Allan31 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Thanks all, this Bebe is done. Mostly done as a fun build but more a confirmation of CDL and weathering techniques. But, as usual, AMS got the better of me but I did behave...somewhat. Forced to add aftermarket engine, better but the exhaust pipes still are on the wrong side of the cylinders. 3D printed GasPatch Lewis gun, the prop I pinched from a Dr1 kit and reshaped. Kits front cabane struts WAY too short, replaced with shaped styrene rod. E-Z Fine for rigging. Build log here: The Nieuport 11 of Jean Navarre, N576. Merit/SMER 1/48 scale. It was never my intention to turn this into something like an Eduards, still plenty left to do for that. I didn't add a windscreen, no brace for the Lewis, no torque tubes for the ailerons, and my favorite, the outer wing struts attaching to the movable aileron on the upper wing. Much of the old character still here in this old Merit/SMER Nieuport. Thanks all. Edited November 11, 2022 by Allan31 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Nicely done. Your CDL looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Brilliant - Merit were one of my favourite manufacturers with subjects like this, the Walrus and the Swordfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Clever work on the Merit kit - looks wonderful Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Wow , now thats a little stunner , super job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Brilliant work, that is seriously impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Good work. I like the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed, no idea what's next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 07/11/2022 at 13:29, Allan31 said: something like an Eduards Tackling less sophisticated kits is an art. You did a great job with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Allan………while WW1 subjects do not normally “grab” my attention, your Nieuport certainly has. The attention to detail is superb. I like it!!!! 🥰 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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