sandbagger Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) Hi all, The 'HPH Models' 1:32nd scale resin model of the Italian Macchi M.5 float plane. This is a commission build for the Commander of the Italian Frigate 'Federico Martinengo'. His ship was named after the Italian naval pilot of WW1, Federico Carlo Martinengo. I've previously built a version of this model and have a build log on my web site. The only real differences between the two models will be the aircraft markings. As such, I'll not create a detailed build log for this model here on the forum, just progress shots, Mike Edited December 17, 2023 by sandbagger Sasha As, Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Kevin and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furie Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 It’s very beautiful, Mike, but we only see the first ten photos. The others are not displayed on the screen, we only see the code/ tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Nice to see you tackle another M.5 build. Hope this one goes smoothly Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Furie said: It’s very beautiful, Mike, but we only see the first ten photos. The others are not displayed on the screen, we only see the code/ tag. Oops - forgot to delete those links, which are the shots shown. Amended now, Mike Edited December 17, 2023 by sandbagger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Hi all, The basic engine modified and with additional detail added in Brass, Mike Fanes, scvrobeson, LSP_Kevin and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 Hi all, I've added the following, which are not supplied in the kit: External compass shroud External base for gun sight. Support struts for lower wing floats (Brass tube and rod). Support struts for the tailplane (Brass tube and rod). Lower half of the rudder post, Mike Alain Gadbois, LSP_Kevin, Paulpk and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Excellent work, Mike. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 Hi all I've replaced the kit supplied 'Z' struts between the engine support frame and underside of the upper wing. The kit struts don't align correctly with their attachment points and not every strut has a protruding locating rod. The replacement struts are Brass tube (formed to an aerofoil profile) with internal rod. Mike Landrotten Highlander, Brock, Alain Gadbois and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Nicely done, Mike! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Are you using a tool for the airfoil shape, or is it done by hand? Great progress on a tough kit, good improvements Matt mc65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulpk Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Rod within tube struts, nice strength! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 On 12/23/2023 at 11:31 PM, scvrobeson said: Are you using a tool for the airfoil shape, or is it done by hand? Great progress on a tough kit, good improvements Matt Hi Matt, The Albion Alloy's 'Strutter' but sadly no longer available, Mike YouTube Strutter video scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Hi all, Some progression the Macchi M.5. Painted using 'Tamiya' acrylics and oil paint for the wood hull. 'Aviattic' linen effect decals applied to flight surfaces. Personal markings are custom made by Mika at 'Arctic Decals'. The model, especially the engine still require weathering. Mike Paulpk, patricksparks, Brock and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Hi all The engine installation for the Macchi M.5 is ready to be fitted to the hull. The propeller will be fitted later in this build, The frame bracing wires are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament with blackened 0.4 mm diameter Brass tube. Turnbuckles are the 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale metal versions. Mike geedubelyer, patricksparks, Grunticus and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Hi all The model has moved on a bit since my last post. The upper wing has been fitted and all wire rigging done. I just have the outer wing support struts to make and fit. These will be made from 0.9 mm formed Brass tube. Also I have to fit and rig the two ailerons, under wing floats and propeller Mike geedubelyer, Shoggz, LSP_Kevin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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