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1:32nd scale Macchi M.5

Started by Mike Norris · 43 ≡ · ↻ 1 month ago

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Mike Norris said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi all,
The 'HPH Models' 1:32nd scale resin model of the Italian Macchi M.5 float plane.
This is a commission build for the Commander of the Italian Frigate 'Federico Martinengo'.
His ship was named after the Italian naval pilot of WW1, Federico Carlo Martinengo.
I've previously built a version of this model and have a build log on my web site.
The only real differences between the two models will be the aircraft markings.
As such, I'll not create a detailed build log for this model here on the forum, just progress shots,

Mike
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Spiros Pendedekas said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Another superb entry and awesome progress already, my friend @sandbagger! Looking forward to the progress shots!
Mike Norris said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi all,
The basic engine modified and with additional detail added in Brass,

Mike
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Spiros Pendedekas said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Wow! Fantastic engine job, my friend @sandbagger!
John vd Biggelaar said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Very impressive work as well on this build, Mike @sandbagger
George R Blair Jr said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Really great looking engine, Mike (@sandbagger). The cockpit looks like the real thing. Well done.
Mike Norris said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Hi all,
I've added the following, which are not supplied in the kit:
External compass shroud
External base for gun sight.
Support struts for lower wing floats (Brass tube and rod).
Support struts for the tailplane (Brass tube and rod).
Lower half of the rudder post,

Mike
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John vd Biggelaar said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Great progress, Mike @sandbagger
Those scratch build additions do add a lot to this kit.
Spiros Pendedekas said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Awesome additions, my friend @sandbagger!
Mike Norris said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Hi all
I've replaced the kit supplied 'Z' struts between the engine support frame and underside of the upper wing.
The kit struts don't align correctly with their attachment points and not every strut has a protruding locating rod.
The replacement struts are Brass tube (formed to an aerofoil profile) with internal rod.

Mike
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Spiros Pendedekas said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Yet another job done with supremacy, my friend @sandbagger! Superb looks so far!
John vd Biggelaar said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Very nice improvement, Mike @sandbagger
You created those new struts yourself?
Merry Christmas.
Mike Norris said 4 months, 1 week ago:

Hi John,
Yes.
The Brass tube is crushed into an aerofoil profile then the internal Brass rod added and soft soldered.

Mike
Mike Norris said 3 months, 1 week ago:

Hi all,
Some progression the Macchi M.5.
Painted using 'Tamiya' acrylics and oil paint for the wood hull.
'Aviattic' linen effect decals applied to flight surfaces.
Personal markings are custom made by Mika at 'Arctic Decals'.

The model, especially the engine still require weathering

Mike
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John vd Biggelaar said 3 months, 1 week ago:

Very nice, Mike @sandbagger
Especially the linen and personal marking decals are really good.

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