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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #150 on: December 06, 2017, 05:15:36 AM »
Richard, you need to take more care when on ladders. I had to go up one yesterday and fortunately my knees stayed firm - but I did not much enjoy the experience. Here's wishing you a complete recovery - but sadly it would seem that we will all have to wait for a while before we see more progress on this project.

Stephen.

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #151 on: December 08, 2017, 03:20:18 AM »
Great progress. My fingers are crossed for a quick recovery!
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #152 on: December 08, 2017, 04:10:33 AM »
My physiotherapist will not allow me to cross my fingers

Richard
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #153 on: December 08, 2017, 07:08:58 AM »
The Nieuport is really taking shape Richard! The wing and rudder/fin look awesome! Sorry to hear of your Accident. My best for a speedy recovery!
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #154 on: December 08, 2017, 08:14:40 AM »
I did some very gentle filling and sanding with the wing clamped in a vice. It has come good

I can't work out how to use a modelling knife and rule with one hand...

Richard
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #155 on: December 17, 2017, 05:43:03 AM »
OMG...my cup of tea.( as in way of scrachtbuilding)

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #156 on: December 17, 2017, 06:36:19 AM »
I'm going nearly mad with frustration at not being able to continue this at the moment

And much as I want to get on with this, no way am I risking my hand recovering properly

However, I did raid Halfords for a couple of rattle cans of CDL like paints. I may give them a go tomorrow

Richard
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #157 on: December 23, 2017, 05:55:43 AM »
Hope your arm/hand will recover soon!

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #158 on: December 23, 2017, 06:22:46 AM »
Richard, relax and get better.  You will benefit as we when you resume this beauty.   :D

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #159 on: May 17, 2018, 05:15:20 AM »
Remember this?:



The wings are temporarily mounted using brass rods

Richard
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #160 on: May 17, 2018, 08:04:56 AM »
Great to see you back on this one Richard! The wings look great resting in place.
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #161 on: May 17, 2018, 12:43:27 PM »
 Alright then! Glad to see this bird back on the bench my old friend.
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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #162 on: May 17, 2018, 09:47:16 PM »
Good to see you scratching around again.

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #163 on: May 18, 2018, 06:44:40 AM »
Really looking forward to seeing this one being completed. We have had to wait, but I am patient because it is going to be worth it.

Stephen.

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Re: Nieuport X 1:32
« Reply #164 on: October 04, 2019, 07:23:07 AM »
Really looking forward to seeing this one being completed. We have had to wait, but I am patient because it is going to be worth it.

Stephen.

You and me both, mate!

This has gained a bit of momentum, I have left this 'plane long enough to have forgotten the problems and to have left the obsession with detail behind. I want to get this one finished

So, in the cockpit we have a pair of sight glass lubricator indicators:



And a Tampier carburettor:



Which sit under the fuel tank:



I fitted the engine controls too:



There's quite a bit of guesswork going on here. The pilot is in the rear seat, I have left the sight gauge and oil indicators in the front - where they are in the Swedish single seater. That also has a Tampier carb, so that's what I have gone with

I think I have the seats a bit big, and probably in the wrong place - I don't think the joystick has enough fore and aft movement. Stuff it - that's where they are staying!

Richard
Hendon for flying - the fastest way to the ground!