Macchi M 5

[octagon]

The Macchi is coming along pretty well. It came as a short kit, and without any instructions, so it has been interesting figuring out how to do things on it. I worked on the motor mount today which is the plywood platform on top of the 4 aluminum tubes. I used JB  weld to anchor everything and two little levels to make sure everything was a square as I could get it.

[Oscar]

Beautiful.

[battlestu]

very nice Rob!!

[piker]

Yes!  The M5 is coming along nicely!

[bweaver]

Looking great Rob!  There is going to be a fleet of new seaplanes this summer. 

[octagon]

Thanks guys, much appreciate the kind words.

[Wingnutz]

You've inspired me to build Rob!

[wollins]

Rob that looks great! 

[electroflyer]

   Hey Rob, 
That looks terrific! how large is the aircraft? What is your plan for powering this plane?
Glenn

[octagon]

Progressing bit by bit. The curved lines of the fuselage have honed my covering skills. Next step is to build and install the aileron servos and the plates to allow them to be removed if necessary. The plans for the kit show a pull/pull system, but it seems a bit complicated, so I will go with servos in wings. Have to figure out how to get the servo wires inside the engine struts.

[octagon]

sorry about the upside down pictures. couldn't do it if I tried, but somehow it happened.

[Andy Hoffer]

sorry about the upside down pictures. couldn't do it if I tried, but somehow it happened.

Gee! And here I thought you were demonstrating its aerobatic capabilities! 

Andy

[sihinch]

Something must be wrong with me because they appear the right way up for me!

Looks awesome Rob!

[octagon]

I must say it was quite the achievement looping it in my workroom without the top wing covered!

[Michael]

It's looking really great!