Plans
The Model Airways’ NIEUPORT 28 kit is manufactured to a scale of 1:16 or 3/4” equal to one foot. In addition to the Figures that appear throughout this instruction manual, three
Dimensions can be lifted directly off the
The following table gives inch equiva- lents and compares
Scale Inches | Scale Millimeters | |
1/4” | 1/64” | 0.40mm |
1/2” | 1/32” | 0.79mm |
3/4” | 3/64” | 1.19mm |
1” | 1/16” | 1.59mm |
5/64” | 1.98mm | |
3/32” | 2.38mm | |
7/64” | 2.78mm | |
2” | 1/8” | 3.17mm |
9/64” | 3.57mm | |
5/32” | 3.97mm | |
11/64” | 4.37mm | |
3” | 3/16” | 4.76mm |
6” | 3/8” | 9.53mm |
9” | 9/16” | 14.29mm |
12” | 3/4” | 19.05mm |
Parts
A parts list is included in each of the construction stages, noting the parts required for that particular stage. A MAS- TER PACKAGING PARTS LIST (sepa- rate from these instructions) is provided that lists the quantities included in the kit. For wood strips, sheets, rod, wire, tubing, and rigging, one or several pieces are pro- vided in the kit as noted on the master packaging parts list. These are identified both by size and by the names of the air- craft parts that will be made from them. This material must be cut to length or shape according to plan dimensions.
Kit Lumber
Wood strips and sheets of solid bass- wood or birch plywood are supplied in the kit. Generally, these parts will be referred to by their size as well as their general part number. Sort and label the wood in the kit by dimensions to save time. After selecting and cutting what you need, return the remaining stock to the proper thickness and wood type pile. For best results, cut wood strip lengths a little long and then sand the ends to achieve the exact length and fit. Even though Model Airways supplies enough extra wood to complete the model before running out, it is recommended that you plan to measure and cut the required parts so as to minimize waste. That way you are covered if you make a mistake.
Cast-Metal Fittings
These parts will require final finishing before mounting on the model. Remove mold joint flash with a #10 or a #11 hobby blade, then file or sand with fine sandpaper. Some of the holes through which other parts fit, such as the small eyes of a turnbuckle, may have filled in during the casting process. Carefully clean these out using a drill bit or reamer and check the fit of the other parts. To ensure good glue and paint bonds to these parts, wash off the remaining traces of the mold release agent. A spray of ammonia window cleaner and gentle brushing with an old
Rigging Line
On the real aircraft the rigging is 1/8” or 5/32” diameter stranded steel wire. For the kit, however,
Necessary
Construction Tools
The following tools and supplies are recommended for the construction process. Modelers who have built before may have their own favorites.
A.Knives and saws
1.Hobby knife with No. 11 and No.
10blades
2.Razor saw or jeweler’s saw
B.Files
Set of needle files
Flat,
Round riffler file
C.Clamps and Pins
1.Assorted Bulldog clips
2.Wooden clothespins
(craft shops carry small versions)
3.Rubber bands
4.Package of
D.Boring Tools
1.Set of miniature drills (#60 to #80)
2.Pin vise
E.Miscellaneous
1.Tack hammer
2.Tweezers (a few)
3.Small fine pointed scissors
4.Miniature pliers
a.small round
b.flat nose
5.Wire cutters
6.Mechanics rule graduated in
64ths of an inch and millimeters
F. Sandpaper
#120 aluminum oxide paper for shaping wood parts
#200 wet/dry silicon carbide paper for intermediate sanding
#400 wet/dry silicon carbide paper for fittings and finishing
G. Glue
White glue or the yellow carpenter’s glue for wood parts. Medium viscosity cyano- acrylate(CA) glue(Super Glue) for metal parts, metal to wood, and rapid assembly of wood parts.
3. OPTIONAL
Cyanoacrylate
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