Macchi Mc.200 Saetta

[wayne 0]

Hello

 

I wish to participate with the Mc.200 Saetta from Hobby Boss.

 

Although better than the Revell offering (I believe), it lacks a few important parts.

I hope to add some detail to a simple, but reasonably well shaped kit.

 

I will select a scheme from Sky Models C.200 sheet with the assistance of these reference books.

Also some PE seat belts........

 

.......and this should work for the C.200 instrument panel.

 

I built one of these a while back and enjoyed it, but hope to make a better show of this one.

 

Wayne

 

[CliffB]

Hi Wayne and welcome to the GB

I'm looking forward to seeing all the extras going in, plus of course a glorious Italian camouflage scheme (whichever one you choose).

 

Cliff

[wayne 0]

So the box is open.

Admire all the parts.

 

The seat is upside down in this picture.

It is not even close to representing the "tub" on legs installed in the Mc.200.

 

So I had a go at improving on this.

Not a lot will be visible when installed, but thats not the point......right?

 

Next to the wheel wells.

 

Remove the brown areas, as the Mc.200 was open in the area where the wheels would sit.

Chinese plastic is no match for a Chinese dremel.

 

Next.....

Final shaping, smooth out the wheel wells, then add some frame work and wires/lines to bay.

 

Then back to the cockpit.

[wayne 0]

Basic frame work added.

Might leave fuel lines etc.., until after paint.

[Mottlemaster]

Always good to see some scratch building . Certainly transforms the detail.

[Graham T]

Unusual parts breakdown in that there kit!

[galgos]

What an unusual kit.....looks kinda simple but complicated!  And in 1/72nd, couldn't cope with that!

Max

[wayne 0]

On 8/9/2017 at 5:49 PM, Mottlemaster said:

Always good to see some scratch building . Certainly transforms the detail.

It can be fun to hack away, then try to improve certain areas of a basic kit.

I find in this scale a little effort can produce good effect.

On 8/9/2017 at 6:44 PM, Graham T said:

Unusual parts breakdown in that there kit!

 

On 8/9/2017 at 8:30 PM, galgos said:

What an unusual kit.....looks kinda simple but complicated!  And in 1/72nd, couldn't cope with that!

Max

I plan to make it complicated Max.

The kit goes together very easily, with only a diagonal join through the fuselage that needs a bit of work.

 

The biggest issues are the lack of significant parts, such as......... inner landing gear doors, air intake for carburettor, radio mast (where applicable), and no control panel (with incorrect area where panel sits).

 

It has no detail in the undercarriage bay and fails to represent the asymmetrical wing design.

Looking at scale plans the port wing needs to be just under 3mm longer.

 

In the previous Hobby Boss Mc.200 i built, I shortened the starboard wing as i thought it might be easier.

I am yet to decide whether to try and correct the wing as it is a potential headache (disaster) for a not obvious result.

[wayne 0]

Cockpit done and the fuselage/wing joined.

 

Scratch built reflector gunsight, rudder footboards, levers, trim wheel, some ribbing and made the seat a little taller.

Added PE harness and chains.

 

 

A couple more little jobs on the cockpit to do.

 

I have selected a scheme.

The reason for this selection was the 3 colour scheme and the fact that it has only the front part of the canopy, (no side deflectors, nor the semi enclosed type) so as to be able to see more in the cockpit.

[galgos]

Neat work Wayne! The colour scheme looks "challenging", airbrushed or hairy stick? Neither looks easy.

Max 

[CliffB]

A good choice with the open cockpit

Cliff