Zigomar Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Hello folks. The 150° Gruppo Autonomo flew MC 200 before switching to MC202 and the horses were weary and tired from constant use in the desert in 42. I used a picture of the plane inAli d'Italia book n° 8 page 37 to weather my Mqacchi accordingly. The Italeri model is a basic kit to start with but needs a lot of improvements to reach a decent representation of the real thing. The canopy and the cockpit are from Pavla, the whell bay and connection cables are scrachbuilt using pictures of the real thing to be correct, all rivets were filled and sanded,and more details had to be scratchbuilt. All markings but the insignia of the "Gigi tre osei" were home made with the Silhouette. So here are the pictures: DSC_0001 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0002 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0003 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0003 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0005 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0006 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0007 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0008 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0008 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0009 by jean Barby, sur Flickr Edited October 22, 2017 by Zigomar 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hi Jean, outstanding result on this Saetta. One has an idea of all the improvements you made through the photos. It is quite mind boggling. Is the annular radiator from the kit, or did you have to slog through this one as well? Congratulations are in order! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Very nicely finished model of a type unfamiliar to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 58 minutes ago, jean said: Hi Jean, outstanding result on this Saetta. One has an idea of all the improvements you made through the photos. It is quite mind boggling. Is the annular radiator from the kit, or did you have to slog through this one as well? Congratulations are in order! JR Thanks Jr,yes the annular radiator is from the kit. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Always liked this aircraft. Beautifully done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandros Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Extremely good looking model. I really like the stains above the engine. Very nice painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaghettiFighter Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Really a nice weathering and modification on the windshield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow_Bill Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That is some excellent weathering!! Impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Must have been hell flying under the hot desert sand if not for the Saettas' open canopies.Putting aside the physical pain suffered by those involved in North Africa,I must say your Saetta is Beautifully done and the weathering looks very convincing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks a lot to you all. Just a few more pics outdoor! DSC_0001 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0002 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0003 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0004 by jean Barby, sur Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Lovely model...on side note, a guy I knew long ago was a Ferrari fan. He said that they were great cars except for the fact that they leaked oil all over the place. Very much like your weathering... Superb example of a well-used aircraft in the worst of conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajak Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) It's great well done! I really love your ww2 Italian stuff that can be found online, a kind of masterpieces of that genre imho. I made one Italeri Saetta and have another one in plan so I'll try to go a bit your way :-) Edited October 23, 2017 by Ajak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Sure ! You may go on my Flick albums and have a go around. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davmarx Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You did a really great job, Jean, as usual! Ciao. Davide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That's the best one I've seen made, and it is the best looking Radial fighter of WW2, Zero, second 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xan Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Well done mister Barby! I like very much the saetta and this camo is outstanding! félicitations! Xan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thanks Mister Xan! Happy to see you here! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Museum quality work Jean,brilliant work as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thanks Steve, I always try to improve my skills with some challenges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Fantastic work Jean, love the oil stains etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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