Savoia-Marchetti SM 81 Pipistrello***FINISHED***

[JOCKNEY]

Congratulations Pete

Looks really sharp, and no chance of losing it in the display cabinet with that paintwork !

Cheers Pat 

 

[PeterB]

No sooner had I finished the above post than the sun came out - even though it was trying to rain!

So here it is with the later SM.79 which began to replace it in 1937. The 79 had a very similar sort of contruction but as it was not a Bomber/Transport it had less windows. With the more powerful Alpha Romeo Engines (870 HP compared with 700HP), and retractable undercarriage it was somewhat faster.

And here is a final shot.

Some of the painting has been a little tedious and I have used a complete tin of Colourcoats "Doped Linen" paint on it, but I have enjoyed it.

 

Thanks to all those who have provided useful info and comments and thanks for watching.

 

Pete

[Bonehammer]

Well done Peter, nice pair of trimotors there!

[dogsbody]

Well done! This is probably the first one of these  I have ever seen built and it looks great.

 

 

 

Chris

[Pauly Boy]

Great job!! I love how the wings turned out. Wonderful subject.

 I'm working on a project now that has a bite of masking involved and you've inspired me to continue on. 

 Paul

 

[P-3s rule]

Great work Pete. You have inspired me to build a few of my old Supermodel kids!