Nieuport 6M

Nieuport's first production order was for the Nieuport 4, redesignated the Nieuport 6M for military use.   A single escadrille, N12, was formed of 6Ms and it flew from the start of the war until the planes could eventually be replaced with Morane-Saulnier L parasols, at which point they were relegated to the training role.

More of them served in Italy, where they were used by four Squadriglia (until replaced in mid-1915).   In Russia, where roughly 300 were built under license.   The Russian planes served in a scouting role until well into 1916 and even longer as a trainer.

This product comes in 1:144, 1:285/6mm/1:288, and 1:350 scales.  The 1:285 product includes two aeroplanes and detachable, translucent propeller disks rather than propeller blades.  They are joined by a disposable link to keep the price down, since single-part models are more affordable.  You can break the link with nail clippers, wire cutters, or similar.  The 1:350 product includes six aeroplanes joined on a sprue.

DESIGNER NOTE:  Models at scales smaller than 1:144 may no longer be available.  Shapeways discontinued the material for which they were designed, and the newer materials require that each and every model be adjusted to thicken surfaces like wings.  If you are interested in a particular model in a small scale, please let me know and I will prioritize it higher in the queue.

For more details and gaming information, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Nieuport_4M/6M