1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"

[PrzemoL]

Excellent progress! The decals are amazing, it is going to be a stunner!

[pepperman42]

I missed this one and am only catching up now. Great looking scheme and your marking problem solving is amazing!!

Steve

[Des]

Beautiful work on the decals Bob, they certainly make this a one of a kind model.

Des.

[Gisbod]

That's amazing Bob!

Love the unique decals.. I wouldn't know where to start with that..

I don't think there's a similar shop in the UK that could make decals to order - does anyone know different?

Regards

Guy

[rhallinger]

Here's a brief update.  Assembly of the aircraft has commenced:



The tailplane and rudder required some trimming and sanding to fit well, and the rudder was pinned and turned slightly to the left per photos of Old Doc Yak on the ground.  I went ahead and rigged the tail:





It's now time to put her into the jig to try to fit the top wing.  I'm a bit worried about this because the fit of ths kit has presented some challenges thus far.  Wish me luck!

Cheers,

Bob

[Gisbod]

Good luck Bob!

Wing alignments on non wingnut kits would terrify me!

 

Guy

[RAGIII]

"Old Doc Yak" is looking fantastic! Your efforts on this one are paying off handsomely !! I am sure you will get the wing mounted with great results!
RAGIII

[Ernie]

The wing shouldn't be a problem for you Bob.  You are doing just a terrific job
on the Nieuport.  I look forward to the next update.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Zabu]

It's awesome!

I hope that the toop wing will fit alright for you. Best of luck.

Cheers

[Epeeman]

Bob -

Great looking bird your putting together there.  I have this particular kit in my stash - given your experiences regarding fit, I think I made hold off for a bit ................!

Regards

Dave

[rhallinger]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.  Well, all of the trimming and filing and sanding and carving to make things fit has resulted in one cabane being about 2 mm short.     Darn!  Oh well, one more minor challenge.  .  I'll figure it out and get back to you soon!

Cheers,

Bob

[rhallinger]

Here's the fix:



I cut a strip of .005 sheet styrene (paper thin) and wrapped it around the top of the short cabane strut, effectively extending the height by 2 mm.  I'll clean it up and paint it.  Not much of a positive connection with the wing, but it will serve its purpose by keeping the upper wing level.  Now, onward to the jig!  (Gee, the engine looks way too bright and shiney; I'll need to give it a good dirty wash.)

Regards,

Bob

[coyotemagic]

Brilliant work, Bob!  I knew that for anyone with the skills to scratch a 1/32 scale Lloyd C.V, this repair would be a piece of cake.  Old Doc Yak is looking very, very cool.  Can't wait for the next update.
Cheers,
Bud

[Ernie]

Good fix on the strut, Bob.  You will be back on track in a jiffy!  I'm anxious
to see the top wing happily settled into place.  Keep at the great work, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[rhallinger]

Thanks Bud and Ernie!  I couldn't resist dry-fitting the top wing before breaking out the jig, and to my surprise everything lined up well! 











I'm getting ahead of myself.  I need to install the windscreen and add the rigging wire to the top wing, and THEN install the wing.  Looks like I might not even need the jig!  We're getting close now--there are very few pieces left on the bench!

Cheers,

Bob