1/48 - SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 by Special Hobby (SH) - SF.260AM/M/W/EA/EU/D released

[Homebee]

After the 1/72nd kit (link) Special Hobby (SH) is to release 1/48th SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 kits. First boxing - ref. SH48207

Sources: 

https://www.specialhobby.info/2020/09/siai-marchetti-sf260-new-148-and-172.html

https://www.facebook.com/specialhobby/posts/1010336579406702

 

 

 

V.P.

 

Edited Friday at 12:12 PM by Homebee

[SharkOwl]

A 1/48 Scale SF-260 !!!!

This is a very good news !

Cool !

👍 ⭐ 🍀

SharkOwl

Edited September 11, 2020 by SharkOwl

[Homebee]

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We mill clear parts for SIAI Marchetti SF-260 1/72 and 1/48. The model will be ready very soon.

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2020/09/test-dalsi-formy-pro-132-westland.html

 

 

V.P.

[Homebee]

Clear test sprue

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2020/10/sh72418-sh48207-siai-marchetti-sf-260.html

 

 

V.P.

[Homebee]

Source: https://www.specialhobby.info/2021/01/news-from-special-hobby-012021.html

 

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(...) Another new kit of our own production you can expect this spring is the taller (or precisely, more bulged) canopy version of the SF-260 in 1/72. This type is being prepared also in 1/48, with both canopy styles. And the turbo-prop version SF-260TP will also follow, in both scales of course. (...)

 

V.P.

[alt-92]

I guess it'll be 2022 then? 

 

 

[Homebee]

First half of 2022... Dixit M. Riedel aka the SH Boss

Source: https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77712&start=7110#p2455622

 

 

V.P.

Edited November 11, 2021 by Homebee

[ABeck]

That reads: First half 2022

[Homebee]

Box art - ref. SH48207 - SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM/M/W

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2022/08/sh48207-siai-marchetti-sf-260-148.html

 

 

V.P.

Edited October 12, 2022 by Homebee

[Jon Bryon]

Good to see some progress on this!

 

Jon

[Filler]

I just took an interest in this aircraft and I see this SH kit is now available for pre-order on Hannants and Jadlam. Or have they been available for pre-order all the way back through 2022/21/20?

 

 

[Homebee]

Small parts sprue - ref. SH48207

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2023/12/testujeme-formy-pro-pripravovane.html?m=1

 

 

And fuselage

 

 

V.P.

Edited January 9, 2024 by Homebee

[Homebee]

Two boxings programmed

- ref. SH48207 - SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM/M/W

- ref. SH48215 - SIAI-Marchetti SF-260EA/D/EU  -late bulged canopy

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2023/12/sh48215-siai-marchetti-sf-260eadeu-late.html

 

 

V.P.

Edited December 24, 2023 by Homebee

[Homebee]

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2024/01/siai-marchetti-sf-260tp-nahled.html

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We also do not forget about the modernized version of the SF-260TP. This version is powered by a turboprop engine in the extended nose. We are also preparing this version as a kit in 1/72 and 1/48 scale.

 

 

 

 

 

V.P.

[wellsprop]

🤤🤤🤤

[Homebee]

Test sprues

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2024/06/prvni-test-formy-velkych-dilu-sf-260-148.html

 

 

 

 

 

V.P.

Edited June 4, 2024 by Homebee

[hopkp]

1 hour ago, Homebee said:

Test sprues

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2024/06/prvni-test-formy-velkych-dilu-sf-260-148.html

 

V.P.

About time.....nearly four years since the kit was announced! It's not like it's even a big aircraft.

[Ka-Efka]

I'd consider it more a side project for them and I'm glad it comes to market. 

 

[2996 Victor]

Not my usual era but I'm in the market for a couple of these as a change of scene! The mouldings look really nice on the test shots - definitely looking forward to this release.

[hopkp]

21 hours ago, Ka-Efka said:

I'd consider it more a side project for them and I'm glad it comes to market. 

 

It certainly looks that way; like you, I'm glad that it looks like it will finally be released soon!

[Homebee]

Decals - ref. SH48207 - SIAI-Marchetti SF.260AM/M/W

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2024/06/nahled-obtisku-pro-pripravovany-sf-206.html

 

 

 

And masks - ref. M48024 - SIAI-Marchetti SF.260AM/M/W (low cab variant, high cab masks come later)

https://www.specialhobby.net/2024/06/masky-pro-sf-260-148.html

 

 

V.P.

Edited June 26, 2024 by Homebee

[2996 Victor]

The Irish Air Corps option looks enticing :) although the Belgian scheme is nice and colourful

[hopkp]

1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said:

The Irish Air Corps option looks enticing although the Belgian scheme is nice and colourful

There's a very simple solution to that problem.....just get two! 😁

[2996 Victor]

3 hours ago, hopkp said:

There's a very simple solution to that problem.....just get two! 😁

Crikey, I thought I heard @Enzo the Magnificent's voice then

 

To be fair, it is a simple solution: simple and effective

 

Cheers,

Mark

[Homebee]

The second boxing announced - ref. SH48215 - SIAI-Marchetti SF.260EA/D/EU - late bulged canopy type

Release expected in July 2025.

Source: https://www.specialhobby.net/2024/07/dalsi-krabicky-v-tisku.html

 

 

V.P.

Edited February 5 by Homebee