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Offline Rob Hart

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1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« on: September 10, 2012, 12:04:37 AM »
Dodgy Special Hobby kit. I can't fault Special Hobby on their choice of subjects, but their execution leaves something to be desired.


I can see from the photos that the oil pulsater tube/dome is way too big and will need to be replaced.
Does any one have a sure fire way of making these? I made this one by heating a clear chewing gum blister package and sticking a straight pin in it. the frosty appearance at the base is caused by the white glue that I used to attach it still being quite wet when I took the photos.




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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2012, 03:21:46 AM »
Outstanding beginnings, Rob.  Excellent wood grain and the cockpit looks fantastic. 
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2012, 10:44:41 PM »
Thanks Bud. The kit is turning out to be more of a challenge than I anticipated (a recurring theme in my model building pursuits). I appreciate the encouragement.
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2012, 12:17:02 AM »
Keep going, Rob! I'm pulling for ya!!  ;)

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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2012, 08:26:35 AM »
I'm rooting  for you also.  :)

I hope that you have better luck with  that poorly enginered  kit than I had with it .
Mounting the wing acurately  can  a real challange for one thing.
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2012, 09:46:39 AM »
You have made an excellent start Rob, the cockpit looks very good with really nice wood grain, looking forward to seeing your next update.

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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2012, 11:05:41 AM »
Youre making it special. Nice work!!!

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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2012, 11:56:10 AM »
looking quite nice so far. i make oil pulsator glass from clear sprue. heat stretch the sprue like one normally would. i then cut off with cutter the segment with the proper diameter. then i sand the cut into a rounded end. i use finer and finer grades up to 12000. this polishes it to a sheen. afterward cut the appropriate length with a razor saw and attach to model. i got the sanding pads from micro mark. but you can also get sanding sticks with this fine grade. also the emory board type nail buffer/polishers from the drug store do the same thing.
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Offline Whiteknuckles

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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2012, 12:46:15 PM »
Nice work Rob, the seat looks great and you've got a great wood effect for your cockpit.

Andrew
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2012, 11:10:53 PM »
Thanks for the comments, encouragement, and advice. I'm on vacation this week and plan to spend some quality time at the model desk. Hopefully, I'll have some more progress photos by the end of the week.
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2012, 02:23:30 AM »
Any updates?  :)
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2012, 05:23:30 AM »
I have the engine finished, the fuselage closed up, and the empenage attached. I am in the middle of cleaning up seams restoring surface details. I'll try to get some photos up shortly. 
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2013, 10:36:15 PM »
The battle continues. I am slowly gaining the upper hand:











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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2013, 04:10:18 AM »
Glad to see you back on this one, Rob.  She's looking good.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: 1/48 Morane Saulnier MS A1
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2013, 05:38:29 AM »
Hello Rob:

You have certainly made some progress.  Looking forward to this coming together.  Hang in there.

Best

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