Nieuport 11 1/33rd Scale from Marek's Models (A repaint by Sergey Vlasenko)

[NinetythirdLiberator]

A bit more done.  Tails are all done and controls attached.  I did thin the rudder. Looks better.  I also added the tail skid, stab struts and the windshield.  On to the wings next!

Dan

[NigelR]

Very nice work, this is looking really sharp.

[Flamingo]

Looking very good! The printed colour scheme makes nice edge tapes.
Greetings Joachim

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks Nigel and Joachim!

Here are the wings ready.  I'll start struts next!

Dan

[NigelR]

Excellent progress. I've just started the CSM Nieuport 11 but I will be nowhere near as quick as you.....

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Lovely, Nigel.  I'd like to see that! 

So I got the struts all made and added the wings to the little beast.  It went together with little fuss and now really looks like a Nieuport.  I did need to shorten the V-struts to get the correct dihedral.  As printed, the bottom wing was straight as a board.  Even though the pics don't look like it, I think it has the correct dihedral now. I need to figure out the geometry of the aileron bellcranks.  I always get things reversed so I'm trying to understand what those would look like with the ailerons off center.  From all my R/C days, I do know my ailerons match my joy stick so at least that's sorted! 

More soon...Dan

[NigelR]

Very nice, that really does look like a Nieuport 11. I'm interested to see how you handle the engine.....

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Very nice, that really does look like a Nieuport 11. I'm interested to see how you handle the engine.....

Ha, ha!  So am I, Nigel...

Thanks for commenting.

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Tiny update...rigging is complete!

Dan

[Radarman]

Well Dan,
This build is shaping up nicely. Your skills as a paper-smith are amazing!

                                                                                      Happy Modeling, Kevin

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Kevin.  Now I got the landing gear on.  Won't be long until I start the engine, cowling and Lewis gun. Darn nice little model and not complicated either.  A good first paper model/WWI choice!

Dan

[Dirigible-Al]

As with all your stuff this is looking like it's turning into a great little aeroplane.
Alan.

[NigelR]

That is looking lovely. Although I suspect the engine and the cowling may be challenging in the medium of paper.....

[NinetythirdLiberator]

As with all your stuff this is looking like it's turning into a great little aeroplane.
Alan.

Thanks, Alan.  It's a very straight forward build and just what the doctor ordered.  I'm actually building it along with a fire-breathing MiG-21 jet to compare the two fighters from different eras.  The little Nieuport is SOOOOOO much nicer and relaxing to build!  Really neat little model.

More soon...Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

That is looking lovely. Although I suspect the engine and the cowling may be challenging in the medium of paper.....

Hi Nigel,

The engine is just repetitious but I'm going to try and fake some cooling fins this time for some extra detail.  The cowling is challenging and since it's curving in multiple ways, making it look good is tough.  We'll see what I do but likely I'll be filling, sanding and repainting it so it looks nice and smooth.  Time will tell!

Thanks for looking...Dan