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Nieuport 17 scratch 1:72 scale
stebi51
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Roma, Italy
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 03:59 AM UTC
Hi all!
After many years I began again to build planes.
I don't know exatly why this project came in my mind, probably because I've even loved mechanic particulars.
Anyway let me show you some photos of the finished model, made of wood and metal in 1/72 scale in 4 months















Jessie_C
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 04:21 AM UTC
Hi Stefano,

Did you take any pictures during the build? This model is worthy of being featured on our front page so everyone gets a chance to see it. Would you be willing to write up a short description of how you did it and submit it to us?
stebi51
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Roma, Italy
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 05:29 AM UTC

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Hi Stefano,

Did you take any pictures during the build? This model is worthy of being featured on our front page so everyone gets a chance to see it. Would you be willing to write up a short description of how you did it and submit it to us?


Yes, I did and I'm very happy you are interested about this.
I've documented entire building of the model from the beginning, step by step.
If you'll show it in your front page it's an honor for me!
Here are some photos

The Le Rhone engine










the propeller in wood




the fuselage




the upper wing






one of two lover wings




tail rudders




the wheels (not photoedges but really with spokes)
the first photo is one of many attempt, after I change materials but the process is the same


the definitive couple of wheels






Thank you!


















JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 05:50 AM UTC
Very impressive!
Jessie_C
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 06:03 AM UTC
That's really wonderful. Can you send me the pictures (size them to 800X600 please) and a page or two describing how you built it? I'll be delighted to put it on the front page so we can share your work with everyone on Aeroscale.
eseperic
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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 06:06 AM UTC
Hi Stefano,

Your build is very, very impressive! It is worthy of the front page feature, and just keep it coming!

All the best,
Entoni
thegirl
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 08:59 AM UTC
Been following your build on another site but lost track of it , great to see it here and finished !

Yes it would make an excellent feature for on the site !
stebi51
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Roma, Italy
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 08:50 PM UTC

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Hi Stefano,

Your build is very, very impressive! It is worthy of the front page feature, and just keep it coming!

All the best,
Entoni


You can see all photos of the complete WIP here

and the topic on Modellismopiu.it italian site here
KrzysiekK
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Warszawa, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 10:30 PM UTC
UNBELIVABLE! Stefano - you are the wing master!
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OEFFAG_153
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Västra Götaland, Sweden
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 12:37 AM UTC
Now this is proper modelling – Outstanding!

Mikael
gajouette
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 07:45 AM UTC
Stefano,
Truly amazing scratch build my friend.Even more impressive to me is the fact that it's in 1/72 scale. A masterpiece and a fitting tribute to your skills and craftsmanship. I hope we'll see more outstanding project of your's posted in the future.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
vulkanizer
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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 09:44 AM UTC
Beautiful work, pleasure to watch all these details in such a small scale. Congratulations
stebi51
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Roma, Italy
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 10:34 AM UTC

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That's really wonderful. Can you send me the pictures (size them to 800X600 please) and a page or two describing how you built it? I'll be delighted to put it on the front page so we can share your work with everyone on Aeroscale.


I'm working for it.
Thanks for your interest, I think the article will be raady as soon as possible.
Bye!
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