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Offline AndRoby67

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2019, 05:37:36 PM »
Really well done!
Take care by the fact that the section behind the cockpit was covered with metal, not wood.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/7585559468/in/photostream/
Looking for the next steps!
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Offline Gene K

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2019, 10:34:48 PM »
Looks great!!!

I may use your thread to enlarge this model to 1/20 for Radio Control!

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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2019, 03:13:16 PM »
Hi Gene...it would make a neat flying model.  Little electric and it would fly forever.  Let me know if you do that.  I'd love to see the video!

Thanks, Roberto.  I think I fixed the area behind the cockpit.  I painted it green and also did the white saw teeth.  Next will be to see if I can replicate the lettering.  This one isn't perfect by any means, but I'm glad I'm trying to get it a little closer to the real thing...Cheers,
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2019, 11:39:24 PM »
Beautiful work!
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2019, 05:50:33 AM »
It is looking good ! Doesn't the paint wrap the paper with wringles ?



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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2019, 09:59:35 AM »
hi Terri!
Nope.  It works just fine.  Maybe because it's acrylic and dries really fast?  Not sure but I've never had a problem.  I've repainted entire paper models and I treat it just like (delicate) plastic.  Even takes primer, putty and sanding with some care.

Thanks Rick...I'm glad you like it.  I'm starting the engine today and hope to put some pics up later tonight with some luck.

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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #21 on: October 07, 2019, 02:52:05 PM »
Well...got most of the basic engine done and the top wing skinned.  Next will be some struttery and it may start looking like the real thing!

Cheers,
Dan
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2019, 04:46:57 PM »
Beautiful model, I like the livery.
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Offline RAGIII

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2019, 12:56:15 AM »
Looks superb! Really taking shape now!
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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #24 on: October 08, 2019, 02:42:55 PM »
Thanks, Giuseppe and Rick!
I got the engine and struts mounted and added the tails.  I couldn't help it as it looks pretty darn cute.  I will need to do some cosmetic work on the struts since I put some thin wire in them...they didn't close well.  I can fix that!

Overall, looking like a Macchi now!

Cheers,
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #25 on: October 08, 2019, 08:44:32 PM »
Cool 8)
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #26 on: October 10, 2019, 01:12:44 PM »
High praise coming from you, Andreas.  Thank you very much.
Here is some more.  I got the tail struts on and rigged the basic center section.  Then I set the top wing on the engine just to get a clue how it will look.  Schnazzy!

I think I'd better try the lettering before I add the wings.  I am not looking forward to those!  Wish me luck...Dan
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #27 on: October 10, 2019, 08:30:48 PM »
Could you print out another copy of the parts to be lettered? You could then practice on that, and if it works OK either letter the aeroplane, or stick a second layer on top using the spare you just modified

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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #28 on: October 10, 2019, 09:11:20 PM »
It really looks Fantastic with the upper wing resting in place! I am sure you will sort out the lettering!
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Re: Macchi M.5 1/48th
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2019, 11:32:15 PM »
Many compliments!
Now you are more near to the real one!
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