Author Topic: 1:32nd scale - Bristol M1.c 'Bullet' (Read 6465 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #30 on:** October 21, 2020, 12:32:44 AM »

The bungees and mast assembly look Fantastic. Your usual excellence in Modeling!
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2020, 06:54:35 AM »

Hi All,
I've been working on the undersides of the Bristol, which had the lined doped in light blue to help reflect the heat whilst operating in Mesopotamia.
First was to prime grey then mask off the wing ribs and fuselage longerons.

Then pre-shade using 'Tamiya' Smoke (XF19).

Lightly overspray with 'Tamiya' Light Blue (XF23).

Then remove all masking and a final light top coat of the light blue.

The propeller assembly was done at the same time.

Now it's onto painting to top surfaces with PC10, which the 'Windsock' data file suggest would be correct (not the brown PC12 often used).

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #32 on:** October 22, 2020, 07:15:31 AM »

You are moving at light speed on this one Mike

Impressive as always!
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2020, 01:02:21 AM »

Hi all,
The underside of the wings and fuselage were said to be a light blue colour, in order to reduce the absorbed heat reflected from the ground.
It is thought the propeller spinner was of the same colour.
The colour of the upper surfaces has been depicted as either a red/brown (PC 12) or an olive green (early PC10).
The kit instructions and most colour profiles have the PC12 colour.
However, the ‘Windsock’ Data file No:52 colour profile is PC10.
As always the definition of colours from early monochrome photographs has always been problematic and the shade differences between PC10 and PC12 are no exception.
The ’Windsock’ Data file states that it is possible that these aircraft were painted with PC12 when routed through the aircraft depot at Salonika, Greece.
However, it was more likely the colour of aircraft operated in Macedonia was PC10, with the possible exception of No.72 Squadron.
I decided to use the PC10 colour, based on the ‘Windsock’ data.
The paint used was 'Hataka' lacquer Dark Olive Green (C301).

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2020, 07:53:37 AM »

The PC 10 and blue look great together. Lovely scheme!
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #35 on:** October 24, 2020, 06:32:16 AM »

Hi all,
I've replaced the kit supplied Vickers Mk.1 machine gun with one from 'GasPatch'.
The actual aircraft had a ring site fitted to the weapon, which wasn't on the kit part, so I used a spare from a 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Camel kit,

Mike

Alexis · « **Reply #36 on:** October 24, 2020, 10:30:33 AM »

Those shades really suit each other

Terri

RAGIII · « **Reply #37 on:** October 25, 2020, 04:48:35 AM »

RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #38 on:** October 25, 2020, 06:16:59 AM »

Hi all,
I decided to employ the same technique I used for the Ansaldo 'Baby' and create the linen effect using the 'Aviattic' weave effect decal (ATT32236).
This was not an easy task for the fuselage, as it has a round section which also tapers towards the rear of the fuselage.
This meant that I couldn't apply the decal as large pieces, as they would have folded and creased as they were applied towards the tapered rear of the fuselage.
Instead I had to cut multiple paper templates to span only two fuselage longerons at a time.
Then trace these templates onto the decal sheet, cut out the decals and apply them one by one, which took 9 hours.
However I think the effect may have justified the effort.
Now it's onto the wings, ailerons, fin, tailplanes and elevators, which should be easier,

Mike

Monty · « **Reply #39 on:** October 25, 2020, 06:46:58 AM »

Wow, Mike! Some stunning modelling going on... Thank You for posting in such detail, a real learning experience for us all, I think. Regards, Marc.

gedmundson · « **Reply #40 on:** October 25, 2020, 06:57:14 AM »

Amazing Mike - all that work with those templates and decals appears to be very much worth the effort. The result is fantastic.
Cheers,
Gary

RAGIII · « **Reply #41 on:** October 25, 2020, 08:06:29 AM »

Quote from: gedmundson on October 25, 2020, 06:57:14 AM

Amazing Mike - all that work with those templates and decals appears to be very much worth the effort. The result is fantastic.
Cheers,
Gary

I agree completely!
RAGIII

Mike Norris · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2020, 06:53:44 AM »

Hi all,
All decals applied now and weathering done.
Weathering is a mix of 'Flory' Grime clay wash, 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set A, C and D (Gunmetal, Mud, Sand) and 'AK Interactive' enamel wash (Kerosene 2039 and Engine oil 2019).
All seal in with 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer (ALC311).

Now onto construction and rigging,

Mike

lcarroll · « **Reply #43 on:** October 29, 2020, 01:56:12 AM »

Absolutely superb finish Mike; the extra decal work really put this model "over the top" and was well worth your efforts. The PC10 looks good to my eyes and as Rick points out the combination with the heat reflective light blue makes the model a real eye catcher. Lovely work as with all of your models.
Cheers,
Lance

Bughunter · « **Reply #44 on:** October 29, 2020, 04:44:06 AM »

What a great build with a artist behind the airbrush!

Cheers,
Frank