Macchi C.202 Folgore Tunisia 1943,Battle of Kasserine Pass Group build.1/72 Supermodel
The ancient Supermodel Macchi fighter, I used equally ancient ESCI decals markings of A/C #3 374 Squadrilia,153 Gruppo, Tunisia 1943 and Print Scale Italian aircraft camo. sheet. After applying the decals, I realized that the paint was probably the wrong shade of desert tan/sand, think of it as if it’s a faded photo. The kit supplied rubber tires, of which one was missing, replaced both from the spares box. For its age, its still an interesting kit.
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Craig Abrahamson said on February 21, 2018
Another nice-lookin’ build, Robert….I like it.
Louis Gardner said on February 21, 2018
This is one of the most elegant planes of WW2. It’s right up there with the Spitfire and the Ki-61…………. Well done Robert.
Bob Bailey said on February 23, 2018
Agree, Louis, on its elegance…..and what a great job Robert has done representing it.
PS Spitfire #1on elegance scale. rab
David A. Thomas said on February 21, 2018
Another fabulous addition to the group build, and one with real character, beautifully executed. Thank you Robert!
Paul Barber said on February 22, 2018
Robert, the camo patterning is fantastically well done – spot on in fact! And what a beautiful plane!
Greg Kittinger said on February 22, 2018
Nice! I love the Italian in-line aircraft – agree they are among the most elegant of the period.
Anthony Conway said on February 22, 2018
It was in a desert. It was sunny. Paint fades in sun and deserts. Sorted. Looks good to me Robert.
Jeff Bailey said on February 22, 2018
Looks great, Robert! I remember the 1st time I saw one of these – it’s hanging from the ceiling (as if in flight) at the Smithsonian. It looks as if it’s diving on a bomb group of B-17s (G model, If memory serves) – a marvelous painting. I’m sure most – if not all of us – have seen the display or at least photos from the Flight Museum. Beautiful aircraft! The Italian planes certainly have a look all their own.
Really well done, Amigo! Nice camo pattern.
Allan J Withers said on February 22, 2018
Looks good Robert.
Ferry Dierckxsens said on February 23, 2018
Great work Robert! Very nice looking aircraft these MC202’s. And the “curly smoke” camo is a nice feature on these Italian aircraft. Very well done!
Robert Royes said on February 23, 2018
Thanks all.
George Williams said on February 24, 2018
Very striking, especially the colour scheme, are all the “squiggly” bits decals?
Robert Royes said on February 24, 2018
Some are hand painted, majority are from the Print scale sheet.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on February 24, 2018
Bob, beautifully done! Still the best Folgore out there, IMHO. Smoke rings are a challenge, and in 72nd!