I made an interesting discovery; I don't know if it because this is an older molding or if I just didn't notice it on the Academy model but there are marking for the holes in the seat back. Of course I had to make use of them.
My seat cushion isn't looking as nice this time. I hope that after painting and remembering to add a seat belt it will still look good.
I jumped ahead to the engine. I felt inspired after reading the instructions for my Sopwith Pup from Wingnut Wings. They use a bit more color on their engine so I thought I would give it a try. This is the biggest difference; the copper exhaust.
I don't know if it is appropriate for a Nieuport but I like the way it looks. I also thought I would give spark plug wires a try this time. I colored my rigging line (2lb fishing line) black with a Sharpie and attached it with CA. I actually dipped the line into the CA and then as I held it in place ran a drop of accelerator down the line help it stick.
Here are a couple shots of the finished product. I am really surprised what a difference a little color and some fishing line can make.
Finding the markings on the seat back was a nice surprise; finding sinkholes in the propeller wasn't. So I will fill and sand and fill and sand then maybe I will do some wood grain...
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