sandbagger Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 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 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Excellent dude !!....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 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 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Lovely, I like the contrast between the olive green PC and the sky blue. Looks much more appealing than the brown livery. I will keep it in mind when I reach mine, while stash digging. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Sublime as ever Mike, have you any spare talent you’re not using, please send it my way...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 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 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Excellent work Mike. I suspect that, even though the structural strength was only a secondary consideration for going the brass rods’ route, you are now happy with the decision ... and another demonstration that monofilament Is a good material to give strength to these flimsy WWI kits ... Looking forward to the RFI pics. Hubert. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 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 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 This is just stunning Mike! Incredible attention to detail. Cheers Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Wow! Such beautiful work, amazing! I just looked at your website and you do amazing work. Love the lines on this plane by the way - very cool! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Nice figure painting skills, impressive work. I have actually started the figures for The Hansa Brandenburg build and think, how should I... Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Nice ! I like the tones on the jacket.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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