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Offline William Adair

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Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« on: September 21, 2023, 12:21:35 AM »
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

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Offline NigelR

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2023, 01:53:15 AM »
Absolutely amazing, very well executed in both modelling and painting. Bravo!
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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2023, 02:15:59 AM »
Another jaw-dropping model William.

This is not "just" modeling, this is art!

Hats off for you sir.

Willem
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2023, 03:43:25 AM »
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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Offline ScottJ

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2023, 04:14:45 AM »
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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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2023, 04:57:10 AM »
Unbelievable. I will say no more...
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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2023, 05:06:30 AM »
No way, you must have used a HUGH matchbox and coin  ;)
This is fantastic William! beyond belief.
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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2023, 07:13:04 AM »
Magnificent William, 110% magnificent!
Cheers,
Lance
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Offline RichieW

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2023, 07:40:53 AM »
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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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2023, 07:57:31 AM »
Gobsmacked
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Offline Davos522

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2023, 08:16:01 AM »
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 :-/

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Offline Saso Krasovec

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2023, 02:32:12 PM »
 Incredible, outstanding work :) :) :)
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Offline xan

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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2023, 05:48:09 PM »
Total respect! what a wonderful work!
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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2023, 06:40:13 PM »
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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Re: Macchi M.5 in 1/144
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2023, 07:24:27 PM »
Quote from: ScottJ on September 21, 2023, 04:14:45 AM
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

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