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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #60 on: September 06, 2016, 01:12:24 AM »
I am looking forward to seeing the completed MG!
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #61 on: September 10, 2016, 12:46:44 AM »
I'm not completely happy with the M/G as CA glue has obliterated some of the detail so may have to resort to a Gaspatch version also I'm not using the PE on the struts as quite frankly they are a poor fit and I think I can do better with the brush.
I used Vallejo light wood with Vallejo wood grain top coat for them

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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #62 on: September 10, 2016, 12:56:47 AM »
Oh wow, there's another Nieuport 17 in the making! Again I missed a fascinating built until now, but from now on I'll follow closely. Great progress so far and a striking N124 sheme!
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #63 on: September 18, 2016, 06:48:52 PM »
Not overly impressed with the decals as the central roundel is separate to the rest and measuring it to get in the correct place is an unnecessary bind imo. Also they need a lot of decal softening to get them to sit right.

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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #64 on: September 19, 2016, 02:50:16 AM »
Those transfers look OK to me. In all this is coming on very well. It has the makings of a real gem.

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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #65 on: September 19, 2016, 07:42:38 AM »
The roundels look great! You seem to have managed perfect registration of the center circles.
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #66 on: September 19, 2016, 10:07:01 AM »
Thanks guys. I have completely given up with the decals on the tail They just won't adhere no matter what so I'm going to paint the stripes on  instead. Should give a better finish anyway.
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #67 on: September 19, 2016, 11:24:04 AM »
Toby,
     Don't get too discouraged with the decal situation, at least your have the logo on the fuselage, the rest can be "scavenged" from spares or similar A/M Sets. I swear, the first thing I do on opening a Roden Kit for the first time is fling the decals into the nearest garbage receptacle! I don't understand why they've had this problem since "day one", their Kits are very decent but I've found the decals really are a waste of space!
     Like you I'm finding this one a bit of a challenge, if I finish the cockpit module this week I think I'll shift back to the Hansa Brandenberg W.12 Build I have going in parallel, if only for a change of pace.
     Keep up the great work!
Cheers,
Lance
     
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #68 on: September 19, 2016, 09:05:47 PM »
Lance, I did look at alternative decal options but couldn't find any. Even Phoen don't have one for the Nieuort which is a shame as their decals are excellent. Thankfully they have loads for the plethora of Roden kits I have.  :D
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #69 on: September 19, 2016, 11:08:39 PM »
Toby,
    If it's French cockades you need take a look here:

    www.kiwiresin.com

    The Lafayette Escadrille Sheet has two complete sets for the Ni. 11 that fit, and coincidentally the same Indian Warrior logo from Robert Soubiran's Ni. 17. I haven't used them but they look pretty good.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #70 on: September 20, 2016, 08:11:18 AM »
Quote from: lcarroll on September 19, 2016, 11:08:39 PM
Toby,
    If it's French cockades you need take a look here:

    www.kiwiresin.com

    The Lafayette Escadrille Sheet has two complete sets for the Ni. 11 that fit, and coincidentally the same Indian Warrior logo from Robert Soubiran's Ni. 17. I haven't used them but they look pretty good.
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks for the link Lance. Always good to have another source I can spend my pension on :)
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #71 on: September 20, 2016, 11:23:12 PM »
Just for the record Toby, I have often had issues using rudder stripe decals. I have gotten in the habit of matching the colors as closely as possible and painting the stripes.
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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #72 on: September 23, 2016, 10:22:30 PM »
Maybe it is worth to dare and make masks.
In my Nieuport 17 I have made masks for roundels and rudder, even the number on the fuselage is painted by means of mask.
You can look in here:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=4433.45

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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #73 on: September 26, 2016, 09:11:44 AM »
Thanks Adam.
Slow progress which will get even slower as I'm off to Cornwall for the week.
Engine now on and then I'll start fixing the wings in position.
After that the rigging will begin and then the question to turnbuckle or not to turnbuckle. Tbh I've never fitted them before and also not sure which ones to use. I shall decide over Cornish pasties, cream teas and pints of Tribute. Not necessarily in that order.  :D



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Re: 1/32 Academy First World War Centenary Nieuport 17
« Reply #74 on: October 01, 2016, 10:27:58 PM »
A lot more progress with the M/G and lower wings attached. They are slightly floppy but that will be sorted once the top wing in is place. I also need to adjust the belt box and feed slightly on the M/G so it makes contact with the bodywork. CA glue should hopefully do the job. The engine nacelle was a not an exact fit but that's one problem with the kit that I couldn't address properly and in hindsight I should've gone for an aftermarket one but what's done is done. Hopefully I can hide some of the problem with some weathering









Rear wing is now in place and although it this picture it looks slightly out of line in real life it's not.....I hope. :o



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