Hobbycraft 1:32 Scale Nieuport 17- Capt W.A. "Billy" Bishop V.C.

[coyotemagic]

Magical work on an engine that lends itself nicely to replicating a muddy sock, Lance.  Your patience and skill are remarkable.
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

Des, Tug, and Bud,
    Thanks, I much appreciate your kind and encouraging remarks. Tug, the copper is Mr. Metal Colour, hand brushed and with a wash of Winsor Newton Lampblack. This line is an outstanding product but very hard to get in Canada. No one will ship the stuff as it's lacquer based. When I see it (a rare occasion) I grab several bottles, their copper and stainless steel are exceptional.
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Your work on the stitching and engine are nothing short of Brilliant as others have said! Watching your work is a humbling experience  I eagerly await the next update!!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

 Thanks Rick. I'm not sure my work is as humbling as you say, but I certainly appreciate your support and comment! So tell me, how is modelling after a Double Build??
Cheers,
Lance

[rhwinter]

That's really beautiful, Lance! I'll be following this build - also because I have a Nieuport in the stash, too, although it's Roden's Ni 24. I wasn't aware of Mastercaster's Cockpit-set yet and am wondering, whether it would fit Roden's. Nieuports too? Anyone here on the forum, who has used this set with a Nieuport from Roden?

[bobs_buckles]

You never fail to impress, Lance!
Keep up the great work!!!

von B 

[Suffolk Lad]

Thanks for the heads up on the paint Lance - I'll look into getting some to add to the arsenal We have a show coming up shortly so will look for it.

Have you tried the AK Extreme Metal paints? I bought a couple to try a while back and, as a confirmed Alclad user, was really surprised just how superb they are to use. I haven't used them on a model but did do a test piece and it flowed through the airbrush 'like cream' - beautiful finish straight out of the jar. They are enamel based so I spayed a coat of Alclad over to see if it would have the usual effect of lacquer over enamel but none was evident. It certainly appears impressive stuff so will certainly add more to the collection in coming days.

I concur with VB   

Regards - Tug

[Manni]

Lance, you show here again an outstanding work, the stitching is superb and the engine looks terrific, too.
Regarding the colours I have send you a PM.
Cheers, Manni

[bobs_buckles]

Tug,
Confirm-mative! Mr Metal Color is excellent paint.
I hand brush it on exhausts and engine blocks and 5 minutes later It's good to buff  with a cotton bud - simples!

I need more!!

Von B 

[Suffolk Lad]

Thanks V Bob

 You know I have a sneaking feeling I may have some (but not copper or brass) tucked in the 'metallic drawer' somewhere - I'm afraid I'm a compulsive purchaser on this sort of thing - only in a drip fed manner but often buying what I already have (age thing I guess  )

I guess some will recognise that malaise 

Tug

[PrzemoL]

Lovely work on the Le Rhone, Lance.

[RAGIII]

That's really beautiful, Lance! I'll be following this build - also because I have a Nieuport in the stash, too, although it's Roden's Ni 24. I wasn't aware of Mastercaster's Cockpit-set yet and am wondering, whether it would fit Roden's. Nieuports too? Anyone here on the forum, who has used this set with a Nieuport from Roden?

I doubt that the set would fit as I have actually test fitted the Roden components in a Hobbycraft kit. The Academy/Hobby Craft Ni17 is wider.. Also the 17 has those wood sides whereas the 24 is fabric over stringers to get the curved shape. Parts of it may work such as the seat, throttle and support, stick etc. I would stick with Rodens basics and look for PE enhancements. JMHO,
RAGIII

[gbrivio]

Your work on the engine and stitching is really brilliant, I will follow this built with great interest.
Cheers
Giuseppe.

[rhwinter]

That's really beautiful, Lance! I'll be following this build - also because I have a Nieuport in the stash, too, although it's Roden's Ni 24. I wasn't aware of Mastercaster's Cockpit-set yet and am wondering, whether it would fit Roden's. Nieuports too? Anyone here on the forum, who has used this set with a Nieuport from Roden?

I doubt that the set would fit as I have actually test fitted the Roden components in a Hobbycraft kit. The Academy/Hobby Craft Ni17 is wider.. Also the 17 has those wood sides whereas the 24 is fabric over stringers to get the curved shape. Parts of it may work such as the seat, throttle and support, stick etc. I would stick with Rodens basics and look for PE enhancements. JMHO,
RAGIII

Thank you for the info, RAG!

[lcarroll]

   Thanks All for your much appreciated comments and encouragement.
   The Mastercaster's Set does not, apparently, fit the Kit like a glove however I have the advantage of having at least 3 Build Logs by Members here to draw from; Greg, Adam, and Antonio have all been down this winding "bunny trail" already and their Build Threads here are a wealth of information.
   Tug, I haven't tried the AK Paints however I did see their results at a Show recently; a fellow had done a modern jet in various metal tones and it was a real hit, probably the best metal finish I've ever seen. As for buying things twice, or once and mis-placing them, I am sadly familiar with both experiences.........
   Manni, thank you for the kind offer, I'll keep it in mind. I have a source in Edmonton that has an, albeit intermittent, supply of the stuff and I recently stocked up again. They won't ship the paint but they do hold it for me if I request it; variety is often a problem however.
   I'll have to spend some effort on cleaning up the Mastercaster's components, some bits are a little rough. I've also got HB.12 parts all over the place here and a family event this weekend that draws us away from home for several days, hopefully I'll remember I've started this project when we return!
Cheers,
Lance