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Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« on: May 02, 2022, 03:15:41 AM »
Hello together,

well, after years of active abstinence (since the crazy action of Photobucket) I would like to start an active build report again.
In this case a Morane Saulnier Type N "Bullet" from Special Hobby in 1/32 scale.
A few small parts from the aftermarket I will use, otherwise the model will be built strictly out of the box - but let's see what's in the box (grin)

I have to add that the model was already started in January 2021, the model itself is about to be completed in the foreseeable future.











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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2022, 03:44:13 AM »
Here compared to the fuselage of a Wingnut Wings Albatros it is nice to see how small the plane was.

I started by exposing the openings in the rear of the fuselage for the control cables.
A massive amount of material was milled off from the inside.
The fuselage fairing above the fuel and oil tanks was also milled considerably thinner.











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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2022, 04:00:13 AM »
All hail the master!  ;)



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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2022, 04:00:47 AM »
Hoooray, Bertl is back!!

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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2022, 04:02:05 AM »
Glad to see you back to the bench, Bertl!!! - I feel another masterpiece is coming...

...Out of the box means you will take all the pieces out of the box and then modify 98% of them, right?  ;)

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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2022, 04:06:19 AM »
After that I started with the propeller and the spinner.
Explicitly on the spinner and the fuselage cover above the fuel and oil tank, the many raised rivet heads on the original catch the eye. Unfortunately, there is relatively little of this on the model.
The spinner had to be machined accordingly.
Since I did not want to show the plane brand new but used, I also added some dents and dings to the spinner.









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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2022, 04:13:24 AM »
0.2mm holes were drilled to show the raised rivets.
I glued copper wire into the holes, cut them with pliers and ground the heads.

You don't want to believe it, but it works ..... but honestly, it's a crazy job.









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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2022, 04:33:51 AM »
The engine hood also had to be milled considerably thinner on the inside.
Of course, some dents and dings here too ...









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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2022, 05:08:07 AM »
Fantastic work on that spinner. And the milling you've done looks like very delicate work (to be careful enough not to break through!).
Happy to see your work again.
Cheers,
Gary

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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2022, 05:13:01 AM »
Thank you Gary  ;)

The spinner was primed with a metal primer. Over it several thin layers of aluminum from Mr. Metalcolor. On it irregular spots were dabbed with Stainless.
Finally, the spinner was polished.








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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2022, 05:59:42 AM »
Great to see you back to modeling, Bertl. And the start certainly does not disappoint!
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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2022, 07:29:36 AM »
I was going to say "beautiful work" and then I saw the rivets on the spinner...incredible!

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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2022, 11:05:41 AM »
    Welcome back Bertl, and so nice to see you back to your old form, the work so far is extraordinary for detail as is your hallmark! I recently built this one, looking forward to your production of what is a pretty nice Kit!
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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2022, 10:31:51 PM »
Very nice detail work!

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Re: Morane-Saulnier Type "N", Special Hobby 1/32
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2022, 11:04:28 PM »
Exceptional work as always. Great to have you posting a build again! That spinner Looks like metal!
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