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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: IanB on December 18, 2012, 06:57:11 AM

Title: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: IanB on December 18, 2012, 06:57:11 AM

I've finally completed my Nieuport IV with PART PE and a lot of modifications. The basic kit needed a lot of improvements including lengthening the fuselage by 7mm, thinning the wings and scratchbuilding the tail surfaces but the end result is worth the effort. I think the PE rigging points are a little oversized and the wheels a little small, but certainly better than what came with the kit, and with the fuselage lengthened the PE interior fitted nicely!

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I hope you like her, Happy Christmas to all!

Ian

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: coyotemagic on December 18, 2012, 07:34:33 AM

Congratulations, Ian.  She's stunning.  I love the weathering.  Brilliant job all around.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: Epeeman on December 18, 2012, 09:02:04 AM

Ian,

Lovely job on an unusual subject - well weathered too.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: KrzysiekK on December 18, 2012, 07:15:14 PM

Great weathering! Always was wondering how those brave pilots have operated those eindeckers..what if some rigging broken in the action?? the possibility of smashing the face was really high:( Personally did not want to have such a rigging parasol over my head.

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 18, 2012, 07:40:42 PM

That's a great little bird Ian, nicely done.

Andrew

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: Decibel on December 18, 2012, 09:17:35 PM

Very nice job ;)

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: lcarroll on December 19, 2012, 01:21:35 AM

Ian,
   Great looking model and an unusual subject. I really like the overall effect of your CDL with the shading; subtle and very effective, well done and all the Best of the Season!
Cheers,
Lance :)

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: GAJouette on December 19, 2012, 04:23:25 AM

  Ian,
Congratulation and Well Done my old friend. You've done a magnificent with her weathering. Al and all outstanding project.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: Siskin on December 19, 2012, 04:58:57 AM

One of the best Nieuport-4  in the 72nd scale, I have ever seen! All very neat and reliable.
For one thing, at Nieuport Nesterov no wing ribbons. But without them, I agree that the model looks bored))
When I did the same, then fought the urge to stick the cockades on the wings))

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: mgunns on December 22, 2012, 06:57:01 AM

All of that in 1/72nd scale to boot.  Very nice model.  As has been mentioned but I will echo the sentiment:  nice CDL and weathering.  All around a very outstanding model.

Best wishes to you and yours for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mark

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: Des on December 22, 2012, 07:03:48 AM

Beautifully done Ian, and in 1:72 scale, amazing. I really like your CDL and weathering, this gives a lovely overall finish, congratulations on a job well done.
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Des.

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: uncletony on December 26, 2012, 03:03:29 PM

Interesting subject well rendered in small scale. Well done!

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: Old Man on December 27, 2012, 12:10:11 PM

Very nice work, Sir!

Great to see one of these built up.

Title: Re: Amodel 1:72 Nieuport IV
Post by: IanB on December 27, 2012, 01:21:27 PM

Thanks to all for the positive feedback! This was my first attempt at any kind of weathering and I wasn't sure if it looked quite right.... The kit itself is pretty basic and needs a lot of work to get it close to what it should be, but as I stated, I think it was worth the effort, and I enjoy taking these basic kits and improving them. (I also have 6 Merlin kits in the stash......   :o ??? )

Ian
ps OM - any updates on that lovely RE8 build?