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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #45 on: October 01, 2013, 03:33:35 AM »
Excellent progress! The decals are amazing, it is going to be a stunner!
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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #46 on: October 03, 2013, 11:20:46 PM »
I missed this one and am only catching up now. Great looking scheme and your marking problem solving is amazing!!

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #47 on: October 04, 2013, 08:40:41 AM »
Beautiful work on the decals Bob, they certainly make this a one of a kind model.

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #48 on: October 04, 2013, 04:44:57 PM »
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?

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #49 on: October 15, 2013, 01:34:56 PM »
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

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #50 on: October 15, 2013, 04:49:10 PM »

Good luck Bob!

Wing alignments on non wingnut kits would terrify me!

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #51 on: October 15, 2013, 09:39:55 PM »
"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!
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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #52 on: October 15, 2013, 10:05:44 PM »
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.

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #53 on: October 16, 2013, 06:19:37 AM »
It's awesome!

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

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #54 on: October 16, 2013, 07:06:26 AM »
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 ................!

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #55 on: October 16, 2013, 11:57:11 AM »
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.  :o.  I'll figure it out and get back to you soon!

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Bob

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #56 on: October 16, 2013, 01:06:48 PM »
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.)

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Bob

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #57 on: October 16, 2013, 01:26:31 PM »
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
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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #58 on: October 16, 2013, 05:34:02 PM »
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!

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Re: 1/32 Nieuport 27 E.1 N.8655 #363 "Old Doc Yak"
« Reply #59 on: October 16, 2013, 08:42:36 PM »
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!  :D











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