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Offline NigelR

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CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« on: February 07, 2025, 03:05:37 AM »
This lovely kit is finished. There's a few glitches in the build (which I've cleverly disguised with the photos) but I did rush this somewhat. Any issues are entirely mine, the kit engineering is superb.

The finish is based as much as possible on photos, which show the doped finish was not translucent, so no "showthrough" of any interior detail. But having that cream finish over all the aircraft made painting challenging, because any scuffs or dust were really visible. And those rib tapes.... :o













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Offline RAGIII

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2025, 03:22:07 AM »
Lovely work! Very inspiring. You made Me put this on the top of My pile  8)
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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2025, 03:22:54 AM »
Nice work!  I particularly like your subtle weathering!

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2025, 04:25:22 AM »
Fantastic!
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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2025, 05:02:31 AM »
Sweet 8)

Look forward to running the eye glass over this one at the weekend  ;)

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2025, 05:28:03 AM »
Fantastic, Nigel! I definitely need to get some modeling time soon again?
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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2025, 09:26:34 AM »
Beautiful!
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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2025, 10:27:35 AM »
Wonderful job on that Nigel !!
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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2025, 05:09:18 PM »
 Congrats on this gem, Nigel ! Excellent in all aspects, gorgeous

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Offline macsporran

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2025, 06:03:52 PM »
Beautiful model, Nigel.
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Offline NigelR

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2025, 07:11:58 PM »
Thanks very much for the feedback everyone, this one did turn out better than I expected. I had some challenges with the paint job along the way (especially those rib tapes).

Quote from: RAGIII on February 07, 2025, 03:22:07 AM
Lovely work! Very inspiring. You made Me put this on the top of My pile  8)
Rick, you definitely should build this one. It's a dream of a kit.

Quote from: Kreston on February 07, 2025, 03:22:54 AM
I particularly like your subtle weathering!
Thanks Kreston. I think we have a similar mi9ndset regarding weathering.... :)

Quote from: DaddyO on February 07, 2025, 05:02:31 AM
Look forward to running the eye glass over this one at the weekend  ;)
Don't look too close, you'll see the booboos!

Quote from: Borsos on February 07, 2025, 05:28:03 AM
Fantastic, Nigel! I definitely need to get some modeling time soon again?
Borsos, this is a great kit to use some modelling time on, especially if you don't have much time available.

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Offline Dirigible-Al

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2025, 02:58:58 AM »
YET AGAIN you've put together a masterpiece. Well done Nigel.
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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2025, 04:16:32 AM »
This little bird is soooo beautiful.  :D :D :D
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Offline Vickers

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2025, 07:12:31 AM »
Fantastic finish, NigelR! Your N.11 is just superb- well done!
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Offline DaveB

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Re: CSM Nieuport 11 Early
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2025, 09:47:40 PM »
Nigel -

Your CSM N11 is wonderful and I like the weathered fabric look too.

I'm about to start my take on this kit and your one has been great inspiration.

Regards

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