Author Topic: CSM Nieuport 23 RFC: David Wilson tribute Build #2 (Read 3065 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #30 on:** June 20, 2024, 12:10:04 AM »

Quote from: NigelR on June 19, 2024, 08:07:19 PM

Coming along very nicely. It's a great kit this one.

As always, thanks Nigel!
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RAGIII · « **Reply #31 on:** June 20, 2024, 09:52:01 AM »

Today I finished up the cockpit and attached the rear fuselage. The right side panel is not glued in place.
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AngryJazz · « **Reply #32 on:** June 20, 2024, 04:17:11 PM »

Very nice work! The wood and grime looks great!

PrzemoL · « **Reply #33 on:** June 20, 2024, 04:53:23 PM »

You are cruising, Rick. Great!

RAGIII · « **Reply #34 on:** June 21, 2024, 03:17:08 AM »

Quote from: AngryJazz on June 20, 2024, 04:17:11 PM

Very nice work! The wood and grime looks great!

Quote from: PrzemoL on June 20, 2024, 04:53:23 PM

You are cruising, Rick. Great!

Thanks Guys! Before I close this one up I have another question which most likely has No answer

We know the Foster Mount enabled the Pilots to "Change Lewis Gun Drums" in flight. Any WAGs about where the extra Drum/Drums were stowed?
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gedmundson · « **Reply #35 on:** June 21, 2024, 04:28:46 AM »

Brilliant work, Rick. a bit late to the party here but you're project looks very impressive indeed.
Cheers,
Gary

RAGIII · « **Reply #36 on:** June 23, 2024, 02:42:27 AM »

Quote from: gedmundson on June 21, 2024, 04:28:46 AM

Brilliant work, Rick. a bit late to the party here but you're project looks very impressive indeed.
Cheers,
Gary

Thanks for the Very Kind comment! I went with a Wild As& guess for the spare drums. If I ever do another British Nieuport 17 or 23 I will plan in advance and do a shelf blended into the fuselage frame. Also a bit further forward as when the upper fuselage was glued on it is impossible to see

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RAGIII · « **Reply #37 on:** June 23, 2024, 10:00:31 AM »

Today I sanded and primed the Nieuport. I also assembled the engine and gave it it's initial painting. The down side is I re-broke the right forward cabane strut, and also broke off the left one! Hopefully not a hard fix as the breaks are clean!

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NigelR · « **Reply #38 on:** June 23, 2024, 06:26:38 PM »

Excellent work Rick, you did a nice job on the front/rear fuselage join, which is the only potentially tricky part of this kit. Looking really good ready for paint.

Mind those cabane struts!

RAGIII · « **Reply #39 on:** June 24, 2024, 08:51:28 AM »

Quote from: NigelR on June 23, 2024, 06:26:38 PM

Excellent work Rick, you did a nice job on the front/rear fuselage join, which is the only potentially tricky part of this kit. Looking really good ready for paint.

Mind those cabane struts!

Thanks Nigel. Here is where I am Now:
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pepperman42 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 24, 2024, 11:03:01 PM »

Wow!! Great progress!

Steve

AngryJazz · « **Reply #41 on:** June 25, 2024, 03:58:06 PM »

Ohhh thats coming along great! Not long before some color! Cant wait

PrzemoL · « **Reply #42 on:** June 25, 2024, 06:13:23 PM »

Very fine progress, Rick.

Allan31 · « **Reply #43 on:** **Today** at 08:03:18 AM »

Great progress Rick, I can't do 2 kits at the same time...

RAGIII · « **Reply #44 on:** **Today** at 09:40:43 AM »

Quote from: pepperman42 on June 24, 2024, 11:03:01 PM

Wow!! Great progress!

Steve

Quote from: AngryJazz on June 25, 2024, 03:58:06 PM

Ohhh thats coming along great! Not long before some color! Cant wait

Quote from: PrzemoL on June 25, 2024, 06:13:23 PM

Very fine progress, Rick.

Quote from: Allan31 on Today at 08:03:18 AM

Great progress Rick, I can't do 2 kits at the same time...

Thank You Very Much Guys! Greatly appreciate the comments. My pre-shading worked fairly well except for a problem on the fuselage with "Fuzzy" primer. Sanded and re-painted. Initial silver dope was MRP weiss Aluminum, and after a thin coat of Tamiya Aluminum. The Decals are incredible. They work Perfectly without any issues! I even used the rudder decal which is something I don't normally do.
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