Nieuport Ni-11 to Ni-16

[Gallo Rojo]

Cheers!

I want to transform an Ares' Nieuport Ni-11 into a Nieuport Ni-16

In addition to the headrest for the pilot, what other differences should I have to take into account that would be visible at this scale?

thanks

[flash]

A larger aperture in front of the "horse shoe" cowling is all I can find but that may be more effort than it's worth.

[Baxter]

Looking at my N16's that came with the balloon sets Flash is correct. The paint job and finish on the Balloon N16's looks a lot better than the Ares N11's too.

[BwanaJoe]

From Wikipedia:

“In 1916 an improved version appeared as the Nieuport 16, which was a strengthened Nieuport 11 airframe powered by a 110 hp (92 kW) Le Rhône 9Jrotary engine.^[2] Visible differences included a larger aperture in front of the "horse shoe" cowling and a headrest for the pilot.^[3] Later versions had a fuselage-mounted synchronized Vickers gun, but in this configuration the combined effect of the heavier 9J engine and the Vickers gun compromised maneuverability^[3] and made the craft nose-heavy. The Nieuport 16 was an interim type pending the delivery of the slightly larger Nieuport 17 C.1 which was designed for the heavier engine and machine gun with a new, full-perimeter ring cowl, and remedied the 16's balance problems, as well as improving performance.^[4]”

[Naharaht]

Two more Nieuport 16 models will be available when the Tripods and Triplanes arrive.

[john snelling]

When the more powerful engines became available some were mounted on the N11 air frames. Authors debate whether they were still called N11s or N16s. Like Dave, I do not distinct between the two. One day they or N11s and another they are N16s.