Italieri SM.79 Finnito (Ish)

Yet another awesome build there Guy and one of my favorite planes too! The detail in the bomb area is stunning. is that camo free-hand or did you use masks? I like the SM 79 so much because of the mutiple choices of camo. I do not think I have seen the same one build twice. I have both the Classic Airframes and the Trumpeter 1/48 kits in my stash. After seeing your beautifull build it makes me want to push them up a bit on the build scedule. I know it is already painted but i was going to vote for this one.

                                                                                   Soulcrusher

and my favorite formation pic!

WarHammer25 wrote:

Looks awesome Guy! I love the paint job, the weathering, and the added PE. Makes it look that much better.

That is awesome.

tempestjohnny wrote:

WarHammer25 wrote: Looks awesome Guy! I love the paint job, the weathering, and the added PE. Makes it look that much better. That is awesome.

!!!!!!! wow what a great build!! it´s one of my favorite WWII aircraft but I never built one, maybe one day after I finish my collection of argentinean aircrafts, I like the trumpeter´s 1/48 kit.

one of the finest sparviero I saw. congratilations!!

best regards

Jeremias

Guy-

I'm speechless!!!  This is one of the finest Italian aircraft I have ever laid eyes on.  Love the mottle paint job, absolutely stunning.  Can't believe the amount of detail you incorporated into this build, and still managed to finish it in record time.  It would take me a year to attempt this!  Wouldn't look as good as yours either.  Overall presentation is immaculate.  Well done Guy, be sure to congratulate your elves.

Holy Schmokes, Guy! You really nailed the mottle! THat is one tremendous paint job.

Ditto what Frank said: It would take me forever and then some to built what you've accomplished!

Guy, that looks amazing.

Karl

Wow, You guys are just too kind, Ive been busy since i finished this and not checked any replys. Im blown away.

Roy, thx mate. The weathering was faded top colours on the top and Promodeller on the undersides.

Warhammer, Thx, the PE set for this kit is geared towards the torpedo bomber so i didnt use as much as was there cos this one was to be a bomber. Hence the oil barrels LOL.

Aaron, thx buddy.

Crusher, Thx mate, the camo was all done freehand (My arm still aches). I wanted to do the grey fronted beast but that was a torp bomber. Maybe for my next one. I heard the rumpy 1/48 is a goodun. mmmmm. We'll have to get an Italian GB going for sure.

John, Donald, Too kind, much too kind.

Jeremias, Id look forward to seeing what you could do with an SM 79, if your Argy stuff is any thing to go by. Maybe if this Italian GB takes off ever, tat could be your chance.

Frank, Your Highness , Mike, Manny, Your all too kind. Its great comments from all your ilk that makes me strive too improve.

Cheers guys.

...Guy

Just noticed this... and it look great! I love the bronze cowl rings and red spinners with the mottle camo, it has just the right amount of contrast and visual interest. Nice choice.

This build would've taken me a year, if I could've finished it at all. You've done a great job!

Kevin

A stunning build of a mightily handsome airplane!

LUV-IT!