Morane-Saulnier type N 1/32 Special Hobby

[Dwest]

I haven't built a model since I was a kid some 40 years ago so we will see how this goes. I've started the Morane-Saulnier over the weekend and am having lots of fun. I am sure this first model is going to be very rough when finished but it will be a start to learning the ropes. Thanks for the great site, keep up the good work.
Dwayne

[coyotemagic]

Great start, Dwayne!  Really looking forward to following this one.

Cheers,
Bud

[Borsos]

Really fine and not rough at all!
Borsos

[Des]

Looking forward to following along with this build, it is a great kit and relatively easy to rig.

Des.

[Juan]

As stated before, great start.  Looking forward to your progress.

[RAGIII]

Great start, Dwayne!  Really looking forward to following this one.

Cheers,
Bud

I agree with My Amigo Bud! Looks like a terrific start to me!
RAGIII

[Dwest]

Thanks everyone, can someone point me to where i find the tiny drill bits for rigging and also where to purchase the datafile for this plane.
Thanks, Dwayne

[Des]

Have a look here for the drill bits Dwayne.  http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?board=71.0

Des.

[lcarroll]

Dwayne,
     The Data File, #58, is out of print/stock. EBay or a request here in the Buy/Sell/Swap/Trade Postings is probably your best bet. Also Des has negotiated a discount deal with the Owner at Drill Bits Unlimited for Forum Members. Great little product!
Cheers,
Lance

[lone modeller]

I am afraid that I cannot help with your requests for help, but I can comment that I know a good model in the making when I see one! No rough work there according to my eyes, and in my experience cameras do not tell too many lies either!!

Stephen.

[Monty]

Great progress, Dwayne! It looks neat and well constructed! Keep it up! Regards, Marc

[Mike Norris]

Hi Dwayne,
Looking with interest at your build - I did mine a while back and used a length of 1 mm Brass rod as a main spar to support the two wings, as the kit attachment I felt wasn't strong enough to support their weight.
The drills 'Des' mentions are good, but I think are designed more for drilling PC boards etc.  Unlike standard HSS drills, I found they tend to 'bite' to much and effectively corkscrew their way into the plastic.  Consequently they bind up/jam easily and snap.  You'll need to keep backing out the drill and make sure the plastic swarf is regularly cleared from the drill.
I have the Windsock Data file #58, which covers the Types N, I and V.  If you want to, PM me on the forum and I'll email you a PDF copy,

Mike

[jagdbaron]

Hi Dwaine,

Below are photos of my Morane N which I made several years ago. It was my first experiment with pre-shading. I sprayed the plane with a mix of buff, yellow and other similar colours which I can't remember, then I used Jammy Dog tape, 1mm and 1.5mm wide to mark out the ribs and spars of the frame. Then I gave it a gentle spray of smoke. It is a real revelation when you remove the tape to see the subtle depiction of the wooden frame showing through the translucent doped fabric.

Les