pabbi Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 my entry from "wikipedia.org": The Fiat BR.20 Cicogna (Italian: "stork") was a low-wing twin-engine medium bomber produced from the mid-1930s until the end of World War II by the Turin firm. When it entered service in 1936 it was the first all-metal Italian bomber and it was regarded as one of the most modern medium bomber of the world. It was against the British on the Channel that for the very first time the BR.20 showed its limitations. On 10 September 1940, was formed the Corpo Aereo Italiano, with 13° and 43° Stormi equipped with 80 brand-new BR.20Ms, to fight in the Battle of Britain. During the ferry operation from Italy to their bases in Belgium, five aircraft crash-landed for technical failures and a further 17 were forced to land en route due to poor visibility. On the night of 24 October, the 13° and 43° took off for their first bombing mission, on Harwich, with eight BR.20s each. A plane crashed taking off, because of engine failure, while two more got lost on their return, failing to find their airfield and their crews bailing out. On 29 October, 15 aircraft of 43° Stormo bombed Ramsgate, in daylight, with no loss.In a famous battle on 11 November, a formation of 10 BR.20s from 43° Stormo, escorted by Fiat CR.42biplane fighters – but not by the Fiat G.50s - on a daylight raid on Harwich, was intercepted by Royal Air Force Hurricanes. Despite the escort, three bombers were downed (together with three CR.42s) and three more damaged, with no loss to the Hurricanes. Winston Churchill commented on this raid, which occurred on the same day as the Fleet Air Arm's attack on Taranto: "They might have found better employment defending their Fleet at Taranto. The BR.20s of the Corpo Aereo Italiano still bombed Ipswich and Harwich during the nights of 5, 17, 20, 29 November, three times in December and two at the beginning of January, with no loss. On 10 January 1941, the 43°Stormo flew back to Italy, followed by the 13° before the end of the month. During 12 days of bombing missions, the “Cicognas” dropped 54,320 kg; three aircraft were lost to enemy fire, 17 more for other reasons and 15 airmen were killed.Still, almost 200 modern aircraft were involved, weakening the Regia Aeronautica 's presence in the Mediterranean. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Sound like a very interesting kit, how big is it in 1/48? Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Sound like a very interesting kit, how big is it in 1/48? Ozzy the wingspan was 22m or 2200cm div by 48 makes 45,8cm that will take some space on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 An elegant aircraft and a nice bit of history about the type. Thank you pabbi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'll watch this one with interest. I have a very high regard for the brave men of the CAI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 the wingspan was 22m or 2200cm div by 48 makes 45,8cm that will take some space on the bench Wow, That is a side, I wish I had the space. Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'll be quite interested to see this one develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Look forward to seeing this come together, especially the camo, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Great choice Pabbi nice to see an Italian subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Looks like one to keep an eye on! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Well spotted Rob - the painted eyes under the front turret were a common sight ('scuse pun) on BR.20s Pabbi, I look forward to seeing this one come together, I have the old Italeri 1/72 kit in the stash Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I think this must rank as one of the most challenging kits that have been enterd into the BofB G/B so far . Very good to see one being built as a refreshing change/ Good luck and have lots off enjoyment with it . Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Good luck and have lots off enjoyment with it . thanks Alistair comparing size started the build working on wings and engines 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Excellent progress as i'm sure a lot of work has taken place to get this far . Bravo , as they may well say in Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 thanks Alistair Mask and PE arrived today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Slow progress, but working on the interior. Bought some Italeri paint never used them before. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 interior green now painted 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice work on the interior Pabbi. A great start on a very interesting project. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice start! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks Rob and Craig. now ready to join the fuselages 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I like the detail you added to the cockpit and the way you painted it. Looking forward to see more. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 No likes left! That work is hugely impressive, very much looking forward to how you do the rest of the AC. Cracking Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 this has been a real struggle.... but I am not going to give in... and I am going to finish in time 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I have this kit pabbi and have googled other peoples builds and it quickly becomes obvious why we dont get to see many finished . I think a kit that you will look at when completed with large amounts of satisfaction and smiles long into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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