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Offline ondra

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Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« on: July 23, 2014, 03:09:36 PM »
Hello everybody,

I am new to this forum, for the last few years I have been building 1:144 scratchbuilds from WWI and would like to share my latest work with you.

Currently I am working on a Nieuport XI flown by Francesco Barraca, here some photos of the progress so far.

I am sorry fot the photo quality, the parts are really tiny but I am working on an improvement of my photographer skills.

Any criticism and advices are welcome.

Regards

Ondra

« Last Edit: July 23, 2014, 05:07:40 PM by ondra »
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Offline ondra

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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2014, 03:12:09 PM »
Sides and floor of the fuselage.
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2014, 03:13:09 PM »
And one photo to imagine the scale. ;)

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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2014, 03:36:44 PM »
1:144 if it wasn't for the giant finger I wouldn't believe you.  Incredible detail at such a size.

Keep ups posted on your progress Ondra please. I admire anyone who works in smaller scales than I can manage.


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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2014, 03:40:29 PM »
Great progress on your Nieuport Ondra, it is a very tiny scale but workable and good results can be had, looking forward to seeing more of this build.

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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2014, 07:50:27 PM »
This is great! Looking forward your next builds
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2014, 08:28:13 PM »
Absolutely AMAZING detail in such a small scale!! I am certainly looking forward to your progress!!!
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2014, 09:39:35 PM »
Very impressive work in such a small scale ! looking forward on your next up-date  :)




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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2014, 11:43:09 PM »
Hello Ondra:

Amazing work in such a small scale.  The detail and workmanship is amazing.  I am looking forward to following your builds.  Welcome to the Forum.

Best

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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2014, 01:19:14 AM »
You're an illusionist, Ondra!  What you are showing us is scientifically impossible!  Yet that giant finger looks so real. :o
Cheers,
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2014, 02:59:27 AM »
Impressive detailing. I use to build 1/72 models and I find that WWI birds are damn small, so 1/144 are even half that size!
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2014, 06:54:52 AM »
What can I add? I am used to 1/72 scale and that is small enough. To male a rotary engine in that scale and of that quality takes real skill. I take my hat off to you.
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2014, 12:16:07 PM »
Amazing work in such a wee scale!  I look forward to more updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2014, 05:02:19 PM »
Well, I commented on the Brisfit as a stunning piece of work and this is yet another beauty, Ondra.

Best wishes
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Re: Nieuport XI scratch 1:144
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2014, 11:51:22 PM »
Many thanks to everybody, I am really pleased you like my Nieuport.

I took a closer look at the engine and will have to make a new one. Firstly it is not as clean as I would like (have to improve my skills with the cyanoacrylate), secondly the symetry of 2 cylinders is wrong and thirdly it is 0,5 mm too big and would not fit under the cowling. But I hope to have figured out a better way to build it in a cleaner way and in correct size. If everything goes as expected, I will post photos of the new engine next week.

Once again thanks for your kind comments and all the best.

Ondra
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