Sky Keg Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Friends, Here is the Hasegawa Macchi Mc.202 Folgore. I cannot remember exactly when I built this kit, but it`s been more than a few years ago. The highlights of this kit are as follows.............. 1. Mike Grant Decals for the iconic “spinach / smoke rings” found on the Folgore. 2. Tamiya painted tape for the seat belts. 3. Painted white fuselage band and tail cross insignia 4. Polly Scale paint : Italian Hazel Tan and Italian Lower surface gray ( WWII ) 5. Used kit supplied squadron insignia and national markings on the wings. 6. Weathered with chalk pastels. Chipping with silver paint 7. Pencils used to highlight panel lines and movable surfaces. I enjoyed putting this kit together. I had no issues at all and it was simple with all of the parts fitting together nicely. The “Rings” from Mike Grant Decals made this possible as I would still be carrying the migraine headache from trying to accurately replicate them in 72nd scale. I would recommend this kit for all ages and skill levels. I hope you enjoy the results. Thank you in advance!!!!!! Respectfully submitted, Mike 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Looks very nice. I should point out that for anyone who doesn't have access to Mike Grant decals, PrintScale also does a series of smoke rings and Italian camo mottling that seem to work just fine (used them on my Mc-202). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Looking very neat, especially like those decal rings. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanond Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Very well done, especially for the scale. I've been accumulating a few C.202 both from Tamiya/Italeri and Hasegawa. I plan to do them at the same time. I also bought Mike's decals for the purpose. I hope mine will turn out as good as your example. Nanond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) BEAUTIFUL !!! ... I absolutely just love the lines of the Macchi’s. They are thoroughbreds with those sleek lines. Edited May 2, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 The smoke rings as decals really look the part. When I did my Macchi 205, I used an LF Vinyl mask to spray the rings - but wouldn't say I achieved a better effect. A nice Folgore, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Nice looking Folgore, Mike! What did you use for your clear glosscoat? On my recently completed Veltro, I used Future but still had some of Mike Grant's smoke rings silver. I'm not sure what the cause was, but have just finished painting the 48th scale Hasegawa Folgore and am contemplating how best to avoid the problem again, since I have another set of his smoke ring decals for it. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Looks great! I like the smoke-ring decals and also the base plate with the cracked earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Always liked that scheme..great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Very nice Folgore! All your work on finishing and paint chipping really sets it off well. Congrats on a fine model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 To all............THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I am humbled by your kind words especially given the level of talent that routinely posts their respective works of art here. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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