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

[jknaus]

Beauty Lance. Really enjoying the build.
James

[Ian from Doncaster]

I don't know about the global distribution of Revell products but they are readily available throughout the UK.  I know some countries don't allow certain products in the mail either.  I think - I can't remember - that I have had Mr Metal from Hong Kong, through the mail to the UK.

Anyway, you've got excellent results with the paints you have got!

[lcarroll]

Thanks James! I'll try to bring it to one of our meetings when completed.
Ian, there are a few suppliers here that will ship paints by mail or courier however not lacquer products like Mr. Metal Color. It's difficult to find and, to date, I only have one limited source in this province.
Cheers,
Lance

[jeroen_R90S]

+1 on Revell Aqua, though I think that it's indeed an RoG product that is only sold in Europe. It smells kind of odd, but is great stuff. It sticks much better than most other acrylics like Vallejo and Lifecolor, too.

[lcarroll]

    This Build is starting to speed up now and the completion is in sight. I completed the main and landing gear rigging this morning with the flight control surfaces and lines next on the schedule.
    The "Magic Third Hand" proved a tremendous bonus yet again, the model was mounted inverted on the cradle by the upper wing and it will remain there until the flight control rigging is complete. There's just not an angle, aspect, nor "pose" that cannot be set within seconds to optimise ease of installation with this little beauty!





   The main rigging was done with .005" / 0.12mm Maxima Chameleon mono fishing line, Bob's Buckles, and GasPatch turnbuckles where appropriate.



    The landing gear was assembled and installed mid way through the rigging phase. The rigging line for the gear is Modelkasten, the bungees for the axle done with .015" lead fly tying wire.



   I also scratched a gas tank cover, forgotten earlier, and installed it on the top cowling. The cabane rigging wires were done with Modelkasten line.



   .....and here she is, rigging complete and ready for installation of the ailerons and "tail feathers".





    So far things have progressed pretty smoothly however she'll need a lot of touch ups before completion.

Cheers,
Lance

[Juan]

Wow Lance, looking good, real good.  Close to the end, go Lance go...   

[lcarroll]

   Thanks Juan! I've just had a break from this, there's nothing pressing on my time today, so I'm going to spend a bit of time on the work table again and get the tail section started. Hopefully another update tomorrow.
Cheers,
Lance

[Des]

Looking fantastic Lance, you did a superb job with the rigging, this is a really nice looking model.

Des.

[RAGIII]

Looking fantastic Lance, you did a superb job with the rigging, this is a really nice looking model.

Des.

I can't say it any better Lance!
RAGIII

[UFAG]

Idem dito...!!

[TobyCoulson]

That really is shaping up very nicely indeed.  It's a shame the Third Hand isn't available in the U.K. I'd get one in a heartbeat.

[lcarroll]

Thanks for the greatly encouraging comments Guys. She's not without the usual "warts" however , overall, I'm very pleased with the results so far.
Cheers,
Lance

[Manni]

So perfect, very nice paintjob, I like it.
Chapeau,
Manni

[lcarroll]

Thanks for looking and commenting Manni.
Cheers,
Lance

[Gisbod]

Looks great Lance,

Particularly the way it's 'flying' around yr workshop with the third hand!

Guy