Author Topic: Hobbycraft 1:32 Scale Nieuport 17- Capt W.A. "Billy" Bishop V.C. (Read 47572 times)

ALBATROS1234 · « **Reply #120 on:** October 27, 2016, 02:57:45 AM »

I think when that is said it's pointed at Jameson(the most popular brand) because it's a blend of malted and unmalted barley like Irish whisky is supposed to but they also blend in grain alcohol making it non traditional.

GAJouette · « **Reply #121 on:** October 27, 2016, 08:37:03 AM »

Lance,
Outstanding update my old friend. Glad to see you handled the Master Caster detail set so well. Most impressive use of Single Malt foil I've seen to date. Well Done my old friend. Although I longer drink any alcohol I give you high marks for your choice of Scotch Whisky.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

WarrenD · « **Reply #122 on:** October 27, 2016, 09:54:07 AM »

I love Nieuports and bourbon, but I also enjoy other whiskies. Aside from Nieuports and SPAD's, I don't have a very sophisticated palette.

Warren

mgunns · « **Reply #123 on:** October 28, 2016, 04:12:15 AM »

HI Lance:

Your work on the interior really shines. I know what you mean about Master Casters. I plan on doing one of these and will probably go with the scratch interior using some of Toms Modelworks PE for it as well. I am looking forward to see how you do the wings. For my Nie.II I used a brass tube for the lower wings. Gave me bendability and flexibility as I attached the upper wing first to get it lined up with fuselage and the tail surfaces.
Mark

lcarroll · « **Reply #124 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:09:28 AM »

Thanks Greg, Warren, and Mark.
Mark, I've got the wings on; I measured the dihedral as 3 degrees on the data File 3 view and CA'd them in place using a brace at each tip to ensure the angle.
I also completed the painting of the silver dope overall using Tamiya Flat Aluminum acrylic however it resulted in a really terrible finish and, after some hand wringing, I stripped it all off using Windex which worked beautifully. I then tried a second base coat using Model Master enamels, 10 parts of their Aluminum #1781 with 1 part #2055 USN Blue Grey to tone it down a bit. This produced a good finish to start with however I can't publish photos right now as Photobucket appears to be down. My plan is to add some Alclad II to the forward metal portion of the fuselage to provide a little contrast, add the national and serial markings, and then post shade the entire model. I'm still not sure about the markings, whether to use the decals I have or use the Miracle Masks from Mal Mayfield. The latter method would be my first attempt at the masked markings technique and I'm a little intimidated by it.
I'll be away for the weekend but hope to be back at this on Tuesday of next week, more to follow and hopefully photobucket will be back in operation by then.
Cheers,
Lance

lcarroll · « **Reply #125 on:** October 28, 2016, 07:26:56 AM »

Just found Photobucket working after being down most of the day. Here's the main components with the second (enamel) silver dope finish:

....and a closer view of the finish:

It should look better with a coat of clear over coat after the makings are added and the post shading and weathering completed.
Cheers,
Lance

WarrenD · « **Reply #126 on:** October 28, 2016, 10:30:34 AM »

I like your finish/paint mix there Lance. I've been pondering what I'm going to use on my Noop builds, and plan on doing some experiments on some scrap to see what will work for me.

Warren

coyotemagic · « **Reply #127 on:** October 28, 2016, 02:23:14 PM »

Beautiful finish, Lance! What did you use? I really like it.
Cheers,
Bud

RAGIII · « **Reply #128 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:30:36 PM »

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 28, 2016, 02:23:14 PM

Beautiful finish, Lance! What did you use? I really like it.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud, and have the same question. Excellent finish!
RAGIII

Adam · « **Reply #129 on:** October 28, 2016, 08:35:30 PM »

Looks beautiful, looking at your job I have a sentimental journey, some time ago I made this model.

Adam.

lcarroll · « **Reply #130 on:** October 28, 2016, 11:33:04 PM »

Bud, Rick,
The finish is ModelMaster Enamels as described in the post just before the photos above, I seen to return to the "old" enamels whenever I get into difficulties.
Warren, Adam, thanks for looking, and for commenting!
Cheers,
Lance

RAGIII · « **Reply #131 on:** October 29, 2016, 01:16:59 AM »

Quote from: lcarroll on October 28, 2016, 11:33:04 PM

Bud, Rick,
The finish is ModelMaster Enamels as described in the post just before the photos above, I seen to return to the "old" enamels whenever I get into difficulties.
Warren, Adam, thanks for looking, and for commenting!
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks Lance I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention

RAGIII

gedmundson · « **Reply #132 on:** October 29, 2016, 03:45:11 AM »

Very nice Lance. I like how you described your difficult decision to re-think the finish, and used a different approach to get a happy result. I think we all struggle when it comes to those difficult phases of model building, and some just put it back on the shelf and start something new $:-\$ Hopefully your little tale will inspire others to "plod ahead"

Cheers,
Gary

Manni · « **Reply #133 on:** October 30, 2016, 06:49:02 PM »

Looks great, Lance.
I will follow, what's coming up next.
Manni

Suffolk Lad · « **Reply #134 on:** October 31, 2016, 07:32:54 AM »

That's coming on really well now Lance

Re the 'silver' - Though I prefer using Tamiya acrylics to all others I've never had particularly good results with their metallics. Paint of choice in that direction has always been Alclad but recently I bought some of the AK Extreme Metal range and though having only test sprayed them onto a plastic card panel I was very impressed with the finish and smoothness of application. With no lacquer smell like Alclad either I'm looking forwards to using them in the near future on a project. (I have a feeling I may have said this before, if so, my apologies - call it an age thing

)

Decorating is done

hoping to start something new by the end of the week

Keep it coming.

Regards - Tug