Author Topic: 1:32nd scale Ponnier M.1 (Read 5714 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #30 on:** June 05, 2021, 07:22:41 AM »

Nice!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #31 on:** June 05, 2021, 08:30:17 AM »

Alexis

RichieW · « **Reply #32 on:** June 05, 2021, 09:00:42 AM »

More magic from your busy work bench Mike.

Rookie · « **Reply #33 on:** June 05, 2021, 03:54:14 PM »

Looking sharp Mike.

Willem

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #34 on:** June 07, 2021, 02:36:09 AM »

Hi all,
Just a few updates.
I've applied and sealed the weathering ('Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash).
Also added the pilot's foot plate, made from spare photo-etch) to the lower port wing, which is not in the kit.
The replacement 'GasPatch' Lewis Mk.1 machine gun has been fitted.

Now onto the pre-rigging,

Mike

kensar · « **Reply #35 on:** June 07, 2021, 09:56:44 AM »

You're certainly not disappointing with this build, Mike. The fuselage looks perfect.

Alexis · « **Reply #36 on:** June 07, 2021, 10:07:09 AM »

Thumbs up Mike

Alexis

RAGIII · « **Reply #37 on:** June 07, 2021, 10:57:42 AM »

Excellent work on the markings Mike!
RAGIII

Rookie · « **Reply #38 on:** June 07, 2021, 05:19:45 PM »

Beautiful work Mike!

Willem

RichieW · « **Reply #39 on:** June 11, 2021, 02:54:56 AM »

Another stunner taking shape at your bench Mike.

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #40 on:** June 11, 2021, 03:37:00 AM »

Hi all,
All of the necessary pre-rigging has been done, using 0.12 and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament with blackened 0.5 mm diameter Brass tube.
The wings were then fitted.
The ailerons win the upper wing were controlled from the cockpit by external rods and levers, similar to the French Nieuports.
The kit parts had rods that were way too short and would not reach the fuselage openings.
I cut the rods away from the levers and fitted 0.6 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tubes with 0.4 mm tube inside.
The protruding 0.4 tube fitted into holes drilled through the front end of the levers.

Now it's onto final rigging,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #41 on:** June 11, 2021, 09:49:34 PM »

Beautiful Little Bi Plane Mike!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #42 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:28:04 PM »

She looks good with the top wing in place , looking forward on seeing her all rigged up !

Alexis

Manni · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2021, 02:26:54 AM »

Wonderful work, Mike. Everything is looking as I prefer it.
May I ask some questions about the Flory wash?
I would like to know if you apply the Flory wash by brush or by air brush? Do you let it dry completely and remove the wash where you don't want it by Qtips or a brush?
Bye, Manni

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2021, 06:08:10 AM »

Hi Manni,

The Flory wash is fine clay suspended in fluid. You can airbrush or brush - I brush - brush heavily over the entire model and can break its surface tension by mixing kitchen washing liquid. Drys within an hour. Wipe off or brush off with slightly damp brush or paper roll. You can also dry wipe. Clay will grip more to matte surface, less to semi-gloss and even less to gloss. Six basic colours, most popular is Dark Dirt which I use,

Mick