Squadron has this model on sale, I see no reference or review on this item, my main concern is the quality of the decals.I am still making very slow progress on my academy Nieuport 17 as I carefully...very carefully prep for decal application, they look good so far 1:32 biplanes really appeal to me, not as frail.

Hi 6th Fleet:

I have the Albert Ball version of that kit. I have started the engine and the seat assembly. Be very careful with the seat, but it seems to be a good kit, and the decals look to be good as well. I think there is an out of the box review on it on here somewhere.

Best
Mark

Here is a bit of fun on the subject.

Lafayette Esc. N.16

Semper fidelis dude thanks for the info...how about the decals? have you applied them?

thanks jack are the decals good on this model brand? followed your advice on the Nieuport...lookin sweet as I did leave the outward surface of the wings unfinished until after the rigging

Hi 6th Fleet

I've built the Special Hobby Nieuports – both the 11 and 16 – and I think they are very good. The resin engines are beautiful!

Decals have been just about the best I've ever used on both – no silevring and they settle down almost like they were painted on.

The biggest issue was the engineering of the struts – there are no good attachent points on the top of the cowling. So you need to do some dryfitting with the wings and struts adjusting as you go along – and I recomend putting new locating pins in all the struts.

Other than that, they build really well.

Here's my 16 finished





Get one if you can – especially if they are on sale!

Best Regards

Mikael

Semper Fi Do Or Die, hold 'em high at 8th and I! I have not applied the decals as I haven't progressed on the kit since May or June, summer and all that here in the great upper midwest. Mike Taylor at Misterkitusa. may have them at a reasonable price. He is one here from time to time.
Good Luck

Best
Mark

Nice build Mikael!

thanks OEFFAG, I am going to go ahead and buy a few,should be easy after dealing with the academy kit decals

– Thank You Stephen