Comet Nieuport 11 test glides and notes

[@barryharrison5750]

Great build, guidance, and flights:) I get very nostalgic when looking at an older kit, especially the lively box-art. So, I have just added the Nieuport 11 to my build list. Thank you so much for posting your experience, Barry

[@skipstalforce]

Thank you! Yes the old kits give that Christmas morning feeling, I don't even care how bad they are! Remember, a kit is just sticks and a plan. This ones not much of a flyer so I recommend the larger Guillows model, comes with some plastic parts. Also this kit may be hard to find as they haven't made them in 30 years. Good Luck and Cheers!

[@bobasher2197]

Nice looking model, I built the Guillows Nieuport several years ago. Same issue, tail-heavy...but it makes a great looking model also. I ended up uncovering the aft half of the fuselage and sanding down the stringers and flying surfaces, it helped considerably. Good luck!

[@skipstalforce]

Thanks! I think I'll just put it on the shelf and move on. I'm Happy. Cheers!

[@furmaster212]

Ah the ol box kite with an engine, they have lets say odd flight characteristics. lol looks absolutely fantastic Skip! Beautiful flight.

[@skipstalforce]

Yeah, ww1 aeroplanes wern't known for their easy handling flight charicteristics! THank You!

[@tomfaires1700]

That flew way better than my SE5 I built as a kid. It’s not going to fly like a Sparky. Looks good.

[@skipstalforce]

Yes, I didn't think it was ever going to be a flight champion! I'm happy with the results, frankly I never thought I'd finish it! Thank you, Cheers!

[@collinmccallum]

looks amazing skipstal, excellent work and very cool to see!

[@collinmccallum]

had to come back and watch again and leave a thumbs up!

[@skipstalforce]

Thanks Buddy!

[@mikemiller3303]

Looks awesome brother and it was flying ok just not long skip still nice looking bi plane for your shelf for everyone to see

[@skipstalforce]

Thanks Mike! Maybe I can adjust it out to get alittle more from it but in any case It will look good on the shelf and I learned alot for the next one. Cheers!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It sure looked good.

[@skipstalforce]

Thanks Bry! I'm really not disapointed, I wasn't expecting much. The lessons learned were worth it alone! Cheers!

[@hodaka1000]

Nice model anyway 👌

[@ciliciaann3504]

Beautiful job, Skip! Hey do you have your Part 107 licence and better keep it under 400' 😉👍

[@skipstalforce]

Haaaa! Part 1 0 Shmeven? !!!! The Amish space program never herd of it! No, but seriously, no, never , and never will. The FAA can go fly a kite. In any case I stopped flying RC just because of 107 and the weaponization of the hobby, I want no parts of that, I coulda been a high paid RPV pilot, I've even been offered a position at DARPA, but I ain't playing with these bastards. Cheeers Cillicia!

[@duncanstone8758]

I built this kit when I was a kid in the sixties. It didn't look nearly as nice as yours. I never tried to fly it and it set on the shelf with my plastic models.

[@skipstalforce]

Thanks, you're my hero! Cheers!