WWI Nieuport 11 – 7/8 Scale Graham Lee Project (SOLD)

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FOR SALE SOLD

Graham Lee 7/8-scale WWI Nieuport 11/17 Project

Project started in 1999, with all major assemblies completed by 2006. It’s been sitting ever since, and I’m unlikely to ever finish it at this point in my life.

More photos at the bottom…

Included in sale:

  • Original plans with revision from Graham Lee (designer) for lengthening
    the fuselage by 4″
  • Builder’s Log
  • Airframe assemblies as shown in photo
  • Various fittings and hardware (insufficient to complete project)
  • Aircraft cable (should be sufficient to complete project)
  • Clicos and aircraft-grade pull rivets
  • Spool of shock cord
  • Extra 6061-T6 Aluminum Tubing:
    • 10 sticks 1/2″ x 0.035″ x 12′
    • 1 stick 1.25″ x 0.058″ x 12′
    • 3 sticks 1.5″ x. 035″ x 12′
    • 3 sticks 1.625″ x .058″ x 12′
    • 2 sticks 1.875″ x .058″ x 12′
    • Cutoff pieces, in various sizes
    • Extra set of wing ribs
  • VDO cylinder head temp gauge
  • Oil pressure gauge
  • Airspeed indicator (MPH)
  • Magnetic compass
  • Altitude indicator (FEET)
  • Note: no engine – I never got to the point of procuring one. VW engines are a popular choice…

Project as it sits today:

Photos from 2006, the last time I had everything loosely assembled (for a car show at my employer):

Original Graham Lee plans with Graham Lee-provided modification to stretch fuselage by 4″ to accommodate a tall pilot (me!)”

Builder’s Logbook:

Flight instruments, extra tubing, various hardware & fittings, etc.: