Resin Bristol M1C

[drdave]

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

[Rob Hart]

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

[drdave]

Theres the piccys and schemes on Britmodeller.

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

[Des]

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.

[Des]

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.

[coyotemagic]

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

[pepperman42]

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

Steve

[Inverted]

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

[bobs_buckles]

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

Von Buckle

[Des]

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

Des.

[rhallinger]

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

[pepperman42]

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

Steve

[Des]

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.

[rhallinger]

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

[Inverted]

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?