Dual Build: CSM Nieuport XXIII & Roden Pfalz DIII 1/32nd scale

[PrzemoL]

Fine progress on both builds, Rick, despite the mishap with pressure on Nupe. Watching with great interest, especially that my next project will be CSM Ni17.

[RAGIII]

Fine progress on both builds, Rick, despite the mishap with pressure on Nupe. Watching with great interest, especially that my next project will be CSM Ni17.

Thanks Przemol! I am sure your Nieuport build will be your usual build to go by and be envied!
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[Alexis]

Awesome Rick , that is looking very fine indeed . Running out of glue sucks so I also have 3-6 bottles on hand ...spillage happens from time to time  I do like the looks of the panels not in place yet . On my next one these will be left off .

Terri

[GazzaS]

Tres bon, Monsieur!

[RAGIII]

Awesome Rick , that is looking very fine indeed . Running out of glue sucks so I also have 3-6 bottles on hand ...spillage happens from time to time  I do like the looks of the panels not in place yet . On my next one these will be left off .

Terri

Thanks Terri. We have seen some great Nieuports built with those panels left off. I look forward to yours!
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Tres bon, Monsieur!

Thanks Gaz!
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[RAGIII]

So the latest progress on the Nieuport and Pfalz. I have the Nieuport ready to prime.  I have assembled and added some smoke and mirrors detailing, plug wires and Valve Springs, to the engine for the Pfalz. I will not do much more as nothing is seen below the plug wires.

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PS: I have decided to do Hans Klein of Jasta 10 and Andrew Courtney Campbell of the Lafayette Escadrille as the Markings.

[Alexis]

Hey Rick , your N-23 is progressing fantastic and the Pfalz engine looks super in place .


Terri

[RAGIII]

Hey Rick , your N-23 is progressing fantastic and the Pfalz engine looks super in place .


Terri

Thanks Terri. Just taped together for now. Still have to build and paint the interior. The engine will look fine as like I said, Not much will be seen below the valve springs and plugs.
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[lone modeller]

Both of these are progressing well. Thanks for posting such clear photos of the engine - so useful as reference for us scratch builders!

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

Both of these are progressing well. Thanks for posting such clear photos of the engine - so useful as reference for us scratch builders!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. I have done the bare Minimum on detailing. Like I said not much will be visible 
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[RAGIII]

A very small update. I have painted the basic fuselage color, installed the engine and cockpit floor and frames. Just need to add control wires and some other details. I will also weather and try to represent some  indication of the srips used for construction.

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PS: Sharp eyyes will notice that the right MG is chopped off. I tried to figure out how to get this one to line up and fit through the right fuselage opening but failed. I figure it will be easier to add it after the halves are assembled 

[Alexis]

Progress is progress  Looking good Rick !


Terri

[RAGIII]

Thanks T! By the way, I forgot that the seat is just sitting in place and is NOT painted 
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[bobs_buckles]

Lovely work, Rick!
Seeing the Pfalz brings back fond memories.

Good luck!

vB 

[kensar]

I see you are taking a pragmatic approach with the level of engine detail and the machine guns - smart!  Better to get this done than get bogged down in details that won't matter.