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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: William Adair on September 21, 2023, 12:21:35 AM
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Hi all. It's been a while since I've had a finished build to share, so I hoped to show you the latest one; this is my Nieuport-Macchi M.5 in the markings of Tenente di Vascello Alberto Bortolozzo from Squadriglia 260a, based at Saint Andrea Seaplane Station during 1918.
The model is 1/144 scale and based on the 3D printed kit produced by V1Models from Japan. It utilises the fuselage and engine nacelle, with the surface details sanded back and replaced with finer ones. The floats, struts, tail, beaching gear & decals etc. are all from scratch. The wood grain finish is artist oils over a base coat of Gunze 'Sail Color", and the rigging is from 0.05mm nichrome wire
Cheers!
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Absolutely amazing, very well executed in both modelling and painting. Bravo!
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Another jaw-dropping model William.
This is not "just" modeling, this is art!
Hats off for you sir.
Willem
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I completely agree with Willem and Nigel: this is astounding. I plan to scratch build one of these one day, but in a more practical God's Own Scale. I need a magnifying glass just to look at and appreciate what you have done!
I too take my hat off to you - you are indeed a master modeller and artist.
Stephen.
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Probably against site policy to print what I said when I first saw this... but it was followed by "amazing" and "incredible!"... In any scale that would be a fantastic build... but in 1/144!... I can't ....... believe it!... Oops, there I go again.
Also a compliment to your photography, it's very clear and shows all the fine details I have no idea how you accomplished!
Way cool!!!
Scott...
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Unbelievable. I will say no more...
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No way, you must have used a HUGH matchbox and coin ;)
This is fantastic William! beyond belief.
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Magnificent William, 110% magnificent!
Cheers,
Lance
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Staggering, this would be complicated and delicate in 1/32 scale! It really is another masterpiece you are sharing with us.
Richie
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Gobsmacked
Sandy
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Bravissimo... all I can do is echo what everyone else has already said.
But, oddly, aside from the stunning workmanship, the thing that really bowled me over was that you got an original Great War-vintage matchbox and 20 centisimi piece to display with it... just the way my mind works, I guess :-/
Dutch
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Incredible, outstanding work :) :) :)
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Total respect! what a wonderful work!
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The tab search function showed me what superlatives have not been used yet:
breathtaking, terrific, out of this world!
Have to look for this nichrome wire.
Greetings Joe
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Probably against site policy to print what I said when I first saw this... but it was followed by "amazing" and "incredible!"... In any scale that would be a fantastic build... but in 1/144!... I can't ....... believe it!... Oops, there I go again.
Also a compliment to your photography, it's very clear and shows all the fine details I have no idea how you accomplished!
Way cool!!!
Scott...
I totally agree!
Regards
Dave
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I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the thread title. The M5 is one of favourites and the model is simply mindblowing.
Not a sliver of silvering on the decals either. I’m out of superlatives :-X
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Magnificent piece of art! This is impressive on so many levels but I’m particularly interested in your fabric effect. You have perfected a look I can barely get in my preferred 1/72 scale! Always a pleasure seeing your work.
All the best,
Tim
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Thank you everybody for such kind words! I'm glad the extra work that went into it paid off. The kit is very accurate in outline, although it does have a very grainy texture due to the limitations of the 3D-printed material. The easiest solution was to file all the external details off, smooth everything down, and then reapply the details by hand. The struts were all replaced too.
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I think it was the 12x piece engine mount that nearly broke me. I did three versions before getting it correct. :'(
Tim, I'm glad you liked the CDL. I sprayed a lightened version of Mr.Color 45 'Sail Color' on first. Then masked off each rib tape and lightly sprayed the rest of the exposed wing with a thin mist coat of straight Sail Colour to contrast it. I think next time however I will start with a white basecoat, rather than a grey primer to try to suggest the slight illumination you get from a semi-opaque wing.
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The model came out beautifully.
Dave
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Wow, that would be a terrific model in any scalel! But in 144th it's out of this world.
The printed parts on the last photo do not look very promising, requiring a lot of cleaning up.
Remind me of the rivets 50 years ago. ;D
Greetings joachim
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1/144? No way. No. That can't be true.
WOW!!
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Agree with Zac. No way. Where did you get the huge match box/stick?
Stunning.
Dan
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Incredible work, William. I would have never thought this was 1/144 scale.
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awesome work,a true masterpiece ...difficult to find the words
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The kit is very accurate in outline, although it does have a very grainy texture due to the limitations of the 3D-printed material.
Limitations of the 3D-printed material? I think it's a limitation of the printer that was used. Better/more equipment wouldn't have that grainy "texture".
Great job to produce such a beautiful display.
Gene K
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That's it, I give up, nothing left for me to do but chew on paintbrushes in the corner, rocking slowly backwards and forwards... brilliant work! ;D
Cheers,
BC
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My brushes are already gnawed down to nubs, Brad :)
If only it were possible to set this gem alongside Mike N's new HPH build when it's done, what a contrast that would be!
Dutch
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Wow pure magic! I would struggle to build this in 1/32 ;D