Roger Holden Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 My first time posting any model photos here, so I hope this turns out ok. This is my recently completed Macchi C.94 flying boat, which uses the Broplan 1/72 vacform as a starting point. Most of my models are scratchbuilt, or based on vacform underpinnings which have a significant scratchbuilt content, so my completions are somewhat infrequent. Major projects like this typically consume around 1000 hours' work, thinly spread over several years as I usually work on multiple projects in rotation. As is typical with my vacform builds, only major components were used and practically everything else was scratchbuilt, except for the engines, which are Vector resin Bristol Pegasus. Cockpit and cabin are fully detailed throughout. The Macchi C.94 was a product of famed designer Mario Castoldi, but a distinct change of pace from his more familiar Schneider Trophy seaplanes. With an all-plywood structure and hull lines reputedly derived from WW1 Curtiss flying boats, it was a curious blend of ancient and modern. 12 were built: 6 Serie I aircraft with Wright Cyclones and 6 Serie II with Alfa-Romeo Bristol Pegasus engines. All initially served on the Mediterranean routes of Mussolini's airline Ala Littoria, beginning in 1936. But in 1938, the last 3 constructed were transferred to Argentine affiliate Corporacion Sudamericana de Servicios Aereos, where they were named Rio de la Plata, Rio Parana and Rio Uruguay. As their names suggest, they served the River Plate and tributaries and also a coastal route running from Rosario in the south to Montevideo in the north. After around 8 years of reliable service through the war years, all 3 were destroyed in a suspicious hangar fire and replaced by Short Solents. Probably the only 'Golden Age' Argentinian subject I will ever make. Most of my projects are American or British, but occasionally I get the urge to build something exotic ! 68 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Flippin' 'eck, that's good! Cheers, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 What a beautiful model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Hopefully this will be the first post of many. Stunning result - particularly considering it's a vacform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Well that certainly is exotic! What an outstanding piece of work, beautiful finish and attention to detail. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harmsworth Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 That's just wonderful. Your display shelves must be fantastic. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 That’s a beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Absolutely stunning work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 That is abso-frikkin'-posi-lutely awesome! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Superbly elegant and insanely detailed (is there a roll of paper in the loo, by any chance?) model of a beautiful flying machine. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I was wondering when we would see your work Roger. Exceptional work with lovely attention to detail... beautiful. Are they turnbuckles I see down at the floats? What's your technique in making them? More please, maybe some past projects? Or, maybe a WiP? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 When I saw the name Macchi I was expecting some trim little Italian fighter. But this is much, much better and built with excellence, to boot. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Absolutely stunning. Are you sure you’ve not made a typo when you put 1/72? Pete Edited June 11, 2019 by Buzby061 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Roger, Excellent result with this vacuform kit with all your modifications, I love those old planes ! Thanks for showing your model ! Hope to see more.... JohnHaa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Superb in every respect, and a very unusual subject. Very impressive. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Fantastic looking model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Viking said: Well that certainly is exotic! What an outstanding piece of work, beautiful finish and attention to detail. Cheers John Thanks. I like your 1/144 stuff, too....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, MarkH206 said: That's just wonderful. Your display shelves must be fantastic. Mark No; they're all put away in boxes. I've only built several dozen in 30 years, so there aren't that many.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Superbly elegant and insanely detailed (is there a roll of paper in the loo, by any chance?) model of a beautiful flying machine. Kind regards, Joachim No; I don't share Moa's predilection for lavatorial modelling...... 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Courageous said: Are they turnbuckles I see down at the floats? What's your technique in making them? More please, maybe some past projects? Or, maybe a WiP? Stuart Hi Stuart, Turnbuckles are built up from layers of thinned wood glue. About all that's feasible in 1/72, but they look the part. Will post other stuff when I get around to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 A few in-progress shots: Radio Rack: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 This is an example of extraordinary craftsmanship and research, showing superb skills and dexterity. The sheer complexity of the subject and the level of detail achieved are mind-blowing. The finish is impeccable and your talent Roger is truly admirable. As you well know I was born in Argentina, which to me adds yet another layer of joy. Congratulations, the result is an example of model building to the highest level. I am glad that you finally started to show your outstanding creations, that I have known and enjoyed for years. Don't be shy and please show your other jewels. The modelers here will surely be grateful, although most likely -like myself- will look at their own hands in dismay as utterly inadequate instruments 😁 Cheers 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh G Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 VERY very cool; I love Latin American aircraft; is this plane featured in the book Axis Aircraft in Latin America by Hikoki Publishing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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