Wildcat Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Nice kit, terrible decals. Rigging is .007 piano wire. Turnbuckles are heat stretched hollow q-tip. More here: http://www.percongrp...nie17_32_ms.htm
Dick Montgomery Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Very nice job! IThe "more" link is appreciated. I have that same kit and I've been considering it. I'm currenlty bringing the Academy Sopwith Camel up to the rigging stage and will experiment with the turnbuckle idea that you mentioned. I'll also experiment with the decals before committing to them to see if I need to go to an aftermarket source or use the kit decals.
Wildcat Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Posted May 8, 2011 Very nice job! IThe "more" link is appreciated. I have that same kit and I've been considering it. I'm currenlty bringing the Academy Sopwith Camel up to the rigging stage and will experiment with the turnbuckle idea that you mentioned. I'll also experiment with the decals before committing to them to see if I need to go to an aftermarket source or use the kit decals. With Academy decals I have the best luck laying them down into a puddle of future.
Dick Montgomery Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Very nice job! IThe "more" link is appreciated. I have that same kit and I've been considering it. I'm currenlty bringing the Academy Sopwith Camel up to the rigging stage and will experiment with the turnbuckle idea that you mentioned. I'll also experiment with the decals before committing to them to see if I need to go to an aftermarket source or use the kit decals. With Academy decals I have the best luck laying them down into a puddle of future. Future, heh? Never thought of that.... I'll give that a shot before doing anything drastic. The more I view the Nieuport the higher up on the "To Do-o-Meter" this kit climbs.
Dreamsof51 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 I also use the future underlayment idea depending on the decals. First time was under the decals on a Monogram A-37. That was in the days when the glue on those was milky white and would dry that way. Just be sure to dap surrounding area as you go. Future dries quickly leaving a ramp where its not removed. Also don't mix it with other setting solutions as I've found it clouds it up. As always, apply a smooth glossy finish before you start. The future trick won't always prevent silvering on a rough surface. Nice Nieuport 17. Thanks for sharing. Chris
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