Macchi M-5 Flying boat fighter by RGL - FINISHED - Choroszy Modelbud - 1/72

[RGL]

As part of a club build, Anything Italian, I chose my first resin kit. Limited run, lovely details. I’ll try not to stuff it. 

Edited July 4, 2023 by RGL

[RGL]

Lots of Sanding required and the rigging looks insanely hard 

[AJohnson]

Nice one Greg, this should be an interesting little build! 

[Canute]

She looks fast. The Italians built some good looking aircraft. Best of luck for this build.

[Javlin]

In 1/72 Greg I would not do every single piece of rigging if you got over half of it it would look good but that's just Me.

[DocRob]

What an interesting little beauty, Greg and the kit looks decent. I would try to do a complete rigging job but would simplify the turnbuckles, using mainly flexible rigging thread, maybe Ca-ed in pre drilled holes and a drop of CA or white glue to simulate turnbuckles. The outmost wing rigging looks like flat material, where I may would use etched wiring, which would it make easier to have the right angled arrangement, without sag.

 

Cheers Rob

[RGL]

Ok, ready for paint 

[RGL]

Cockpit painted up 

[Javlin]

You got it going Greg before long you will have this mastered as well as your ship builds

[Egilman]

11 minutes ago, Javlin said:

You got it going Greg before long you will have this mastered as well as your ship builds

Amen to that!!!

 

But just think abut it for a sec,  same techniques just different subjects.... It keeps the brain engineering functioning...

[wefalck]

Ahh, a flying boat has been on my list for a long time, but I was rather thinking of one of the earlier Dorniers, but that would be scratchbuilding, as no kits are available.

 

What engine used the Macchi? I took some pictures of Italian aero-engines in the technical museum in Milan a few weeks ago.

 

I am not so familiar with the market, but there seems to be a lot of after-market stuff around for WW1 aircraft. However, I have the feeling that it is mainly for the 1/48 and 1/32 scales. There seem to turnbuckles and lugs in etched brass available.

[RGL]

There is not much aftermarket for this genre. The engine is actually really nice just needing a few additions. Getting it to fit in its cowling is a challenge mind you. I’ve joined up the hull and it and putty and sand time 

[Canute]

There are HO (I/87) scale turnbuckles in plastic. I've used them with 10 pound monofilament fishing line. #78 drill to core the turnbuckle.

[RGL]

I have these from an old build, when they get paint they’ll be perfect 

[RGL]

The fuselage, then the wings. I think the wings will need a few coats yet then mask in the ribs. I’ll pretty much have to paint it then throw it together which means a nice solid gloss coat when I do that. 

[RGL]

Masking in the ribs. I’ll only do the topside as I intend on planting her in a resin base again 

[RGL]

So I won’t back to an art shop, bought a new base, rattle canned it black. Saturated the base with white glue and added pebbles, then scratch built a jetty out of wood from my wooden ship days. My plan is to pour clear resin in then park the Macchi in it. As you. And see I’ve done up the topside of the top wing, which is gloss so I can add the decals. 

[RGL]

Ok, so nothing lined up with most of the struts provided. Bashing required. 

[RGL]

So next it paint all the struts. Fix mistakes, gloss coat, matte coat, rigging, weathering, add a aftermarket pilot. Dunk in water 

[Canute]

Piece of cake (for you). Nice little jewel, Greg.👍

[popeye the sailor]

sweet little boat Greg!  the early amphibians look really cool 

[RGL]

Bit of weathering and I’m done 

[popeye the sailor]

great looking plane Greg!  nicely done  

[Old Collingwood]

Very  well done  Greg.

 

OC.

[Egilman]

Very nicely done and in 1/72nd scale to boot!!!!

 

Tiny...

[mtaylor]

Such a tiny little craft but very well done.

[RGL]

Well let’s just see how this goes…..

 

we will find out in about 3 days 

[RGL]

Clear water

[RGL]

Now a bit of frozen water and snow . I do like the crystal clear but it’s just not real. 

[RGL]

I have 1 figure coming in the mail, but I’m pretty happy with this so far.