Macchi M-5

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Roberto,
Once again thanks - your information has proved invaluable.
Although it can't be proved for certain, I think the Macchi 'near white' covering is the way to go on this model.
As you pointed out the 'white' inner ring on the wing roundels does seem to match the wing covering and is lighter than that on the fuselage roundels.
As for the rib tapes, I think they are darker as they are linen over linen.



I'm using linen effect decals from 'Aviattic', so have ordered the nearest matching decal to the colour.
The roundel outer green and inner red I'll paint, leaving the linen 'white' ring visible.

Thanks,

Mike

[RLWP]

I recognise that image 

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Yup - that's why this forum is the best - plenty of help and advice 

Mike

[AndRoby67]

Hi Mike,
I was looking at the rear cover of the Datafile dedicated to the M.5 (do you have it?), with three color profiles.
Representing the M.5 of STV Ivo Ravazzoni, the one with eagle's head on fuselage, the artist on the plan view seems that choose a "middle way".
The white circles seems more near to CDL than white. Maybe he had some right doubts as you?
I'm a fan of Aviattic products, I think Richard really "broke the market" with his approach.
The "linen" series is a real welcomed add. Looking at the colors, maybe ATT32044 and ATT32045 seems those you need.
Cheers!
Roberto

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Roberto,
Great minds think alike 
I have that publication and I did look at those colour profiles, which is another reason why I wondered about the colour.
I have already ordered the ATT32044 decal sheet for the CDL.
Right or wrong at least we are both on the same track,

Mike

[AndRoby67]

Oh yes Mike!
In the Linen page of Aviattic, in the examples there is an M.5 too, same kit as yours.
With full colors roundel...
Maybe Richard in future may use some photos of yours...
Roberto

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Roberto,
Hmmmm 
Yes Richard has photographs of five of my models in his gallery, but there are so many great models shown there,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
I've started working on the wings.
The wings were covered in Clear Doped Linen (CDL), but of a much lighter, almost white' finish.
Photographs of the aircraft show darker ribs tapes over the lighter covering, which I'm assuming was because the rib tapes were effectively double thickness linen.



The wing were primed with 'AK interactive' white AK-759.
The wing spars were masked off and airbrushed with thinned 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19).
The masking was removed and the internal cross bracing wires drawn on with a pencil.
Pre-shading was then airbrushed with thinned 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19).



The wing was lightly airbrushed with the white primer to tone down the pre-shading and spars.



The raised detail was then lightly sanded to highlight the wing ribs and outer edges.
The whole wing was then sealed with 'Alclad' Aqua Gloss (ALC-600).



'Aviattic' clear Bleached CDL (ATT32044) was used to cover the wing.
The same decal, cut into 2 mm strips was used to cover the rib tapes.



This is a long tedious job as both sides of the upper and lower wing need to be treated this way, but hopefully it'll have the desired effect.
I still have the roundels and markings to apply, plus any final weathering and a sealing coat of semi-matte to finish.

Mike

[kensar]

Interesting effect on the wings, Mike.

[RAGIII]

Terrific effect on the ribs,wiring,  and spars Mike. The Aviattic decals certainly lend themselves to this effect!
RAGIII

[smperry]

My goodness. I did a search on that decal material and wow, what will they think of next. I have been out of this part of the hobby a long time. It looks from your description and photos that you took an interesting product several steps further and really ended up with a totally accurate finish. Now that is some Master Modeling if I've ever seen it. The Pegasus 1:72 Macchi M-5 kit on the stash shelf behind me agrees wholeheartedly; I told it to be quiet. :-)
sp

[lcarroll]

   The extra effort on the Aviatic material may be tedious Mike, however the effect is quite striking, it's excellent work! Like all of your projects this one is a spectacular model, my compliments!
Cheers,
Lance

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Thanks - I try.

Out of interest here's a shot of the various parts that are WIP.
I've yet to add the rib tapes,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Your wings and tail look awesome! Beautiful work.
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Interesting way on doing the wings Mike , nice effect so far .



Terri