CANicoll Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 This was a relatively quick build, something else to work on while I concentrate on the Special Hobby P-39. I've been asked to build a Billy Bishop Nieuport 17 and was given the HobbyCraft kit as the basis. I've found that if I first build the HC kit, then build the Italeri re-box, I do a better job the second time around, in addition to the Italeri having better decals. Did not do a lot with weathering, more concentrated on fit and adjustments and just trying to get the wings aligned, etc. Yep, drunken sailor there, dipping the port wing a bit, amazingly enough, the wings and all the struts are actually attached. That is a major accomplishment in one of my WWI builds. Had a little problem with the '2' decal and masking... Thanks to Big Tim for sending me a copy of the decal sheet so I could make a mask. I'm definitely learning how to make masks, and Tamiya tape is not always the best idea. I'm learning! Also a pic of the seat cushion I made out of Squadron white putty. It was an easy and fun build, so shortly will be on to the Billy Bishop build. Chris MikeC, LSP_K2, RLWP and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Looks awesome, buddy! Makes me really want to build mine. Edited January 28, 2018 by BiggTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 It was an easy and fun build, so shortly will be on to the Billy Bishop build. Chris It's a nice kit, better than you might think for the price And a nice build too Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelCellar Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 HI Chris, Your Nieuport looks Great. When you do the Billy Bishop Nieuport you should consider adding our 1/32 Billy Bishop figure along side. Sculpted by Mike Good, the likeness is spot on. Check it out here: https://modelcellar.com/shop/time-period/wwi/billy-bishop-no-60-sqdn-rfc-1917/ regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 HI Chris, Your Nieuport looks Great. When you do the Billy Bishop Nieuport you should consider adding our 1/32 Billy Bishop figure along side. Sculpted by Mike Good, the likeness is spot on. Check it out here: https://modelcellar.com/shop/time-period/wwi/billy-bishop-no-60-sqdn-rfc-1917/ regards, Paul Hi Paul, The club member who asked me to do the build actually already has your figure - I found the link and sent it to him and he has it ready to go - he's a figure modeler more than aircraft. Your figure looks terrific by the way! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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