Pete in a shed Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hello all, here’s the first one finished from the shed this year, the Special Hobby (Ex MPM) boxing of the HA-220 Super Saeta. Following the end of WW2 Willi Messerschmitt emigrated from Germany, eventually settling in Francoist Spain where he was employed at the Hispano Aviacion works. There he played a major part in the design of the Saeta HA-200 trainer which was the basis of the HA-220 close support aircraft. This variant had uprated engines, pylons for external stores, gun pods and where the rear seat used to be an extra fuel tank. Although only in service for 10 years with the Spanish Airforce the HA-220 saw active service during the Polisario uprisings in the Western Sahara. The type was retired from service in 1981. The kit differs from the original MPM kit in that it has extra resin and photo etch parts along with an injection moulded canopy. The plastic parts are still short run style and were re scribed as the engraved lines were almost non-existent. Also due to a poor moulding I had to replace the strake on the nose with plastic card. I made the aerials and probes under the nose from scratch and shortened the overly long U/C legs. It’s finished with Xtracolor enamels and varnishes with a little weathering and panel lining. The decals were excellent. I enjoyed making this little aeroplane, its about the size of a JP, and I am pleased with the way it turned out. So onto the pictures. Hope you like it, thanks for looking. Pete 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Absolutely, Pete!!! She is exactly my kind of thing and built superbly Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Not familiar with the aircraft,but it looks well tidy. Regards Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Beautiful!! Wonderfully finished kit! Outstanding work. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 What a cracking build this is looks way bigger than 1/72 superb sir 👏 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 That’s fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Nice build of an ignored aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Beautiful work on the old kit ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 That's very nicely done! I wasn't expecting camouflage so this was a delightful surprise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 What a great model, well done! A great thing about this hobby is that you can be "into" aeroplanes your whole life and still come across a type you've never heard of or laid eyes on. I just got a little mini-education in this thing after seeing your build. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 very nice, good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 Thank you all for the kind comments and likes. 22 hours ago, Mig88 said: Beautiful!! Wonderfully finished kit! Outstanding work Many thanks Miguel, Its always nice to have a comment from the home turf of the subject model. 8 hours ago, bianfuxia said: A great thing about this hobby is that you can be "into" aeroplanes your whole life and still come across a type you've never heard of or laid eyes on. I just got a little mini-education in this thing after seeing your build. Thanks! Thank you. My sentiments precisely. I enjoy flicking through these pages for exactly the same reason, there is always something to learn. For me, especially in era's I dont usually model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Pete in a shed said: Many thanks Miguel, Its always nice to have a comment from the home turf of the subject model. Actually, I'm Portuguese but I've lived most of my life here in Spain. I am familiar with the type and your build has made me consider getting my hands on one too 😉! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Unusual type very nicely modelled. I particularly like the low-key camouflage and the canopy could not be clearer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Don't see many of those and that's a beautiful build. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragan_mig31 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 What an awesome kit of this awesome aircraft.Bravo.I love it.I have been looking for this kit for years and I could not find it.Where did you get yours? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramtin Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I think it is great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, dragan_mig31 said: What an awesome kit of this awesome aircraft.Bravo.I love it. I have been looking for this kit for years and I could not find it.Where did you get yours? Hi, it appeared on e bay just before Christmas and much to my surprise I won the bidding. Like you I'd been after it for some time, I just happened to look on e bay at the right moment. keep looking and good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mil 24 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 nice built of a usally aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 That's a little beauty Pete, cracking build and paintjob! I've had the SH kit in the stash for more years than I can remember and have never seen one built before - I've often thought of moving it on, but your build has convinced me to keep it! Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 That's really a superb build. I have one in the display cabinet minus one of the horizontal stabilizers but it's nothing compares to yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedtea Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 14 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Hi, it appeared on e bay just before Christmas and much to my surprise I won the bidding. Like you I'd been after it for some time, I just happened to look on e bay at the right moment. keep looking and good luck! Yep, you have to be lucky....I'm in Australia and just this month got the same kit at a bargain price via the marketplace on FB! Seller was also in Aus. so it was win win. I knew of the aircraft but never knew it was one of Willy Messerchmitts progeny!......had to have it for that reason. Yours has inspired me to move it up the "pile" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 very nice! great to see a 🇪🇸 Saeta! 🌩️ I have several waiting to be done in 1/48.... I am especially fond of the Egyptian planes.... and the mystery surrounding its service... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 16 hours ago, keefr22 said: had the SH kit in the stash for more years than I can remember and have never seen one built before - I've often thought of moving it on, but your build has convinced me to keep it! 10 hours ago, Icedtea said: Yours has inspired me to move it up the "pile" Excellent, two more to grace the modelling tables😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Bravo Pete!!!! Excellent as usual Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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