GB-42 1/48 Macchi MC.200 - MTO II

[Bernhart]

Username: bernhart
First name: Bernie
Category: intermediate
Manufacturer: classic airframes
Model: Macchi MC.200
Scale: 1/48
Extras: some resin parts for the cockpit and engine, also some metal and photo etch

 

[Wurger]

 

[Bernhart]

Okay so gonna throw in the towel on this one, resin and pe are currently beyond my skills, so going a different way

 

[Crimea_River]

Ok but this would have been a great place to ask questions and learn. That's what the Gbs are about.

 

[fubar57]

Agreed. Work on the Br. 20 and when you are waiting for stuff to dry, slowly work on this one

 

[Bernhart]

Its the resin bits in the cockpit that messed me up especially the sidewall stuff, super glue wasn't holding well and didn't fit into the plastic mainframe. I might just scratch build those parts, still like the resin engine and could make the seat, the floor and instrument panel work. It will take too long to do for the contest so switched to simpler model.

 

[Airframes]

Get back to it when you can, and if in doubt regarding the resin parts, don't be afraid to ask.
Quite often, resin parts need a little filing/sanding/scoring on the mating surface, to help them 'key' to the plastic. Do this, and fix with a small drop of CA, or better still, 2-part epoxy, to allow positioning, and then run a thin bead of CA around the joints / edges, using the tip of a needle or similar, for final fixing.

 

[Crimea_River]

Yep, with Terry. Also, it's important to wash all resin parts in warm water with dish soap before you do anything. These parts are often covered with an oily mould release coating that will no doubt cause grief if you try to glue them.

 

[Bernhart]

Took a second crack at it

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Well there you go. You are now a resin expert!

 

[fubar57]

. He's ahead of me there. I did wash the resin parts though......3 years ago or so

 

[nuuumannn]

Here's a little inspiration to get you going on this project. I'll give you a hint - it's on your decal sheet, only on this one, the '1' is red, not white.

MC.200

 

[Wurger]

 

[Bernhart]

Wrestling this one, fill is my friend

 

[Wurger]

Not too bad.

 

[fubar57]

Good stuff. I like to use this to fill gaps.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Bernhart]

Side by side the smer kit

 

[Wurger]