Shelliecool Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 My next build is Revell's 1:72 Nieuport 28 C-1. This is a vintage kit I picked up at Abingdon airshow a couple of years ago. This kit was the choice of my son who has recently been paying War Thunder on his xbox, flying various biplanes. Its been a while since I have built a biplane, and I had forgotten how small and minimal they are. The box is a little battered, and has pictures of the various schemes available to build. There are minimal instructions, a small decal sheet that shows its age, and 2 small brown sprues. These have varying amounts of flash on them, as you may expect from an older kit. I plan to build it straight from the box, using Vallejo acrylics in place of the suggested Revell. I am going to finish the build in the colour scheme of the 213th Aero Squadron training aircraft. There are not any decals for the red stripes doen the fuselage (thankfully), so I aim to mask and airbrush them on. The kit has has a wash, and I have given some parts a blast of primer, ready to get started! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I do like a biplane Some of these old Revell bipes build up quite nicely Will you rig? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 9 hours ago, Black Knight said: I do like a biplane Some of these old Revell bipes build up quite nicely Will you rig? I agree, I built an old kit a couple of years ago, and once painted the transformation was great. I rigged the last one I built (my first biplane) so I plan to have another try here. Thanks, Michelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Lovely project, looking forward to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Another Shelliecool build and a biplane as well I'm in Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) I’ve built their Spad XII but I replaced the wings with scratch built ones because the rib detail was terrible. It did make a nice model though. This was my first biplane in around thirty years and only my third or fourth build of my return to modelling. Edited July 8, 2020 by Marklo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 With the kit washed and primed I set to work on the build. Firstly, airbrushing the cockpit interior a medium brown. Then once this was dry, I added a little detail. The frame Is wooden, so I chose a lighter brown for the slats. I know it wont be visible, but I know it's there. Then I painted the pilots seat (using a photograph I found online for reference). Again I painted a little detail on, adding a harness and cushion. Only the top of the seat will be visible when it is inside the fuselage. Next I constructed the radial engine and airbrushed it a medium grey. It is absolutely tiny, however I again used Google as my friend and found several references so I could add some details to the engine. Finally, I have joined the fuselage halves together. For an old kit this went remarkably well, and with minimal sanding it is ready for primer. Coming along nicely. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Nice start, you'll be finished by next weekend! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 With the primer dry I began to add some colour. Firstly painting the fuselage white, then airbrushing the underside of both wings tan. After 2 coats I was satisfied with the coverage, and sealed in the tan and white with Quick Shine gloss varnish. Then the fun began, masking the white fuselage to airbrush the red stripes. This took a great deal of concentration as they are very thin. However, with patience and a cotton bud to smooth them down it went well. I then airbrushed several coats of red (waiting for them to dry in between). Once the red was completely dry I carefully unmasked the white stripes, crossing my fingers the red hadn't bled. Amd I was in luck, it hadn't! Finally I airbrushed the tops of the wings Vallejo dark blue, its starting to look pretty cool! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 That’s looking very nice Shellie. WW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Very nice indeed. Looking forward to your progress with the smart paint job. By coincidence I picked up one of these up from eBay this week - it is a very nice kit, and tiny! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 That is coming along nicely, I once built the Sopwith Triplane kit, they are little jewels, aren't they? If I may, I'd like to pass on a tip for painting those stripes (or anything that needs masking off, for that matter). After the first color has been applied and the masking job has been finished spray the subject again using the first color, in your case after you sprayed the white and masked it off for the red stripes paint it with another coat of white first. Then, after the paint has cured you can spray the red. The coat of white that you applied over the masking will seal the edges of the tape, anything that might seep under the tape will have been the white paint, which will match the initial color you applied. I hope that makes sense. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 This is looking very smart, rather you than me with that masking job especially on a subject of that size! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Nice start! It's not the best of kits but can build up into a nice model. The main area needing attention is the cowling which is far too square at the front edge. Sanding it to a more curved finish will greatly improve the final look. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 With the stripes protected with a coat of Quick shine gloss, I masked the fuselage up and began airbrushing the blue section. As the blue is not the usual Vallejo model air that I use (which is already thinned ready to spray), this paint needs a lot of thinning! However, it sprayed nice and even and once unmasked looked great. At the moment the fuselage is resting on the wheel struts and wing ready for full assembly. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 This is going to look gorgeous Michelle! Impressed of Mars 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Yesterday I began assembly. Attaching the radial engine and cowling. These fitted together well. I then secured the seat to the bottom wing, and fitted these to the fuselage leaving them to dry. I then began to think about the rigging. I planned to secure some ends of the rigging, in the holes made for the locating pins on the wing. The the other ends would sit on top of the struts, before I fitted the top wing, thus securing them out of sight. Easier said than done with the ultra fine Infini Model black rigging. However, with patience it is rigged! Next I will attach the top wing and we are nearly there. Here are my 2 current builds side by side, David and Goliath or Little and Large spring to mind! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 The Nieuport could just about take off in the Vulcan’s wingspan. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Andwil said: The Nieuport could just about take off in the Vulcan’s wingspan. I’d say it could even be ingested if the engines were at full throttle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Very nice work, Shellie! The Nieuport 28C is to me the most handsome of the WW1 fighters; I love your choice of markings. We are 'way overdue for a state of the art example in 1/72 scale. Been holding off on doing one, as I am waiting, waiting, waiting for the aftermarket outfit that has announced a corrected fuselage and cowling for eons to finally release them! I do have an old Roseparts (Remember them?) resin cowling I have been hoarding in the event nothing happens. Going to be ONE colorful Nieuport! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Looking wonderful! Don't forget the stagger wires (the X between the outer struts!) Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hi Michelle, I love colorful planes! Yellow wing US Navy's aircraft are my favorite, but your model takes the biscuit! Well built and expertly painted. You tick all the boxes! Super job. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 With all the rigging in place, time came to attach the top wing. Disaster struck!!! The angle of the centre struts were completely wrong and from dry fits it was obviously never going to sit properly. This is where I should have carefully considered my options, however I opted for the heavy handed approach and applied maximum pressure, breaking the outer strut. This broke my heart, I have grown to love this little aircraft. I had worked really hard with the paintwork and was actually really proud of it, and there in one second I had broken it. However, after a while I realised all was not lost. Now I could make the wing fit! So, with a lot of fettling I finally managed to get it to sit correctly. Once this was dry, the only thing left to do was add a coat of Vallejo satin varnish, and finally the build was complete. I present the finished build..... I am super pleased with this build, it may have been an old and battered looking kit, and it presented some challenges along the way but it is a beautiful aircraft. Thanks for all your comments and for joining me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Very very nice and a great save! Would not have known you had a problem if you hadn't said so what's next? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Beautiful little Nieuport, great job overcoming the mishap. What a gem you have shared with us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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