1:32nd scale Bristol Scout C

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
As described earlier in this thread, Scout 1260 had an external starter switch on the left side of the cockpit decking panel.
This was created from pieces of sprue.





The gun latch for holding the Lewis machine gun vertically during reloading or un-jamming was located on the right side of the decking panel.
This was created by cutting spare photo-etch sheet. It will be fitted to the decking panel later in this build.





Mike

[pepperman42]

Catching up. Great progress!!

Steve

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The Gnome Lambda Rotary engine is complete, including 0.4 mm diameter Brass tubes with 0.2 mm diameter copper wire spark plug leads.
I cut away the kit spark plugs and drilled holes into the cylinders to mount the plugs.
The engine was then fitted to the engine bulkhead and the cowl fitted over the engine.
I had to slightly sand the valve levers on the top of each cylinder to allow the cowl to fit, as they were restricting the fit of the cowl.
Due to the size of the opening in the engine cowl being so small, very little of the engine can be seen.

Now it's on to external pre-rigging,

Mike

[Tim Mixon]

Due to the size of the opening in the engine cowl being so small, very little of the engine can be seen.
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Yes but what can (and cannot) be seen is masterfully executed!

Tim

[RAGIII]

Lovely Mike. I am amazed at the opening size of the cowl. I never realized how small it is. Your work looks fabulous as always!
RAGIII

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
An interesting post from David Bremner, during the build of his Bristol Scout 1264.
The Scout, like other aircraft of that period, had no synchronizing gear for forward firing machine guns.
Most know of the death of Max Immelmann in his Fokker E, when it's been suggested that his aircraft broke up when bullets from his machine guns hit the propeller.
David carried out an interesting experiment by firing 0.303 rounds (as for a Lewis machine gun) from a rifle into a half built propeller.
As can be seen from the following photograph, the rounds passed through the propeller without too much damage.
Admittedly the propeller would have been static so centrifugal forces etc would not have been taken into account.
Nonetheless, it's an interesting experiment.

"Here’s our half propeller, with two holes, which is more or less what you might expect from emptying a Lewis gun drum of 47 rounds. As you can see, the propeller will pretty definitely get you home."

Mike



   

[pepperman42]

Interesting - I'd test it that way every time.....

Steve

[Borsos]

Here’s our half propeller, with two holes, which is more or less what you might expect from emptying a Lewis gun drum of 47 rounds. As you can see, the propeller will pretty definitely get you home."

That’s really an interesting insight. I would have thought you’d need also the other half to get you home…
Andreas

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
As I'm going to apply the 'Aviattic' CDL decals (clear backed) to the model, I primed with a white primer (Tamiya).
The primer was then polished using the 'Flory Models' green/white polishing stick.
This saves having to gloss clear coat before the decals.
It also allows for wearing away primer from some raised detail and a precursor to pre-shading.

So next up is pre-shading and internal structure,

Mike

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
Just for interest.
The decking panel between the cockpit and forward metal panels was made of three layered Ash plywood.
However, it was finally covered with glued on linen for protection.
As can be seen from the illustration, the fuel gauge breather pipe was also covered with the linen.
Hopefully I'll be able to apply the 'Aviattic' CDL decal over both,

Mike

[Boch]

Hello,

I have this canvas imitation decal from Aviattick and it looks fantastic. I was tempted to cover the entire Nieuport with this, but common sense suggested that with the first model of this type, I would not charge too much. Anyway, I'm very curious to see how it will turn out for you. You have much more experience, so I expect an extraordinary result.

Lukasz

[Mike Norris]

Hi Lukasz,I'm following your amazing Nieuport build.
You modelling skill is obvious 
I've used the 'clear' backed Aviattic weave effect and the CDL decals on many models and covered the whole aircraft with it.
It can be done as long as you accurately cut the decals to the correct shape for the parts.
As an example, here's my Nieuport 17 from Copper State Models that has the 'clear' backed Weave effect decal applied,
It is difficult to see as it's applied over the silver base colour, which makes it less visible,

Mike

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[xan]

Hi Mike!
Do you think the oil tank behind the pilot was linen covered too ?

[Mike Norris]

Hi Mike!
Do you think the oil tank behind the pilot was linen covered too ?

Hi Xan,
Yes it's covered the same as the forward decking panel.
Initially the Scout C's had the oil tank fitted in the forward fuselage, but soon found that it caused the aircraft to be nose heavy.
Subsequently later Scout C and the D versions had the oil tank fitted behind the pilot, which improved the flight trim of the aircraft.
That's why there is the large oil supply pipe on the cockpit left side frame.
The following illustration is of a Scout D, which is why the rear of the cockpit is not vertical (Scout C),

Mike


 

[Boch]

Your Nieuport looks great. This invoice is amazing. Do you have any recommended method of redrawing elements from which you then cut tracing paper? I must try it next time. Your work is amazing and very inspiring.