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Fly 1:48 Macchi M5
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Friday, January 13, 2012 - 10:17 AM UTC
Hello!

Thank you Mark.


The "truck" is finished.



At the rear (on the right), the bottom is rounded for easy loading (I think).






Regards.
Louis
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Posted: Friday, January 13, 2012 - 11:06 AM UTC
Masts in the photo are too short, 2mm only on their rear.



The masts supporting the engine are made ​​of lead.







The upper wing is placed very close to the engine, 1.5mm. A hose through it.



A hose through it.






Plastic stretched...








Regards.
Louis
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2012 - 07:24 PM UTC


La même chose en français:










Regards
gajouette
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 04:31 AM UTC
Louis,
Outstanding my friend.Love those details.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
JackFlash
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 04:02 PM UTC
A real beauty. It actually encourages me to do my own build.
OEFFAG_153
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Västra Götaland, Sweden
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 08:07 PM UTC
Louis – What a fine looking build – those Italian Macchis are really very attractive machines, and you've captured her beautifully!

Best Regards

Mikael
Mgunns
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2012 - 02:27 AM UTC
Outstanding work Louis! Very attractive airplane with plenty of neat little details.

Best

Mark
DrIAce
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California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 06:01 AM UTC
Dittos to the above, nice work !
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 11:14 AM UTC
Thank you very much!

La même chose en français:

The tail is glued. The cables that control the rudder (Perhaps the black stuff is for water?) are stretched "cotton bud" and plastic.

Note the flat rod that comes out of the tail for depth control.






The new propeller is carved from the old propeller. This one is wrong....




Regards
JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:05 PM UTC
Ok Hubert, Blue Max wings, a scratchbuilt fuselage, aftermarket decals and a ton of scratchbuilt detail work. Ok, what if anything of the Fly kit was used in the build?
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 08:02 PM UTC
Salut,

New generator, it's look like Me109 reservoir...(diam 0.75mm)










New float, new rod supports (evergreen) resized so that they are "flat".



New rigging ring :



New crank,




New small pipe connected to the radiator:



The new air intake (lead):

Two on the left, one on the right:








The trolley and the "support" that prevent it from "tipping".








The propeller and the metal reinforcements (painted):



And it's over:









Best regards.

Louis
JackFlash
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Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 - 04:17 AM UTC
Magnificent!
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 05:12 AM UTC
Thank you Stephen.
OEFFAG_153
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Västra Götaland, Sweden
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 06:18 AM UTC
A beautiful build – Bravo! Congratulations on finishing.

Best Regards

Mikael
lcarroll
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 08:02 AM UTC
Truly unique and beautifully done!
Cheers,
Lance
Jessie_C
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 08:47 AM UTC
That's absolutely wonderful, Louis.

But I'm curious. Which part is the one from the original Fly kit?
GhostHawk
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Cordoba, Argentina
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 09:13 AM UTC
Hello,

Really impresive built...!!! Brillant...

You teache a masterclass... I enjoy a lot...

Thanks...

Bye
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:39 AM UTC

Thank you very much.




gajouette
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 09:11 AM UTC
Louis,
Congratulations my friend this has been one outstanding project from beginning to end.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 09:26 AM UTC
Thank you Gregory.
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