Nieuport 17 "Flyboys", Eduard 1/48, Upd 27.2.2018 Weaponry Part II

[Bughunter]

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[Des]

Very nice Frank, great to see another Nieuport 17 being built, what you have done so far is looking pretty good, I will be following the progress of this build.

Des.

[TobyCoulson]

I do recall seeing the film but your work so far has helped me get over the time I wasted watching it

[Juan]

Cool choice Frank, looking good.   

[lcarroll]

I do recall seeing the film but your work so far has helped me get over the time I wasted watching it

   My recollections as well Toby! One of the absolute worst ever!!  It will make a very interesting Model though Frank, and your interior is really nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance

[Iancshippee]

Excellent start, Frank! Nice scheme to start with. I think Kermit Weeks has this very Nieuport in his collection, I may have some pictures of it from my visit back in 2009, if I do I’ll send them to you. I saw the movie in the theater, and while yes it was awful, it was still better than the more recent “Red Baron” film! Carry on with your magic on this one!

[mgunns]

I enjoyed the movie and viewed it as a work of fiction based loosely on the Laffeyette Escadrille.  It did bring attention to movie goers about air combat during the Great War and the American participation prior to the U.S. entering the war.  I am looking forward to seeing your build of this kit in these markings.

[RAGIII]

Your usual terrific work to date. I like the additions to the interior and the aileron hinges. Well done.
RAGIII

[Bughunter]

Thank you very much and welcome in the show!

On youtube.com there is also a series of five outtakes, so one can watch only the flight scenes and avoid the rest

I like the ... the aileron hinges.

Interesting point I forgot to mention! I found a mistake in the Datafile drawing. It shows 3 hinges, but correct are only the outer two as shown in the nice Rozendaal drawings in the same Datafile. The inner hinge is the linkage alu tube itself, coming from the middle of the wing (in my model a metal pin). A really brilliant design!

I really like to understand the design principles and solutions of those early aircraft during the build process of the models.
 
Cheers,
Frank

[Bughunter]

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[GB]

That's just showing off now 

Can't believe this is 48th scale either 

 

Gary

[Juan]

Saying outstanding is shortchanging you.   

[lone modeller]

Really Frank, your skills are just incredible. Being able to work metal in the ways that you do gives you a huge advantage and allows you to add such intricate detail. The Small Stuff engines are top notch - and add to your already impeccable model. This will be another of your exceptional models.

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

The engine is superb and the cowling.... Brilliant!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Frank,
     Gotta say, I really admire your skills, that is just "top drawer" work all around! Beautiful work!
Cheers,
Lance