Top Level craftsmanship Macchi by Yves Fernandez

[RandySmith]

Hi
This is one from a friend in France , Yves Fernandez

He is really a true master craftsman, and flies stunt too :-)

I have seen much of his work on other airplanes and it is simply outstanding!

[Martin Quartim]

very VERY impressive!

do you have more pictures showing the engine mount and venturi ?


Martin

[Randy Powell]

Yves published some stuff in Stunt News, wow, maybe 10-15 years ago. I was very impressed with pics of his shop and techniques. The guy is a first rate craftsman (not unlike our own Claudio Chacon). I find seeing this stuff motivates me to get better at building.

[RandySmith]

very VERY impressive!

do you have more pictures showing the engine mount and venturi ?


Martin

Hi Martin

I do not but if I get more photos I will post them

Randy

[Eric Viglione]

That's some serious workmanship to aspire to... almost makes me want to hide my stuff under a rock.   
Thank heavens for paint, so my woodbutchering is burried well underneath it! 

Great pic's! 
EricV

[wwwarbird]

 Wow, very nice! I really like the exhaust idea. I'm curious about the engine mount though. The model is obviously very well thought out, but I wonder if that mount is strong enough?

[RandySmith]

Wow, very nice! I really like the exhaust idea. I'm curious about the engine mount though. The model is obviously very well thought out, but I wonder if that mount is strong enough?

I am positive it is, I have many more pictures I will post this weekend

Randy

[john e. holliday]

The finished product in the thread,  Nostalgia from the Old World.   

[Bill Little]

Very excellent work!  I am always impressed with his work.  He's from the same vein as Ron and Al of the Scale Stunt World!

Big Bear

[RandySmith]

More photos of the plane and Yves Fernadez The modeler of this beautiful machine!

[RandySmith]

Hi Martin

Here are more pics of the mount

Randy

[RandySmith]

Sooo is the tank shock mounted on the 2 rods? Also, is that single exhaust size big enough (back pressure)? Beautiful craftsmanship!

Yes the exhaust is large enough, the 4 stroke doesn't need as much as a 2 stroke

Randy

[Richard Grogan]

Thanks Randy. After reviewing my question I retracted it.

[RandySmith]

very VERY impressive!

do you have more pictures showing the engine mount and venturi ?


Martin

Hi Martin

Here are some clear photos of the engine outside of the plane

Randy

[john e. holliday]

That is some fine plumbing you have on the 4 stroke.  I like it.

[RandySmith]

Machined  landing gear system
 Really nice  work!
 Note it is shock absorbing , even the tail wheel