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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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