1:32nd scale Roden - Nieuport N.28C1

[RAGIII]

Exceptional details Mike!
RAGIII

[mgunns]

Wowsers!  Outstanding build and log.  I will be bookmarking this when I get to doing this kit, again.  The striping on the cowling is especially noteworthy knowing how difficult it is to get them right.  This was one of the first 1/32nd kits I did and it was in Roosevelts Markings.  The weathering is exceptional and the effect of the Aviatic Linen is also noteworthy.  Your under wing preshading of the wing structure details is a great touch and adds so much to the model, and the approach of putting the decal over the pre-painted is also a novel approach with stunning results, even to the wheel covers.  Duly noted.  Looking forward to seeing more.

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
I've started on the pre-rigging, which for this model is all on the lower wings and fuselage.
This is mainly because of the tight proximately of the anchor points at the wing roots for the twin flying wires.
All done using, for a change, ‘Maxima’ Chameleon mono-filament 0.12 mm diameter.
Turnbuckles are the usual 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale metal, Type C.
The tubing is 0.5 mm diameter that was pre-blackened using 'Blacken-It' solution.
I still have the rudder, undercarriage and under fuselage rigging to do before the upper wing can be fitted,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Great rigging prep Mike. are you going to "Fill" the wires ?
RAGIII

[Mike Norris]

Hi Rich,
Yes that's the plan, but after they've been fitted and tensioned,

Mike

[Vickers]

Truly stunning N.28, Mike. I'm really enjoying your progress on this project- especially all of the tiny details that you're packing into it.

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
Rudder pre-rigged with double wires on each side,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Looking good Mike. Thanks for that detail. I missed the double wires on My Old build!
RAGIII

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
Upper wing fitted.
Although the outer struts located fully, the fuselage cabane struts were slightly clear of the underside of the upper wing.
However, a bit of pressure and CA adhesive did the trick.
Also the rigging, which is the next stage, will hold the wings together,

Mike
 

[Early Bird Fan]

that's a rather lovely looking model and the rigging looks superb

[RAGIII]

You are moving along at Light Speed Mike! The Nieuport 28 is one of the Most Beautiful Birds of the Great War and yours is More than Doing it justice!
RAGIII

[Russell Niles]

Beautiful work as always Mike. Thank you for sharing so much of all of your builds with us.

Russ

[Monty]

Very impressive modelling Mike! Looking Good! ATB, Marc.

[lcarroll]

    Lovely job so far Mike. This kit is not without it's challenges but you make it look easy! The quality you've achieved with the Aviattic Linen is exceptional, a beautiful model to add to your collection!
Cheers,
Lance

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The wing rigging is now complete, except for the flying wire inserts.
These I'll try to do later.
Also the undercarriage has been pre-rigged, but left loose so as not to distort the struts.
These bracing lines will be final fitted and tension once the undercarriage has been fitted.
These bracing wires were all attached, between the struts, to a rigging ring.
The two outer wires are attached to midway along the leading edge of the lower wings ,

Mike