Nieuport 17

So it begins;  I have spent some time making turnbuckles.  I decided to use one sided buckles.  I washed the sprues and primed.  I have started to add Lacquer Thinner to my Acrylic paint to give it a little more bite.  I am still undecided about this technique.  I usually prime in white or black.  This time due to the need for some wood grain effects (very little on this Nieuport) I tried a prime of Desert Yellow XF-59.


 I have also tried my first attempt at simulating wood grain.  I have seen a couple pictures that looked like a lite-colored plywood on the interior.  So I did a mix of 2:1:1 Yellow Ochre: Burnt Sienna: Burnt Umber.  I 'varnished' with Future and added a drop of Clear Yellow.  I believe that my Clear Yellow has gone bad it doesn't mix completely and seems to periodically clog my airbrush.  It looks a little lighter then I intended and I may do it again, I will definitely go darker on the propeller.


I didn't bother with the ejector pin marks or the 'detail' inside because I don't believe it will be at all visible.  I know this isn't a good approach, but I am pressed for time and I am using this kit as a learning experience and not to win any prizes...

Definitely need to go darker here.


So far this looks like a nice little kit and I am looking forward to doing more.