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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Information/Questions => Topic started by: stefanbuss on June 22, 2016, 08:57:32 PM

Title: Nieuport 11
Post by: stefanbuss on June 22, 2016, 08:57:32 PM

Friends,

one of my future dreams might be a little "Bebe". As i build in 1/32 (exclusively, due to my eyes), and the only kit available seems to be the one from Special Hobby and me not being able to find a review for said kit:

What's the general opinion on Special Hobby's kit of the Nieuport 11? Is there aftermarket stuff available (is there a need for AM stuff)?

Stefan

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: Manni on June 22, 2016, 09:06:45 PM

Hello Stefan,
here is a Review of the 1/32nd Amodel Nieuport 11. Maybe it helps.
http://modelingmadness.com/scott/w1/amodel/3204.htm (http://modelingmadness.com/scott/w1/amodel/3204.htm)
Manni

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: Borsos on June 22, 2016, 09:30:42 PM

I do have both in my stash. Both kits look quite nice. The huge advantage of the Special Hobby kit is, that there's the great resin 80hp lerhone engine within the kit  (besides some other resin stuff). The a-model Kit just has an injection molded engine which I personally would replace for resin. Besides of that is the a-modell cowling a two piece affair, while the SH cowling is moulded in one piece.
As far as I know there's no AM stuff around for the Nieuport 11. But as pretty this machine is as simple is it. So I don't see the need for AM items.
Borsos

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: Borsos on June 22, 2016, 09:32:56 PM

Btw here's a review of the SH Kit: http://modelingmadness.com/review/w1/previews/43015.htm

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: stefanbuss on June 22, 2016, 09:41:53 PM

That was quick. Thanks a lot, friends.

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: Ernie on June 22, 2016, 10:13:06 PM

Stefan, I built a Special Hobby bébé a while back and found it a really enjoyable
build with no problems that I remember.  I am sure you would have a great time
and end up with a gorgeous model. 

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 23, 2016, 03:19:33 AM

I have the sh 11 its a decent kit.it does have nice resin parts for fuel and oil tanks awa throttle. I found the resin engine to look a bit undernourished in the cyl area. I got a WNW 80 HP le rhone and it llooks the part to me but I would get an am engine.

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: Borsos on June 23, 2016, 04:15:58 AM

Die you See this threat http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=6611.0 ?
The Nieuport 16 and 11 are almost the same kits (16 just means headrest and 110hp)...
Borsos

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: stefanbuss on June 23, 2016, 06:03:18 AM

Borsos,

thank you very much for pointing that one out for me.

Title: Re: Nieuport 11
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 27, 2016, 09:03:44 AM

hes right though its the 16 is just an 11 with a 110hp lerhone instead of 80hp lerhone and headrest. also the 16 sometimes had the le prieur rockets mounted on the struts.