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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Mike Norris (UK) on December 18, 2023, 03:03:21 AM

Title: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on December 18, 2023, 03:03:21 AM: Hi all,
The 'HPH Models' 1:32nd scale resin model of the Italian Macchi M.5 float plane.
This is a commission build for the Commander of the Italian Frigate 'Federico Martinengo'.
His ship was named after the Italian naval pilot of WW1, Federico Carlo Martinengo.
I've previously built a version of this model and have a build log on my web site.
The only real differences between the two models will be the aircraft markings.
As such, I'll not create a detailed build log for this model here on the forum, just progress shots,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/profile.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pilot3.jpg)

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Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on December 18, 2023, 05:29:13 AM: Hi all,
The basic engine modified and with additional detail added in Brass,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/12.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/13.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on December 18, 2023, 07:29:43 PM: Lovely work as always. I'm sure your client is going to love this.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: macsporran on December 18, 2023, 09:00:47 PM: Superb as always. I have this one in the stash and will study your beautiful cockpit for inspiration.
Sandy
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Davos522 on December 19, 2023, 12:24:15 AM: One of my very favorite Great War aeroplanes. Thanks for posting these, Mike, I've read the previous build log a couple of times now but it's still a treat to see this one!

Dutch
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on December 21, 2023, 01:26:46 AM: Hi all,
I've added the following, which are not supplied in the kit:
External compass shroud
External base for gun sight.
Support struts for lower wing floats (Brass tube and rod).
Support struts for the tailplane (Brass tube and rod).
Lower half of the rudder post,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/14.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/15.jpg)

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Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 21, 2023, 04:54:06 PM: One lucky client Mike! Beautiful work on a beautiful aircraft.

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on December 21, 2023, 07:26:36 PM: It's a pleasure to see your fine engineering skills on display again. More lovely work.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on December 23, 2023, 11:50:40 PM: Hi all
I've replaced the kit supplied 'Z' struts between the engine support frame and underside of the upper wing.
The kit struts don't align correctly with their attachment points and not every strut has a protruding locating rod.
The replacement struts are Brass tube (formed to an aerofoil profile) with internal rod.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/17.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: uncletony on December 24, 2023, 10:20:22 AM: Brilliant work on this... erm...challenging kit!

BTW, if you would like to share this build with other Macchi fans, we have a FB group dedicated to Macchi aircraft of all eras. Search for Wacky Macchis if so inclined...
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on December 24, 2023, 07:56:37 PM: More excellent work Mike, this is definitely another challenging build.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: RAGIII on December 30, 2023, 09:57:12 AM: Outstanding work Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: AngryJazz on January 02, 2024, 05:09:48 PM: Excellent work :)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on January 20, 2024, 02:40:28 AM: Hi all,
Some progression the Macchi M.5.
Painted using 'Tamiya' acrylics and oil paint for the wood hull.
'Aviattic' linen effect decals applied to flight surfaces.
Personal markings are custom made by Mika at 'Arctic Decals'.

The model, especially the engine still require weathering.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/18.jpg)

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Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on January 20, 2024, 03:10:17 AM: Lovely work Mike, this is looking really good. Can't wait to see more....
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: PrzemoL on January 20, 2024, 03:40:20 AM: Just gorgeous. I love those M.5s!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Edo on January 20, 2024, 06:20:50 PM: on a side note to a wondefully built kit, I’ll add a comment on the green mouse depicted on the plane, as maybe not of all ypu know its meaning in Italian.
The green mause, or rat, refears to an italian slang expression: “ti faccio vedere i sorci verdi”, that translate, more or less, into: “I’ll show you the green rats” that means: “I’ll let you through a very hard time”.
it is not very used nowadays, but it was common in the past. consider this expression: “by boss made me see the green rats” meaning “i had a hard time at work”, or “if you don’t stop it, i’ll show you the green rats!”, meaning “if you don’t stop it i’ll beat you up in a bad way”.
may be you also saw the green rats on ww2 planes as it was the insigna of 205 bombing squad the first to recive the SM79.

ciao
edo
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Flik63J on January 20, 2024, 08:04:01 PM: That’s very interesting Edo thank you………..for sure in this forum we can all learn a lot from each other!

David
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on January 20, 2024, 09:53:22 PM: Hi Edo,
I didn't know the origin of the rat marking.
Thanks for that,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Rookie on January 20, 2024, 10:19:54 PM: Beautiful work as always Mike.

I'm certain that your client will be very pleased!

Willem
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on January 25, 2024, 01:40:35 AM: Hi all
The engine installation for the Macchi M.5 is ready to be fitted to the hull.
The propeller will be fitted later in this build,
The frame bracing wires are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament with blackened 0.4 mm diameter Brass tube.
Turnbuckles are the 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale metal versions.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/eng1.jpg)

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Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: KiwiZac on January 25, 2024, 09:09:00 AM: Your engine pod and struts look superb Mike, beautiful work!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Davos522 on January 25, 2024, 12:32:40 PM: Somehow I missed the last few posts on this thread. That “power egg” is a work of art…

Dutch
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: PrzemoL on January 25, 2024, 06:00:51 PM: It is a great build, Mike. The engine component looks spectacular
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on January 25, 2024, 06:54:47 PM: Lovely work Mike, another great build on the way here.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Edo on January 26, 2024, 05:12:54 PM: that engine is super!

ciao
edo
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Rookie on January 26, 2024, 06:45:10 PM: Looks to me like the real thing recovered from a Macchi...

Very convincing!

Willem
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: AngryJazz on January 29, 2024, 05:26:00 PM: Great work Mike! Engine looks stunning :)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on January 29, 2024, 07:00:52 PM: Hi all
The model has moved on a bit since my last post.
The upper wing has been fitted and all wire rigging done.
I just have the outer wing support struts to make and fit.
These will be made from 0.9 mm formed Brass tube.
Also I have to fit and rig the two ailerons, under wing floats and propeller

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/pgupdates/neardone.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on January 29, 2024, 07:48:47 PM: That's definitely progress! Looking very good Mike, you are on the home stretch now.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: KiwiZac on February 02, 2024, 08:10:40 AM: That's looking pretty darned sharp Mike, excellent work!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on February 02, 2024, 06:57:16 PM: Hi all
The model is now mounted onto its display base.
Just the figure and propeller to complete this build

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/onbase.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: NigelR on February 02, 2024, 07:29:18 PM: She looks absolutely superb. Great presentation as well, this will look very impressive on display.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: PrzemoL on February 02, 2024, 09:14:55 PM: A stunner. And on a great base!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: lcarroll on February 03, 2024, 12:45:44 AM: Well done Mike, now that's what I call impressive! Congratulations on a magnificent model!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: macsporran on February 03, 2024, 01:31:20 AM: Beautiful!
Sandy
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: KiwiZac on February 05, 2024, 08:32:38 AM: What a terrific display Mike! Bravo!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on February 06, 2024, 07:03:07 AM: Hi all
The pilot figure with flight jacket and gloves (moustache added at clients request)
Also resin covered pictures of the ships plaque and Federico Martinengo
These will be located on the display base

Just waiting for the propeller now to complete the model

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/gig1.jpg)

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Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Whiteknuckles on February 06, 2024, 08:35:32 AM: Wow, lovely work Mike.
I especially like the way the wings turned out.
Your client should be well pleased!!

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: andonio64 on February 09, 2024, 01:10:45 AM: I really love this Mike.
Did they say why they wanted those grey moustache on the pilot face?
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Flik63J on February 09, 2024, 05:38:29 AM: The moustache does look a bit incongruous ‘on the face of it’………

David
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on February 09, 2024, 06:57:14 AM: Quote from: andonio64 on February 09, 2024, 01:10:45 AM
I really love this Mike.
Did they say why they wanted those grey moustache on the pilot face?

Hi,
The Commander of the Italian Frigate that this model is made for has a similar moustache.
He asked for the figure to have it.

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on February 09, 2024, 06:58:02 AM: Quote from: Flik63J on February 09, 2024, 05:38:29 AM
The moustache does look a bit incongruous ‘on the face of it’………

David

Hi David,
I see what you did there ;D

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Tim Mixon on February 12, 2024, 09:36:12 PM: Mike, as always, beautifully done!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on March 27, 2024, 11:47:41 PM: Hi all
The final part of the Macchi M.5 is now fitted.
This is a real wood laminated propeller with metal erosion tips.
It was made by Alexey Belov at 'Proper Plane', based in Ukraine.

I'll post completed model shots soon,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/PIERGIORGIOM.5/propdone.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: PrzemoL on March 27, 2024, 11:51:27 PM: Very fine addition to the already great model.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Macchi M.5
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on March 29, 2024, 02:20:34 AM: Hi all,
The finished model is now up in the 'Completed Models' page.
Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build,

Mike