Nieuport 24 bis 1/32 Roden whith Toms modelworks PE

[rhallinger]

Thanks Jacek.  That looks like what I am considering.  I see that you included slots for the landing gear struts as well. Good choice!

Regards,

Bob

[Adam]

I have also in my stash this model. I will be watching.
I want to paint it in Polish service, now I have to wait, because was discovered in Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow, new picture of this plane. On the left side wasn't painted this lady, there is was painted dragon, so I will wait until  will producednew decals.

[quentin]

I have also in my stash this model. I will be watching.
I want to paint it in Polish service, now I have to wait, because was discovered in Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow, new picture of this plane. On the left side wasn't painted this lady, there is was painted dragon, so I will wait until  will producednew decals.

you should ask Jacek about decals, i saw i did these scheme already (but perhaps in 1/72 scale)

[quentin]

Just received this morning, the Toms PE sets, great!



with the access plates...

and i ordered also PE for the Vickers and Lewis machines gun



I sprayed a light gray on wings, it's gloss but i 'll use matt varnish



and my first cushion, in model past, funny!



well, now i can finish interior and start fuselage!

[Ernie]

Hey Quentin.  You're coming along well with the Nieuport.  The PE bits can
really help dress up a basic kit.  What did you use for the seat cushion?  I like
the stitching around it.  Keep up the good work.  I look forward to more updates.

Cheers,
Ernie

[quentin]

Thanks Ernie,

i just used modelling past for children works, it is soft enough to sculpture and it becomes solid by drying.

and i painted with acrylic paints and varnish with Klear

[quentin]

my next order is Guyenemer figure from Manta Figurines (small french workshop). He didn't pilot Nieuport 24 bis, but the figure is very very nice...

[Ernie]

I'm looking forward to seeing the work on the figure of
Georges Guynemer.  I've never painted any figures and
am becoming much more interested in doing so.  I hope you
don't mind me looking over your shoulder, trying to learn something.

Cheers,
Ernie

[quentin]

Not a problem for me Ernie! you're welcome 
I paint figures since i m chidren, I think it give a human touch to the model.
effectivly you can try it's not so difficult and very pleasant to do.

[quentin]

So i started my first weathering work, something quite new for me (i did it on a B1 Bis French tank, but very different)...
i started to shade with diluted acrylic brown and enamel dark grey, next i put a "Argenture" coat with dry brush, and after light grey on ribs.
it need to be smooth, brush are too visible.







i did it also on wheels



let me know what you think about these first stape!

(Argenture is a paint with aluminium powder, use to restaur antics furnitures)

[quentin]

cockpit is not complet but working on. Roden kit not so easy to build with very poor indications where to put parts, and cockpit without is own case, so not very stable until cement two parts of fuselage.(not yet!)







PE give good impress.

[quentin]

Now body is closed.



hoods are not very precise assembly...



engine hoods need to be thinner



and down some putty is necessary

[GAJouette]

  Quentin,
Now that's some Outstanding project my friend. I've the same kit in the stash. I'd planned on building the Polish marked version,but haven't come anywhere close to starting yet. Maybe someday though.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

" I Never Could Have Enough Nieuports"

[Ernie]

Your model is coming along nicely, Quentin. Not the easiest, but you are doing
well.  I really like the seatbelts.  Thanks for the update.  Looking forward to the
next.

Cheers,
Ernie

[hwells]

Looks great Quentin. I like it!

Henry