1/72 - Campini-Caproni CC.7 (CS.11) Toscana resin kit by International Resin Modellers Association (IRMA) - released

[Homebee]

The  International Resin Modellers Association (IRMA) is to release a 1/72nd Campini-Caproni CC.7 (CS.11) Toscana resin kit - ref. 11

First two engine motorjet bomber project of Italy - 1945

Sources: 

http://internationalresinmodellers.com/irma_on-line_store

https://www.facebook.com/groups/695711033832473/permalink/1942427369160827/

 

 

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IRMA Kit No.11 Campini-Caproni CC.7 (CS.11) Toscana (Tuscany) is approaching completion! This was Italy's twin engine motorjet aircraft to be powered by two engines like the Campini-Caproni CC.2 (N.1) that flew in 1939. Decals will include a choice or Regia Aeronautica (Royal Air Force) which ended in 1943) and Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (Italian Social Republic 1943-1945). Work did take place on the project up until the fall of the Fascists in 1945. Kit will include resin parts including clear resin canopy and gun turrets with metal details in 1/72. Price is US $190 + shipping (US $160 + shipping for IRMA Members) and finished aircraft measures 10.3 inches (26.2 cm) wingspan by 8 inches (20.3 cm) long. Interestingly, she was a tail-sitter like the N.1. If interested, please contact me on here or at: [email protected].

 

 

 

V.P.

 

Edited March 6 by Homebee

[Madoc]

Any word on the reality of this design?  I've hunted a bit but can't find any mention of a Campini-Caproni CC.7 (CS.11) Toscana.

[RidgeRunner]

She was a beautiful machine. Nice to see one in model form.

 

Martin

[Madoc]

15 hours ago, RidgeRunner said:

She was a beautiful machine. Nice to see one in model form.

 

Martin

Martin,

 

What resources have you found about this design?

[zanenobbs]

Greetings All,

 

My deepest apologies for the long delay in bringing this kit to market. Had a 5-year battle with pancreatic cancer, which is now gone, as in cancer free (woohoohoo!)! The kits are done, and we are currently packing them for shipment and sale this coming week, 5th of February 2023. 

 

To answer some of the questions on this very interesting and little-known example of Italian ingenuity, sources are listed in the article on the website, but I can share some of them here as well. 

La Propulsione a Reazione in Italia: Dalle Origini al 1943 (Reaction Propulsion in Italy: From its Origins to 1943), by Giuseppe Ciampaglia, SMA-Ufficio Storico, Rome, Italy, 2002

Aeronautica Italiana: Dieci Annit di Storia: 1943-1952 (Italian Aeronautics: Ten Years of History: 1943-1952), by Achille Vigna, Storia Militare, Parma, Italy, 1999

The Axis Air Forces: Flying in Support of the German Luftwaffe, by Frank Joseph, Praeger, Santa Barbara, California, USA, 2011

Drawings of the Museo Tridentino di Scienze Naturali in Via Calepina, 10 in Trento, Italy were utilized (it helps that my very lovely wife is originally from Milan, Italy) to cross-reference dimensions and data. To my knowledge at this time, there are no physical artifacts left of whatever advances were made, however, Mr. Praeger does reference in his book that there was significant progress on making it a reality. Unfortunately, with the Allied bombings and end of war chaos, there is little left, if any, of any physical aspects for this aircraft.   However, with many new discoveries, such as in Japan where engine parts have been located for the Nakajima Ki-201 Karyu (中島 キ-201 火龍 "Fire Dragon"), who knows what may come to light in this day and age? I do plan to investigate further on our next trip to Italy. 

 

There is a history of the aircraft here: "Articles 27 Campini-Caproni C.C.7 (C.S.11) Toscana" http://internationalresinmodellers.com/articles_27_campini-caproni_cc7_cs11_toscana. And I'll be starting a build article this coming week. 

 

The aircraft is known as the C.C.7 and C.S.11. The C.C. refers to "Campini-Caproni" on aircraft approved for production while the C.S. was for "Campini, Secondo" which was Mr. Campini's designation for all aircraft designed by him regardless of approval/production status. 

 

Also, hoping this aircraft will be included in Italian Secret Projects, if/when it is ever released!

 

All my best,

 

Zane R Nobbs

 

 

Edited February 4, 2023 by zanenobbs

[JWM]

Very interesting airplane I never heard before  about the  WW2 times double motor project of eng. Campini... BTW - the use of piston engine as a compressor (as also in CC N1 successed project )  follows the idea of a Romanian engineer and great pioneer of jet propulsion -  Henry Coanda dated at least for 1910, when he constructed such machine in France. 

Of course talking about RSI or RA liveries is pure What IF 

Regards

J-W

 

[Homebee]

Source: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalResinModellersAssociation/posts/pfbid02mEZ34p58FYQttW5vp25DtNFL77HWveucggn5CuavXA15zxf1XiTRUHHMcErBtCqpl

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The International Resin Modellers Association presents our IRMA Kit No.11 Campini-Caproni CC.7 (CS.11) Toscana motorjet bomber of WWII. Designed in 1942 the Toscano was powered by the same type of motors as the Campini-Caproni CC.2 (N.1) of 1940. Work was scheduled to begin until Italy reached an armistice with the Allies in 1943, however, with the establishment of the Italian Social Republic later that year, the design once more was front and center for the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (Italian Social Air Force) to continue the fight with the Axis. Work was commenced to continue with the design, however, by 1945 it was abandon with the fall of Nazi Germany and the Italian Social Republic.

We present this kit in 1/72 with 32 resin parts including clear resin for the canopy and windows, along with interior details and metal parts for landing gear and other details. The model can be built with rotating wheels and comes with decals to create a version for the Regina Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) or Aeronatucia Nazionale Repubblicana. This kit is completed in an experimental camouflage of 1944-1945.

If you are interested in a kit, we have them for US $190 + shipping, or US $160 with an IRMA Membership. The model is about the size of a B-25 Mitchell and only 30 kits have been made for the current run. It does require Super Glue to assemble, or Super Gel to add additional time for positioning parts. Not recommended for young children. To get yours, contact us at [email protected] providing your name, shipping address, email, and telephone number so we can calculate shipping costs.

Next kits are: IRMA Kit No.12 SNCASO SO.4000 French jet bomber, IRMA Kit No.13 PZL TS-16 Polish jet fighter, and Schmid SC-28 Wolke German motorized ornithopter of WWII.

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 61'8" (18.8 m)

Length: 47'10" (14.6 m)

Height: 15'5" (4.7 m)

Weight: 18,518 lbs (8,400 kg)

Performance:

Maximum Speed: 650 mph (1,050 kph)

Cruise Speed: 460 mph (750 kph)

Range: 1,864 miles (3,000 km)

Take-Off Run: 1,640'5" (500 m)

Power:

Two Campini Motorjets in the wings driven by two Isotta Fraschini L.121/R.C.40 piston engines in the fuselage providing 1,350 hp (102,695 kg-m/s)/2,500 lbs (1,134 kgs) of thrust

Crew:

Four: Pilot, Co-Pilot/Navigator, Bombardier/Belly Gunner, Tail-Gunner

Armament:

Four 12.7 mm (0.5 in) Isotta-Fraschini Scotti machine guns in nose firing forward

Two 12.7 mm (0.5 in) Isotta-Fraschini Scotti machine guns in belly turret, rotating

Two 12.7 mm (0.5 in) Isotta-Fraschini Scotti machine guns in top turret, one forward, one rearward

3,000 lbs (1,360 kgs) of bombs or 1x torpedo

 

 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalResinModellersAssociation/posts/pfbid02jEgSUYf9QmRoE2XTaDLgMn2tmK4mydfCjG2TugbUDwZVKhCTV3fzjgqpdvjYgVULl

 

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More on IRMA Kit No.11 Caproni-Campini C.C.7 (C.S.11) Toscana - Here is a photo of the parts with numbers as well as how the interior can be finished. NOTE: Pilots are NOT included in this kit. Pilots in the tan uniforms are Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) 1940-1943 in which Italy supplied their own uniforms and equipment. Pilots in gray uniforms are from the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (Italian Social Republic Air Force) 1943-1945 modeled on the Luftwaffe of Germany, often supplied by Germany. If you wish to have pilots for your model, these can be found on Shapeways,.com. Also, if a more sturdy tail wheel gear is desired, this can be found from Metallic Details He-111 Tail Support (MDR 7247). As is typical of many resin kits, additional details can be created using brass tubing for guns and wire for the aerial, pitot tube, and wheel axles.

 

 

V.P.

Edited March 6 by Homebee