Model Shipways 28 manual World WAR I French Fighter Aircraft

WORLD WAR I FRENCH FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

NIEUPORT 28 - 1917

The NIEUPORT 28 model plans and kit were completed in 2000. The model was designed for Model Airways by Microfusioni - modellisimo of Milan, Italy, owned by Luigi Volonté and son Bruno. The designer, Luigi Volonté, a former World War II fighter pilot, also designed the 1:16 scale German fighter Albatros D.Va, the first aircraft kit manufactured by Model Airways. Model plans and original Instructions in Italian were developed by Luigi Volonté. The text was rewritten in English and expanded by Kenneth H. Goldman. The model was built by the designer, Luigi Volonté.

Copyright 2000

by Model Airways, Inc., a division of Model Expo, Inc., Hollywood, Florida

Before You Begin

The NIEUPORT 28 kit is intended as a structural, non-flying, model with- out any fabric covering. It is about as close as you can come to being able to hold the real thing in your hand. Most every detail of the real aircraft has been included as model scale permits. Britannia castings and laser-cut wood fittings eliminate creating many parts from scratch, however, some final fin- ishing is required before they are suitable for the model.

Before starting the model, carefully examine the kit and study the plans. Every effort has been made to present the construction stages in a clear, logi- cal sequence. Nevertheless, it is recommended that you think several steps ahead and check the plans accordingly during assembly. This will help clarify what you are doing now and will ensure proper fit of the sub-assemblies later. The instructions will help, but a thorough knowledge of the plans at the out- set is essential.

Determine if all the listed parts are present. Handling them will produce a better understanding of the kit’s requirements and will help you visualize how every piece will look on the completed model. To avoid losing small fittings and hardware, sort them into labeled containers with lids to keep the parts in and dirt out.

Although each Stage in the instructions results in a completed sub-assem- bly, it is recommended that you begin at Stage 1 and proceed in order to the finish. Certain modeling techniques are described in full when they first appear in the sequence and only are referred to in subsequent steps. Always complete one construction stage before moving to the next. If things go awry, take a break, then consider doing them over.

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