Zigomar Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hello again. This is Special Hobby Ro-43. Sincerely not a bad kit but with some strange shortcomings like too short front arms on the main float. It is definitely not a kit for beginners and can give headaches at a certain point. A very unusual subject indeed. best regards. 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 An aircraft I have not seen before,but makes a great looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Congratulations that sir is a cracker.    This is the first built one of these I have seen and it looks the business. I have always been intrigued by the red stripes on the top wing for Italian aircraft of this era. I always wondered if it was to make them more visible if they ditched at sea ? The old Felixstowe flying boats did a simular thing in World War One.  Can I ask how long it took you to build it ?  cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hello Jockney. It took me about ten days BUT! I did double checked my references, isolating the "where to improve" areas in order to progress fast. The float was treated as a model in its own right and fixing it to the fuselage was worth reading Ruydard Kipling again! BTW you suppose rightly about the red stripes a common feature of the Italian floatplanes. Cheers to Scott the Brave from France. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNchazer Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Very beautiful biplane!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I really love this plane - looks so right in this color. Very well done. Â Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 A cute machine and beautiful build! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That is a lovely looking model, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'll join the chorus: that's beautiful! Â The detailing & subtle weathering on that float is most impressive! Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Very nice result! J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 10 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: I have always been intrigued by the red stripes on the top wing for Italian aircraft of this era. I always wondered if it was to make them more visible if they ditched at sea ? The old Felixstowe flying boats did a simular thing in World War One.    According to the Stormo web site, red stripes were applied to upper wing to facilitate spotting of crashed aircraft during the Ethiopian conflict.  --------------------------  btw, great looking build!  regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Lovely job mate, that's beautiful  Cheers,  Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Wow what lovely looking build. Had to Google it a plane I have to hear off before. Â Great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 10 days ?!?? 😠It would take me 10 months to get to the point when I eventually mess it all up and toss it in the trash !! VERY IMPRESSING BUILD! ...10 days for a biplane with floats and Rigging?! please edit your post, there MUST be something WRONG 🤔 SERIOUSLY, most impressing build, inspires me to build a float plane too,.... thanks for sharing, Olli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hello Robot. This is just a matter of preparation and practice. I usually do about 22/25 models a year, I just know my job! Herewith a link to my Ro43 build which took me even less time because it is a fighter version. Judge by yourself,cheers http://s71.photobucket.com/user/D-520/slideshow/Ro44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I do like that! Â Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davmarx Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Zigomar said: Hello Robot. This is just a matter of preparation and practice. I usually do about 22/25 models a year, I just know my job! Herewith a link to my Ro43 build which took me even less time because it is a fighter version. Judge by yourself,cheers http://s71.photobucket.com/user/D-520/slideshow/Ro44 Really a great job!!!   10 days ??? Wow, it's simply incredible for my standards, you are my idol now.  If I may... the fighter version is the Ro.44, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 My mistake! Oups, recified by now! Grazie Mille! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Brilliant build, looks fantastic. Guess the problems of this kit, you have mentioned, are the reason that its such a rare sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Two beautiful models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thank you. They are both unusual, but good looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'll say it again, these are stunningly beautiful models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Spoiler Spoiler    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Well thank you again! And to finish the job, here are two shots with the birds on their dollies. Best regards and have a nice WE!(I just realize that the cowling of the Ro44 needs some repair, Done!) Member's total reputation Edited February 24, 2017 by Zigomar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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