CSM Nieuport 11

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Update from CSM,

Mike

Copper State Models is pleased to announce that both 32013 Nieuport 11 early and 32014 late are now available for pre-order.

www.copperstatemodels.com

Shipping is planned for early December 2024.

32013 Nieuport 11 early

Pre-order price: 65.00€ (after the pre-order: 69.00€), excl. your State's EU VAT
High-quality Cartograf decals
117 high-quality injection-molded plastic parts
Highly detailed Le Rhône 80 HP engine
Photo-etched metal detail parts
Full rigging diagram
All pre-ordered early kits will include an exclusive extra decal, not in the standard version.
Only for pre-orders placed during October.
Receive a 3D-printed Le Rhône 80 HP engine (worth 14.00€) for free!

32014 Nieuport 11 late
Pre-order price: 65.00€ (after the pre-order: 69.00€), excl. your State's EU VAT
High-quality Cartograf decals
117 high-quality injection-molded plastic parts
Highly detailed Le Rhône 80 HP engine
Photo-etched metal detail parts
Full rigging diagram
All pre-ordered early kits will include an exclusive extra decal, not in the standard version.
Only for pre-orders placed during October.
Receive a 3D-printed Le Rhône 80 HP engine (worth 14.00€) for free!

Accessories

Enhance your Nieuports with these new accessory sets, available to add to your pre-ordered kits:
A32-015: Nieuport 11/16 Pilot Seat Backrest
A32-016: Nieuport 11/16 Interior – Map Holder, Clock, Compass, Mirrors
A32-017: Nieuport 11/16 Starboard Ammo Racks
A32-018: Nieuport 11/16 Port Ammo Racks
A32-019: Nieuport 11 Wheels with Laced Cutouts Rims
A32-020: Nieuport 11/16 Engine Air Intake Tubes
A32-021: Nieuport 11 Painting Masks

Figures

New French figures are also available:
F32-068: French Officer – Farewell
F32-069: The First French Air Ace – Jean Marie Dominique Navarre
F32-070: French "Ace with the Wooden Leg" – Paul Tarascon
F32-071: French Airman Jumping from His Nieuport**
EXCLUSIVE CSM BOX ART PRINT

All pre-orders for 32013 and 32014 placed through www.copperstatemodels.com will receive a free 210 x 297 mm art print.

[NigelR]

Great news. A very nice looking kit. The rib tapes look a little heavy to me but they can be easily toned down. Preordered both of them!

[Gene K]

The description of early and late are identical, including engines. What's the difference between the kits? Decals?

Gene K

[Juan]

The description of early and late are identical, including engines. What's the difference between the kits? Decals?

Gene K

Decals, and from the CSM site:

The Nieuport 11 Late Version represents the evolution of Allied fighter aircraft in response to the demands of combat during World War I. Featuring shortened cockpit side panels, this variant included larger hatches, enhancing maintenance access while maintaining the aircraft’s streamlined design.

The Nieuport 11 Early Version is a pivotal aircraft in World War I history, introduced in early 1916 to address the challenges posed by the German Fokker Eindecker series during the Fokker Scourge. This model features long cockpit side panels, a distinctive feature of this machine.

Other than decals, it looks like both versions share the same plastic.  I've pre-ordered both for the extra decals and 3D engine (also free shipping).

[Gene K]

Thanks much Juan! Obviously I need to go back to the CSM site!

Looks like I'll get the early and then the 16 when it's offered.

Gene K

[Radarman]

Ordered my kits just yesterday. Really looking forward to seeing these.
                                                                                   Kevin

[Edgar]

About the ribs, for some of you they might looks thick or heavy, but you need to know, there were 2 versions of ribs on the top and lower wings.
The central ribs, being thicker, contributed to maintaining the wing’s aerodynamic shape, particularly in high-stress areas. By reinforcing these ribs, the Nieuport 11 maintained its aerodynamic efficiency, which was critical for its agility and performance in combat.
If you want, I can share some photos about that

[NigelR]

About the ribs, for some of you they might looks thick or heavy, but you need to know, there were 2 versions of ribs on the top and lower wings.
The central ribs, being thicker, contributed to maintaining the wing’s aerodynamic shape, particularly in high-stress areas. By reinforcing these ribs, the Nieuport 11 maintained its aerodynamic efficiency, which was critical for its agility and performance in combat.

Thanks Edgar, I had not seen that. I was looking at the close up photo of the kit and had not noticed that only the 3 ribs either side of the centre section on the top wing and the two either side of the fuselage on the bottom wing are thicker than the rest of the rib tapes. That is really excellent research by you and the team, you can see the difference in (for example) the close up of Ruffo di Calabria's Nieuport 11. Something I had not noticed before.......

I'm even more glad I pre-ordered both

BTW I see there is space allocated to you on the floor plan for Scale ModelWorld. Are you going to be there or have you not yet decided?

[Borsos]

Both kits and some new figures preordered. I’d be very happy to hear which color schemes are included in the early and the late version. Judging from the drawings on CSM’s site (placeholders for the box art?) I think the early Nieuport contains my most favored color scheme ever for the Nieuport   
Andreas

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Both kits and some new figures preordered. I’d be very happy to hear which color schemes are included in the early and the late version. Judging from the drawings on CSM’s site (placeholders for the box art?) I think the early Nieuport contains my most favored color scheme ever for the Nieuport   
Andreas

Hi Andreas,
CSM say first the two boxes are classical French markings. Italian box will be offered later on.
They'll release shots of the decals shortly,

Mike

[Borsos]

Thank Mike!

It’s exactly that plane that attracts me most and it seems as if I had recognized this moon, lantern and cat on the CSM drawings 

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,

Mike

[bobs_buckles]

I'll be bagging both when they hit Hannants!

 

[Flik63J]

It’s interesting that to pre-order from CSM, including all the freebies and postage, costs less with the current exchange rates than the expected price of the basic model from Hannants!

Just a thought,

David

[FokkerFodder]

In my experience, prices from ordering directly from CSM are a fair bit lower than the distributors of their brand (this is mostly based on the armoured cars)… plus free postage if over 100 Euro order. For those of us in far flung places like Australia it’s a good deal!