boom.boom Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) After a long time, I also upload pictures of the finished model. Model is Special Hobby 1/48 Aeromacchi C.200 serie I. It is a model that represents the plane of the famous Italian ace Maresciallo GianLino 'Giri' Baschirotto (more about him on the following LINK). The model is decent for the shortrun of that period, but it cannot be compared with Italeri C.200 (newer and already outdated in terms of quality). The painting was done with acrylic and weathering with pigments, Tamiya panel liner products, oil paints, wooden watercolor paints and a silver ink pen. Critics and suggestions are more than welcome. Edited June 25, 2022 by boom.boom 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) Yes, now I can see them. That's one well-weathered Saetta! Love the 'poached egg' camo too. Edited June 25, 2022 by Luka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Luka said: The pics won't load.. Sorry, my mistake! How about now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Nice rendition of the 1st "Saetta" serie. Some more work should be done in the wheels bays to complete the job. Propeller (hamilton) should be painted in a shade close to RLM65. Nice to see an Italian machine. best regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Beautiful Macchi MC200! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Great looking Saetta there, love the camo`. Really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 @ZigomarYou are absolutely right about propeller (Piaggio type) and engine bay, but I was too lazy on this one 😕! @GiampieroSilvestri @russ c Thank you both! Really do appreciate your opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 It seems you have represented a Serie 1 model of which the features were a retractable tail wheel and an Fiat/Hamilton standard propeller until the 26th sampler. With this propeller a spinner was also used. But if it is a Piaggio it is a very early Serie II, and you have used the proper headrest. Weathering is a matter of personal taste, but those planes were new to the Regia Aeronautica and were very well maintained. Keep on doing Italian models, they teach a lot. best regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Lovely model with good painting Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 @Zigomar Salut to your knowledge!!! Thank you for the valuable informations. This one is just warm up for next MC.200! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Always nice to see an Italian plane ! so many types of camos...You did a great job with your painting, and I agree with comments on weathering , these planes were new , and a little bit more shiny on receipt by units. but keep on going !! Waiting for your next builds !! best regards !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) @François Escudé Thank You on Your opinion! Italian WW2 planes are soooo inspiring in soo many ways... On 6/27/2022 at 1:04 PM, François Escudé said: ...and I agree with comments on weathering , these planes were new , and a little bit more shiny on receipt by units. With all due respect, I would not agree with @Zigomar and you Francois on that. As you can see http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/images/baschirotto_1.jpg, the picture clearly shows that his plane is a pretty matte. It must also be taken into account that the unit is stationed in the middle of the Mediterranean (Catania) as well as the fact that the vast majority of MC.200 photographs show a matte finish or little satin shine (at the best) which I tried to replicate. Edited June 29, 2022 by boom.boom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Beautiful ! Congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Thank You @Giampiero Piva!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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