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Fiat CR-32 Bis (SMER 1/50), flew by ace Joaquin Garcia Morato, Patrulla Azul 2-G-2, Zaragoza (Spain), april 1937

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    November 2017
  • From: Sicily, Italy
Fiat CR-32 Bis (SMER 1/50), flew by ace Joaquin Garcia Morato, Patrulla Azul 2-G-2, Zaragoza (Spain), april 1937
Posted by Visconti on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 2:58 AM

One of the most difficult kits I've ever built. This is an old model originally proposed by the Italian Artiplast in the late 50s, and recently re-proposed by SMER. Despite being declared in 1/48 scale, actually its effective scale is 1/50. The model has a lot of flaws both in shape and in proportions between the parts, many of which can not be corrected if not self-constructing them, and who knows the kit knows what I'm talking about. I do not want to make a complete list of all the errors in the kit, I will just mention the wrong shape of the wing tank that has been corrected by rebuilding it with epoxy filler. The decals, although very beautiful to look at, were unfortunately extremely thin and very fragile: the only good thing is that they adapt perfectly to the surfaces, thanks also to Mr.Soft that helped me a lot in this phase. For the coloring I based on the indications on the box because, paradoxically, although this is perhaps the most famous CR-32 in history, in the WEB I found many differences regarding the coloring scheme and the colors used. The end result seems to have repaid me of all the efforts made to realize a model worthy of being seen.

 

 

Vincenzo

  "Fummo aquile senza corona"

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:27 AM

Hello Vincenzo!

You're right, it's a very nice looking model. Although it's very clean, thanks to the airbrushed camouflage and the ribs the surface of the model doesn't look plain nor boring. Your struggle to correct the kit really paid off!

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    November 2017
  • From: Sicily, Italy
Posted by Visconti on Monday, October 29, 2018 2:47 AM

Thank you so much Pawel :-)

Vincenzo

  "Fummo aquile senza corona"

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, October 29, 2018 3:46 AM

Your build looks fantastic!

Your friend Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2017
  • From: Sicily, Italy
Posted by Visconti on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 1:46 AM

Thank you so much my friend Smile

Vincenzo

  "Fummo aquile senza corona"

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 2:56 AM

You've made a really nice job of that. Unusual subject but it looks great

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

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