Author Topic: CSM Nieuport 23 RFC: David Wilson tribute Build #2 (Read 3101 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2024, 11:54:04 PM »

Thanks for those terrific photos, Zac. I think the 17/23 is just a tad larger, but just a very small TAD!
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lone modeller · « **Reply #16 on:** May 29, 2024, 04:10:35 AM »

Rick, how can you be building two models at the same time? I have problems enough building one!

Excellent start.

Zac: thanks for the photos - those Nieuports really were tiny. I wonder how anyone could shoot at such a small target and hit it!

RAGIII · « **Reply #17 on:** May 30, 2024, 12:29:23 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on May 29, 2024, 04:10:35 AM

Rick, how can you be building two models at the same time? I have problems enough building one!

Excellent start.

I think we have had this conversation before

I can see how you would get yours mixed up as one sheet of styrene looks pretty much like any other

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RAGIII · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2024, 10:07:40 AM »

I have done some basic work and finished the first step or two in the build. Also some work for later assembly.
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AngryJazz · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2024, 04:43:51 PM »

Record speed for your builds! Looks great

PrzemoL · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2024, 05:45:12 PM »

That is quick. And nice, too.

RAGIII · « **Reply #21 on:** June 12, 2024, 10:32:46 PM »

Quote from: AngryJazz on June 10, 2024, 04:43:51 PM

Record speed for your builds! Looks great

I am not sure if it is a record speed build, I just haven't hit the snags yet

Thanks for the comments!
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Quote from: PrzemoL on June 10, 2024, 05:45:12 PM

That is quick. And nice, too.

Thanks Przemo! Yesterday I made it onto the next page of the instructions. The cockpit frame is not glued on to the wing. I managed to break one of the cabanes. I sort of remember this happening on one of My other Niuport builds. If you are building this kit handle the frames gingerly!
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PS: Before it's too late I have a question. Probably No Real answer but all thoughts are appreciated. The attached photo is of Albert Balls' Nieuport 16. I know of No other photos of a British Nieuport showing the interior. One wonders if the Brits modified the 17 and 23 with something similar? Thoughts???

RAGIII · « **Reply #22 on:** June 13, 2024, 10:58:09 AM »

One more step completed:
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NigelR · « **Reply #23 on:** June 13, 2024, 05:57:25 PM »

Great work, you really are cracking on with this, it's looking really good. Regarding the instrument board, I have no idea but it seems that it would be more up to individuals/units to make mods/additions to the somewhat basic instrument setup that Nieuports had.

RAGIII · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2024, 10:10:39 AM »

Thanks Nigel. I still have another day or two to decide on the instruments!
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Rookie · « **Reply #25 on:** June 15, 2024, 07:45:05 PM »

This is looking pretty terrific Rick.

I like those tiny Nieuports too.

Willem

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #26 on:** June 16, 2024, 08:38:16 AM »

Coming along very nicely Rick! You are a model making machine!

Cheers,

BC

RAGIII · « **Reply #27 on:** June 16, 2024, 10:59:55 PM »

Quote from: Rookie on June 15, 2024, 07:45:05 PM

This is looking pretty terrific Rick.

I like those tiny Nieuports too.

Willem

Thanks Willem! I hope to do some work today on this one.
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Quote from: Brad Cancian on June 16, 2024, 08:38:16 AM

Coming along very nicely Rick! You are a model making machine!

Cheers,

BC

Thanks Brad! Today's agenda is catching up on installing control cables. Or so I Hope

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RAGIII · « **Reply #28 on:** June 19, 2024, 09:27:45 AM »

The control cables from the rudder to the first rear frame, and the bracing cables on the frame forward section have been added. I noticed a bow in one of the bracing cables which has since been fixed. The seat and frame are just placed in position to make sure all is in alignment!
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NigelR · « **Reply #29 on:** June 19, 2024, 08:07:19 PM »

Coming along very nicely. It's a great kit this one.