Regia Aeronautica GB II (06/15/09 to 06/15/10)

Summit wrote:

Dave- Your still not on the Roster, Dont make us all come North armed with Candy Canes

Okay, okay...  No candy canes.  They hurt worse than hockey sticks!  ...and how would I know

In my stash I have the 1/72 Supermodel Maachi 202 and 205 as mentioned.  I also have the 21st Century Maachi 202 in 1/32.  I also discovered to my delight that I have the 1/72 Supermodel Fiat Cr.32 (kinda pre WWII though) and the Fiat G55s 'Silurante'. 

Now the G55s is cool, It's a single engined fighter that was fitted with a torpedo.  Given that lots of the Maachi's are covered in this GB already I'm thinking I'll do that one.  Time to go do some homework and see if I can find some pics.

Guy, here's the link to Mike grant Decals

http://www.mikegrantdecals.com/Page1.html

Frank, what can i say. Id love a set of those smoke decals. Do you have paypal cos id like to pay for em. As for the picture... im off an serching Boss.

...Guy

Daywalker wrote:

Find the photo of a Macchi MC.200 flying over an enemy aerodrome at about 7 feet altitude.  The photo has a desert Spitfire sitting in the foreground.  The caption of the photo in my book lists it as: "An Italian Macchi buzzes the aerodrome low to avoid enemy anti-aircraft fire as it surrenders in Taranto." Be the first to find this photo and post it here!  I'm waiting... LOL

Waiting , No luck on my end, The only books I have are by Squadron - Macchi C.202 in action, Italian Aircraft Of World War II, and Regia Aeronautica Vol 1 & 2 

At my age I should not be getting Homework assingments.

sidure wrote:

Dont worry about the Corsair Frank, it was a 1/48 die cast I got as a gift many years ago from Budweiser and it was marked in racing colours with a frog as a pilot. Do you remember those adds on tv. Its assembled with screws and the underside of the wings are hollow. It scales out well but not accurate. BUD-WEIS-ERRRR

WHEW!  Sounds like you did that poor lil' Corsair a favor then!

Sean- LOL, yep- I spend my off-duty hours searching the forums for Corsair infractions.  Sounds like Steve did the right thing in this case.

Thanks Guy!  Hmmm... let's see...

I have been trying to find a photo on the net to post here that I have in a book at home.  Unfortunately, my scanner is on the fritz so I cannot scan my copy. 

The new mission is:

Find the photo of a Macchi MC.200 flying over an enemy aerodrome at about 7 feet altitude.  The photo has a desert Spitfire sitting in the foreground.  The caption of the photo in my book lists it as:

"An Italian Macchi buzzes the aerodrome low to avoid enemy anti-aircraft fire as it surrenders in Taranto."

Be the first to find this photo and post it here!  I'm waiting... LOL

Funny you mention those decals Roy, I just ordered a set of them from Mike last week the day I signed on to this circus! 

Guy- Lemme know if you need some.  I still have your addy.

Thanks for the link Roy, I do have a set of them in the stash. One of the things I like about this GB was the challange of the camo. I will probably end up using the decals but I want to see if I can pull off the smoke rings with my new AB. I am having so much fun with it.

Dont worry about the Corsair Frank, it was a 1/48 die cast I got as a gift many years ago from Budweiser and it was marked in racing colours with a frog as a pilot. Do you remember those adds on tv. Its assembled with screws and the underside of the wings are hollow. It scales out well but not accurate. BUD-WEIS-ERRRR

Steve

razordws wrote:

Sean, I have those two exact same kits in my collection too.  Except I have multi-lingual instructions that include english .  One of the kits has a damaged canopy and is missing a wheel (might have to do it wheels up).  I didn't realize the tires were rubber until you mentioned it so I had to go and check.  I've built one other Supermodel kit, the Bv 138, but that was 20+ years ago so my memory of the actual build is quit sparse. I think Aaron confused you with me during his drug induced dilerium.  I also have a 1/32 Maachi 21st Century kit.  I'll probably jump in at some point on this GB but I'm not sure what I'll do yet.  I'm waiting for the Secret Santa Gb and the In My Stash GB to reveal what else I'll be building next year before commiting.

"You must persuade as many others who've not signed up to join. Preferably through violence."

Dave- Your still not on the Roster, Dont make us all come North armed with Candy Canes 

Excellent stuff lads. Looks like the pictures came through thick and fast, by the thick and fast LOL. Its a bummer about those decals though. They look absolutely amazing but unfortunately, we dont have a supplier here in the UK.

Right next mission.... As Frank was 1st to the button with his pic he found he can set us all a new mission. Preferably Italian WW2 related. Its fun looking for random stuff on the net. Whatever you like Frank. Go for it big boy....or its detention.

...Guy

Daywalker wrote:

sidure wrote:   Foot note, no Corsairs were killed or injured during this experement ACK!!!  What did you do to that poor little Corsair?  Poor little fella.

  Frank - I was wondering if you would see that 

Roy - Nice Link, looks like you have been doing your homework.

Check out this link:

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev1/901-1000/Rev969_MikeGrantDecals72043/rev969.htm

sidure wrote:

Foot note, no Corsairs were killed or injured during this experement

ACK!!!  What did you do to that poor little Corsair?  Poor little fella.

Those rings can be fun. At first I was too heavy but made some adjustments to pressure and then I found I could make them look uniformed. Your right about making the random pattern. On the right wing I was just doing spots in case I want to try one of those paint schemes in three colour pattern. Havent made up my mind yet.

Steve

Im the guy nearest the cockpit.

I was working on my 109's tonight and before I wrapped up my AB session I figured I would practice doing some smoke circles on my test model. Remember this was my first attempt.

Foot note, no Corsairs were killed or injured during this experement

Steve

Summit wrote:

I found a picture that I think represents all of us together.

Great photo Sean!  Who are the rest of the fellows?

sfcmac wrote:

Alex! Run away from the wine Gum! I know where he got it from! Sean which one is Guy?

I was thinking the dapper looking fellow up front with the cap. Aaron I was thinking about you on the wing "Doing the Happy Gilmore with the cannon"

sfcmac wrote:

Alex! Run away from the wine Gum! I know where he got it from! Sean which one is Guy?

 Alex! Run away from the wine Gum! I know where he got it from!

Sean which one is Guy?

I found a picture that I think represents all of us together.

Luftwoller wrote:

Excellent picture Alex, have yourself a wine gum. Is that going to be your build then A Dewoitine D.520? Tamiya 1/48th? ...Guy

cardshark_14 wrote:

I have more than a few builds going on right now, so this is going to have to be something quick and easy.  I'm going to do a Tamiya D.520 in captured Italian markings. Cheers, Alex

Yeppers...I'd love to do more, and maybe I will, we'll see how some other projects go.

Cheers,
Alex

Excellent picture Alex, have yourself a wine gum. Is that going to be your build then A Dewoitine D.520? Tamiya 1/48th?

...Guy

Ok, Teach, here it is.  As per request, one period (fuzzy) picture of a Dewoitine D.520 in Regia Aeronautica livery.  

Cheers,
Alex

Summit wrote:

I am happy, I found some Macchi decals hidden away, now to decide on which version.. For some reason I have more Bomber Decals but no kits .

Ooh ooh, do the 3rd one. She looks sweeeeeet.

...Guy

Alex, you are a top student for all the detail on the CANT. I have the Supermodel BV 138 in my ever increasing stashette. It does look like a good kit. Raised panel lines an all. (Needs a rescribe really) Ill make it my mission to find the seaplane next. Oh and as for the homework, any pic will do. Not necesarilly the one your building. Come on lad, chop chop.

...Guy

I am happy, I found some Macchi decals hidden away, now to decide on which version..

For some reason I have more Bomber Decals but no kits .

Luftwoller wrote:

Dont tell anyone but so am I. They look pretty similar to me. Great photos Aaron. Get off the naughty chair and come and sit with the others. Does anyone know if they make a model of that CANT seaplane. Shes a honey. Steve Love the blue wonder. That would seriously have pride of place in my house. Also great period pic. You dont win a prize as you grassed Aaron up. No more telling tales, or youll have to dress as Ms Loren for the duration of the build. ...Guy

sidure wrote:

Yep, both Sophia. Can anybody tell me what is the difference between the Macchi 202 and 205 or for that matter the 2005. Looking at them I cant tell much. Is it along the lines of the difference with the Me 109 F, G, K kinda thing. Im a totall rookie with Italian aircraft. Steve See if you can read these pics Steve book is too large for the scanner. If not I can e-mail you the full sized pics! Should help.