Author Topic: Converting Esci 1/72 Nieuport 17C into a two seater  (Read 1017 times)

Offline phat trev

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Converting Esci 1/72 Nieuport 17C into a two seater
« on: July 16, 2019, 06:18:10 AM »
Can anyone assist with what I would need to do to convert an Esci 1/72 Nieuport 17C into a two seater version? Was it a larger aircraft?

Offline AndRoby67

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Re: Converting Esci 1/72 Nieuport 17C into a two seater
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2019, 08:31:47 AM »
Hi!
Where have you seen a double seater Ni.17?
Totally new to me!
Good luck for your project!
Roberto
 

Offline phat trev

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Re: Converting Esci 1/72 Nieuport 17C into a two seater
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2019, 04:49:54 PM »
Using the N-17 as a basis for an N-12 (not a 2 seater N-17)

Offline enathan

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Re: Converting Esci 1/72 Nieuport 17C into a two seater
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2019, 09:20:16 PM »
Hi,
I wouldn't try converting a Ni.17 to a Ni.12 as the two seater is larger in every dimension.
You can buy a resin kit of the Ni.12bis here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Avion-Francais-NIEUPORT-12-BIS-WW1-Kit-resine-HR-Model-1-72-N-72049/153148145294?hash=item23a8573e8e:g:~5wAAOSwXk9bfDvS