Merit/SMER Nieuport 11, 1/48....

[Allan31]

Thanks all, this Bebe is done.

Build log here:  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13426.0

Mostly done as a fun build but more a confirmation of CDL and weathering techniques. But, as usual, AMS got the better of me but I did behave...somewhat.

Forced to add aftermarket engine, better but the exhaust pipes still are on the wrong side of the cylinders. 3D printed GasPatch Lewis gun, the prop I pinched from a Dr1 kit and reshaped. Kits front cabane struts WAY too short, replaced with shaped styrene rod. E-Z Fine for rigging.

The Nieuport 11 of Jean Navarre, N576. Merit/SMER 1/48 scale.























It was never my intention to turn this into something like an Eduards, still plenty left to do for that. I didn't add a windscreen, no brace for the Lewis, no torque tubes for the ailerons, and my favorite, the outer wing struts attaching to the movable aileron on the upper wing. Much of the old character still here in this old Merit/SMER Nieuport.



Thanks all.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Allan,
This is a nice model of the 'Bebe' in 1/48th scale.
I think you've nailed your weathering techniques.

Mike

[DaveB]

What a fantastic result from the ancient Smer kit - looks like a kit from a modern manufacturer

Regards

Dave

[lone modeller]

I agree with Dave - it is difficult to believe that this is such an old kit. Proof again that these old kits can be built into very good models provided time and patience is applied.

Stephen.

[dr 1 ace]

I agree with Dave - it is difficult to believe that this is such an old kit. Proof again that these old kits can be built into very good models provided time and patience is applied.

Stephen.

Right on ! Add my kudos !!

Ed

[macsporran]

Nice tribute to the old girl. I especially like your weathered linen effect.
Sandy

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Cool, Allan.  Looks dang good.  I remember building the one with rockets on it as a lad (many times) and having dogfights with the green D-VII.

Neato...Dan

[Tim Mixon]

Really nice work Allan. Very convincing CDL and weathering. 

[Allan31]

Thanks everyone, good fun playing to an appreciative group.
No idea what's next but I'm thinking ply wood something....

[Thumbs up]

Thanks everyone, good fun playing to an appreciative group.
No idea what's next but I'm thinking ply wood something....

Flying boat maybe?

[RAGIII]

I agree with Dave - it is difficult to believe that this is such an old kit. Proof again that these old kits can be built into very good models provided time and patience is applied.

Stephen.

Right on ! Add my kudos !!

Ed

and of course I agree completely!
RAGIII