FIAT G50 - Airfix 1/72

[Eric Mc]

This is the fairly ancient (1967) Airfix kit. It is very basic (no cockpit or wheel well detail) but I was after something simple. The decals have not aged well - my version was a 1973 or so era kit in a blister pack so the decals were around 47 years old.
I painted the white fuselage band and the cross on the tail as the I didn't like the look of the white in the decals provided.

 

 

 

 

[Meatbox8]

For such an old kit that's scrubbed up beautifully.  Very nice.

[Eric Mc]

It's OK. I got some silvering on the decals which is always annoying. But, I wanted it finished so I can move on to the next project so did not want to spend any more time ordering after market, better quality, decals.

 

I get a real buzz completing these older kits. With a  low parts count, you can make decent progress in a short space of time. Very little filler was required too.

[adey m]

I love to see these old Airfix kits being built, and the Fiat G50 is something pretty rare to behold, and yours is a delight.

 

I find it fascinating that these aircraft took took part in raids on England in 1940.

 

regards, adey

Edited May 26, 2020 by adey m

[Eric Mc]

I had a good look at the FIAT CR42 at Duxford last summer and the G50 is pretty much a CR42 without the top wing.

 

[Mig88]

A very nice job on the old kit. Well done!

 

Miguel

[Aces High]

10 hours ago, Eric Mc said:

I get a real buzz completing these older kits. With a  low parts count, you can make decent progress in a short space of time. Very little filler was required too.

This is a significant advantage, isn't it? They make a nice change of pace after doing one of the really modern kits with a billion tiny pieces! It looks splendid, I like the camoflage.

[Eric Mc]

It was my first attempt at Italian mottle. Turned out OK. Smoke rings next 

[Wulfman]

Lovely job on the geriatric Airfix, nice work !

 

Wulfman

[stevehnz]

You've done a sweet job on that Eric, I think I need to dig out the one on my shelf of shame & try to replicate your effort.

Steve

Edited May 26, 2020 by stevehnz

[kapam]

Looks great!

I remember putting one of these together (very poorly, I might add) as a kid.

Mine never looked anywhere near as good as that!

I do agree with you, though, about these kits being a nice break from today's mega-part/mega-detail kits.

[IanC]

Fantastic. Great job.

 

This was the very first kit I built and painted on my own, after it was recommended for beginners in Gerald Scarborough's 'Airfix Magazine Guide No. 1 - Plastic Modelling'. Anyone remember that?

[Eric Mc]

I have a couple of those Airfix Guides. I used to take one out of m,y local library on a regular basis. Indeed, I had it almost on permanent loan.

[adey m]

On 25/05/2020 at 08:22, Eric Mc said:

the G50 is pretty much a CR42 without the top wing.

The top wing was useful for deflecting the British rain of the pilot's head...............

 

regards, adey

Edited May 28, 2020 by adey m