Author Topic: 1:32nd scale Ponnier M.1 (Read 8262 times)

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2021, 05:14:12 AM »

Quote from: Alexis on May 29, 2021, 10:57:29 AM

Might as well replace all the struts that are white metal Mike

Nice work on the landing assembly

Alexis

You win Alexis

,

Mike

Alexis · « **Reply #17 on:** May 30, 2021, 11:44:58 AM »

Alexis

RAGIII · « **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2021, 11:15:32 PM »

Terrific work on the gear mike. The struts will be an excellent enhancement to the kit!
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2021, 03:17:46 AM »

Hi all,
Just a few updates.
The kit supplied resin propeller was base coated with 'Tamiya' Buff (XF55) then had 'DecoArts' Burnt Umber acrylic brushed on.
Finally a sealing coat of 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) mixed with 'Tamiya' Clear Orange (X26).

Forward fuselage and spinner base coated with 'Tamiya' black gloss (X18) then over coated with 'Alclad' Duraluminium (ALC-102).
Slot cut forward of the cockpit to house the 'GasPatch' Lewis machine gun.

The brass created struts were base coated with 'Tamiya' Buff (XF55) then had 'DecoArts' Burnt Umber acrylic brushed on.
The four interplane struts were then clear gloss coated to have 'Xtradecal' 1.0 mm wide black decals applied to represent the linen bindings around the struts.
Finally all of the struts were sealed with a coat of 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311).

Now it's onto pre-shading the model prior to applying the CDL and plywood effect decals,

Mike

Manni · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2021, 03:53:15 AM »

Really fine work, the wood looks great and the metal parts, too. It is a pleasure to watch this build. Right decision to scratch the struts.
Bye, Manni

RAGIII · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2021, 11:59:11 PM »

The painting of the cowling and struts is excellent. Really taking shape now Mike!
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2021, 02:15:28 AM »

Hi all,
I've pre-shaded the parts ready for applying plywood effect decal to the fuselage and linen effect decal to the flight surfaces.
The fuselage if the aircraft was covered in plywood but it's difficult to tell if the plywood was applied as single sheets or as separate panels.
One photograph seems to show a panel join, so I've gone for separate panels.
Panel lines scribbed with nail lines added each side using a 'Rosie the Riveter' (1.0 mm).

Mike

Rookie · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2021, 02:44:23 AM »

Wow Mike, you have absolutely outdone yourself! Again!

Those flying surfaces and the fuselage look great with the pre-shading on.

Willem

Matti · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2021, 03:51:27 AM »

Very nice work so far, good craftmanship to make your own parts from brass !

Alexis · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:22:17 PM »

Getting there ....looking good Mike

Alexis

RAGIII · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2021, 11:02:07 PM »

Your pre shading looks great Mike.
RAGIII

Monty · « **Reply #27 on:** June 04, 2021, 03:18:11 AM »

Nice work, Mike! Some interesting and effective pre-shading and some lovely work! Regards, Marc.

Dave Brewer · « **Reply #28 on:** June 04, 2021, 09:50:40 AM »

Great idea to use Rosie for the nail runs Mike, I think they'll come up a treat.
Cheers,
Dave.

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #29 on:** June 05, 2021, 07:00:12 AM »

Hi all,
I've applied the decals.
The Clear Doped Linen are the '‘Aviattic’ CDL aged varnish (ATT32094),
The plywood fuselage are the ‘Lukgraph’ Dark Plywood (DEC004) - from their Friedrichshafen FF.33L kit (32-30).
I still have to finish weathering and maybe darken the wood decals,

Mike