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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Mike Norris on November 02, 2020, 12:09:33 AM

Title: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 02, 2020, 12:09:33 AM
Hi all,
As I'm waiting for the display case for the Bristol M.1C model, I thought I'd star the next model.
This model will represent the Nieuport N.28C1, Serial No.6177, of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, operating from Saints aerodrome, France, during 1918.
This particular aircraft was flown by 1st Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, the son of the ex-President.
As very little of the cockpit will be seen, I'll just add control lines and bracing rigging, so essentially 'out-of-box - I think  ;)

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/header.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Radarman on November 02, 2020, 04:02:04 AM
Great choice Mike. I look forward to seeing the "Sandbagger Treatment" applied to this kit.

                                                                                                       Kevin   
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: rhwinter on November 02, 2020, 04:49:00 AM
Great choice Mike. I look forward to seeing the "Sandbagger Treatment" applied to this kit.

                                                                                                       Kevin   

Me, too! Me, too!!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 02, 2020, 04:55:10 AM
As the others said, I am looking forward to seeing your treatment of this kit. It seems that you and I share a similar taste in subjects as this kit is in My plans for when I finish the current load 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: lcarroll on November 02, 2020, 05:56:36 AM
Great choice in schemes Mike, I did mine as Roosevelt's aircraft as well. I'm afraid the photos have the dreaded "Pee Bucket" ransom note included!

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=4055.msg69710#msg69710

I found this to be probably the nicest of Roden's Kits and really enjoyed the Build. I'll be following your progress and am looking forward to seeing you apply your magic to this one! Good luck with the slats on the double wires, if you check the method on the related Under Construction Post you can take comfort in the fact that they still look the same today.
Cheers,
Lance


Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 02, 2020, 09:31:16 AM
I must say Mike, it'll be interesting to see you build something out of the box! :o
I also found it a lovely kit to build,I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: mgunns on November 02, 2020, 12:16:24 PM
Not to steal your thread, but this is a kit one hardly sees modeled.  This was my first or second 1/32nd Scale WWI Subject.  IT was one of my dad's favorites and the Roosevelt markings beckoned.
Here is mine.  Nothing fancy as it was my first, but I am proud of it and I look forward to seeing you build through this.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/.highres/RONieuport_1.jpg) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/ptbarnum101/a/08ec17e9-1216-47df-82cd-e0ab6c1c4990/p/32c8c99e-8fe6-4da1-b0a2-3dcd57d309e9)

I think it is one of Roden's finest and I am sure you will enjoy it. 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 02, 2020, 06:46:37 PM
Hi all,
Thanks.

Lance:
Thanks for your input.
I've read your build log so will certainly pick up a few pointers from that.
I've also read Paul Thompson's build that he did for Internet Modeller.
It was when the kit was first released and his build also picks up on some interesting problems,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: kensar on November 02, 2020, 11:07:10 PM
Great choice, Mike.  I don't remember seeing the 95th's markings done very often and I would like to see the Roden Nieuport kit done.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 07, 2020, 04:11:33 AM
Hi all,
The fuselage for the Nieuport 28C1 is ready to be closed up.
I did say this was to be an out-of-the box build, which it is.
Well, apart from:
Peach basket resin seat from 'Aviatic'.
Floor frame and side frames cross bracing wires - 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube (blackened) and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament.
Rudder and elevator control wires - 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube (blackened) and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament.
0.3 mm and 0.4 mm diameter lead wire ('PlusModel' - oil pulse meter pipe and starter switch wire.
0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube - control rod from mixture control quadrant.
Two forward cockpit frames (under main fuel tank) and shoulder height slotted panels - from photo-etch 'PART' N28 set.
Tachometer decal - 'Airscale' WW1 instrument set.
Shoulder harness and lap straps - from 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Snipe photo-etch set.

The supplied instrument panel was modified to represent the actual panel.
Most kit versions are modelled on the panel in the NASM reconstructed aircraft, which had additional instruments fitted for test flights.
The aircraft had Tulip wood diagonal crossed strips, as opposed to the traditional Nieuport metal cladding.
This was replicated by scribing the internal surface of the fuselage halves.

Paints used were 'Tamiya' acrylics, 'Mr. Colour' enamels and 'Alclad' lacquers.
Finishes used were 'AK Interactive' engine oil wash, 'Flory Models' Grime clay wash and 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer.

Now to close it up inside the fuselage, never to be seen again,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone6.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pitdone7.jpg) 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: kensar on November 07, 2020, 04:21:04 AM
The tulipwood interior sides look extraordinarily good, Mike.
Nice detail, as usual.  You build out of the box like I do - adding details!

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 07, 2020, 06:29:58 AM
Your interior work looks Fantastic Mike. You have added the details that are necessary and just a couple that won't be seen  8) Did the seat fit without any modification? When I used Ron's original I had to narrow it down a bit. We all knew you would do some additions to your OOB build  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 07, 2020, 07:07:43 AM
Hi Rich,
The seat dropped in no problem.
I had to fix it in position onto the pre-moulded 'lug' on the kits cockpit floor frame (thick CA adhesive).
I opened up the gaps at the bottom, front of the seat to allow the pilot's lap straps to pass through.

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 07, 2020, 07:39:17 AM
Hi all,
That's it - all hidden,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/fusclosed1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/fusclosed2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Radarman on November 07, 2020, 08:42:43 AM
Wow Mike,
This is moving along at a rapid pace. Looks great!
                                                        Kevin
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 07, 2020, 10:24:08 AM
Superb work Mike,as usual.
Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: mgunns on November 07, 2020, 12:52:04 PM
Such a shame that all that nice work you did is now buttoned up.  I have the Aviatic seat and will be doing one of these again in the near future, but this great watching the work you did.  Absolutely outstanding.  Looking forward to seeing you move on to the next evolution.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 08, 2020, 09:27:35 AM
Hi all,
A few updates done.
I've added some photo-etch detail to the fuselage - elevator exit openings, side access panel, top panel edges and the rivet ring on the engine cowl.
I've also drilled out the openings in the carburettor air intake and both ends of the fuel 'Baden' type venturi exhauster.
Also the basic engine, which I've replaced with a 'Wingnut Wings' Oberursel U.I engine, is finished apart from the ignition leads.
The German Oberursel engine was a copy of the Le Rhone 9N engine.
One difference was that the Le Rhone engine had twin spark plugs co-located on the side of each each cylinder.
The Oberursel had twin sparks plugs, but at 90 degrees to each other.
As neither the plugs or in fact the cylinder heads will be seen once the engine cowl is fitted, I've left the plugs as they are.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/frontend.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/eng2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 08, 2020, 09:43:47 AM
Excellent progress Mike and you really are making an attempt at OOB ! You are pretty much using the PE parts I used on My Old build and what I plan on the next. Your Kit engine looks Great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Monty on November 09, 2020, 02:39:43 AM
Really nice work, Mike! Those cockpit details are superb, and then hidden away! But we all know they are there... Fantastic wood tones and rigging work though... ATB, Marc.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Alexis on November 09, 2020, 02:53:48 AM
 :)


Terri
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: FAf on November 12, 2020, 08:54:17 PM
:)


Terri

I concur! It just makes me happy to see your work.
/Fredrik
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 13, 2020, 07:40:42 AM
Hi all,
Just a quick update.
The kit supplied wing struts are only located into the wings with a short styrene ‘stubs’.
Also the fuselage struts are ‘butt’ joints to the fuselage and have no locating stubs.
Therefore I chose to add reinforcing rods to the wings and struts to better locate, align and support the wings.
The wing struts will locate into the wings with 0.5mm diameter rods.
The fuselage struts will be located with 0.4 mm diameter rod.
I've also added anchor points at all of the fuselage and wing rigging points,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/struts1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/struts2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/struts3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 13, 2020, 08:24:52 AM
I admire you guys that can precisely drill and pin the strut locations. I seem to be handicapped by lack of skill when it comes to this process  ::) Looking great as always Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: kensar on November 13, 2020, 10:53:41 PM
Very nice work, Mike.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Monty on November 14, 2020, 07:07:38 PM
Great work on the struts! It's definitely worth it to pin them.... Very skillful.... Marc
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 17, 2020, 06:52:14 AM
Hi all,
I've made a start on the painting phase.
The undersides of the wings would have the faint shadows from the leading edge fairings, wing ribs, rear spar and cross bracing wires.
The upper surfaces hardly at all as they were brush painted with coloured dopes.
I thought this time, I'd try representing these shadows with a slightly different technique.

I airbrushed the undersides with 'AK Interactive' white primer, which was required for when I apply the 'Aviattic' clear CDL decals.
Then I over sprayed a light coat of 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19).
I scanned the internal structure of both with and rescaled the scans to the correct side.
Then coloured the structure with contrasting colours and saved them as JPG files.
These were uploaded into my 'Cricut' Explore Air 2 crafters cutter and the parts not required were deleted.
I then cut the masks using 'Artool' Ultra Mask sheets.
These were placed onto the wings with the parts not required removed.
A light coat of the white primer was airbrushed and then the masks removed.
The bracing wires were drawn on the wings using a pencil.
Finally a light, blend coat of the white was airbrushed to blend everything.

The surfaces still need to be gloss coated before the CDL decals are applied,

Mike 

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/master1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/master2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/cricut1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/cricut3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/preshade1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/preshade3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/preshade5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/preshade7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/preshade8.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 17, 2020, 07:49:38 AM
Very interesting Mike, looking forward to the linen decals going on and seeing the final effect.
Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 17, 2020, 09:40:22 AM
Excellent work on the shading and wash Mike !
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 18, 2020, 11:50:52 PM
Hi all,
Just a quick update.
I've painted the camouflage scheme, using 'Tamiya' acrylics thinned with 'Mr. Colour' levelling thinners 400.
Most of the colours were mixed to create as near as possible the shades of colours.
Airbrushed between 'UHU' white tack 'worms' with additional masking to protect from over spray.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/paintdone1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/paintdone2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Monty on November 19, 2020, 01:34:37 AM
Quite stunning painting effects, Mike.. we observe and learn ... thank you for the detailed explanations.. Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 19, 2020, 09:09:59 AM
Lovely Camo colors and pattern Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 20, 2020, 07:32:47 AM
Hi all,
I've applied the decals to the wing struts and the rudder from the ‘SuperScale’ WW1 Nieuport 28C-1 (MS320243) set.
The pre-moulded lined wrappings around the struts were way to thick.
I sanded them away and replaced them with white 1.5 mm wide white stripes from the ‘Xtradecal’ parallel stripes white (XPS2) set.
Also applied are the wing decals, which are ‘Aviattic’ aged varnish CDL (ATT32094) linen effect decal undersides and Linen Weave Effect (ATT32236) on top surfaces.
The decals are glossy due to the base coat, but will be toned down eventually,
 
Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/strutdecal.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/rudderdecal.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/cdldecal1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/cdldecal2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/camodecal1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 20, 2020, 10:32:26 AM
Excellent progress Mike...and I really Love the fabric decals!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: coyotemagic on November 20, 2020, 10:50:01 AM
Stunning results, Mike!  Those linen decals are really amazing.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 20, 2020, 01:53:55 PM
Looks wonderful Mike,terrific progress.
Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: gbrivio on November 20, 2020, 04:34:10 PM
Great painting and the linen decal effect makes all so realistic.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 23, 2020, 04:30:06 AM

Hi all,
Apart from the propeller, all of the decals have now been applied.
Undersides using ‘Aviattic’ aged varnish CDL (ATT32094) over base colours.
Top surfaces 'Aviattic' Linen Weave Effect (ATT32236) over base colours.
Individual marking from the ‘SuperScale’ WW1 Nieuport 28C-1 (MS320243) set.
Final sealing coat of 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311) lacquer.

Now I'll need apply weathering before adding details, such as the retaining strap for the engine cowl and ring supports for the front of the machine gun cooling jackets.
Then it'll be pre-rigging and start the construction,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal2.jpg)

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(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal6.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal8.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal9.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/finaldecal10.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 23, 2020, 10:19:13 AM
Hi all,
I've applied the 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash.
Most will be removed to leave the desired weathered look,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/washon-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: PrzemoL on November 23, 2020, 07:21:47 PM
Looks horrible...  ;)

But seriously, great progress, as usual Mike. I doubted your claim about OOB build. And I was right  :D
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 23, 2020, 11:53:17 PM
As always your paint work and use of the Linen decals is Gorgeous Mike! Almost a shame to dirty it up  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 24, 2020, 12:47:32 AM
Hi all,
Most of the clay wash has been removed to leave subtle dirt weathering.
'AK Interactive' Kerosene wash (AK2039) and Engine Oil (AK2019) applied around filler cap and on underside of fuselage, rear of engine cowl..
'Tamiya' Weather Master Set A (Mud) and Set D (Engine Oil) sponged to the engine cowl, underside of lower wings and fuselage.

Now to create the engine cowl retainer band and forward support rings for both machine guns,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/weather1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/weather2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/weather3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/weather4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/weather5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/weather6.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 24, 2020, 01:04:13 AM
Excellent weathering Mike!
RAG


Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Monty on November 24, 2020, 04:31:24 AM
Mike, your attention to detail and ability to work with texture and colour is phenomenal.. This is a Modelling Masterclass! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 25, 2020, 12:07:37 AM
Hi all,
Just a few tweaks to the fuselage and weapons.
The engine cowl was secured to the fuselage with a metal strap around the rear edge of the cowl.
To represent this strap, I used a strip of ‘Bare-Metal’ Matte Aluminium self-adhesive foil.
This was then covered with 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash, to dirty it up, then sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer (AL-311).

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/cowlstrap.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/cowlstrap2.jpg)

In-flight the main fuel tank was pressurised by a 'Baden' type venturi, which was connected to the tank by an air pipe.
This was represented by drilling into the venturi and fuselage and adding 0.3 mm 'PlusModels' lead wire.
The wire inside the venturi was painted Brass and the rest with 'Tamiya' Rubber Black (XF85).

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/badin.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/badin2.jpg)

Both machine guns had elliptical blast deflectors, fitted below the muzzles and these are not represented on the replacement ’GasPatch’ weapons.
The two machine guns were fixed to a mounting under the breach block and also supported at the fuselage by clamping rings around the front of their cooling jackets.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/muzzleguards.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/gunmounts.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/gunmounts2.jpg)

The blast deflectors were cut and shaped from 0.2 mm thick plastic card and CA glued to the weapons.
The rear gun mounts were made from 0.4 mm and 0.2 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tubes. The front mounts were also pinned to the fuselage with 0.3 mm tube.
The front clamping rings were cut from 0.2 mm thick plastic card and CA glued to the cooling jackets.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/blastguard1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/blastguard2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/gunmounts3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/gunstrap.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/gunfit.jpg)


Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 25, 2020, 01:05:32 AM
Exceptional details Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: mgunns on November 25, 2020, 01:41:11 AM
Wowsers!  Outstanding build and log.  I will be bookmarking this when I get to doing this kit, again.  The striping on the cowling is especially noteworthy knowing how difficult it is to get them right.  This was one of the first 1/32nd kits I did and it was in Roosevelts Markings.  The weathering is exceptional and the effect of the Aviatic Linen is also noteworthy.  Your under wing preshading of the wing structure details is a great touch and adds so much to the model, and the approach of putting the decal over the pre-painted is also a novel approach with stunning results, even to the wheel covers.  Duly noted.  Looking forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 28, 2020, 07:00:49 AM
Hi all,
I've started on the pre-rigging, which for this model is all on the lower wings and fuselage.
This is mainly because of the tight proximately of the anchor points at the wing roots for the twin flying wires.
All done using, for a change, ‘Maxima’ Chameleon mono-filament 0.12 mm diameter.
Turnbuckles are the usual 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale metal, Type C.
The tubing is 0.5 mm diameter that was pre-blackened using 'Blacken-It' solution.
I still have the rudder, undercarriage and under fuselage rigging to do before the upper wing can be fitted,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/prerig4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/prerig5.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 28, 2020, 08:22:48 AM
Great rigging prep Mike. are you going to "Fill" the wires ?
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 28, 2020, 09:14:05 AM
Hi Rich,
Yes that's the plan, but after they've been fitted and tensioned,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Vickers on November 28, 2020, 02:26:19 PM
Truly stunning N.28, Mike. I'm really enjoying your progress on this project- especially all of the tiny details that you're packing into it.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 28, 2020, 11:26:52 PM
Hi all,
Rudder pre-rigged with double wires on each side,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/rigrud.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/prerig6.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 29, 2020, 12:42:12 AM
Looking good Mike. Thanks for that detail. I missed the double wires on My Old build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 29, 2020, 03:23:17 AM
Hi all,
Upper wing fitted.
Although the outer struts located fully, the fuselage cabane struts were slightly clear of the underside of the upper wing.
However, a bit of pressure and CA adhesive did the trick.
Also the rigging, which is the next stage, will hold the wings together,

Mike
 
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/wingon.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Early Bird Fan on November 29, 2020, 03:28:17 AM
that's a rather lovely looking model and the rigging looks superb
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 29, 2020, 04:46:41 AM
You are moving along at Light Speed Mike! The Nieuport 28 is one of the Most Beautiful Birds of the Great War and yours is More than Doing it justice!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Russell Niles on November 29, 2020, 06:47:29 AM
Beautiful work as always Mike. Thank you for sharing so much of all of your builds with us.

Russ
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Monty on November 29, 2020, 05:14:33 PM
Very impressive modelling Mike! Looking Good! ATB, Marc.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: lcarroll on November 29, 2020, 11:58:52 PM
    Lovely job so far Mike. This kit is not without it's challenges but you make it look easy! The quality you've achieved with the Aviattic Linen is exceptional, a beautiful model to add to your collection!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on November 30, 2020, 06:54:18 AM
Hi all,
The wing rigging is now complete, except for the flying wire inserts.
These I'll try to do later.
Also the undercarriage has been pre-rigged, but left loose so as not to distort the struts.
These bracing lines will be final fitted and tension once the undercarriage has been fitted.
These bracing wires were all attached, between the struts, to a rigging ring.
The two outer wires are attached to midway along the leading edge of the lower wings ,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/wingrig1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/UCrig.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on November 30, 2020, 07:36:25 AM
The rigging is looking great Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: kensar on December 01, 2020, 01:47:22 AM
The whole plane is looking great!
You've always done nice detailing work, Mike.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on December 01, 2020, 09:17:58 AM
Hi all,
Just a few updates.
The undercarriage assembly is fitted and the bracing wires final rigged.
That includes the bracing wire from the forward undercarriage struts to the leading edge of the lower wings.
Also the cross bracing wires under the fuselage to the rear of the engine cowl.
The fin bracing wire has been add and the rudder control lines fitted.
Finally the pilot figure from ‘Wings Cockpit Figures’ leaning pilot 1915-16 (LSK 04B) has been assembled, ready for painting,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/UCrig2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/crossbrace.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/wingbrace.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/tailfinrig.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/rudrig.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/pilot2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: coyotemagic on December 01, 2020, 11:05:41 AM
Truly superb work, as always, Mike.  The undercarriage bracing is elegant!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on December 01, 2020, 11:24:11 AM
Truly superb work, as always, Mike.  The undercarriage bracing is elegant!
Cheers,
Bud

I Must agree with My Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Fvdm on December 01, 2020, 05:14:45 PM
Great work Mike. The rigging looks real nice, especially the bracing of the undercarriage.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on December 02, 2020, 06:09:37 AM
Hi all,
A couple more updates.
The three rectangular access panels, located forward on the fuselage, were fitted witted ring type fasteners.
These were made by coiling 0.2 mm lead wire ('PlusModels') around a 0.8 mm drill shank.
The removed coil of wire was then cut through and the separated rings flatted and secured in position with CA adhesive.

The windscreen is the photo-etch version from the ‘PART’ Nieuport 28c1 (S32-033) set.
It was annealed over a flame then bent to shape and airbrushed white.
The acetate windscreen transparency was cut out and secured to the windscreen using 'Microscale' Krystal Clear (PVA).
The windscreen was secured to the fuselage using the same adhesive.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/panelrings2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/panelrings.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/windscreen.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on December 02, 2020, 10:27:33 PM
Fasteners and windscreen look Terrific Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Early Bird Fan on December 03, 2020, 01:09:32 AM
it's those little touches that make all the difference, nice work
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on December 03, 2020, 10:05:32 PM
Hi all,
The Nieuport 28, like some other French built aircraft, had wood strip infills between the four pairs of flying wires.
These infills were held in place between the wires by straps that wrapped around the wires and infills.
To represent these wood infills I cut thin strips of 0.2 mm plastic card.
These were covered with ‘Aviattic’ Wood Grain (ATT32235) decal, which was conformed around the plastic strips with 'Tamiya' X20A thinners.
 I cut a five lengths of ‘Bare-Metal’ Matte Aluminium foil of 0.5 mm width
 These were secured to the infill strip using thin CA adhesive (adhesive on foil backing didn't hold well).
The infill strip was laid onto and between the flying wires and the foil strips pushed around the infill to hold it in position.
Finally thin CA adhesive was 'flowed' along the flying wires to secure them against the infill strip.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/wireinfills.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: kensar on December 03, 2020, 10:17:40 PM
Great job on the in-fill, Mike.  Looks very sharp.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: gbrivio on December 03, 2020, 10:37:18 PM
Great work with riggings, the inset for the twin cables is really a master touch.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on December 03, 2020, 11:02:13 PM
The filled wires are the icing on the cake Mike! Your technique worked perfectly. I am sure when I build My next one I will be looking at yours. One question, where do you get your Very thin plastic sheet?
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on December 04, 2020, 12:11:51 AM
Hi Rich,
Styrene sheets in various thicknesses is fairy widely available.
If you search for 'styrene sheet' you should get hits.
Here's one with Dollar pricing, so I assume it's in the States.

https://evergreenscalemodels.com/

Look under 'siding' then 'plain sheet' on the drop down menu,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on December 05, 2020, 02:12:07 AM
Hi all,
The pilot figure is finished and will be leaning against the aircraft, hence the pose.
Brush painted using 'Tamiya' and 'AK Interactive' acrylics.
Metal fittings 'Mr. Colour' Stainless Steel (213) and Brass (219).
Dust and oil stain is 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Sets A and D.

This will be my last post for this model as I'm awaiting delivery of the display case and propeller.

Thanks to those who followed this build and for the encouraging comments.
I'll post the completed photographs soon,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/NIEUPORT-28/forumpilot.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: lcarroll on December 05, 2020, 02:23:25 AM
Mike,
    I wondered how you would tackle those infills, and did you ever; clever and beautifully executed! My compliments, another truly "Top Drawer" Model in a class of it's own!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: RAGIII on December 05, 2020, 02:28:59 AM
Your figure looks Great and the overall build was of course, Inspiring!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: mgunns on December 14, 2020, 12:40:03 PM
Outstanding work!  I will be referencing your build when I get to mine.  Some great modeling and modeling tips.  Looking forward to seeing the completed vignette.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Mike Norris on December 14, 2020, 09:37:29 PM
Thanks everyone.
The propeller is done now so hopefully I'll be posting the finished model shots soon,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Europapete on December 18, 2020, 01:13:43 AM
Awesome build Mike, and the wires infill is good practice for the Ballilla! Refards, Pete in RI
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: FAf on December 19, 2020, 05:48:02 PM
Amazing build from start to finish, but those infills take the prize! Absolutely stunning work!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
Post by: Syd Solo on December 19, 2020, 07:09:06 PM
Un-bloody-believable job! Absolute stunner.

Cheers

Syd