greggles.w Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 7:11 AM, pheonix said: Looking at the photo and your model I do not think that the engine nacelle is too big .. I’d second that. I think perhaps the more luminous white finish makes the nacelle more prominent? Now at risk of descending into pointless pedantry, the type the internet cultivates so well, I have a contrasting reference re the colour of No.7: It’s from my principle reference book on all things Macchi, but just because it’s in print, with the text authoritatively half in Italian, half in (misspelled) English ... who can say?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Caught out again. Failed to register with me that the ‘boat, #7, in the above photo was not the one that had to drop out because of engine problems. I have yet to find a photo of #6 so can’t vouch for a paint scheme. Probably all red, or maybe not. I’ll have to give it some thought. Meanwhile there are these: Decisions decisions Dennis 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Hi Dennis Wow, what a cracking model you have created, the base will add another dimension too and I can't wait to see it completed. This is a great build and I am in awe of your scratch building work fella. Great work All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: what a cracking model you have created Thanks, Chris, very kind and much appreciated. Here’ one of it all in prime and with the diagonal struts just pegged in place. Much better all one colour as the nacelle doesn’t pop out at you as much. I’ve done a little work on the base but I’m not happy with it so will do some of it over. Same concept, however. Thanks again Dennis 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Looks great! It’s a pity they didn’t have a mustard yellow one. I would put in a vote for red myself... Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks, Adrian. Yes, red! If it’s Italian and it races it’s got to be red. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I was wondering about the colour myself, has to be red...seems to be the race team colour. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 19 hours ago, Courageous said: has to be red. Yes, dusting off the airbrush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 10:37 PM, DMC said: That’s the business! & red - thank heavens, glad my moment of ‘full disclosure’ didn’t lead you astray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, greggles.w said: didn’t lead you astray! 'Not at all. I can only think team Macchi, in the photo, were in the process of painting #7 all silver and had yet to do the hull. I have yet to find a photo of either #6 or #7 all in red. And, the photos of the silver one have no # so could be 6 or 7. No matter, really because, as we speak, it is now all red. Pics when available light improves. And, did you get my reply re M.67 plans? Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 22 hours ago, DMC said: And, did you get my reply re M.67 plans? Yes, confirmed, & belatedly responded just now - we may finally have a reliable connection! I just painted a tiny strip of red, the fin flash, & it’s perplexing - when will the coats transition from pinkish-crimson to red?! I stopped at 4x at 15min intervals ... it’s such a life-long, hard-earned discipline to know when to stop fiddling (painting / sanding / glueing/ etc, etc) & leave it be ... Any red insights will be welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 12:45 PM, greggles.w said: Any red insights will be welcome Doubt this photo will give you any insights, Greg, but the Macchi sure is red enough. The colour is Vallejo Model Air Ferrari red over Halfords “mustard” filler primer. The Model Air is slightly translucent, first coat, and the colour of the primer comes through and warms and brightens the red up. I have tried grey primer with the red but much prefer the mustar/ochre colour. Model Air is advertised as being airbrush ready but I find a few drops of thinner will help it spray better. I suppose, however, that not all the colours are the same thickness so a little experimenting is advised. I used the “Ultimate” brand thinner and must have got the mixture just right as the finish is dead smooth without any flaws. I’ll buff it up a little and perhaps apply a coat of Vallejo varnish if necessary. The elevator rib tapes were done done with the masking tape primer method. I think I prefer the styrene strip method, using .005 thickness styrene. Elevator trailing edges could have been a little finer. Rudder also done using tape tape and primer. All in all, very pleased with Vallejo paints and the Ultimate thinner. Should add that I used my budget KMoon £10 airbrush to apply the paint. I have a thread over on the airbrush page on how I tuned the brush up. Might be helpful. Thanks for looking in Dennis 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Super and very striking finish for the red. This is a very aestheically pleasing (to me) aircraft - it looks fast! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Looking great Dennis, & I’m genuinely appreciative for the time you’ve taken to outline your process. I’ll definitely be slipping across to read your budget airbrush tips. I had one, way back around the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall ... it was the pinnacle of my equipment, quite an investment of my acres of lawn-mowing earnings. My father was very supportive: my Christmas present - it was about that time - was a spare car tyre on a rim! When it was time to paint I had to negotiate with some adult to add a diversion to their shopping trip, with the wheel in the boot to be pumped up at the service station .. it then gave a very focused, fixed time-frame to a paint session!! I have yet to reinvest.. your thrifty tips have both a practical & nostalgic appeal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 21 hours ago, pheonix said: Super and very striking finish for the red Thanks, Phoenix. Yes, I thinks so too. Pleased with the way it turned. Still learning about airbrushing. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 5 hours ago, greggles.w said: Looking great Dennis, Thanks, Greg, and happy to share my humble knowledge of anything to do with modelling. A spare tyre. I’ve read about using one but never knew anyone that did. You had a pressure gauge and filter I assume. Around the same time I was just getting to grips with my new Badge 150. I had a large Sears Roebuck compressor. Made a heck of a racket. Can’t remember what paint I used. Water based.I’m sure. Still have the Badger. Chec YouTube vids for inexpensive airbrushes reviews. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Really looking the business. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Very red. Nice. I like the Italian colours on the tail surfaces too. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 15 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Nice 'Thanks, Adrian. I have an illustration that depicts the hull and floats bottoms in white. Like the M.39, etc. Might go with that. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 16 hours ago, Courageous said: Really looking the business Thanks, Stuart. Telford ok? Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 15 hours ago, DMC said: Telford ok? Telford was great. Spending was restrained this year but still came away with a few kits and stuff. Met up with some BM guys which was nice. You? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 7:13 AM, Courageous said: You? Last year was my final trek to Telford I’m afraid. I’m getting on a bit and a bus, two trains up, the scrum and the same on the return takes it out of me. Would have liked to say hello but there you go. Nothing much needed for modelling anyway. Cheers Dennis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Great painting job! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Not much done since my last photos. Had some touching up to do on the red paint, cleaned up the paint on the tri-colour and rigged the empennage bracing rods. I struggled getting the red white demarcation line even but as the hull will be half submerged it won’t show anyway so not too concerned. Not to much to do now: float braces, exhaust stubs and, of course, the diorama base. Looking out for suitable decals but no luck so far. Thanks for looking in. Dennis 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Nice work! Must confess I'd lost track of this one so had a very enjoyable read through your recent progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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