1/72 Eduard Weekend edition Nieuport 17

[TobyCoulson]

Top wing on and some rigging sorted but a couple of things have gone wrong namely the supports on the engine cover not lining up correctly and one breaking. Hey ho that's what character building is all about

[TobyCoulson]

The next biplane I build will have a plan that I will follow. This one has been a bit of a hotchpotch of ideas that seemed good at the time but in reality didn't quite come off.
I'm going to finish this as best I can but I fear it won't be pretty. I suspect some weathering will be included to hide some of my errors.
Anyway here's how things stand atm.



Not sure if the whisky helped but you're only young once!

[TobyCoulson]

A start on the decalling. I gave a quick gloss varnish over to aid the fixing of decals but should I stick with it  or should I use a satin or matt varnish for the final coat?

[RAGIII]

In 1/48th I like a Satin finish for fabric areas. It all depends on the state of the aircraft. Some areas around the engine could get glossier with age,(from oil leakage), while fabric loses some of its original gloss on wings and fuselage. I think it is in the end what you find most pleasing to your eye. JMHO,
RAGIII

PS: I know some modelers who go with gloss and some go with flat and I think their models look terrific which is why I feel it is a personal preference.

[Ernie]

The Nieuport is looking really good, Toby.  I'm also of the opinion that the
fabric areas would look about right with a satin finish.  I look forward to the finished
product.

Cheers,
Ernie

[IFF1418]

Well done Toby. A wonderful plane. Great modeling in 1/72!

Kind regards
Patrick

[mgunns]

Hello Toby:

Looking good.  I use flat most of the surfaces.  Unless it is definitely a gloss, I will mask it off, but I always use Testors Dullcote.  I like this model and you are making good progress.

Best

Mark

[Dal Gavan]

You've done well, Toby.  I also think that a satin finish looks best, but I haven't worked in 1/72 for decades.  Why not grab some scrap plastic, paint it with the same colours as used on your model, and then see which you think looks best?

Cheers.

Dal.

[uncletony]

I second Dal's advice. The finish will change how the colors look in relation to one another, test on an analogue scrap and see what you like.

She's a fine looking little Noop, I also like seeing some Lego at work

Well done.

[Zabu]

Hi Toby.

Nice 1/72 Ni that you're building there.

Cheers

[TobyCoulson]

Disaster has struck in the form that I have lost the tail fin so I'm unable to finish the Nieuport. I'm sure it will appear in the fullness of time but  until that happens I'm going to have to shelve it. Many thanks for the words of encouragement from you all. They were greatly appreciated. So what's next I wonder?

[IFF1418]

Hi Toby,

Sorry to hear that. Sometimes by cleaning up the bench you could by chance find it back. I know that I searched for a whole day for a tiny little part and finally found it. Looking inside the books who are used with the build gives sometimes the solution. So sad your not being able to continue. Give it a try my friend.

Kind regards
Patrick

[uncletony]

[TobyCoulson]

That's the blighter 

[Ernie]

Toby, I've got a 1/72 Eduard Nieuport Dual Combo sitting here doing nothing.  If
you want a spare rudder or whatever, let me know and I'll send it off to you.

Cheers,
Ernie