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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Bughunter on August 26, 2020, 06:49:41 AM

Title: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on August 26, 2020, 06:49:41 AM
Morane-Saulnier Type I  


The model number 6 of 2020 is a Morane-Saulnier Type I in Russian service.
It is in 1/48 and was converted from a Morane-Saulnier Type N kit made by Eduard. A lot of scratch work was needed, e.g. the skis, which are soldered from brass pipes and sheets. A problem was the huge cockpit windshield. After several failed attempts I put the project aside so it was paused for a year.
A wooden airscrew was made as for my other biplanes, but here lightly overpainted with brown as done on French aircrafts. Depending on light the layers are still visible. The engine is a Le Rhone 9J 110hp rotary engine, here a resin kit by Small Stuff. Since the engine is much bigger compared to the 80hp of the Type N the fuselage of the kit needs also modifications. The rigging uses turnbuckles from Gaspatch, which made also the Vickers Gun.
The paint job was done with Mr.Paint and Alclad, the light weathering with oils.
A big thanks to the modelers who provided the decals!


The impetus of the project - a painting by Brian Knight on the title of the Windsock Datafile 58.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1BUEM4LZuzVMxcTWi3TrDBqtn4tIw1FoD)


A virtual walk around the small aircraft, have fun!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ubj5r3nNugbA3N3rKh0q06hsqLsTcnE3)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mPQcqi5zJzlLD8deIi05Dmu4HUuOJ8zb)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TF5V_GdNvQD8Q5-EE09f8-94krGUUInK)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1R_-G-Dc3CSdNQuRoH1T20hRX9NEpfKrK)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ARz-FBFZsiavDtJPyvJaL74QtXWB6jXs)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1K6PDj13SYL3BV2lZ8yMVrPsDxN8tIxp2)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1BcKWiLyAOR-m4Kyn-f5v8sP9NkQr-_B-)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mfvsP0e3-CmBuNq3ThAhfGA8j8wl4M4i)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VM8j_ThzWPx_BIA2xEPIrRoQDRVeXvOQ)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VBIiiHn0x80fU23meNUU9AcT6RYv-SWI)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1irBkTfyUt7m4_qUAQ1IiIER_M6-53duV)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ELl5KqKfH1ZwJA_6PyFDOlWEVDs1nrJW)

With the brother "Type N"
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YfXVhxCvEK1qTMcZGU9C9D_ljlabPVL9)


And the final place in the cabinet - a nice variety with the skis.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16zXCUgIYZ1z3XxuLS51QK4igLP26s266)

It was a very special project!

For more information you can view a detailed build report:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10422.0

Happy modeling,
Frank
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: O_Pablo on August 26, 2020, 06:55:34 AM
Beautiful but miss the jagged trailing line  ;).

Regards,
Paul
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Mmarchal on August 26, 2020, 08:36:00 AM
Cool conversion. Looks a bit different, well done!
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Alexis on August 26, 2020, 10:39:08 AM
She looks good in the display case Frank  :) I have the Flashback kit and it has these scheme . If memory serves me the cowl decking is PE part .

I really like the scheme , very sharp indeed !

So what's next ?


Terri
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: crouthaj on August 26, 2020, 10:39:18 AM
Excellent wing ribs and turnbuckles! - beautiful work.
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: xan on August 26, 2020, 05:25:13 PM
Fantastic work. I follow the step by step and your work is amazing and this mount went imediatly in my favorites...
One detail about the N you show ; It is really well done, but  I am afraid french N noises were paint in black, english N noises were painted in red....
Anyway it is a fantastic collection you have here
congratulations!

Xan
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Dave W on August 26, 2020, 06:36:52 PM
That's an outstanding model Frank and one that's motivating me to get on with the Special Hobby 1/32 Morane Saulnier N in the stash. It's an appealing subject and your 1/48 Eduard conversion is superbly finished. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: FokkerFodder on August 26, 2020, 06:50:19 PM
Beautiful build of one of my favourite planes! Even if it was a dog to fly it’s a fab looking plane in my view and the Russian variants add even more interest. Well done!
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: macsporran on August 26, 2020, 07:29:17 PM
Masterpiece.
S
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: jeroen_R90S on August 26, 2020, 07:43:16 PM
Outstanding work, Frank! there is so much to look at, all those little details... A real masterpiece!
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on August 27, 2020, 01:51:59 AM
Lost for words with the details that you have added to this kit. An excellent build log and a super model as a result. A mini-masterpiece.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on August 27, 2020, 04:23:26 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments. Highly appreciated!

So what's next ?
Terri, I don't know, what to touch now. I have less time now, and there are still some unfinished birds. And after two projects finished in a short time frame I may need some days off and should clean the bench in between ::)

One detail about the N you show ; It is really well done, but  I am afraid french N noises were paint in black, english N noises were painted in red....
Xan, yes I know now. It was explained in the completed posting of the N. I followed simply the Eduard manual and have built it secretly as a surprise for a modeler meeting, so nobody could inform me during the build.
On the other hand it is stated in the Datafile, that the RFC Moranes had repainted the black parts in red to differentiate them form Fokker and Pfalz monoplanes. It is clear stated, that the French are informed about that directive. There is only no evidence, that the French Moranes are repainted or not.
So let's assume in case of my Morane, that they followed that directive too  8)


one that's motivating me to get on with the Special Hobby 1/32 Morane Saulnier N in the stash.
It is always good to have some companies doing WWI aircrafts, hopefully in all scales. Have fun with that kit!

Thanks again,
Frank
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: kensar on August 28, 2020, 08:58:40 AM
Mighty pretty, Frank.  Mighty pretty!

Thanks for the build thread, too.  Lots of demonstrations of what's possible to do.
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on August 28, 2020, 08:58:00 PM
Thank you Ken!
A detailed build report cause some effort, but if some of you likes it and gives feedback from time to time, then it is worth it.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on August 28, 2020, 11:00:06 PM
Stunning results Frank! Everything you did to this one is Top Notch work! I really enjoyed your build Thread and May be inspired to get the 1/32nd Morane  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Gisbod on August 29, 2020, 01:02:11 AM
Super good Frank!

What do you use for the rubber suspension?

I’d love to see more pictures of your cabinet?

Guy
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on August 29, 2020, 05:55:16 AM
Thank you Rick and Guy!

I really enjoyed your build Thread
Thank you Rick for your continues support!


What do you use for the rubber suspension?
The rubber is simulated by stretched sprue, secured with CA.

I’d love to see more pictures of your cabinet?
I think this would be the wrong place here, so I opened a new thread:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11471

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on August 29, 2020, 08:23:52 AM
A huge WOW! Very very nice.
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on August 31, 2020, 03:37:18 AM
Thank you Przemo!
You have build so much models, this one too (may be from flashback)?

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on August 31, 2020, 04:10:35 AM
Thank you Przemo!
You have build so much models, this one too (may be from flashback)?

Cheers,
Frank

Evidently not so many as you. 😉 I am currently at my 4th in this year. And no, I have never buillt any version of Morane Bullet, only the Parasol from AZ Models
http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/moranel.html
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: Borsos on October 09, 2020, 12:59:01 AM
Fantastic build!
Andreas
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: gbrivio on October 09, 2020, 06:38:07 AM
Great metal and scratch work made a unique model. Very well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Morane-Saulnier Type I, Conversion Eduard 1/48
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 09, 2020, 09:18:06 AM
Nicely done , typical of your work !!

Ed