fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 A build from 2010, nine years ago: Looking apparently for a niche in the market for economical and affordable single seaters, Mr. Pierre Maubossin designed a plane that was built by Louis Peyret (of Peyret Tandem fame) The Peyret-Mauboussin PM.X all-wood, ABC Scorpion-powered cute machine was ready in 1929 and had a wingspan of 10 meters. A floatplane version, the PMH.X bis (H for Hydro) was later developed. A two-seat, beefed-up, slightly bigger machine -the Peyret-Mauboussin PM XI- made a remarkable flight from Paris to Madagascar! The cantilever long aspect ratio flying surfaces and the short tail moment made the plane look definitely elegant, with slightly awkward although ultimately charming proportions. The main components were basically built over a rainy weekend, quite small in 1/72 and simple enough to make the building process run smooth. The all-wood construction of the original and the absence of markings (using as reference one photo that so portrayed the plane) accounted for a relatively easy finishing. For that wood finish color information I am in debt with master scratchbuilder and famous Canadian Cycling Gremlin Alain Bourret. Mr. Mauboussin went one to produce a notable family of designs, but that’s another story. Au revoir, mes amis! (and don't start with "you have to make a beaching trolley for it") 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 That looks rather nice. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 It is amazing how some of these machines made incredible flights yet have largely disappeared into the mists of history. I greatly respect any of the pilots who made these achievemnets in what were by today's standards, pretty basic machines. Another of your gems - but this one is a bit larger than the others! P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, pheonix said: It is amazing how some of these machines made incredible flights yet have largely disappeared into the mists of history. I greatly respect any of the pilots who made these achievemnets in what were by today's standards, pretty basic machines. Another of your gems - but this one is a bit larger than the others! P Well, the span is, the rest is still darn small form my eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hell's teeth Mr Moa, you do dig up some weirdos! Thanks so much for illuminating the darker recesses of aeronautical history! Another lovely job and your images really tell the story well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 You have to make a beaching trolley for it! And a seascape!😀👍🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Horatio Gruntfuttock said: Hell's teeth Mr Moa, you do dig up some weirdos! Thanks so much for illuminating the darker recesses of aeronautical history! Another lovely job and your images really tell the story well. I have many skeletons in my modeling closet, Horatio. I know you and your friend Hamlet are fond of stroking skulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Moa said: I have many skeletons in my modeling closet, Horatio. I know you and your friend Hamlet are fond of stroking skulls. Ah, poor Yorrick, I did but know him well! That's the rarely modelled Avro Yorrick, of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 New airframe to me, and a smashing little model too! Excellent work! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Beautiful model of an interesting looking aircraft. Typically French utilitarian looks but with a kind of elegance. Looks to be a pretty advanced wing shape for the time too. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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