Author Topic: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L  (Read 5466 times)

Offline JoeDxMB

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Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« on: July 30, 2013, 08:09:43 AM »
Yes, I really do build WWI aircraft .  :)

I just started  the Eduard MS L kit and it has some cons along with the pros .  i understand it was one of the fist kits  released by Eduard.

Pros - It has many PE parts, including spoke wheels.....  more PE parts than  plastic parts.
......white metal LeRhone and Gnome engines and a full decal sheet for a few versions 
It also ha a few  metal rods and pins.

Con - The main flaw  is the terrible condition of the plastic parts that require much  preparation .

So far, I got the wing in shape and drilled it for rigging and wing struts.
On the plus side, the wing  contained  extremely small, barely noticeable, dimples indicating where the holes go which I prefer as molded  holes are always too big as opposed to drilled holes,
In any event, the kit assumes some modeling experience over  all.     

I will be building  a version with a Gnome and spoke wheels.  :) 

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Offline Pete Nottingham

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2013, 08:30:05 AM »
That looks an interesting kit, should be good to watch the progress of this one.

Cheers

Pete.

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2013, 09:02:37 AM »
This  is the version I  will depict.

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2013, 09:22:40 AM »
I'm looking forward to seeing you start this one, it will be a very interesting build to follow.

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2013, 01:38:11 PM »
I love the Morane L and I'm really looking forward to this build.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2013, 05:33:29 AM »
  Joe,
I'm thrilled to see you take on this older Eduard gem my old friend. Although she's not what I would have expected for your next project. I'm very much looking forward to follow this latest Outstanding build thread.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2013, 06:52:00 AM »
Joe, Like the others I am looking forward to seeing your build! The original Eduard kits were indeed a crude plastic venue to HIGHLIGHT their PE! I remember well speaking to the reps at the RICHTA show in Chicago, and how eager and enthusiastic they were about improving their product and becoming a Major player in plastic models. This was the Early 90's when I managed a hobby shop. They certainly accomplished their goals!
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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2013, 07:33:56 AM »
Very nice choise Joe.

I'll be watching your post for sure. You were right about PE set... it's more metal than plastic! ;D

Cheers

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2013, 08:09:05 AM »
I`m joining the audience! I`m sure your MS L will be great!
Best regards
Filip

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2013, 10:26:02 AM »
This will be my first reall experience with PE parts besides a few here  and there.

Anything I should know before  I next  tackle the cockpit which  is all PE?
I do have  some Xuron PE scissors  on order along with a basic (cheap) PE bender. 

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2013, 07:23:26 PM »
Hello Joe, here is my Morane L. A lot of work, believe me!
Although it is very laborious, it is a beautiful piece of collection.





















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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2013, 10:45:41 PM »
I have found the PE scissors to be very useful, the PE bender less so. I also use a pair of smooth jawed pliers and the tips of flat headed screwdrivers in various sizes to bend PE.

These pliers are the ones I use: http://www.ottofrei.com/Concave-Convex-Smooth-Jaw-Parallel-Pliers.html


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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2013, 01:27:46 AM »
@giodano.......

Thanks for posting  the pics.
That is about exactly as I plan on building mine and it's beautiful. Although, I  do not  think mine will look as great as yours.

It  also clears  my confusion about some things including  how the elevator linkage is routed on the fuselage bottom beneath the LG.

One question........ any  recommendations  on mounting the stab/elevator?  It seems to haven no support and it  would surely break off quickly.
Did you reinforce it in any way?

BTW, I'm glad you painted the edge reinforcements the correct  brown and not black as in most repos and models ,  :)

 @ Rob..........

Thanks for the tips :)
« Last Edit: August 01, 2013, 03:37:58 PM by JoeDxMB »

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2013, 04:10:54 AM »
Hello Joe, the stabilizer is indeed very fragile.
I replace the axle by hypodermic needle glued with cyanoacrylate.
But still remained fragile... :(

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Re: Eduard 1:48 Morane Saulnier type- L
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2013, 09:36:11 AM »
It looks like the whole tail section will need a bit of "re- engineering".
The rudder has to pivot somewhere for one thing   

In any event, I  found the windsock for the L which gives me more answers than I had questions for.    :)
 
« Last Edit: August 02, 2013, 01:17:14 PM by JoeDxMB »