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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Rip Van Winkle on January 14, 2023, 03:40:26 AM

Title: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on January 14, 2023, 03:40:26 AM

I thought this was going to be an easy build. I was wrong.  Lots of fit issues involving the wing to fuselage joint as well as others fit issues. It is a nice model once assembled.

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on January 14, 2023, 03:48:01 AM

The wing comes in one piece but I had to cut them in half and glue them in  separately. The tail assembly was more difficult than it needed to be. The engine cowling was in two pieces but I don't know why.  I adjusted the full cowling that came with the kit instead. There was decent cockpit detail with the kit.

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on January 14, 2023, 03:54:21 AM

I used Mister Kit PC12 and Mister Kit BC05 clear doped linen.  Rigging was .004 stainless steel. It was one of the easier kits to rig.  I found the fuselage decals a bit too small.  Next time I will use after market decals.  Overall a good looking kit.  I am glad Avis produced this in 1/72 scale.  Be aware that this kit is not as easy as it appears.

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: RAGIII on January 14, 2023, 04:05:20 AM

All I can say is you overcame any difficult issues and produced a Beautiful Bristol!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: Tim Mixon on January 14, 2023, 06:08:10 AM

Excellent finish Rip.  Thank you for the color callouts. I like the PC-12 very much. This is an aircraft I’ve wanted to build for some time. I hope I can get as good results from my Pegasus kit. 

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: lone modeller on January 15, 2023, 05:15:03 AM

Like Rick I agree that it would not be possible to see that you had problems with this kit as the finished model is first class.

Stephen.

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on January 15, 2023, 09:37:53 AM

Fit issues aside, what a nice little ship and a great job.  I always liked this machine.  Just finished reading about the airwar in the middle east and I believe these guys were used.  Pretty neat.

Thanks for posting...Dan

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: WD on January 16, 2023, 10:50:07 AM

Great recovery from fit issues. Nice model of an a/c we don't get to see often.

Warren

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: RichieW on January 16, 2023, 10:53:41 PM

Super result from what seems like an immensely challenging kit. The finished model is lovely and a testament to your skill and persistence.

Richie

Title: Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 17, 2023, 04:11:20 AM

Ditto ll the above comments !

Ed