Author Topic: CSM Nieuport 23 RFC: David Wilson tribute Build #2 (Read 1932 times)

RAGIII · « **on:** May 16, 2024, 11:17:01 AM »

It wouldn't be Me if I didn't do two to Honor David! So I picked this CSM kit up at a very reasonable price and will build it to Honor David! Not sure of the Scheme yet.
RAGIII

Davos522 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2024, 11:35:12 AM »

Nice, Rick, my son's got that kit and it's an absolute beauty. I'm sure Dave would approve.

Dutch

NigelR · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2024, 06:29:43 PM »

Great choice.

RAGIII · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2024, 12:48:21 AM »

Thanks Guys. I will get the sprue shots soon!
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2024, 11:03:42 AM »

The obligatory Sprue and Date shot!
RAGIII

KiwiZac · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2024, 12:47:53 PM »

Ooooh this'll be cool!

AngryJazz · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2024, 04:58:30 PM »

Will be excited to follow along with this one! I also have the CSM Nieuport as my 2nd build if I can fit 2 kits into the deadline

RAGIII · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2024, 08:35:09 AM »

Thanks Guys! I have made a modest start that I will show this weekend!
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2024, 08:55:01 AM »

While the oils dry on the Triplane, I have done some Very Basic preliminary work on the 23. Upper wing assembled. The lower wing cleaned up and rigging holes drilled. I also have done some base painting for the wood interior parts.
RAGIII

pepperman42 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2024, 09:26:44 AM »

Nice start!

Steve

AngryJazz · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2024, 05:07:06 PM »

Great start!
What surprised me about the Nieuport is just how small it actually is compared to some of the other WW1 fighters

Davos522 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2024, 10:58:51 PM »

Great start, Rick! I've never built one of the "New Wave" CSM kits, but I have two in the stash, the Bristol (thanks to Kensar) and the late version of the 17. Maybe after Projekt Eindecker starts winding down...

Dutch

RAGIII · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2024, 11:54:07 PM »

Quote from: pepperman42 on May 26, 2024, 09:26:44 AM

Nice start!

Steve

Thanks Steve!
RAGIII

Quote from: AngryJazz on May 26, 2024, 05:07:06 PM

Great start!
What surprised me about the Nieuport is just how small it actually is compared to some of the other WW1 fighters

Thanks Ben. Yes, the Nieuport is a smallish aircraft for the time!
RAGIII

Quote from: Davos522 on May 26, 2024, 10:58:51 PM

Great start, Rick! I've never built one of the "New Wave" CSM kits, but I have two in the stash, the Bristol (thanks to Kensar) and the late version of the 17. Maybe after Projekt Eindecker starts winding down...

Dutch

Thanks Dutch. You won't be disappointed with the CSM kits. This is My 4th Nieuport and I still have a 90% finished Bristol Scout

RAGIII

KiwiZac · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2024, 07:00:34 AM »

I do love a Noop and I'm really enjoying the way this is coming together. Great work so far!

Quote from: AngryJazz on May 26, 2024, 05:07:06 PM

What surprised me about the Nieuport is just how small it actually is compared to some of the other WW1 fighters

If you want an idea of just how small they were, check out Sir Peter Jackson's full-scale Ni.11 (powered by a rotary). It's the cutest little thing and is a delight to see in person.

DSC_1012 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

DSC_1023 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

DSC_1334 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

DSC_1456 by Zac Yates, on Flickr

(Why, yes, this aircraft IS why I'm excited for the Italian Aces boxing of the KP kit!)

AngryJazz · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2024, 03:51:55 PM »

Thank you very much for the pictures Zac - that plane is so tiny! I have to clear the bench at some point and get started