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Built side by
side, these two models - one a Nieuport 16c kit from Toko, the other a
Nieuport 17c from Esci of Italy took me only a couple of weeks to
complete, which for me is fast... |
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green one - is another easy kit from Toko, although the rear
undercarriage legs are too long; the struts are of varying length and
the cowling is a poor fit. I had to drill the stabiliser to accomodate
the elevator control wires. Next time I intend to drill the holes in
the right place. |
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That
aside, it made a nice change not to worry about super-detailing or where
all the wires go. The only additions were strips of black Champagne foil
on the outer sides of the V-struts, meant to represent the rocket
mountings (thanks, Matt.) |
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The other kit
had been hanging around in the cupboard for two years. The Esci 17c was
basically built as per the instructions, although I couldn't help making
a few refinements to the interior, which had some very coarse mouldings
for the cockpit floor and interior.I also sanded down the V-struts and
applied foil to make the metal bands. |
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