Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Fiat G 55 Syrian Air Force

[Brad]

I started this kit several years ago and unfortunately it found it's way to the shelf of doom. However, I dusted it of for just such a group build over on LSP as this is an aircraft far too nice looking to let sit half built...and it was an expensive model!! The kit has excellent detail straight out of the box, fit is ok, probably one of PCM's better, but it still requires a little elbow grease to get everything fitted nicely. The decal sheet is really nice, although I didn't use any of them, rather I used my compass cutter and some red stars from the spares box for the Syrian insignia. Overall I'm happy this is now done and sitting in the cabinet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Alpha Delta 210]

Really enjoyed looking at this one. Very nice and extremely unusual. 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

I know little about the type but it looks good to me 

[celt]

Sleek looking aircraft,done very well.Well tidy.

[spaddad]

tasty

[spruecutter]

A very nice result, well worth taking it down from the Shelf of Doom. What colours did you use for the camouflage? I would like to do a Meteor in Syrian markings and your paint choices would make an excellent starting point.

 

cheers

 

Richard C

[Brad]

2 minutes ago, spruecutter said:

A very nice result, well worth taking it down from the Shelf of Doom. What colours did you use for the camouflage? I would like to do a Meteor in Syrian markings and your paint choices would make an excellent starting point.

 

cheers

 

Richard C

 

Was thinking of doing the same with my Airfix Meteor actually. The colours I used were RLM 78 from Gunze for the blue H418, Humbrol 94 dark yellow and Gunze Olive Green H405. For the markings I used Humbrol 2 Emerald green, white and black.

[Guest]

Glad you got it finished and shared.

[spitfire]

Great job of a really nice looking subject, from a more "challenging" kit than normal.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[spruecutter]

Thanks Brad for the paint references, I have made a note of them for when I finally get round to doing the 1/48 Airfix Meteor. I managed to pick up the Xtradecal sheet X48158 which has got the Syrian scheme.

[Troy Smith]

11 hours ago, spruecutter said:

I would like to do a Meteor in Syrian markings and your paint choices would make an excellent starting point.

Hi Richard

 

AFAIK the Syrian Meteors were finished in standard British colours,  the colours have been debated here before

Isradecal have done the scheme too

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235009513-isradecal-new-sheets-148-middle-east-meteors-israeli-numbers/

 

and the colour pic

 

 

Great job on the Fiat G.55 Brad!

 

I believe this is the only Syrian Fiat G.55 photo

 

From , http://luftwaffeas.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=fiat

this will show you more pics of Syrian Fiat G.55, G.59 (Merlin engined G.55)  and some other types

 

cheers

T

 

[spruecutter]

On 9/23/2017 at 7:19 PM, Troy Smith said:

Hi Richard

 

AFAIK the Syrian Meteors were finished in standard British colours,  the colours have been debated here before

Isradecal have done the scheme too

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235009513-isradecal-new-sheets-148-middle-east-meteors-israeli-numbers/

 

and the colour pic

 

 

Great job on the Fiat G.55 Brad!

 

I believe this is the only Syrian Fiat G.55 photo

 

From , http://luftwaffeas.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=fiat

this will show you more pics of Syrian Fiat G.55, G.59 (Merlin engined G.55)  and some other types

 

cheers

T

 

 

Thanks Troy for the extra information - that's very helpful.

 

Cheers

 

Richard C