Roden 1/32 Nieuport 28

Look forward to seeing this one done Stephen

The kit motor has a couple of issues but the easiest is that you should replace the plastic pushrods (like I did) with cut brass rod. and add simple sparkplug wiring. The biggest cosmetic issue is removing the mold seam on the sides of the cylinder jackets.

Wow.  Your attention to detail is awesome!

Toshi

Getting rid of the mold seams was a lot of work, but it looks all the better. 

BK

Looking forward to this one.  I always find your builds inspiring (plus, I have the same kit in 1/48  ).

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Mike I have done two of the 1/48 kits and did a review on them.  If you want a copy just let me know.

A little dry fit to make sure the build is not going to provide some hair raising problems. The RKAE Peach Basket seat is not quite a drop in replacement for the solid kit seat. I suspect the redo by Aviattic is much better. So I'll get one of those for comparison.

This gives "bucket seat" a whole new meaning.  Nice!

Thanks evryone for the support.

Kit cockpit rigging almost compete. Next the instrument bar and some simulated wiring. The RKAE Peach Basket seat is not quite a drop in replacement for the solid kit seat. I suspect the redo by Aviattic is much better. So I'll get one of those for comparison.

This is the "instruments bar". The two top gauges on the trapazoid plate were only seen on prototype examples. They are an altimeter and magneto strength gauge. Also missing from the kit is the fuel read out. It was similar to the oil pulsometer but about twice as long. And the ammunition storage bin.

Here is a shot of a typical Nieuport 28 cockpit before armament is installed.

This part is is on the part map but the installation is not in the instructions.

Here part #3 is added for the upper machine gun feed. The lower is molded in place.

Here ie the kit cowling (at left)  and the Aviattic resin cowling (at right).

Aviattic resin replacement during clean up.

You are a master with these WWI builds. I shall watch and learn.

Thank you ! Almost completed cockpit.

One of two possibilities.  Here are the 2 smaller ammunition bins.

Here the lines divide the access doors from the hinge plates.

Here the ammo bins are installed.

Next the fuselage is closed up.

Use masking tape to protect details you want to keep in the sanding process.

Really great realistic work. Could you let us know how you achieved the wood-leather effects of the seat and spars?

Gotta love those mystery parts that don't show up on the instructions

Wilbur Wright

Really great realistic work. Could you let us know how you achieved the wood-leather effects of the seat and spars?

you can see some images here

Sure, I have developed this fom the folks at Disney (seriously). Plywood and basic wood grain guidelines. 101.  I have written previously about the the methods for replicating wood grain. But I have a specific request to share my method for painting wood grain. They all begin pretty much the same. I lay down a base coat of cream or almond. Hobby paints may have names like "sail" "French Beige" "dirty white". at any rate the color should replicate the tone of unvarnished light wood or unbleached linen. Think of A/C grade plywood Ash or Birch. Check out your local lumber yard for any questions. Knot holes are not visible in the A/C type plywoods. Especially in smaller scales. Next seal this base color with a clear coat. It acts as a barrier when you lay down the grain color. When thoroughly dry apply your wood grain with an older brush. Just a bit of pigment with very little clear carrier. This makes it a bit thicker and leaves the simulated grain. You will want to experiment with this so I suggest the back of a white based business card and when you get the look you want put notations on the applicable cards you find favor with. It will help you next time. Also remember plywood does not bend across the grain. All bends and curves are done with the travel of the grain. That is to say the long end of a plywood sheet always has the grain running parallel. Check out any of my Albatros builds The recent Siemens Schuckert builds and the interior of the recent Nieuport builds to use as a reference.

Greatmaker

Gotta love those mystery parts that don't show up on the instructions

Yep!

Stephen, Thanks for that woodgrain info...

Wilbur Wright

Stephen, Thanks for that woodgrain info. . .

No worries Wilbur Wright! Its easy for me to see that after doing the earlier Roden Nieuport 1/32 kits this past year this Roden example was done by a different contract company.

Mister Kit acrylics, water and a Badger electric paint stirrer.

Mister Kit acrylics, water and enamel equivalents. The Mister Kit dark green has more blue in it than I care for.

The kit prop boss plate is too thick and needs to be skinned off & sanded down. Then reattached.

Getting the prop boss plate thin is easy enough.

Parts as of Jan. 20, 2016. Still need some additional paint coverage.

Nice work, she's looking great.

spiralcity

Nice work, she's looking great.

Thanks SpiralCity.  Dual Vickers Gun Mounts for the late AEF version.

That is looking so good. I love the craftsmanship here. 

BK

Will be following your progress on this build and taking notes.

Mobious

Mobious

Will be following your progress on this build and taking notes.

Mobious

Thank you Mobious.  Most of the painting is done.

in case anyone wants to find the references I use here are the "Nieuport" based references.

Nice!  Cant wait to seem them put together.

allan

Nice!  Cant wait to seem them put together.

Thank you Allan, Just an update now. Still some rigging to do, wire spoke wheels, propeller and touch ups are needed. With today's update you can see I am going with the late version of Rickenbacker's old N 6159. After about May 28th 1918 it was assigned to a Lt. G. Zacharias. He flew it at least June 11, 1918. On the pilot's right side of the cockpit Rickenbacker had attached a 4 X 3 inch St. Christopher's medallion. It is known he had a similar item on his Spad XIII. Whether this one stayed on N6159 is unknown.

That looks super good. What's the deal with the poster on the right wings? Any story behind that?

BK

Inspirational!