Author Topic: Another CSM Nieuport 11 Early 1/32 (Read 3744 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2025, 02:18:10 AM »

That Motor is Gorgeous! Honestly, I am a bit intimidated by the 3D printed version you have done so Magnificently

RAGIII

NigelR · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2025, 10:40:28 PM »

Mr slow builder here, I finally have some progress to report. Even though I am doing this as a "quick" build, I spend far too much time faffing around with small details.... However, I have the interior subassemblies together and am ready to progress with assembling the whole tub.

Here's where I am so far:

The seat back is the 3D printed optional extra. And very nice it is too.

Borsos · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2025, 10:56:43 PM »

Very nice interior, i especially like the sear belts.
Andreas

andonio64 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2025, 11:33:29 PM »

I agree with Andreas, the work done so far is great, but the belts look as real leather!

RAGIII · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2025, 02:17:40 AM »

Lovely work Nigel! I am also impressed by the leather of the Seatbelt. That being said the ply finish isn't to be sneezed at either! The implied pattern is perfect

RAGIII

Jorgo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2025, 02:29:44 AM »

There you go, Nigel, things are moving forward. The cockpit looks very nice. You've done a great job with the leather straps.
Greetings
Joerg

Vickers · « **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2025, 10:59:27 PM »

One thing that I really like about Great War era aircraft is all of the different textures and colors created by wood, fabric, leather, and various metals and you're doing a great job of bringing all of those elements together, NigelR. Your wood tone looks marvelous, especially where there are subtle contrasts in color and grain between the individual pieces.

NigelR · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2025, 12:50:23 AM »

Thanks very much everyone, glad you like the leather work. That's the kind of thing I enjoy doing but spend too much time on (as it will hardly e seen when the cockpit is closed up!). But my obsessive nature takes over, it's all part of the fun. And I agree with Vickers, I really like the combination of materials in these old birds.

I got the cockpit closed up quite quickly, I thought it might require a bit of fettling but everything fell into place at the first attempt. Really high quality engineering on this kit.

RAGIII · « **Reply #23 on:** January 19, 2025, 04:07:33 AM »

Looking fantastic Nigel! It seems everyone is praising the fit of the components. That is very encouraging news!
RAGIII

NigelR · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2025, 04:30:03 AM »

I think this kit is a step up from the Nie 17. That was really good, but for me it did require quite a lot of fettling to get the cockpit tub and side panels to all fit together snugly. This is almost perfect all round. I have just had to fettle the lower front area of the LH fuselage panel to get a really good fit. Everything else just fell together.

RAGIII · « **Reply #25 on:** January 19, 2025, 04:35:40 AM »

Quote from: NigelR on January 19, 2025, 04:30:03 AM

I think this kit is a step up from the Nie 17. That was really good, but for me it did require quite a lot of fettling to get the cockpit tub and side panels to all fit together snugly. This is almost perfect all round. I have just had to fettle the lower front area of the LH fuselage panel to get a really good fit. Everything else just fell together.

One place I see that is an improvement, at least for Me, is the induction pipe. On the 17 I found it extremely difficult to line up the multiple parts and have them fit the openings in the side panels. Doing it in a single piece looks far easier!
RAGIII

NigelR · « **Reply #26 on:** January 19, 2025, 07:31:26 PM »

Quote from: RAGIII on January 19, 2025, 04:35:40 AM

One place I see that is an improvement, at least for Me, is the induction pipe. On the 17 I found it extremely difficult to line up the multiple parts and have them fit the openings in the side panels. Doing it in a single piece looks far easier!

Yes, this is a big improvement. I too had the same issues on the 17, the fit of the side panels over the pipes on the 11 is perfect (at least on the early version....).

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2025, 07:36:03 AM »

Beautiful interior on this Nieuport, Nigel.
The engine looks fantastic - great work.

Servus
Bertl

NigelR · « **Reply #28 on:** January 25, 2025, 11:52:44 PM »

Just to prove I am making progress on this build, here's a quick photo showing where I am up to:

All the subassemblies and details are painted, the main fuselage parts are together and I'm ready to start the main paint job. I'm currently experimenting with different CDL shades and am also practising some subtle rib treatments.

I recently bought "Nieuports in RNAS, RFC and RAF Service" published by the Great War Aviation Society and this has a lot of good reference photos of Nie 11s which are helpful for both the CDL finish and overall weathering. These photos confirm to me that the finish was not transparent.

DaddyO · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2025, 11:56:29 PM »

Looking good Nigel, can't wait to see the main colour on it