PM

Hello Everyone, here are a  few shots of Barbara's favorite. It's a Hobbycraft 1/32 Nie.17, that I butchered into a Bebe. A lot of surgery on the wings and fuselage, of course. Scratch built the cockpit, Lewis gun and most of the engine. Used some home cast resin parts and Tom's photo-etch wire wheel inserts with my own cast resin wheels. The cheek panels are aluminum and the cowling is an artfully cut fuel gauge float from my 1:1 tool box. Thanks for looking.
Pietro

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0009_zpsdu938fs4.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0010_zpsdzb71d5r.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0011_zpsifymek1b.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0012_zpsht7m0ilg.jpg)

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah101/chicatomo/DSC_0013_zpsifhzptrz.jpg)



 

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Des on September 30, 2015, 02:53:57 PM

What an extremely attractive model, the scheme you used is superb and is very eye catching.

Des.

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Pgtaylorart on September 30, 2015, 03:15:37 PM

Incredible, Pietro! You never let us down with the quality of your work. The Nieuport 11s and 17s are some of my favorite planes and yours is excellent!

George

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: pietro on September 30, 2015, 04:39:01 PM

Thank you, George and Des for your very generous comments.
Pietro

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 30, 2015, 06:49:32 PM

Hi Pietro,
 Let me add another generous comment.... SUPERB!
Well done!!

Von B  ;)

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: RAGIII on September 30, 2015, 09:56:43 PM

Attractive, incredible, superb, let me add Brilliant!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: coyotemagic on October 01, 2015, 01:29:07 AM

I'm with Barbara on this one, Pietro!  This one is my favorite, as well.  Absolutely stunning!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Epeeman on October 01, 2015, 01:33:18 AM

Fantastic looking N.11 bebe - especially when you consider this a conversion from another (similar) kit.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: lone modeller on October 01, 2015, 03:36:48 AM

For a conversion that is absolutely first class. A stunning model in a most attractive colour scheme. Many congratulations.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: ermeio on October 01, 2015, 04:48:35 AM

veramente eccezionale, Pietro!
I like also the "what if" licence for the red and green upper surfaces
A striking and colorful conversion!
Er me

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Cajun on October 01, 2015, 12:29:15 PM

Really nice work!

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Edo on October 01, 2015, 05:53:13 PM

ciao Pietro!
do you have some work in progeress pics?
ciao
Edo

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 02, 2015, 07:48:04 AM

VERY NICE !! and ditto to all of the above comments !

Ed

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Paperquest on October 02, 2015, 08:29:07 AM

Very nice.  I, too, would love to see some in process photos if you have any.

Mack

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: GAJouette on October 02, 2015, 12:46:51 PM

 Pietro,
Absolutely beautiful little kite my old friend.I hope you'll do more Italian Gems like this example in the future. Never seem to see enough Italian WWI aircraft.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 02, 2015, 01:56:38 PM

Great finish!!!!

Lukas

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: pietro on October 02, 2015, 05:22:52 PM

Thank you all for you kind words. Barbara seems to think we have some in progress shots(very rare for me) we'll post them when we find them. Again, thank you

Pietro

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Suffolk Lad on October 02, 2015, 05:46:04 PM

Lovely workmanship which has produced a stunning model - beautiful work.

Tug

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Ernie on October 02, 2015, 09:09:08 PM

Beautiful job, Pietro!  The Bebe has always been a favourite
of mine and you have certainly done it proud with an amazing
conversion!  Well done, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Fokker boy on October 17, 2015, 05:41:03 AM

I like this very much.

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: lcarroll on October 17, 2015, 11:06:21 PM

   Another Post that I missed during my two week absence; what a spectacular little gem! Just beautiful work, and work it must have been, not a small conversion to pull off.
   VERY nicely done Pietro, congratulations on a very fine model!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: KitRookie37 on October 23, 2015, 04:45:48 PM

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Amazing work on that kit. A little more picture please.  ;)
Congratulations !!
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Gisbod on October 23, 2015, 06:07:05 PM

Crikey!

That's stunning.. A real beauty  ;D

Guy

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: davecww1 on October 27, 2015, 07:53:20 AM

Very nicely done, great conversion!
Dave

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: Oeli on November 29, 2015, 09:01:39 AM

Hi Pietro,

another great Plane from you.  ;D

Chapeau!!

Regards


Jörg

Title: Re: Nie.11 Bebe
Post by: WarrenD on November 30, 2015, 08:35:02 AM

My apologies for being late to this Pietro, that's a gorgeous Nieuport sir!

Warren