Eduard 1/72nd Nieuport 17 Batch Build

[Radarman]

Fantastic improvements!

       Thanks for sharing and Happy Modeling,
                                                Kevin

[KiwiZac]

The cowling looks beautiful! What gorgeous moulding.

[Borsos]

That cowling was definitely worth the waiting, it looks fantastic. I am also waiting for my first parts from Aerorarities, I am keen on having their Gun rings, even more when seeing their great 1:72 scale parts.

[WD]

Borsos, you won't be disappointed in those gun rings if these parts are any indication.

Folks, you can buy with confidence from these gentlemen.

Warren

[Alexis]

Cool ! Your own squadron developing !!!


Alexis

[WD]

Forumites!
               Ahhh, Mr. Surfacer Black, such a wonderful primer. All major components primed, found a couple of nasty seams on the fuselage that need attention. Movement on this Eduard  1/72nd Nieuport 17 build has been slow, but any forward movement is good, right? Included is the revised tail-plane from Aero Rarities.

This is no longer a batch-build, but a single build. I had some problems with one of the three which has reduced it to a parts queen, etc. That leaves two, and I'm just getting bogged down in trying some new things, which doesn't bode well for batch builds. (I am working on some common components that will hasten one of the others when I get to it.)



So for right now, this one will possibly be:

- Tarascon's Zigomar 4
- Dorme's #12 which he flew in the autumn of 1916, IF I decide to use the Peddinghaus decals. They have the numerals in black and red, but I had my heart set on green, and Chassard gives evidence for the green being a contender.
- I could get really wild and use my Spada decals for Esc. N.89 😉

Thank y'all for looking in!

Warren

[NigelR]

Good to see these progressing, even if the batch is shrinking. That new cowling does really look good.

[Tim Mixon]

Bummer to hear that the batch is no longer together. Excellent work on the single Nieuport build though!

[Allan31]

Good progress Warren.
Yea, batch builds start off great. I built a batch build of three Mosquitos (Airfix, FROG, Matchbox) in 1/72 and could not wait to finish and swore off batch builds.

[WD]

Thanks everyone! I think batch builds work great IF you really have your method and technique down, and that isn't me by any stretch, LOL. I've got a friend that does them, anywhere from six to a dozen at a time, but he's really got his modeling down to an *T*.

Warren

[Alexis]

Still going to be a nice bird when you get her done ! Your not long , mishaps seem to follow me as well when trying things . Worst one being Gavia's Bristol Scout . I used a sharpie for the wing ribs and spars and it bleed threw all the layers of clear coats and paint . It will remain a shelf prize . Never did that again and tossed the sharpie .


Alexis 

[WD]

Thanks Alexis! I do hate negative modeling, but I'm trying to be positive and view each mishap as a learning experience. Learning occurs through pain and discomfort, but after a while it does get old.

Warren

[WD]

I'm still modeling at a snail's pace, but Springtime here in western Cain-tuh-Kee is full of outside chores, etc.
Anywho, I'm playing around with black-basing. What I wanted to create was a weathered aluminum-doped finish, and I wasn't sure how to get that done with metallic paint. I think I did a decent job of it for only my second attempt at black-basing.
First views are of the kit components with a layer of Mr. Surfacer Black with an overspray of Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey.







Then I sprayed a thinned down mixture of 75% Tamiya LP-11 Aluminum and 25% Tamiya LP-4 Flat White. I'm actually pleased with the results, I wasn't sure if it would work at all. Are there some errors?  You bet, but nothing some sanding with high number buffing pads and weathering won't take care of.








The photos make it look really grainy, but it's not. I might still go over it very lightly with a thinned mix to even things out a bit.

As always, feedback, criticisms, etc. are welcome.

Warren

[FAf]

Looks nice! As far as experimenting goes... If one doesn't experiment, try new things, how does one improve?!
/Fredrik

[Alexis]

I like it , think you are down the right path for the effect you are seeking . Yes , a thinned light over spray will tie this in even more . Black basing takes time to get the hang off but for your second go at it , very nice indeed .



Alexis