1/28 Scale Neuiport 16 (never made in this scale)

[Wild Child]

While I mostly build automotive models, I have this weird love of the old large scale Revel 1/28 scale WW1 planes.  Unfortunately, they only produced 4 planes.  The Fokker Dr1 is still made, but the Fokker D7, Sopwith Camel and the Spad have not been made in decades.  I love this larger scale when on display, so once these 4 were built, what does a poor guy do then?

The answer...MAKE YOUR OWN!   When these planes were less expensive on E-Bay years ago, I purchased a few extra Dr1's and Camels with the intent to try to use multiple planes, along with a LOT of work, and build a few more planes not made by Revel.  Over the last few years, I have built 4  new planes never made in the 1/28 scale. 

This is the first I will show, a French Neuiport 16.  To achieve this build, I cut up one Sopwith Camel, used a couple parts from other kits, and had to make some things.  Right off the bat, the wings had to be filled and completely re-contoured.  Struts had to be made, and the headrest had to be modified.  The fuselage, nose shell, wheel gear and tail had to be reworked.  The whole forward cowl had to be remade/molded.  The machine gun was scratch built.  The pilot was even modified from a Dr1 standing pilot.  This Neuiport has full rigging and aluminum exhaust tips.  It was finished in the original aluminum looking shade of paint with weathering.  The markings are of French ace Georges Guynemer.

This plane was a tuff project, but fun to do.  If everyone enjoys this build, I may post the other 3 planes I built when I can get some more pics.  Remember, this plane is the large scale.  The wingspan is a good 11 inches wide.

[Wild Child]

Please note... I incorrectly stated I started with the Sopwith Camel body.  I actually started with the Fokker Dr1 fuselage, and Camel wings.  Sorry.

[stavanzer]

Awesome Scratch Build!!

What fabulous craftsmanship.  I really like your build.

Please share the others when you have a chance!

 

Good Show.

[bbowser]

Excellent replica!  Please post your others.  As a kid I was absorbed by WW1 planes and had Spads, Camels, Fokkers, and Neuiports in 1/72 scale dangling from the ceiling of my room.

[Wild Child]

Thanks guys.  Bruce, if I had planes dangling from my ceiling when I was a kid.... I would have been next!!!!

[shoopdog]

Very well done, I would love to see the others!

[Jim B]

Great looking Nieuport.  Very well done.

[Mike 1017]

Very nice. I am a big fan of WW1 Bi-Planes. Any Bi-Wing Bombers coming in the future?

Mike

[Wild Child]

6 hours ago, Mike 1017 said:

Very nice. I am a big fan of WW1 Bi-Planes. Any Bi-Wing Bombers coming in the future?

Mike

Thank you guys.  I am glad there are still some die-hards out there that enjoy the really old planes.  Doing the larger scale planes is a bit harder than smaller scales because you can see everything much better, especially on custom builds.

Mike, I do not believe there are any large style bombers coming in the future.  I have 2 more custom made fighters I will post in a few days, and the final of the 4 custom builds later.  I think you will really like the final plane as it is kind of a bomber at times, just not a large multiple engine plane.  Stay tuned.

Edited February 11 by Wild Child
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[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[slusher]

Great looking build!

[LDO]

 Ice work. I love to see that kind of modeling. Please show your other planes. I’m sure they are just as fascinating. 
 

 

[Wild Child]

On 2/14/2025 at 12:58 PM, LDO said:

 Ice work. I love to see that kind of modeling. Please show your other planes. I’m sure they are just as fascinating. 
 

 

Thanks guys.  Lee, I did finally got around to posting the other three  1/28 scale custom builds.  The 2 seat Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter was by far the hardest, but I like this Neuiport the most because it is very visual with the pale silver, and really stands out in my display cabinet.  Thanks again guys!