I'm a sucker for any kind of sea plane and this little Macchi floater really caught my eye. This is actually a repop of an older kit, possible the Flashback M.5 with some resin goodies added to upgrade the engine and interior. I started with the engine but failed to dust it off prior to taking the picture.

I'm doing the Dragon Head version as seen on the box art. The kit gives decals for this but they are not that great. I will most likely be doing most of the artwork freehand and just use the kit teeth decals. The logo on the side of the plane is incorrect also so a few things to fix but that's where all the fun is anyway.

I'm using an Aeroclub jig to get everything lined up. A real nice tool for biplanes.

Painting the lower wing surfaces today

Where'd ya get that jig Matt?

Suuuwwweet Matt. Once I get some Tshirt orders and some portrait work I have going (as in get paid) that moved way up in my gotta get it que.

I had ordered mine before he even had them complete so was able to get an early edition. He does continuous updates to the jig to improve its performance but yes, there is a bit of a wait time.

Looking good. Are you using pre-mixed paint or mixing your own  colors? It looks like challenging masking job.

It's been nearly two months since I've worked in this but .... I'm Back! The lower wings are attached and getting the right dihedral was not an easy task. The engine and lower bracing is installed and the Windsock data files are really helpful with this stage of the assembly. I'll be installing rigging in the lower engine bracing before going any further with the wing assembly.

I also found a paint that I like for the dragon head artwork. I tried a little Delta Ceramcoat semi-translucent Burnt Sienna and once thinned a little gave a very good reproduction of the original aircraft artwork texture. And where do you find Delta Cermacoat paint you ask, just look in the fabric department of your local Wal Mart.