The WW1 modelers' reference library > Weapons - Propellers - Aircraft Equipment and Miscellaneous WW1 photos

Ammo Feed Drum for Vickers on Nie.17/23

(1/2) > >>

WD:
Forumites,
                I've resurrected my Eduard 1/72nd Nie.17/23 builds. I need your help please, if you would. What is the diameter of the wooden ammo feed drum that is on the left side of the cockpit on a Vickers armed Nie.17 or 23? Is it located directly behind the metal support that holds the mount for the throttle/spark retarder or is it further back?

Thanks!

WD

petrov27:
Hello WD,

if you are talking about the spool for the spent ammo belt, in the Copper State 1/32 N17 it has the diameter of 11.5mm so that would be 5.11mm in 1/72nd scale (I think - math is hard check my numbers :) )

As far as positioning it looks like it may have attached to the back of the throttle bracket or maybe to the vertical metal post there? Again the Copper State 1/32 kit may be a good reference:

WD:
Thank you!  Yes, sorry, I had it backwards. Thanks for the help, the pics, and the math. ;)  This is something that always seems to be missing from most drawings.

WD

WD:
OK Forumites, another question on the take up drum for the Vickers on Nieuport 17's. I'm assuming it is metal?  What color should it be painted? I'm trying to scratch-build one for a 1/72nd Eduard Nieuport build, and this has never been included in any kits, and all of my references, when it does show it, is a blurry B&W photo.

Thank you for your help!

WD

macsporran:
Hey WD, the drum is, I think, made of plywood with metal central spool etc.
I choose to do it this way anyway, on my CSM 17 - see pic, if that helps.
Cheers
Sandy

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page