RFC Nieuport 11 - A 2017 Lend-Lease Fundraiser

**flash** · 06-08-2017 10:19

Herr Oberst asked a few of us if we could produce some custom paint jobs for the 2017 Lend-Lease Fundraiser and document our efforts if we could - he has now allowed me to create this thread to show off my effort:

Answering the call for volunteers for the Lease Lend repaint raffle this arrived at home in December - a De Turenne Nieuport 11

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Out of its box - Hmm. What to do with it ? Well there's no RFC Nieuport 11....

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Decision made - lets get busy - Well, lets get rid of those markings and undercoat it first.
(Sorry for the picture quality) - all surfaces are painted white and if you look carefully the engine & Lewis MG have received a little attention..

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Next, lets go back to a clean doped finish - all surfaces get a coat of GW Bleached Bone, and for those paying attention the cowling has been painted in GW gunmetal, the gun has also been highlighted.

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Now what.... ah, a bit of black lining around the wing edges and fuselage, and the gun mount has been painted grey.
(a time when the CAD design helped out !)

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Next - struts, prop & tail skid given a lighter wooden shade with GW leather.

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A reverse view just to show off the lines and the detail on the gun which has had the woodwork added

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The whole thing is given a coating of Klear ready for decals to be applied

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Decals on (thanks Dom) and a gentle coating of Humbrol acrylic varnish and it's done. One RFC Nieuport 11 ready for action.

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Back in its box and ready to ship back to the States

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When I win the draw and it comes home that little bebe will have crossed the Atlantic three times !

**WarBoar** · 06-08-2017 10:29

Beautiful Nieuport Flash! (although id say that about any Nieuport this one is particularly lovely)

, cheers for sharing the process!!

**Marechallannes** · 06-08-2017 10:52

Nice repaint, Flash.

I ripped the upper wing off for an Italian repaint (still under construction).

**Flying Helmut** · 06-08-2017 12:26

Thanks for letting us see the method used, Squadron Leader!

It will look great alongside my new repaints.

**BobP** · 06-08-2017 12:34

Have my tickets and it would be a very nice addition to my planes. Great job.

**Teaticket** · 06-08-2017 14:18

Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

Thanks for letting us see the method used, Squadron Leader!

It will look great alongside my new repaints.

Only if I bring it with me on my next trip across the pond!

**zenlizard** · 06-08-2017 14:45

Excellent job, Dave. Rep-worthy! But alas, some of the paint from the mount must have gotten into the firing mechanism. Rep gun jammed.

**Stumptonian** · 06-08-2017 20:42

Sorry, Dave, but I hope to spoil your plan and have your fantastic handiwork remain in The Colonies

Guess I had better get my tickets purchased when I get back from California this weekend.

**gully_raker** · 06-08-2017 21:35

Nice work flash!

Humm

I do not have a N.II apart from the Balloon Busters camo one so that would make a nice "wingman".
Buying Tickets Saturday when Money hits Bank!

**Naharaht** · 06-08-2017 21:45

A great re-painting job, Dave. Well done!

**Guntruck** · 06-09-2017 00:25

Originally Posted by gully_raker

Nice work flash!

Humm

I do not have a N.II apart from the Balloon Busters camo one so that would make a nice "wingman".
Buying Tickets Saturday when Money hits Bank!

Save your money Baz, I've already won it!

**matt56** · 06-09-2017 04:27

Beautiful work here, Dave! When it makes its way to my hangar, it will have a certain pride of place, for sure!

All the best,
Matt

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 06-09-2017 07:19

The 4 empty slots in my foam hangarage drawer are ready and awaiting the new arrivals.

and may I add Dave a real nice repaint too.

**Teaticket** · 06-09-2017 07:54

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Save your money Baz, I've already won it!

Wrong thing to say. We're supposed to not save but spend our money on this!

**flash** · 06-09-2017 09:45

Thanks chaps. One thing's for sure - someone is going to win it ! Good luck to all.

**Jager** · 06-09-2017 15:14

A lovely repaint, Dave. I'm sure whomever wins it will cherish it.
Many thanks for helping me get over the pond.

Karl

**Guntruck** · 06-10-2017 00:29

I forgot to take pics of the Albatros D.II I painted for the raffle before sending to Keith

. However. it's Josef Jacob's D.II, an early version which involved removing the wing radiator and adding 'ear' rads to the side, and tweaking the engine.

Never mind, I'll take pics after I've won them

**flash** · 06-10-2017 12:59

Thanks everyone, please also share the love with my compatriots in this years Lease Lend venture - Phil, Steve & Peter, they have produced some cracking repaints for us to fight over.
(L-R) Albatros D.II painted by Phil - milcoll73, Albatros D.II painted by Steve - Guntruck, and far right SPAD S.VII painted by Peter - Teaticket.