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  1. Hi all, 1:32nd scale 'Special Hobby' - Bristol M.1c ‘Bullet’, Serial No. C4907 of No.150 Squadron operating in Macedonia during 1918. This aircraft was flown by Lt. K.B. Mosley. The full build log can be found here: As usual, a fully detailed build log in PDF format is available to read or download from my site (link below). Click the PDF icon to open the build log. Many thanks for your comments and support during this build, Mike
  2. Hi all, The fuselage for the Nieuport 28C1 is ready to be closed up. I did say this was to be an out-of-the box build, which it is. Well, apart from: Peach basket resin seat from 'Aviatic'. Floor frame and side frames cross bracing wires - 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube (blackened) and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament. Rudder and elevator control wires - 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube (blackened) and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament. 0.3 mm and 0.4 mm diameter lead wire ('PlusModel' - oil pulse meter pipe and starter switch wire. 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube - control rod from mixture control quadrant. Two forward cockpit frames (under main fuel tank) and shoulder height slotted panels - from photo-etch 'PART' N28 set. Tachometer decal - 'Airscale' WW1 instrument set. Shoulder harness and lap straps - from 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Snipe photo-etch set. The supplied instrument panel was modified to represent the actual panel. Most kit versions are modelled on the panel in the NASM reconstructed aircraft, which had additional instruments fitted for test flights. The aircraft had Tulip wood diagonal crossed strips, as opposed to the traditional Nieuport metal cladding. This was replicated by scribing the internal surface of the fuselage halves. Paints used were 'Tamiya' acrylics, 'Mr. Colour' enamels and 'Alclad' lacquers. Finishes used were 'AK Interactive' engine oil wash, 'Flory Models' Grime clay wash and 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer. Now to close it up inside the fuselage, never to be seen again, Mike
  3. Hi all, As I'm waiting for the display case for the Bristol M.1C model, I thought I'd star the next model. This model will represent the Nieuport N.28C1, Serial No.6177, of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, operating from Saints aerodrome, France, during 1918. This particular aircraft was flown by 1st Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, the son of the ex-President. As very little of the cockpit will be seen, I'll just add control lines and bracing rigging, so essentially 'out-of-box - I think Mike
  4. Hi all, I've finished the pilot ('Kellerkind Models'). I think he's probably slightly over dressed for operating in Mesopotamia, but hey-ho. Painted with 'Tamiya' and 'AK Interactive' acrylics and 'Mr. Colour'. Weathered with 'Flory Models' clay wash and 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Sets A, D and C. That's it now so thanks for your support and comments. The next post will be the final reveal of the completed model, Mike
  5. Hi all, I've finished the mechanic ('Copper State Models'), who will be pulling the propeller to prime the engine. I wanted him to look grubby and oil stained. Painted with 'Tamiya' and 'AK Interactive' acrylics. Weathered with 'Flory Models' clay wash and 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Sets A, D and C. Now it's onto the pilot, Mike
  6. Hi all, The Bristol M1.c is finished now, although I still have the figures and display base to do. The shot below (minus propeller and spinner) is of the wing rigging, which turned out to be more difficult than I had hoped. Having built monoplanes before, I didn't anticipate how tricky it would be to fit the wings. The actual aircraft had a wing dihedral angle of between 2 and 3.5 degrees. However the two locating lugs at the root of each wing are woefully inadequate. The wings are moulded a single, solid pieces, so are quite heavy. Test fitting both wings into their locating holes in the fuselage proved useless as the both wings sagged down badly. I couldn't drill into the wing roots and through the fuselage to add metal rod 'spars for additional support (as I've done before on mono-planes). They would have crossed through and been visible in the cockpit. Therefore I decided to fit the flying and landing wires as the wings were fitted. In that way the wires actually supported the wings onto the over cockpit support frame, which I'd made from brass tubing. Mike
  7. Hi all, The back end has now been rigged with rudder and elevator control lines and fin cross bracing. Also the ailerons control lines are done, as is the undercarriage cross bracing. Now it's onto fitting and rigging the wings, Mike
  8. Hi all, All decals applied now and weathering done. Weathering is a mix of 'Flory' Grime clay wash, 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set A, C and D (Gunmetal, Mud, Sand) and 'AK Interactive' enamel wash (Kerosene 2039 and Engine oil 2019). All seal in with 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer (ALC311). Now onto construction and rigging, Mike
  9. Hi all, I decided to employ the same technique I used for the Ansaldo 'Baby' and create the linen effect using the 'Aviattic' weave effect decal (ATT32236). This was not an easy task for the fuselage, as it has a round section which also tapers towards the rear of the fuselage. This meant that I couldn't apply the decal as large pieces, as they would have folded and creased as they were applied towards the tapered rear of the fuselage. Instead I had to cut multiple paper templates to span only two fuselage longerons at a time. Then trace these templates onto the decal sheet, cut out the decals and apply them one by one, which took 9 hours. However I think the effect may have justified the effort. Now it's onto the wings, ailerons, fin, tailplanes and elevators, which should be easier, Mike
  10. Hi all, I've replaced the kit supplied Vickers Mk.1 machine gun with one from 'GasPatch'. The actual aircraft had a ring site fitted to the weapon, which wasn't on the kit part, so I used a spare from a 'Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Camel kit, Mike
  11. Hi all, The underside of the wings and fuselage were said to be a light blue colour, in order to reduce the absorbed heat reflected from the ground. It is thought the propeller spinner was of the same colour. The colour of the upper surfaces has been depicted as either a red/brown (PC 12) or an olive green (early PC10). The kit instructions and most colour profiles have the PC12 colour. However, the ‘Windsock’ Data file No:52 colour profile is PC10. As always the definition of colours from early monochrome photographs has always been problematic and the shade differences between PC10 and PC12 are no exception. The ’Windsock’ Data file states that it is possible that these aircraft were painted with PC12 when routed through the aircraft depot at Salonika, Greece. However, it was more likely the colour of aircraft operated in Macedonia was PC10, with the possible exception of No.72 Squadron. I decided to use the PC10 colour, based on the ‘Windsock’ data. The paint used was 'Hataka' lacquer Dark Olive Green (C301). Mike
  12. Hi All, I've been working on the undersides of the Bristol, which had the lined doped in light blue to help reflect the heat whilst operating in Mesopotamia. First was to prime grey then mask off the wing ribs and fuselage longerons. Then pre-shade using 'Tamiya' Smoke (XF19). Lightly overspray with 'Tamiya' Light Blue (XF23). Then remove all masking and a final light top coat of the light blue. The propeller assembly was done at the same time. Now it's onto painting to top surfaces with PC10, which the 'Windsock' data file suggest would be correct (not the brown PC12 often used). Mike
  13. Hi all, I've added the bungee type suspension cord to the axle ends, using 'EZ' heavy line (white). Also the half hoops at the axle ends, inboard from the base of the undercarriage struts. Made from annealed 0.4 mm diameter rod. Mike
  14. Hi all, The wings are supported by a strut assembly over the cockpit. The kit supplied struts are intended to be 'butt' glued together at the top and into shallow recesses in the fuselage sides. Not a very satisfactory assembly and probably not really strong enough to take the weight of the solid wings with rigging. Therefore I've replaced them with aero-shaped tubing with 0.4 mm diameter rods for locating into the fuselage. The whole assembly is soft soldered for strength, Mike
  15. Hi all, Here's the shots of the completed Italian Sopwith ‘Baby’ (Serial No. So.5005), built under license by the SA Aeronautica Gio Ansaldo of Turin. The resin model is from 'Lukgraph. The forum build log for this model can be found here: A fully detailed build log, in PDF format, will be available to view or download from gallery 2 on my site (just click on the PDF icon) in the site link below, Mike
  16. Hi all, Just a few updates. I've modified the front end to accept a 'ProperPlane' laminated propeller ('Lang' type). This entailed replacing the propeller shaft on the engine with 2.0 mm tube and filing the front face of the spinner support ring. Also sanding the rear face of the propeller hub, re-profiling the spinner cut-outs and thinning the walls of the engine cowl and spinner. The Vickers Mk.1 machine gun was replaced with a 'GasPatch' version, which required lengthening the fuselage recess to accept the weapon. The two ammunition feed guards were also slightly re-profiled. I also drilled out what was a solid ammunition ejector chute. The undercarriage struts attachment to the fuselage was poor and didn't allow for the struts to be angled correctly. These were modified to have 0.4 mm diameter locating rods and the tops of the struts chamfered to the shape of the fuselage. Also the two axle torque bars were replaced with stronger 1.0 mm diameter rod. Mike
  17. Hi all, The cockpit is ready to be fitted into the fuselage, when most of it won't be visible (why do we do it). Additional pipes are 0.4 mm diameter lead wire. Engine control rods are 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube, chemically blackened with 'Black-It'. The supplied seat harness was photo-etch and looked remarkably the same as the 'Eduard' set for the WW2 Fairy 'Swordfish' aircraft. Needless to say I replaced them with the coloured textile set from 'HGW Models', Mike.
  18. Hi all, Most of the cockpit has been assembled now. The control lines and bracing lines are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament, with 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tubes and 'Gaspatch 1:48th scale turnbuckles. I've still fit the engine controls and rods and the pilot's seat with harness. Then it's a bit of weathering and finally sealing, to add the semi-sheen finish to the wood work and leather seat cushion, Mike
  19. Hi all, I'm working my way through the cockpit assembly. Most is assembled ready for painting. There are other parts to add after they've been painted. I've drill 0.3 mm diameter holes and added 'GasPatch' 1:48th 'one end' turnbuckles to the rudder bar. Added a 0.3 mm rod to the control column to add strength to its attachment to the floor (hole drilled to receive the rod). I've also drilled 0.3 mm diameter holes across the control column for the elevator control wires. The instrument panel of the cockpit right side frame is orientated incorrectly in the instructions. The photograph shows how it was mounted, so I've gone with that, Mike
  20. Hi all, The engine for the Bristol is done. It's the basic kit engine with just the ignition leads added. The leads were made from twisted 0.125 mm copper wire and annealed to soften and discolour them. The engine was painted with 'Alclad' lacquers - Black Base (ALC-305-60), Steel (ALC-112) and Exhaust Manifold (ALC-123). The kit engine was used as it is a good enough quality not to require an aftermarket version. Besides, once fitted, very little of the engine will be visible inside the engine cowl and behind the propeller and huge spinner. Now it's onto the cockpit, Mike
  21. Hi all, After the trials and tribulations of several resin model builds recently, I thought I'd do a 'mojo' build. I've chosen the 'Special Hobby' 1:32nd Bristol M1.c 'Bullet'. This particular model build will depict the Bristol M.1c ‘Bullet’, Serial No. C4907 of No.150 Squadron RAF, operating in Macedonia during 1918. This aircraft was flown by Lt. K.B. Moseley, who was credited with the shooting down of an Albatros D.V on the 9th of July, 1918 over the Rupel Pass. This same aircraft was also flown by Lt. J.P. Cavers, who was credited with the shooting down of a LVG on the 1st of September and another LVG on the 2nd of September. The underside of the wings and fuselage were said to be a light blue colour, apparently to reduce the absorbed heat reflected from the ground. It's thought the propeller spinner was of the same colour. The colour of the upper surfaces has been depicted as either a red/brown (PC 12) or an olive green (early PC10). The kit instructions and the colour profile by artist Ronnie Barr have the PC12 colour, whereas the ‘Windsock’ Data file colour is PC10. As always the definition of colours from early monochrome photographs has always been problematic and the shade differences between PC10 and PC12 are no exception. The ’Windsock’ Data file states that it may have been that these aircraft were painted with PC12 when routed through the aircraft depot at Salonika, Greece. However, it was more likely the colour of aircraft operated in Macedonia were PC10, with the possible exception of No.72 Squadron. I've decided to use the PC10 colour, based on the ‘Windsock’ data. Mike
  22. Hi all, I've now completed the bracing wires for the main floats. Now I'm finishing off the ailerons and their control cables. The cable pulleys for the upper wing are resin and I don't think are strong enough to take the tension on the rigging line. Therefore I disregarded them and instead made pulleys from 0.2 mm thick plastic card and 0.8 mm brass rod. Once the ailerons are sorted I only have a few items to do, such as the pitot tubes, pilots step, float keel etc. Also I'm waiting for the display case and propeller to be delivered, so I can complete this model. This will be the last update for this model. I'll post photographs of the complete build once it's done. Thanks for everyone's comments and support during this build - much appreciated, Mike
  23. Hi all, The rigging for the wings has been done, apart from weathering and sealing. Rigging line is 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament with 0.5 mm diameter tubing. The crossed bracing wires from the top of the front cabane struts to the top of the fuselage are not shown correctly in the kit instructions. In reality, the two lines crossed through an 'acorn', similar to that for the Sopwith Camel. The acorn was made from plastic rod and drilled through with a 0.3 mm diameter hole. Next is to fit and rig the main floats and after that, fit and rig the ailerons, Mike
  24. Hi all, I think I know what the problem is. Browsers, such as Google Chrome, are migrating to more secure browsing. Traditionally, images or web sites linked with a URL address with http:// are being superseded with https://. This entails someone like me having to purchased and install an SSL certificate for my hosting server, so my web sites and images will show using the various web browsers. I've started the process of SSL certification and once that's sorted I'll probably need to arrange re-direction of images previously linked to the http:// URL. Hopefully then me and others won't have the problem of my posted photo's not showing. We'll see, Mike
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