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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: drdave on November 05, 2012, 02:55:09 AM

Title: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: drdave on November 05, 2012, 02:55:09 AM

Apparently A2Zee have a Resin 1/32 M1C available at Telford next weekend!

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Rob Hart on November 05, 2012, 03:07:34 AM

I got that email too. Includes decals for 7 aircraft and the 1st 50 sold include a figure.

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: drdave on November 05, 2012, 09:27:50 AM

Theres the piccys and schemes on Britmodeller.

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234929102&hl=

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Des on November 05, 2012, 12:38:32 PM

Thanks Drdave for the link, this is a very interesting subject, I have never built a full resin kit so I'm a little hesitant on spending the money to purchase one. The completed model photos show a very nice looking model and there is an excellent choice of schemes,I'll be doing a lot of thinking about this one.

Des.

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Des on November 05, 2012, 06:14:41 PM

Okay, I thought about it for long enough, I ordered one today, it should prove an interesting build being my first ever resin kit, naturally, there will be a full build log on my website, BTW, it cost $88AU with airmail post.

Des.

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: coyotemagic on November 06, 2012, 03:39:09 AM

So glad you got it, Des.  I'm looking forward to your build log.  I think it's a cool looking aeroplane with an interesting history.  I've got the Blue Max 1/48 kit which I'll likely be building about the same time you get around to building yours.  We could have a Bristol mini-group-build.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: pepperman42 on November 08, 2012, 02:33:10 AM

Eek 88AU 90CAN - makes WNW look like a deal. Neat machine though.....

Steve

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Inverted on November 11, 2012, 02:02:46 AM

Ordered mine today. Ali's resin casting is superb. Don't panic! I usually use devcon 5 epoxy. Very versatile stuff.
More details on his website
http://www.a2zeemodels.co.uk/bristol-m1c-6103-p.asp

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 11, 2012, 04:36:49 AM

Hoping to see this beauty up close and personal next week  :)
Happy days!

Von Buckle

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Des on November 11, 2012, 08:46:02 AM

I'm looking forward to receiving my kit, here are some pictures.

Des.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JJG55vf4568/UJ7YbyG09SI/AAAAAAAAC08/XgdUqnfqkm4/s1023/bristollabel.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-deyglDQ6ahI/UJ7Yb39RcRI/AAAAAAAAC04/aiL8XHluE3o/s800/Bristol_profile_2_page-2.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HGmWIv7CJWA/UJ7Z_-xgw3I/AAAAAAAAC1Y/XXd7Y_J-pvQ/s800/Bristol_profile_2_page-1.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AtIU4m2Jdso/UJ7Z_2_0xVI/AAAAAAAAC1c/cwyoBFaFLxw/s448/Bristolparts2.jpg) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VVhagSkDtDQ/UJ7Z_4PVMuI/AAAAAAAAC1U/yvb1Hm29C14/s448/Bristolpart1.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vABx_iCSiAI/UJ7aBDCaA-I/AAAAAAAAC1g/rc3TaWd--5g/s448/GreenBristol.jpg) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8YhFZ3djXHM/UJ7aBTs2vbI/AAAAAAAAC1k/BN8NNgFPw14/s448/SilverBristol.jpg)

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: rhallinger on November 11, 2012, 08:58:31 AM

Broke down and ordered one today, my iron-willed self-discipline collapsing after viewing the pics on the website.   ;)  I think I'll wait to build it until I see Des's build log.  At least I've retained a smidgen of good judgment.  ::)

I agree with Bud: a cool design with an interersting history.  They should have ordered more of them!

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: pepperman42 on November 11, 2012, 12:46:58 PM

That is a nice looking kit. Which scheme are you guys doing?

Steve

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Des on November 11, 2012, 03:01:46 PM

I'm not quite sure yet Steve, I'm leaning towards C5001 The Red Devil or C5019, both these aircraft were unarmed trainers. The Red Devil is on display at a museum in South Australia so I should be able to get some good reference material from the curator down there. But, on the other hand I do like the idea of a machine gun mounted on the aircraft, I will make up my mind once the kit arrives.

Des.

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: rhallinger on November 13, 2012, 12:15:07 PM

Steve:

Color scheme for this aircraft is a tough choice, since they all look good.  I'll probably do a No. 150 Sq. Macedonian Front scheme, maybe the aircraft of Captain Frederick Dudley Travers, DFC, who had five victories in this type.  We'll see.

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Inverted on November 23, 2012, 12:09:37 AM

Well the M1 C arrived today plus a nice extra was a 1/32 figure :)

Moulding looks superb, a little flashy, but easy to tidy up.
I'm quite keen to get started, but i think i'll wait to see what Rowan comes up with for markings !

Any updates Rowan?

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: rowan broadbent on November 23, 2012, 12:25:03 AM

Strewth! Landed back in France yesterday, collected cats from their holiday home, unpacked and am now at the screen drawing M1cs - no rest for the goodness-challenged!

Info as soon as I can get something finished - a week or so, I should think but there are one or two other things which also need doing..... I'll peddle as fast as I can!

Had a good long look at the resin bits last night and they bear out the excellent first impressions I had; it's a super little kit.

R

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: Inverted on November 23, 2012, 12:31:16 AM

C'mon Rowan, get to it!!!  :P

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I guess I'll have to wait  :o

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: pepperman42 on November 23, 2012, 03:23:59 AM

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I want my Alby vol 3 stickers..........

Steve

Title: Re: Resin Bristol M1C
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 23, 2012, 04:00:27 AM

Rowan,
 Sling some pictures of the M.1c on here when you find time. I want close ups! The cheap and dirty kind  :o
Cheers,
Von outofworkbucklemaker