Creepy Pete Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 A couple days ago I started working on the Italeri S.79, and before I knew it, I got this far already. It's a simple kit with not that many parts, but still reasonably detailed. I sprayed the interior with Tamiya XF-20 and used some of that Tamiya panel line wash. The instrument panel is just a decal, and since you won't be able to see much inside the cockpit when it's all closed up and all, I'm fine with that. I don't bother with seatbelts either. And now with the fuselage closed and the lower wing in place. It'll probably be ready for paint by next week. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Literally flying together creepy Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Great stuff Pete I haven't used Panel Line Wash, any tips ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Only recently got this kit so watching with interest, as they say. Davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 @JOCKNEY, it is basically a heavily diluted enamel. You just brush it on panellines and other detail, let it dry a little, and then wipe it off with some cloth, or a cotton bud or whatever, using a mild enamel thinner. I used Mig's odourless thinner. Just make sure you apply it on an acrylic (glossy) surface, or the thinner will also eat away your paint if you have used enamels. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 I've added some more parts to it. I'm currently masking the windows on the windscreen, and after that I will fill and sand the seams. Still on target for paint this weekend. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 I've sprayed Alclad's grey primer on it yesterday, and today I sprayed the white band around the fuselage. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Excellent work so far. There is something very appealing about trimotors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have sprayed some Humbrol 91 on it. According to that Stormo article, this is supposed to be a match for Verde Oliva Scuro 2. I'm not so sure about this shade of green, it looks a bit too blueish to my taste, and not enough olivy. I will order some VOS 2 from other companies, and compare those, before moving on with the build. I also got the Osprey book about S.79 Torpedo bombers in WW2 today in the mail, looks like a good read. Stay tuned! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 I resprayed it with MRP's VOS, much happier with it now. Next up is the underside. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 I've sprayed the Grigio Azzurro on the underside, and unmasked the white band on the fuselage. This then got a rough respray with the VOS as on the real thing. I also resprayed the nose with a dark metallic, and removed the cowlings again and masked them off for the metallic exhaust collector rings. Quite pleased with everything so far. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 That is a great bit of painting Pete, very nice. Looks like you made the right choice to change the paint for the VOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Thanks mm, yeah, this shade is much better. All shiny and ready for decals now. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Wow! Very precise. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Thanks! Got the decals on. Time for some weathering and a flat coat. Also, I noticed that many S.79's had black props, while Italeri just tells you to paint them aluminium on all the kit options. Need to do some research. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 And it's done. What a fun little kit. Maybe some day I will do a bomber version in a more challenging camouflage scheme. More pics in the gallery. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Brilliant job Creepy Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Very well done Pete, an absolutely fantastic result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 It's a funny looking plane, but a great looking model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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