Sandbagger Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 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 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 There's so much beauty in these WW1 birds that I never appreciated before. Next time I'm at the museum I should pay more attention to them. I've sat in a few WW2 and cold war era cockpits amazed how small they are but WW1 is even tinier and more open. Such brave men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Hi all, The basic engine modified and with additional detail added in Brass, Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 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 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 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 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Hi all The engine installation for the Macchi M.5 is ready to be fitted to the hull. The propeller will be fitted later in this build, The frame bracing wires are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament with blackened 0.4 mm diameter Brass tube. Turnbuckles are the 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale metal versions. Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Hi all The model has moved on a bit since my last post. The upper wing has been fitted and all wire rigging done. I just have the outer wing support struts to make and fit. These will be made from 0.9 mm formed Brass tube. Also I have to fit and rig the two ailerons, under wing floats and propeller Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Hi all The model is now mounted onto its display base. Just the figure and propeller to complete this build Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I've missed this so far, but stunning work. The wood effect you've created and those linen decals really look the business. I look forward to the completed result. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Hi all The pilot figure with flight jacket and gloves (moustache added at clients request) Also resin covered pictures of the ships plaque and Federico Martinengo These will be located on the display base Just waiting for the propeller now to complete the model Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Hi all The final part of the Macchi M.5 is now fitted. This is a real wood laminated propeller with metal erosion tips. It was made by Alexey Belov at 'Proper Plane', based in Ukraine. I'll post completed model shots soon, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Hi all, The finished model is now up in the Ready for Inspection' page. Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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