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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #150 on: August 07, 2015, 09:16:04 AM »
Wow, I am overwhelmed with the response to this build, many thanks must go to the following people who have left really kind and generous remarks since my last update - First Tee, Sobrien, Mark, Michael, Rick, Gregory, George, Pietro, Justin and Martin.

I forgot to mention in my previous update that the top wing went on extremely easy, just a matter of having the top wing sitting on my bench, upside down, then sitting the inverted model onto the wing, a few drops of CA here and there holds it all together. I have since fitted the cabane struts and as predicted they have taken a lot of the pressure off the bottom wings, they actually lifted the bottom wings a tad. The cabanes were easy to fit again done with the model in an inverted position, there is a huge gap between the top and bottom wings so this allows plenty of room to work. My rating for this kit has just risen to 7/10.

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #151 on: August 07, 2015, 05:37:15 PM »
Now it is a macchi M 5 !
It is fantastic, Des!

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #152 on: August 07, 2015, 07:15:54 PM »
Now it is a macchi M 5 !
It is fantastic, Des!

Exactly my feeling!  :D
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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #153 on: August 07, 2015, 09:25:04 PM »
Super Duper, Des!

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #154 on: August 08, 2015, 01:22:06 AM »
Hi Des,

Looking good! Glad to hear that the top wing/struts all fit well enough.

Best,

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #155 on: August 08, 2015, 11:10:46 AM »
Thank you to Ermeio, Przemol, Bob and Dave for your kind words.

The Macchi M.5 is on the final stages of being completed, a little bit of control rigging to do plus a few more pieces of the outer wing support bracing.

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #156 on: August 08, 2015, 12:02:13 PM »
Des. man oh man, I love it!
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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #157 on: August 08, 2015, 02:14:11 PM »
this is turning out to be an amazing looking model. congrats

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #158 on: August 08, 2015, 07:58:55 PM »
Thank you Pietro and Scott for your very nice comments.

The Macchi M.5 is now completed. Apart from a few shortcomings the kit scrubbed up to be a nice looking model, lack of detail on the engine was my main issue but a bit of scratch building and the addition of two magnetos from Bo helped struce up the engine. The cockpit is a bit cramped but it still looks acceptable. The remainder of the assembly was quite straight forward with reasonably easy rigging. Not shown in the instructions but I added the aileron control cables which come from the rear of the cockpit to the under side of the top wing. Not having the option of the two types of wing floats is I believe a major blunder. My rating for this kit now that it is completed is 7.5/10, not bad for a limited run resin kit.

Two photos here, there are more in the completed models board.

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #159 on: August 08, 2015, 10:50:30 PM »
Well Des, This one is a Beauty and no Mistake! You have turned this into a masterpiece and I hope the Manufacturers realize just how good you have made their somewhat iffy product look  ::)
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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #160 on: August 09, 2015, 02:00:04 AM »
Very well done Des.

You've created (as normal) a stunning model & provided a valuable review of the kit.

Your superb model aside - it must be the most beautiful seaplane created?

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #161 on: August 09, 2015, 02:51:03 AM »
Des you have made an outstanding model!
Cheers
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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #162 on: August 09, 2015, 09:56:42 AM »
Thanks very much Rick, Russell and Martin for your very kind comments, they are much appreciated.

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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #163 on: August 10, 2015, 08:46:22 PM »
Hello gentlemen and ladies,
A pure jewel Des. I like it !!!  :D
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Re: HpH 1:32 scale resin Macchi M.5
« Reply #164 on: August 10, 2015, 09:20:43 PM »
Thanks Alain, your comments are always very much appreciated.

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