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1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1
« on: November 02, 2020, 12:09:33 AM »
Hi all,
As I'm waiting for the display case for the Bristol M.1C model, I thought I'd star the next model.
This model will represent the Nieuport N.28C1, Serial No.6177, of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, operating from Saints aerodrome, France, during 1918.
This particular aircraft was flown by 1st Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, the son of the ex-President.
As very little of the cockpit will be seen, I'll just add control lines and bracing rigging, so essentially 'out-of-box - I think  ;)

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« Last Edit: November 27, 2020, 08:08:55 AM by Mike 'Sandbagger' Norris »


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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2020, 04:02:04 AM »
Great choice Mike. I look forward to seeing the "Sandbagger Treatment" applied to this kit.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2020, 04:49:00 AM »
Great choice Mike. I look forward to seeing the "Sandbagger Treatment" applied to this kit.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2020, 04:55:10 AM »
As the others said, I am looking forward to seeing your treatment of this kit. It seems that you and I share a similar taste in subjects as this kit is in My plans for when I finish the current load 8)
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« Last Edit: November 02, 2020, 08:45:15 AM by RAGIII »
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2020, 05:56:36 AM »
Great choice in schemes Mike, I did mine as Roosevelt's aircraft as well. I'm afraid the photos have the dreaded "Pee Bucket" ransom note included!

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=4055.msg69710#msg69710

I found this to be probably the nicest of Roden's Kits and really enjoyed the Build. I'll be following your progress and am looking forward to seeing you apply your magic to this one! Good luck with the slats on the double wires, if you check the method on the related Under Construction Post you can take comfort in the fact that they still look the same today.
Cheers,
Lance



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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2020, 09:31:16 AM »
I must say Mike, it'll be interesting to see you build something out of the box! :o
I also found it a lovely kit to build,I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Cheers,
Dave.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2020, 12:16:24 PM »
Not to steal your thread, but this is a kit one hardly sees modeled.  This was my first or second 1/32nd Scale WWI Subject.  IT was one of my dad's favorites and the Roosevelt markings beckoned.
Here is mine.  Nothing fancy as it was my first, but I am proud of it and I look forward to seeing you build through this.



I think it is one of Roden's finest and I am sure you will enjoy it. 
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2020, 06:46:37 PM »
Hi all,
Thanks.

Lance:
Thanks for your input.
I've read your build log so will certainly pick up a few pointers from that.
I've also read Paul Thompson's build that he did for Internet Modeller.
It was when the kit was first released and his build also picks up on some interesting problems,

Mike


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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2020, 11:07:10 PM »
Great choice, Mike.  I don't remember seeing the 95th's markings done very often and I would like to see the Roden Nieuport kit done.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2020, 04:11:33 AM »
Hi all,
The fuselage for the Nieuport 28C1 is ready to be closed up.
I did say this was to be an out-of-the box build, which it is.
Well, apart from:
Peach basket resin seat from 'Aviatic'.
Floor frame and side frames cross bracing wires - 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube (blackened) and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament.
Rudder and elevator control wires - 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube (blackened) and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament.
0.3 mm and 0.4 mm diameter lead wire ('PlusModel' - oil pulse meter pipe and starter switch wire.
0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube - control rod from mixture control quadrant.
Two forward cockpit frames (under main fuel tank) and shoulder height slotted panels - from photo-etch 'PART' N28 set.
Tachometer decal - 'Airscale' WW1 instrument set.
Shoulder harness and lap straps - from 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Snipe photo-etch set.

The supplied instrument panel was modified to represent the actual panel.
Most kit versions are modelled on the panel in the NASM reconstructed aircraft, which had additional instruments fitted for test flights.
The aircraft had Tulip wood diagonal crossed strips, as opposed to the traditional Nieuport metal cladding.
This was replicated by scribing the internal surface of the fuselage halves.

Paints used were 'Tamiya' acrylics, 'Mr. Colour' enamels and 'Alclad' lacquers.
Finishes used were 'AK Interactive' engine oil wash, 'Flory Models' Grime clay wash and 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer.

Now to close it up inside the fuselage, never to be seen again,

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2020, 04:21:04 AM »
The tulipwood interior sides look extraordinarily good, Mike.
Nice detail, as usual.  You build out of the box like I do - adding details!


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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2020, 06:29:58 AM »
Your interior work looks Fantastic Mike. You have added the details that are necessary and just a couple that won't be seen  8) Did the seat fit without any modification? When I used Ron's original I had to narrow it down a bit. We all knew you would do some additions to your OOB build  ::)
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« Last Edit: November 07, 2020, 06:35:21 AM by RAGIII »
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2020, 07:07:43 AM »
Hi Rich,
The seat dropped in no problem.
I had to fix it in position onto the pre-moulded 'lug' on the kits cockpit floor frame (thick CA adhesive).
I opened up the gaps at the bottom, front of the seat to allow the pilot's lap straps to pass through.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2020, 07:39:17 AM »
Hi all,
That's it - all hidden,

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Nieuport N.28C1
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2020, 08:42:43 AM »
Wow Mike,
This is moving along at a rapid pace. Looks great!
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