1/48 Pheon Models, Blue Max, Evergreen and Fly Macchi M5

Gallery Article by Huberlu on June 13 2012

 

 

Hello,

After much hesitation I decided to make a new hull for Fly Model's Macchi M5 for greater accuracy and to use Pheon Models decals.

Rowan Broadbent (who produces Pheon Models decals) very kindly gave me the plan he wants to include with his decals for the Macchi M5.

I made a new headrest.

I (re-)started the cockpit. You can find reference photographs on P28-30 in Windsock N°74 and plans (avioebooks): http://www.avioebooks.com/welcome%20page.htm.

 

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The engine is almost done. 

The masts on top of the engine are metal remake.

Colin ( Freightdog Models) has offered me Blue Max wings from his new Macchi m5 kit. It is better than FLY's wings.

Weathering is done in oil paint. It is very light on the hull. These planes seemed very clean. 

A cart to transport the plane is done. 

New float, new crank, new generator, new mooring ring, new ventilation louvres.

The pilot is made from a model made for the train. He stands his back after a long flight. 
The master is too fragile. So I made a mold and manufacture a resin figure.

Le diorama en français: http://www.master194.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=68193&sid=81009b323d895293c934875de447cd2d

Le montage: 
http://www.master194.com/forumww1/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1172&sid=8b457d34e73fc097f1ad192cf590be4b

The diorama: 
http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=191191&page=1

The building:
http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=155319#1302280

Best regards.

Huberlu

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