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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on September 26, 2012, 04:46:43 AM
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This is Eduard's Nieuport 11 Profipack, argubly one of their nicest kits ever. Nearly everything is in the box to build an accurate and attractive model. On top of that, it is remarkably easy. If I hadn't taken off for over 3 weeks on a couple vacations, I would've had this done in a month. As it was, it took me 2 months to complete. Not bad, really. Kind of sorry she's done. It was truly a relaxing and enjoyable build. Hope you like her as much as I do.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Bebe/DSC01251.jpg)
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Cheers,
Bud
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Oh she`s a beauty. I like this scheme very much. Who`d flown it? I agree I remember building Eduard`s Ni 11 as one of the most pleasant builds ever.
What colour did you paint the windshield?
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Thank you so much, Filip. This is the Bebe flown by Sgt Gervais Raoul Lufbery of N124, Lafayette, 1916. I painted the windscreen Misterkit medium brown, same as the surrounding area. Maybe the light makes it look like a different color. ???
I remember your gorgeous little Nie.11. It inspired me to build this one. I'll have to do another in CDL, now.
Ooops! Just noticed that the Lewis is off center. :-[ I'll fix that right away.
Cheers,
Bud
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Another stunning build Bud! Love your execution of the scheme!
RAGIII
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Gorgeous, Bud - love the blue edging!
Regards, Richard
Thank you, Richard! How's the Aviattic coming along?
Cheers,
Bud
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Another stunning build Bud! Love your execution of the scheme!
RAGIII
Thanks again, Rick. You really are a pal.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud, absolutely lovely workmanship with good attention to detail all round.
Looking forward to seeing your next project, mate.
Best regards
Dave
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Bud,
Outstanding Nieuport my old friend. Absolutely gorgeous painting, Master Level Craftsmanship and detailing all the way.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Bud, absolutely lovely workmanship with good attention to detail all round.
Looking forward to seeing your next project, mate.
Best regards
Dave
Thanks, Dave. I'm looking forward to seeing your SSW.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
Outstanding Nieuport my old friend. Absolutely gorgeous painting, Master Level Craftsmanship and detailing all the way.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thank you, Gregory! However, a master modeler would never misalign a Lewis like that. :-[
Cheers,
Bud
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<applause> Bravo! </applause>
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<applause> Bravo! <applause>
<deep bow> Many thanks, Tony. <curtsy>
Cheers,
Bud
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Absolutely gorgeous Bud, this is truely a stunning model with your attention to detail being superb, the overall finish is amazing, well done.
Des.
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Thank you so much, mate. This was really a fun build. You know, the Special Hobby Bebe would be a nice, relaxing build after that amazing Taube ;).
Cheers,
Bud
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A lovely bird and lovely build Bud, she looks very smart and crisp - yet another inspirational build!
Andrew
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That's a beautiful finish to a beautiful aircraft
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Beautiful painting what about cockades on upper wing?
Adam
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Flawless. Just a great build, Bud. Your pride and enjoyment show through.
Well done,
Lindsay
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Thank you for your kind comments, guys.
Adam, none of the photos of N124 Nieuport 11's show cockades on the top wing surfaces except N.1148, a CDL kite, and those roundels are Russian style. Possibly it was intended for the Russians, but was diverted to N124. Even the Nieuport 17's flown by Thenault and Nungesser when he was attached to N124 were devoid of top surface roundels.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
A beauty and no mistake ;)
Thanks for the inspiration.
BVB
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Bud,
A beauty and no mistake ;)
Thanks for the inspiration.
BVB
Thanks, Bob! Deeply appreciated.
Cheers,
Bud
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Lovely Nieuport. Thanks for sharing the build with us.
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Thank you, Rob. So pleased that you like it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful bird, Bud, great work on it!
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She's a real beauty Bud! Superb workmanship all around.
Cheers,
Chris
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Beautiful bird, Bud, great work on it!
Thank you, Andonio. Now I want to do one in CDL and Italian markings.
Cheers,
Bud
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She's a real beauty Bud! Superb workmanship all around.
Cheers,
Chris
Thanks, Chris. Greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding work CM: I really like that scheme, would be neat if it was available in 1/32nd.
Best
Mark
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" Now I want to do one in CDL and Italian markings."
Bud,
Now that would be something to behold my old friend. I do hope you'll soon share with us the fruit of your amazing talent in Italian.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
PS: This would be great opportunity to jump scales too.
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Thank you, Andonio. Now I want to do one in CDL and Italian markings.
Cheers,
Bud
Bud that'll be great!
I look forward to seeing your "Italian job"...
As far as I'll be able (and if you'll be needing it) I'll provide you with info from my files and books...
;)
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Outstanding work CM: I really like that scheme, would be neat if it was available in 1/32nd.
Best
Mark
Thanks, Gunny! I know that both Special Hobby and A-model have a Bebe in 1/32 scale and I'll bet you could get Doug Baumann to make Lufbery's monogram for you.
Cheers,
Bud
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" Now I want to do one in CDL and Italian markings."
Bud,
Now that would be something to behold my old friend. I do hope you'll soon share with us the fruit of your amazing talent in Italian.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Bud that'll be great!
I look forward to seeing your "Italian job"...
As far as I'll be able (and if you'll be needing it) I'll provide you with info from my files and books...
;)
Thanks, guys! This one was almost Ruffo di Calabria's Ni 1685 with the skull and cross-bones and the Colt machine gun over the wing, but I didn't have the patience to work out the skull and cross-bones at the time. Just wanted to get started so I fell back on my second choice, Lufbery's kite. Ruffo di Calabria's will be next. It's so cool looking, especially with that Colt.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
As far as Italian profiles of Ni11 are concerned, ma favour goes to N.2123 Sgt .Alvaro Leonardi 80th Squadriglia may 1917, the one with the "Fortunello"'s head
http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/nieuport-11-bebe (http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/nieuport-11-bebe)
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I have the Academy Ni 17 1/32 and will make it the Baracca's silver plane N.2614 because he deserves at least one dedication, and the SPAD XIII is seen too many times... ;D
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Hi Bud,
As far as Italian profiles of Ni11 are concerned, ma favour goes to N.2123 Sgt .Alvaro Leonardi 80th Squadriglia may 1917, the one with the "Fortunello"'s head
http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/nieuport-11-bebe (http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/nieuport-11-bebe)
I'd love to do that one, Andonio, but Fortunello would be even harder to hand paint than the skull and cross-bones. If only someone would do an Italian Bebe sheet in 1/48 scale. (sigh)
Cheers,
Bud
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Superb work Bud! Great paint scheme and overall finish is excellent. My hat is off to those of you who work in 1/48 scale, and make it look soooo good. :)
Regards,
Bob H
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Hey Bud,
I have an old SPADA sheet of 1/48 Italian Bebes. It has 4 sets of markings and I only plan to use one of them. Let me know if you want to use the others.
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Superb work Bud! Great paint scheme and overall finish is excellent. My hat is off to those of you who work in 1/48 scale, and make it look soooo good. :)
Regards,
Bob H
Thanks, Bob! I'm really glad you like it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hey Bud,
I have an old SPADA sheet of 1/48 Italian Bebes. It has 4 sets of markings and I only plan to use one of them. Let me know if you want to use the others.
Thanks, Rob! I'd be glad to buy whatever you don't need.
Cheers,
Bud
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I'll PM you a photo of the sheet this weekend and you can see what the selection is. All of the subjects are in CDL except one that is in a dark CDL or light brown scheme.
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Hi again Bud! I really like your color combination on Lufbery's Bebe. For future reference, can you tell us what brand and colors you used? Thanks.
Regards,
Bob
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Excellent model, looks just great!
You seem to have not asked - and the colors you use? I just have to do too camouflaged Nieuport, I would like to have accurate information as possible.
And then there's the question - border colors does not have to be spanning more clear?
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Hi again Bud! I really like your color combination on Lufbery's Bebe. For future reference, can you tell us what brand and colors you used? Thanks.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks, Bob! I first saw this scheme on a Nieuport 16 in Albert Ball's markings done by Tony Sherry and fell in love with it. When I saw Bob Pearson's color profiles in the Datafile Special, Nieuport Flyers of the Lafayette, I was sold. The camouflage colors I used are all Misterkit: FR08 medium brown, FR05 chestnut brown, FR11 dark green and FR12 light green. The undersides are Model Master Modern Desert Sand and the trim is Model Master Intermediate Blue. I'm pleased with the result and I'm delighted that you like it, too.
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent model, looks just great!
You seem to have not asked - and the colors you use? I just have to do too camouflaged Nieuport, I would like to have accurate information as possible.
And then there's the question - border colors does not have to be spanning more clear?
Thank you so much, Siskin! I'm glad you like it. On the border colors, I've seen everything from aluminum to dark brown, but I went with what was in the Lafayette Datafile Special. In the photos, the color value seems similar to the roundel blue. Besides, I think it looks cool.
Cheers,
Bud
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Very nice Nieuport, a very good job indeed.
Esteban
RedLeaderModels.com
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Thanks for the color tips Bud. I've had good success with Misterkits paint as well, on the German aircraft. Now I know what to order when I want to do a French bird! ;D Again, great work!
Regards,
Bob
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Bud,
Can't believe I've sort of missed this one til this morning; very nicely done. Great colours (I do need to try the Mr. Kit Line, really like what I see here) The early Nieuports are very simple but beautiful subjects, and you've done a magnificent job on this one.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks again, guys. I'm truly flattered by your comments. I love Misterkit paints. The colors seem accurate enough, in as much as you can tell from black and white photos, and they thin nicely just using water.
I am pleased to announce that I have finally straightened the Lewis and it is now lined up with the C/L of the aircraft.
Cheers,
Bud