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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Resin Kits => Topic started by: Des on June 09, 2016, 07:36:09 PM
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Edgar from CSM has sent me this kit and asked me to do a build log to help promote the kit.
Please click any picture for a larger image.
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A little history on this unusual aeroplane.
The unusual configuration was a result of Moineau's concern with minimizing the drag of the bulky 240hp Salmson 9A2c engine by placing it sideways in the square-section fuselage, to drive the two propellers via streamlined gearbox units mounted on "X" struts between the wings. The propellers were geared to rotate in opposite directions in order to minimize the effects of torque. Although at least 155 examples were built, the S.M.1 was not a success. Despite being designed as a three-seater it was officially recommended that it be flown with only two crew members as with three the performance was very poor. Inferior in every respect to the contemporary Sopwith one and a half strutter (which equipped the majority of French reconnaissance units at the time of the S.M.1's introduction), difficult to handle on the ground and in the air and prone to landing accidents, the machine was disliked by its unfortunate crews and those tasked with servicing and repairing its complex transmission system and complicated rigging. Indeed, it was suspected that many of the ground handling accidents may not have been entirely accidental!
The kit.
The kit arrived in a very sturdy box and was well packed for transport, no damage was caused to the kit during transit.
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The kit contents are all sealed within zip-lock plastic bags, the PE and decals are also housed withing plastic bags. There is a separate box with contains parts to make the Salmson engine and the Lewis guns
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There are a large number of dark coloured resin parts some of which will require some cleaning due to a small amount of flash.
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There is a comprehensive sheet of PE which appear to be well made.
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There is one sheet of decals printed by Fantasy Printshop.
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There is a beautiful little PE set for the instruments plus instrument dials printed on clear acetate.
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Another bonus are plans to make a jig for assembling this model.
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I will be starting this build soon but I will be out of my comfort zone, I am not a 1:48 scale builder and I am not proficient at building resin kits but I promise to do my utmost to promote this kit and to produce a respectable looking model. As usual with all my builds I have been searching the net for necessary information and printing out appropriate photos.
Des.
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Hi Des,
Interesting story :)
Edgar's kit looks really good!
Will be following this thread
regards
K
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very nice model for quite a strange plane. one engine for two propellers...
i red the vibrations of the transmition was terrific!
des, lucky you! you will enjoy it! i will keep a very close watch !
was the plane painted in aluminium color?
Xan
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yes, and lucky you too, Edgar: your baby is in superb hands!
I look forward to this very interesting build.
Chris
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Cool des I hope you like the 1/48,experience. Some aircraft lent themselves to smaller scale. I can see little reason for a 1/32 felixstowe or gotha for instance .I know if you get down to work it will be fun. I will look in my French a/c book and see if there is anything helpful for you
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A great choice,
I'm sure that you will produce another masterpiece, Des.
And the shape of this aircraft is unusual enough to make it a showstopper.
All the best
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I'm really excited about this one, Des! I've got it in my stash (of course) and this was almost my choice for the French GB. I think your gonna enjoy this.
Cheers,
Bud
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Another very strangely designed aircraft. I will be following the build and it is definately entering my list of "should build someday" kits.
Best regards,
Sasho
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Going to be interesting seeing you work in a smaller scale Des . :)
Terri
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Very intresting. I will be watching. I think, it will become a Beauty with your skills.
Manni
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This will be fun ;)
Good luck!!!
vB
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There's a little bit of information in the WDF about the Salmson 2a2 and pretty much information in C A Owens, Salmson Aircraft in WW1. Just send me a PM if I can help you out with them!
Borsos
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Quick!!! To the Des reducing machine set to 66.67% Have fun!!
Steve
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Now this will be cool. Congrats to Edgar and Des...what a lucky guy! It's right up your alley with drag, rigging, "interesting" layout...just about perfect.
You can do 1/48th. Shouldn't be an issue. I'll get the pop corn 8)
Cheers,
Dan
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Look Des, this russian soviet decoration.
If I could buy the CSM model , I will do without any doubt this decoration ;)
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2016/06/12//16061202471018634314303535.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=16061202471018634314303535.jpg)
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If you print the decals Edgar I will use them on my build, it would make a unique looking model.
Des.
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I will use them on my build, it would make a unique looking model.
what? what? what? you don't read my post?
there will be two models!
about the decorations there is work to be done. This picture is not enough because we can't see the wings an there was a lot of kind of representation of the soviet star.
it's not sure the fuselage star was black
I have a russian friend and I can ask him to loock for other pictures and informations
Xan
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Des, I am really looking forward to following your build on the
SM.1. True, it will be a different experience for you, but I have no
doubts that with your talents it will result in a typical gem, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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An interesting aircraft which I am sure you will NAIL as usual! I am looking forward to following your build as always.
RAGIII
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This is going to be very interesting. It would make a wonderful 1:72 scratchbuild subject.....
Ian
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Thanks guys and gals for all your comments, the build will start soon, I am still in the process of cleaning and washing parts, some of the parts are very tiny and require careful handling.
Des.
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Now I'm ready.
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/paperquest/Popocorn.jpg) (http://s635.photobucket.com/user/paperquest/media/Popocorn.jpg.html)
Mack
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Very interesting model, I have this book and as I find something interesting I will let you know.
(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/mDSC03918_zpsmny7hmz0.jpg)
Adam.
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Work has commenced on this model by firstly building the engine. The engine for this aircraft is a Salmson 9A2c water cooled 9 cylinder radial. CSM have done a great job with the parts for this engine with the resin parts being done in a very dark grey. PE parts for the rocker assemblies are also included, I added 0.25mm brass wire for the push rods. I still need to add the ignition leads and to paint the spark plug. As can be seen by the photo with the match the engine is quite small. All the photos I have seen of the original aircraft show the exhaust manifold as a white/ish colour.
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Des.
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Very nice litle engine. Well done. Makes me want to see more.
Manni
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And you claim to be no 48scale modeller! This beauty proves you wrong, you actually are a great 48scale modeller!
Very nice engine - whoever goes to scratchbuild a Voisin Bomber: Here's a starting point! 8)
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Nice engine, congratulations!
Xan
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Nice!
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Brilliant work on the engine, Des! I agree with Borsos. This engine now officially makes you a 1/48 scale modeler!
Cheers,
Bud
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Off to a great start as always, Des. The engine is a beauty, crisp detail and lots of it with superb painting as well! I'm looking forward to watching you complete this one, a very unique and interesting subject.
Cheers,
Lance
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I don't know if building the engine makes you a 1/48th Modeler but it sure does show that your skills suffer no loss moving down in scale!
RAGIII
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Beautiful job of the engine, Des! As Rick mentioned, the smaller scale is certainly
not affecting your model-building! Looking forward to the next updates, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looks great des
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I wholly agree with Ian that this would make an excellent subject to scratch build in God's Own Scale. However in the meantime we can all sit and enjoy the master 1/48 scale builder in action - and what a tremendous start he has made. Des this should be right up your street - unconventional in every respect.
But it will be another mini-masterpiece even if you do not have to make the majority of the parts.
Stephen.
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I would like to thank everyone who have left very nice comments regarding my build, all your kind words are very much appreciated. I have had a few more home renovations happening the last few days so model building has been put on the back burner, work will recommence soon.
Des.
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The work on the engine shows both your skill and the quality of the CSM kit !!!!
Ed
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excellent start on an excellent kit!
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Thanks Ed and Ermeio for your very kind comments.
I cleaned up the fuselage parts and roughly fitted them together to gauge the accuracy of fit. Obviously more cleaning is required but the fit appears to be quite good, the fuselage parts are not warped at all and have reasonable detail. I will do the fuselage internal detailing next but finding information on the cockpit and gunner/observer stations is near impossible.
Des.
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One thing I forgot to mention is that I will be building this model virtually OOB, there will only be minimal alterations/modifications/detailing.
Des.
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Minimal detailing or not, this is going to be well worth following, especially at this is now on my list of future projects. In the front row and watching intensively.
Stephen.
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It is starting to get really interesting. Following you closely :)
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Some absolutely stunning work so far, Des! I do love the engine....
I will be following closely!
Regards, Marc
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Thanks guys for looking in and leaving your very kind comments.
I have started detailing the inside of the fuselage. Some of the bulkheads are supplied with the kit but I will need to scratch a few more. The linen colour is painted using Gunze off-white while the darker colour is Gunze black-grey. The fuselage bracing wires are Modelkasten elastic rigging thread. The engine is only sitting in position for photo purposes. I still need to add the pilots seat, front and rear gunner seats, instrument panel, control column and rudder bar, also the throttle quadrant.
Des.
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I have missed your build threads while you have been renovating Des.
You never disapoint! I am enthusiastically following.
Super! :)
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Very nice work on the interior, Des. Did you do the side framing yourself,
or was that part of the kit? In any event, it looks excellent, along with the
Modelkasten thread. Good progress, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks Boggie and Ernie, your comments are very much appreciated.
Ernie, some the fuselage framing is part of the kit while some of it has been added by me.
Des.
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That interior is really bringing it together Des. The engine looks very impressive in place as well, looks like a really nice Kit and will result in a spectacular model.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great interior despite of the lack of documentation. Awesome!
Borsos
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Des, I was thinking, maybe the exhausts should be not white but silver/metallic?
You don`t see white exhausts every day)
Perhaps they were lagged with asbestos cloth.
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Edgar, these photos show the exhaust as being a whit/ish colour, they are certainly not silver or metallic. Hard to tell with B&W photos but to my eye it appears the exhaust is near white. Please bear in mind that my exhaust manifold has not been weathered yet, when completed it will not be a stark white like it is at the moment. I would greatly appreciate input from the forum members regarding the exhaust colour or even better some photos which would show the exhaust and its colour, Edgar, please post the photos you have where you say the exhaust is almost shiny.
Des.
Please click the photo for a larger image.
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It looks like it could have been brushed on ceramic coating ?
Hence the white effect , don't think paint would hold up to the heat form the exhaust ...
Terri
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I'm looking forwart to see the ready built plane, it is so fascinating, wich odd looking inventions and sideway thinging was "allowed" in the time of early aviation.
Manni
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Des, I agree that it`s hard to tell for sure what material is on the surface of the exhausts, same as for this machine in overall)many blind spots)
Agreed! All Salmson engines I know have copper exhausts. I would take it for a heavily weathered copper exhaust :)
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Des,
Sorry my old friend to be late in chiming in here. Still wondering how I missed this awesome project until today. Absolutely outstanding progress to date. I'm very impressed with the detail of her Salmson engine. Truly a gem in it's own right. As always I much appreciate your choice in projects.We both share a love of the unusual aircraft and seldom seem/modeled types.Looking forward to following this thread and I hope you might come up with a scratch built example in 1/32 scale. Well Done my old friend and keep up the Master Class efforts.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
@ Edger
Thank you for reissuing this awesome kit my friend.
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i suppose it cold be as stated copper exhaust having oxidized to that nice greyish greenish patina. but there might still be a bit of chalky whitishness as well.i imagine omething like the link below although
https://www.designyourwall.com/products/copper-oxidized-pr-28094?taxon_id=683
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I have just about completed the internals. I used the kit supplied resin seat but made the rear bulkhead and gunners seat, the front gunners seat is kit supplied. I also made an instrument panel and fitted the kit supplied instrument gauges and bezels, except the brass one, I still need to fit a timber frame around the centre map. I have also fitted the front right side of the fuselage. The kit supplied throttle quadrant is also fitted, the kit PE control wheel was a bit flat so I added a circle of 0.5mm copper wire, this gives it a bit of bulk, rudder bar which is home made is also fitted. I will not be doing super detailing to the interior as most of it will not be seen.
I will be taking a few days off to conduct two reviews of other products.
Des.
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"I will not be doing super detailing to the interior as most of it will not be seen."
Perhaps not "super detailing, Des, but a lovely detailing job it is! An unusual subject, a new Kit, and your skills are producing a real winner, I like it!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Lance for your much appreciated comments.
I have closed the fuselage and surprisingly all parts fitted really well, apart from the small piece I broke off there is very little filling to do. Once filled and sanded the entire fuselage will shape up really well, as I said earlier very little of the interior is now visible. As far as a resin kit I am pleased with the way the kit has gone together so far, I have had to make some parts but that is all part of modeling, the lack of instructions is the only drawback.
Des.
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Oh, man! That's looking so awesome, Des! Even without paint, three holes with one side mounted engine looks very cool. Superb work on the innards, by the way.
Cheers,
Bud
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good work congratulations!
Xan
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Oh, man! That's looking so awesome, Des! Even without paint, three holes with one side mounted engine looks very cool. Superb work on the innards, by the way.
Cheers,
Bud
Just what I was thinking, Bud. Very good progress, Des!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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It is turning out very good
an excellent start, Des!
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very nice!
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Not kept up with this Des - just remarkable what you have achieved. Your "ordinary" detailing of the interior is better than my "super-detailing" even though much of it cannot be seen. I am following this with interest because I have this on my list to scratch build att some time in the future.
Stephen.
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Outstanding interior work Des! You are making great strides on this unusual aircraft!
RAGIII
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i hope this is enjoyable to you des. to me 1/48 is a great scale to work in. 1/72 is just too small in most cases although i have had fun building some 1/72 stuff for example i recently built the encore oeffag albatros in that scale which was a fun quick build. i have built a few 1/32 and they do allow for more super detailing and enable some small parts to be more accurate and faithful to the original but sometimes it just takes so long to get it done and the models are big and harder to display or transport if you like to go to shows and contests. 1/48 is the perfect compromise imho. you are able to add quite a bit of detail but the build progress more rapidly,when you are finished the result is suffuciently impressive easy to display and there are many more odd subjects from multiple companies to choose from . for me this is ideal. i hope you enjoy and consider doing other 1/48 stuff. you would do a phenomenal job on a roden be2c for example.
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My many thanks to Bud, Xan, Ernie, Ermeio, Borsos, Stephen, Rick and Scott for all your very kind comments, they are very much appreciated.
Scott, I have the premium edition CSM Sopwith Dolphin which I would not mind building, being plastic would make it a bit easier to build.
Des.
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you should des, its a nice kit.
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Another nice one is the gaspatch salmson 2a2. And its like $50 not $120
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Hi Des,
This is some of the most phenomenal work I've seen in a long time on such an unusual subject. My hat is off to you on this one! Enjoying every step of this project and thanks for posting your updates.
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks very much Gary for your much appreciated comments.
I fitted the two PE panels to the side of the fuselage, to add a bit of detail I added 0.4mm brass tube for the hinges then inserted lengths of 0.12mm copper wire to represent the removable hinge pins, I formed a loop on the end of each pin.
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I also fitted the PE engine cooling louvres to the left side of the fuselage, these PE louvres had to be assembled so took quite some time. The louvre panes have also been fitted with hinges from 0.4mm brass tube and hinge pins from 0.12 copper wire. I also fitted cockpit padding, this is made from 0.95 plastic tubing CA'd to the fuselage, this will be painted a leather colour.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r_q6-DUeyRw/V3DuedcfP6I/AAAAAAAAUtI/gsicVI_76s4lWlu-Be8nvliUlOGm3jkxwCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B31.jpg)
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Des.
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Continuing excellent work, Des. Really nice job of the PE
parts. A very interesting build to follow, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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The standard continues to amaze - the PE detail in particular is very impressive. I am going to have an excellent resource to follow when I do get around to my attempt.
Stephen.
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Magnificent work, Des! In addition to building a spectacular model, you're producing a wonderful tutorial for me to follow when I build mine!
Cheers,
Bud
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Thank you Ernie, Stephen and Bud for looking in and leaving your comments.
Des.
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Des, what a job you're doing with this one! You always manage to provide very instructional tips in your builds. Your work on those side panels has inspired me to get back to the Canuck project. Keep up the good work!
Pietro
P.S.: Thanks for pulling the plug on that political thing! This forum is not the place for that stuff.
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Des, Outstanding work on those PE panels.
RAGIII
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Thank you Pietro and Rick for leaving very kind comments.
I added a bit of paint to the front portion of the fuselage using Hobby Color (Gunze) H334 Barley Gray, I also repainted the exhaust manifold this time using Humbrol Metal Cote 27003 Polished Steel. I had to cut a slot in the rear of the fuselage to accept the tail plane, it is now glued in position, I still need to tidy it up a bit where I made the slot. I also removed the three fuel/oil filler pipes which where resin, I will be replacing them with brass tube.
Des.
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Wow, it looks really fantastic. I like theese strange looking Machines from a time, were every weird idea was build just to see if it is an improvement to the known planes.
Manni
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Des, it is looking better and better with every day. Brilliant built!
Borsos
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Oh, man, Des! I really like this! You've done an outstanding job getting all the fuselage parts blended. Can't wait to start mine.
Cheers,
Bud
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Des,
As always Master Level works from a most talented modeler and gentleman. Keep up the excellence my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Des,
As always Master Level works from a most talented modeler and gentleman. Keep up the excellence my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
I couldn't agree more with Gregory. Beautiful work, Des!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Wow! That is precise, detailed and masterful work, Des! I'm liking this a lot!
Regards,
Marc
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This is proving to be a most useful guide - and from a master modeller. I just hope that when I do get around to scratch building this it will be nearly as good as this.
Stephen.
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My many thanks to Manni, Borsos, Bud, Gregory, Ernie, Marc and Stephen for looking in and leaving very kind comments, they are very much appreciated.
Des.
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It really is a fascinating looking machine and a beautiful build too!
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As I said earlier this model will be built mainly OOB, so I added the kit supplied resin radiators, I added some pipes to the radiators using 0.6mm copper wire, I also added the breather pipes which still need to be capped off and a small pipe fitted.. I filed some caps for the fuel/oil filler pipes, these are filed from 2.25mm brass rod. The brass filler caps and the radiators where glued on using 5 minute epoxy while the small copper pipes where glued with CA. The nose of the aeroplane has been painted with Gunze off-white.
Des.
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Looking swell, Des!
Keep up the good work.
vB ;)
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This has been moved! Nearly lost it!!
The extra details are making this look better each time. It is going to be interesting to see this when the drive shafts and propellors are put into place.
Stephen.
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Edgar certainly chose the right person for this build! A Master Modeler is a Master Modeler no matter the scale preference. Looking absolutely stunning!
RAGIII
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this topic is a absolute pleasure.
Xan
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WOW! As I said before it looks so great. Makes me want one in 1:32. But I think that is just day dreaming.
Manni
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Thanks guys for your very kind comments.
I have had a few days away so not much has been done. After a 5 hour drive back home I managed to paint the fuselage today using Hobby Color H21 Off White, it is a full gloss at the moment but will be finished as a satin after decals are applied. I removed the rudder and fitted two 0.4mm brass tube pins in the fin, holes in the rudder will allow the rudder to be refitted once painted and decals applied.
Des.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cxUlj-BI0yE/V34blaqSjxI/AAAAAAAAUvE/PWvhlQ_VtvQELi9sQNyn_AgHfNJgpdWqwCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B43.jpg)
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This is continuing to be your usual outstanding work Des!
RAGIII
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wonderfull.
Xan
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I downloaded and printed the plans for the jig from the CSM website, it would be extremely difficult to fit the wings without the jig as no instructions are included with the kit. I used a stiff corrugated cardboard for the jig and glued it using PVA white glue, it ended up being quite strong, it also has provisions for fitment of the top wing. The jig holds the fuselage very firm and will make fitting the wings a lot easier. Before proceeding any further I need to fit the undercarriage to the bottom wing, this will ensure the bottom wing remains level,I will also paint the bottom wing before adding any struts.
Des.
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total respect...
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Nice job of the jig, Des. That should be a great help.
The model looks great, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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total respect...
Plus ONE!
RAGIII
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Thank you Ernie and Rick, your comments are always appreciated.
Des.
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This is definitely up there with the rest of your outstanding builds Des....and what a great idea from CSM to provide online plans for a jig! Obviously a lot of thought went into this kit!
Ian
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I fitted the undercarriage using the kit supplied resin parts, it fitted quite well and surprisingly is quite strong, the wheels are also fitted. I added rib tapes to the top of the bottom wing using 0.75mm masking tape, original photos of the aircraft show large/ish tapes. The PE wing reinforcing plates have been added to the top and bottom of the wing, I have left these as the original metal colour while the rest of the wing has been painted with Hobby Color H21 Off-White. I also applied the roundels to the bottom of the wing, the decals went on really well. The fuel tank has been fitted to the centre of the bottom wing and painted with Hobby Color H334 Barley Gray, the undercarriage has been painted with the same colour.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7wNDxVoH9qc/V4HMF6LX2bI/AAAAAAAAUwA/VY4gGtIf22AKdnuki1GXxvuqVsTQwWm3gCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B48.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GXw3vTllG30/V4HMGbTdL0I/AAAAAAAAUwA/k9kes4iz_kcMRAYaMvikmekWb6dKFJovACCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B49.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3hq2TtH0tzQ/V4HMF9WjzVI/AAAAAAAAUwA/QcOvOsbiF5QzPnDlCcV5E1YNkzTDYPo_wCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B50.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Auv4f_VUm60/V4HMJXzv-lI/AAAAAAAAUwA/4_9fOPuBJG0yDJxD3Vq4fiezefO4bL5agCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B51.jpg)
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I removed the rudder and decided to paint it instead of using the decals (the decal colours are back to front having the red at the front). Firstly I painted the rudder white using Hobby Color H1 gloss White, once dry I taped the rudder and painted the blue which is Humbrol 48 Gloss Mediterranean enamel then the red which is again Humbrol 19 Gloss Red enamel, decals will be applied once the paint has had time to cure (I always allow enamels to dry for 48 hours)
Des.
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Des,
Your work on this kit is Stunning to say the least. Really looking sharp!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick, your comments are always very much appreciated.
I added the fuselage decals tonight, the decals went on okay and did not need any decal set solution, I set the decals with a hair dryer. Tomorrow I will clear coat the bottom wing and the fuselage with a satin coat.
Des.
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Beautiful paint work, Des, and the decals went on perfectly as well. The jig looks excellent, I can't imagine how this type of design could be properly assembled without it. This is going to be a spectacular model of a very unusual subject; you are doing a really fine job on it!
Cheers,
Lance
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The decals look terrific Des!
RAGIII
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I can't even begin to express how much I'm enjoying this build, Des! Seeing your skills at work in 1/48 scale is magical and having you blaze the trail on this kit is invaluable to me!
Cheers,
Bud
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My many thanks to Lance, Rick and Bud for your very kind comments.
I have fitted the fuselage/bottom wing struts which now holds everything together very firmly. Fitting these struts without the jig would have been near impossible. I removed all of the resin strut pins and replaced them with 0.5mm copper wire, I also drilled 0.5mm holes in the fuselage and wing to accept the struts, CA holds them together. I have to admit, I am really enjoying this build even though it is not my usual scale.
Des.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oY2FkrpfHNc/V4MjPV89VUI/AAAAAAAAUws/GEiA6YEVuh4UooG1sXJgWR4gz27rQwOMwCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B57.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fOyDQQEJvcQ/V4MjO9jar7I/AAAAAAAAUw8/pDVnUVr_mrkr2wEz9icC05ZE2SI4yAWOwCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B58.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iWg3xs9_2cQ/V4MjSdoLWlI/AAAAAAAAUw8/LEjiQCsCm4oXFABGxtgRkboqMCpG0NCnwCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B59.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O7P6o7Vi7q0/V4MjTvEzDVI/AAAAAAAAUw8/BK3fu5WCquUo4KjJnpMKcNTEUqstgs75gCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B60.jpg)
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You are making a great job! This SM is going to be a beauty!
Best regards
Borsos
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Thank you Borsos for dropping by and leaving kind comments.
Just a quickie update tonight. I added the decals to the rudder and fitted the rudder to the fin.
Des.
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I think a WOW!!!! is appropriate here!
RAGIII
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Des,
Outstanding my old friend. Very impressive indeed and a fitting tribute to your Master Level talents.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Very clean build.you would think it was an im kit.
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Exellent work and painting from a Master model builder!😁 8).
Cheers
Martin
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Des, this is fantastic! I am embarrassed by your speedy builds. I'm still plodding along on the Canuck! All the sub-assemblies are done, but I don't seem to be able to get to the finish line. My 1/12 Lotus 49 project has completely consumed me.
Your workmanship and problem solving are brilliant. We can't wait to see this "thing" finished, so you can get going on the 1/32 version.
All the best to you, Des.
Pietro
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Thanks very much Rick, Gregory, Scott, Martin and Pietro for your extremely kind words, even though it is resin and 1:48 scale I am enjoying the challenge, there have been no major issues so far.
Des.
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I fitted the anti nose-over wheel using the kit struts and 0.5mm brass tube as the stays, a small step but a step all the same.
Des.
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Des, the build is coming along beautifully! I am really enjoying seeing the
SM take shape. Super job my friend. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks very much Ernie, your kind comments are always very much appreciated.
Des.
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I managed to fit the port side propeller drive gearbox unit, finding the correct struts for each location took most of my time but once sorted out it went together reasonably well. I also made and fitted the tail skid, the kit supplied tail skid is only PE and was very flimsy so I made mine from various sizes of brass tube. The head-on photo shows the streamline effect of having the engine mounted sideways inside the fuselage.
Des.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HBHJZNfqLXc/V4S21X4MMPI/AAAAAAAAUyE/320kgWJVl4Iic4odk9Vq3CdD705Vt-XCgCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B68.jpg)
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Great paint job and attention to detail Des.
To say it's looking good is definately an understatement, but
it is LOOKING REALLY GOOD!
More please. :)
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Thank you Boggie for your very kind comments, they are much appreciated.
Des.
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Des,
are you going to tone down (flatten?) the gloss a bit, or is going to stay so shiny?
S.
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The gloss coat was applied so I could add the decals, I will be giving the whole model a few coats of satin clear once the other propeller mount is fitted.
Des.
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Just beautiful!
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Just superb :)
vB
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Brilliant painting, decal work, and detailing!
RAGIII
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Brilliant painting, decal work, and detailing!
RAGIII
Rick sums it up and I couldn't agree more!
Beautiful job, Des. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks guys for stopping by and leaving your much appreciated comments.
When fitting the struts I cut off the resin pins and replace them with 0.5mm copper wire, I drill a 0.6mm hole into the end of the struts then CA the copper wire, the wire can then be cut and bent to shape, it is very easy to work with but makes a strong connection.
I finished the two propeller drive gearbox units and fitted them to the bottom wing, the main drive from the engine to the two gearbox units are also fitted. I was very surprised at how easy it was to fit these units, finding the correct length strut is crucial but having scale plans to compare each strut makes life very easy. Once the correct struts were found both units virtually fell together
Des.
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You're really moving right along on this one, Des! I'm blown away by how quickly and beautifully she's coming together! Just Lovely!
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Bud for your kind words. For a limited edition resin kit it is going together really well, I have had a few issues but only minor ones, the lack of instructions are my main concern.
Des.
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And even more struts. I have fitted the struts from the propeller mounts to take the top wing, I made a small jig that fitted across the pins on each pair of struts just to make sure everything was aligned, and this isn't the end, there are still more struts to be fitted.
Des.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jkjPDHvrOdY/V4Ynq630IqI/AAAAAAAAUzY/kuhUjezN2sUlGpjnVb0Zfw2iZhTBzbDDgCCo/s800/sm%2Bx%2B80.jpg)
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Wow what a splendid build Des! Everything looks so easy when you do it... Of only I had a talent like you do...
I think Edgar has made the right decission when he asked you to build this kit. It really makes me want to buy one too.
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Thank you Filip for your kind comments.
Des.
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very nice and fast progress,i think you are enjoying this 1/48 kit more than you thought you would.remember there are many many more kits of much more obscure subjects in 1/48.some require some tlc but to me all the more fun. i know you like the be2c roden has a very decent kit of the be2c which can be converted to other be2 models. you can get one for $20 to $25 us dollars. i think you would like many of the cheaper yet still very nice 1/48 kits
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IN-CRE-DIBLE how you manage these complex strut arrangement. Simply looks great.
Kind regards
Borsos
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As say Borsos incredible.
Great work on struts!
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Many thanks to Scott, Borsos and Xan for your much appreciated comments.
Des.
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I made a small jig that fitted across the pins on each pair of struts just to make sure everything was aligned
Des,
can you please upload a photo of that jig?
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Fantastic work as usual Des.
I was sitting looking at it when something jumped out at me....is the shaft from the engine to the prop units supposed to be wood coloured? I would have assumed it was a metal fairing covering the drive shaft. Just a thought!
Ian
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Looking great Des! Very fine craftsmanship!
Mark
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excellent, Des!
as ever...
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Thank you to Stefan, Ian, Mark and Ermeio for your very kind comments.
Ian, it is very hard to tell from B&W photos what colour certain items are, to me all the struts look the same colour. CSM say that the struts are painted a light gray but a colour profile I printed out shows them as being a wood colour. The drive shaft is inside the streamlined strut so it could be either wood or metal, hard to tell from original photos. I may decide to change the colour of those two struts to gray.
Stefan, the jig is an extremely simple device, just a length of 1.0mm x 1.5mm styrene strip with 0.8mm holes drilled to slip over the pins in the ends of the struts. Dimensions for the hole locations are taken from the scale plans. Sometimes the simplest ideas work the best.
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Des.
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Des, this is truly beautiful work and great craftmanship, you're delivering here!
One has to admit that this S.M.1 was not the most beautiful design of a plane, but watching your build-log makes me like this aeroplane despite it's comparative uglyness...
Richard
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Thanks Richard for dropping by and leaving much appreciated comments.
I managed to complete the top wing today, all I need to do is give it a coat of satin clear. For the rib tapes I used Bobs Buckles 1.0mm strippers. The top wing is only sitting in position for photo purposes, once the entire model is sprayed with a satin clear I will fit the top wing. I had to remove the front and rear parts of the jig to allow the model to still sit inside the jig for top wing fitment. I also assembled and fitted the front machine gun.
Des.
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Just a superb job, Des! About as close to perfection as is possible,
my friend. A very unusual, but extremely pleasing aeroplane.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Coming along very beautiful, Des! We need more kits of french aeroplanes!!
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Blimey Des - I miss a week and you make half of the model! That is really looking good and the level of detail is remarkable. I have bookmarked this blog because it will provide me with excellent ideas to follow later.
The jigs which you have constructed are also first class and just after my own spirit - cheap, easy and simple. The struts arrangement remind me strongly of the HB CC which would also have been impossible to put together without jigs. A complex arrangement of struts and propulsion shafts there - but all exciting things to model. Your model will be one to emulate as usual.
Stephen.
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Thank you Ernie, Richard and Stephen for your very kind comments. I now have to do lots of rigging between the X struts on the propeller drive units, this will be done after I spray the model with a satin clear.
Des.
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Looking at some Hi-Res photos I realised that there are rigging wires between the X struts on the propeller drive units, I have just sprayed the model with a coat of satin clear so it will have to sit overnight before I can start the rigging. There are no rigging attachment points anywhere on the model so I will have to make a heap of small eyelets, I will probably use 0.1mm elastic sewing thread as this will be a more appropriate scale size.
Here are photos of the model with the clear satin applied, the top wing is only just sitting in position.
Des.
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very impressive Des.
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Des,
You are a modeling machine! Man that is great work! The funny thing is seeing your beautifully done model makes this bird look not so ungainly as I first thought!
RAGIII
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Des,
You are a modeling machine! Man that is great work! The funny thing is seeing your beautifully done model makes this bird look not so ungainly as I first thought!
RAGIII
I couldn't agree more, Des! Beautiful!
Cheers,
Bud
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Even without the rigging this model is truly impressive: with it it will be a real winner. I agree with Rick that your speed of making models is truly amazing - and what is more you maintain a high degree of accuracy when you do so.
Stephen.
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Des,
You are a modeling machine! Man that is great work! The funny thing is seeing your beautifully done model makes this bird look not so ungainly as I first thought!
RAGIII
I couldn't agree more, Des! Beautiful!
Cheers,
Bud
My words!!
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My many thanks to Xan, Rick, Bud, Stephen and Richard for dropping by and leaving such wonderful comments.
Des.
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Des,
As you know I've admired your many Outstanding projects for years now and I must say this SM.1 project is your most impressive kit based project to date. Well Done my old friend! I know that I'll be even more impressed once she's completed too. As always looking forward to seeing more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thank you Gregory for your very kind comments, I always much appreciate hearing from you.
The top wing has now been fitted and most of the rigging completed. I used Modelkasten 0.13mm elastic rigging thread and CA to hold it together. I still need to fit two more struts from the rear of the wing to the fuselage, but my kit is missing more struts which are supposed to go from the front of the wing to the fuselage, I replaced these with rigging wire. With the use of the jig the top wing fitted reasonable well with no major issues.
Des.
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It's rather brave (as in "asking for trouble") to add the front MG before attaching the top wing. I would never dare to do so - but you succeeded. Well done.
S.
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You have done a masterful job of mounting the upper wing and the rigging is brilliant as always! Your build has certainly made me aware of a little known but rather cool looking Aircraft! So if WNW ever does one...
RAGIII
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Des, as always your rigging is perfect and it really brings this beautiful beast to life! I can't wait to get to work on mine.
Just out of curiosity, I took a look at the Copper State website and noticed that they only have one of these left in stock, so if anyone else wants to build one, you'd better jump on it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Incredible! Very clean and elegant. Now even this bird is attractive. My highest respect! I especially like how you managed this jungle of struts.
Borsos
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Thank you Stefan for your kind comments and yes, it was brave, and stupid, to mount the front machine gun before the top wing, but luckily all went well.
Your comments are always appreciated Rick, I doubt you will ever see one of these aircraft come out of the Wingnuts factory.
Bud, many thanks for your more than welcome words, the numbers shown on the CSM website are incorrect, I think he still has around 150 kits left (Edgar may correct me on this figure)
Thanks Borsos for your comments, the jungle of struts made fitting the top wing a little troublesome but after a bit of time it all fell into place and is very strong.
Des.
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Wonderful build Des and really good photos which I can use for reference in the future. A master-modeller at work and the results demonstrate it.
Stephen.
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Des,
Ditto Stephen comments to which I'd add AWESOME!! Well Done my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks Stephen and Gregory for your very kind comments, I appreciate them very much.
Des.
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I'm calling this one done. I completed all the rigging and control rigging, fitted the rear machine gun and fitted the propellers.
When I took on this build it was way out of my comfort zone being 1:48 scale and resin but in all honesty I have truly enjoyed the build. The kit is quite complex and only suitable for capable or experienced modelers with knowledge in the use of resin and CA. For a limited run kit it did not pose too many issues and what issues did arise were quite easily overcome. Some of the resin parts were extremely fragile so I opted to fabricate the parts myself. My only criticism of the kit is the lack of instructions, even basic instructions would have been a huge benefit. I take my hat off to CSM for producing such a wonderful kit of a somewhat unusual subject and now that I have completed the model I would highly recommend this kit, remember, it is a limited run so grab one before they all run out.
Des.
Click any picture for a larger image
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Des,
I don't have any superlative to express how impressed I am with what you have done with this kit! I truly enjoyed watching you turn what I thought was an ugly aircraft into a real BEAUTY!
RAGIII
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Excellent Des!
Mark
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Outstanding results Des, it's a superb model and the detail and "clean" finish really impress! It's nice to see a Company like Copper State provide such a unique Kit to the market, hopefully it will sell well and encourage more efforts like this.
Cheers,
Lance
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Des, what an absolutely stunning work of art you've created! This is the first of this kit that I've seen completed and I can't stop looking at it! In 2009, when Eric Hight, founder and former owner of Copper State Models, told me that Marty Digmayer was working on the master for this kit, I had only seen just a few photos of the S.M.1 and knew almost nothing about it. I started digging into it and became excited about the release of the kit to the point where I hounded Eric about it almost weekly. As it turned out, it wasn't until Ilya Sobolev and Slava Krylov bought the company from Eric, that this kit got produced. I bought one immediately and was impressed with the improved quality of the resin and the flawless casting, yet it sat in my stash all these years. You've got me itchin' to build it now, mate, with this gorgeous model you've presented to us. Thanks for taking this on and reigniting my excitement for this freak of aviation!
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent build Des
Unfortunately I promised myself not to buy any more stuff due to the size of my stash but it is awfully tempting to break that promise after seeing your effort.
Alan.
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Des I would wish to echo what has already been written. This is a type of which I was utterly ignorant yet it looks to be a real challenge to build and a satisfying one when it is complete. The quality of your workmanship and modelling skills need no further comment - you had done real justice to this kit and I hope too that others will buy it and give it a try.
Stephen.
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I wish to express my appreciation to Rick, Mark, Lance, Bud, Alan and Stephen for taking the time to drop by and for leaving extremely nice comments, thanks guys.
Des.
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it turned out so nice des. i hop it has given an appreciation and interest in 1/48. as you well know there are much more different types kitted in this scale. even more in 1/72 but to me 1/72 is just too small to do the level of detail i enjoy yet 1/48 is not too big as to cause storage issues for built models. i hope to see you build more 1/48 someday
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A wonderful SM, very impressive! I can't say anything but repeating myself or the other positive comments respectively.
Best wishes
Borsos
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This was a very interesting build to follow and lead to really impressive model at the end!
Congratulations on finishing it :)
Best regards,
Sasho
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WOW Des, I am really amazed by this WIP, I just drank it all at once, sorry for not being more present during the works but now that I see it all together it should be taken as a modeling master class!
Ciao
Antonio
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Wow, Des that really came together quickly. Really a nice job. I guess that is a thumbs up for the kit?
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Des, as I often say in marvelling at your builds, you are a world class modeller and your builds are inspirational and worthy of display in the finest museums.
The SM.1 is breathtaking, even more so as 1/48 is not your preferred scale and you achieved this spectacular result from a kit with no instructions!
Flawless as ever!
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Thanks very much guys for your much appreciated comments, my gratitude goes to Scott, Borsos, Sasho, Antonio, Jamie and Dave for all your kind words.
Des.
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Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Shame on me !! I missed those build. Wahou !! Wünderbar hauptman von Des !! ;)
A masterpiece and a plane I didn't know. Double pleasure.
Best regards.
Alain.
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Beautiful build, Des!
What next? 1/72 or 1/144 scale? :D
Well done.
vB
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Sorry for taking so long to congratulate you on the completion of
the SM1, Des. You have really done yourself proud especially working
in a smaller scale. Not the prettiest aeroplane in the hanger, but
seeing yours, it is much more appealing. Brilliant work, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Des.
First I have to say "Hammer das Teil" that means something like... great.
I was 3 weeks with some friends and my little family on vacation.
I had no Internet on this small island (Borkum) and often thought how far your progress on this plane would be.
To see it now finished it is just unbelievable stunning!
Just great!!!
Manni
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My many thanks to Alain, Bob, Ernie and Mannie for dropping by and leaving kind comments.
Bob, I think with my capabilities I will not be dropping any smaller than 1:48 scale, I had my go at 1:72 and 1:144 when I was a lot lot younger.
Des.
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simply a stunning model, Des!
It is a masterpiece like all the preceding ones.
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This was a very interesting and inspiring build, ending up to a beautiful model. Not to mention the rarity of the subject and the complexity of the airframe, making this a fine addition to your great collection. Thank you for sharing.
Giuseppe
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Thank you Ermeio and Giuseppe for posting such wonderful comments, they are very much appreciated.
Des.
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Wow,
What an exellent build! ;D
Cheers
Martin
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Always knew you where a 48th-er :)
Terri
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Hi Des, sorry for the late reply on this one but I just stumbled across it. You've done a magnificent job. It's a wonderful piece of work.
Cheers,
Gary
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Wow! That is a magnificent and inspiring build, Des! Way beyond my skills, but I can appreciate the amazing complexity and very neat result! Well Done! Marc
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My appreciation goes out to Edgar, Martin, Terri, Gary and Marc for all your very kind words, thank you.
Des.
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Edgar, if I sent this model to Telford it would end up in more pieces than what it started with, it would be a logistical nightmare.
Des.
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What about sending this mmodels together with Des to Telford?)
THIS sounds like a good idea!
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Des
Found this build today and immediately went to Copper State's web site on picked one up. Beautiful build!
Charlie
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Thanks Charles for your kind comments, and you will not be disappointed with the kit.
Des.