Viking Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 The Bristol M1.C is not such a well known aircraft from the Fisrt World War, as it was largely restricted to use in the Middle East and with training units, due to monoplanes being out of favour at the time it appeared. It is a shame as it was by all accounts a superb aeroplane, designed for speed and handling and was very well liked by those who flew it.Rarely kitted, Alley Cat have come up with a beautiful 1:32 model of Bristol's M1.C cast almost entirely in resin. Even in the box it looked impressive, a full review is Here.It built as good as it looked, being an absolute pleasure from start to finish. One of the most difficult things to do was choose one of the 7 colour schemes provided, because I really wanted to do three of them (72 Sqn or Silver & black trainer or 150 Sqn). In the end I went with the 72 Squadron machine as I have a slight preference for front line machines. There is a 'Work in Progress' Here describing the build.Anyway, enough talk, here she is; Now I'm sure that this model is going to appeal especially to those of us who also build Wingnut Wings WW1 kits. So I couldn't resist a couple of pictures with it alongside my WNW Bristol F2.b. In conclusion I would say that this is an outstanding first venture into World War 1 kits by Alley Cat. The quality of the resin castings is worth special mention as they are absolutely superb. This was the single piece fuselage before I started; It would make a very good first resin kit, (apart from a disasterous ARBA TSR.2 twenty odd years ago this was my first full resin build), and the rigging is very simple I hope Alley Cat continue with this series, and eagerly await the next release, whatever it will be. Can I start the suggestions rolling with a Fokker D.VIII? Please! (Eduard 1/48 Weekend edition) Cheers John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 that really is a gorgeous plane i have never heard of and a lovely model too never done a resin kit yet but i might cough up for one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 very nice, and thanks for the write up, certainly looks fast for it's era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radalt Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 A fine example of the Bullet. Just think of what could have developed …………….. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Spot on John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Pretty. I remember using an article in Arfix Magazine to convert a Gladiator to one of these. Very modern looking for the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Quite spectacular john. glad to see you managed to get some modelling time today. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Beautiful work John. The resin mouldings are incredible, but your skills make it all look so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 A great looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Oh my giddy aunt! I really like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thats it! Seen all the reviews,been on the order list for a while,am getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Stunning little aircraft ...........excellent build and paint finish..........cannot understand why you did not do the B/W stripes scheme ..surely not too much masking !!!!!! Thanks for the reviews and WIP too Regards Trevor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 STUNNING.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 nice work there. glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Wow, That's pretty nice there John. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Lovely looking build John, must of been quite a pleasant relief that it doesn't have much rigging !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrritableRabbit Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Wow! That's really good and anybody who does any amount of rigging on these models of older aircraft deserves a thumbs up. WWI is not an area I have much knowledge of so thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 John, that's an absolutely gorgeous model, the finish is spot-on and the whole thing looks pretty flawless to be honest. The F2B ain't half bad either! Pretty. I remember using an article in Arfix Magazine to convert a Gladiator to one of these.Very modern looking for the time. That's bizarre, they're hardly similar!. Was the first line by any chance "Take all the Gladiator parts and throw them in the bin, then start whittling your M.1C out of solid wood"?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manipled Mutineer Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Marvellous! I always found these a fascinating 'plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I've been eagerly waiting for final reveal photos of this kit since reading the 'spotlight' review in this months SAMI. Have to say, your model looks really beautiful. Top, top job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys, I've been eagerly waiting for final reveal photos of this kit since reading the 'spotlight' review in this months SAMI. Have to say, your model looks really beautiful. Top, top job!! I saw that as well. It seemed a bit odd that they showed a photo of a half finished model, when clearly it had been painted and decalled because there were a couple of small detail pictures showing it. (just to avoid confusion, the SAMI one is not mine). Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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