Piaggio P 166 Scratch Build 1/32 Scale Part 2, wings and engines.
Well its time for another post on the Piaggio Build, This build is totally different to anything I have scratch Built previously, lots and lots of different challenges but also a lot of fun.
Building that inverted gull wing… well lets just say that I found out that I suffer from Tourettes Syndrome. Man it was a challenge, but I got it right at the end.
Each facet of the build had a challenge, and something to learn, but I am having so much fun, I want to do another twin engine aircraft after this build, Any Ideas?
Hope you like the pictures, If you have any questions, please let me know,
Happy New Year to you all.
Keep safe during these crazy times,
Marc
19 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Michel Verschuere said on January 23, 2021
Incredible, scale modeling at its best! @marc
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Thanks for the comment Michel.
Eric Berg said on January 23, 2021
Marc – That’s some seriously impressive wiring and detail you’ve done on the engine. I can see how the wings must have been a royal pain but it’s all looking great. I am beyond impressed that you are scratch building this Piaggio.
Perhaps you should consider tackling a 1/32th Pucara next, although Kinetic just released a new tool kit of it in 1/48th scale.
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Thanks for the comment Eric, I have been thinking about doing the Pucara, that would be nice in 32nd scale.
Tom Cleaver said on January 23, 2021
The usual exacting Marc Barris standard of excellence. One straaange airplane.
How did I miss that you’d gone off your meds again and started another one? 🙂
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Hey Tom, Decided to leave the meds and stay crazy, it makes the world a better place, thanks for the comment Tom.
Spiros Pendedekas said on January 23, 2021
Amazing work, Marc @marc!
It must be a wonderful feeling to create your own parts!
How about a SAAF Beechcraft Queen Air for your next project?
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
The King Air is a great Idea, Thanks for the comment.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on January 23, 2021
With that kind of insane scratch building you are entitled to any tourettes you want/need. You really can call yourself Mr Compound curve now. Oh man!
Twin engines? Why not stick with the Piaggio theme. Both the Piaggio 808 and 180 are unusual yet pretty and interesting. Jet or prop, tough choice.
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Hey there Stellan, Crazy?……. Me?, Never. Thanks for the comment, now, back to the Mad House.
Allan J Withers said on January 23, 2021
Great progress Marc, lovely details, I would like to see a large GAF Nomad, N22B or N24A !!!!
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Hey Allan, the Nomad is a great Idea, Thanks for the comment Mate.
DE4EVER said on January 24, 2021
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Marc … I just love this project. True , it is a little strange, but that is what calls out attention.
Great work on the details, especially that involving the engines, beautiful work.
I will follow this project for sure.
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Thank you as always for the great comment.
Louis Gardner said on January 24, 2021
Hello Marc, @marc
You have made some wonderful progress !! I’ll bet the gull wings gave you quite a fit trying to get them formed just so……….. but it looks as if you have won. Your skills always impress me. I especially like the wiring details you added to the engine. It’s up to your typical top notch standards.
My vote is for a 1/48 scale Mitsubishi G3M “Nell”………… a WW2 era Japanese twin engine bomber.
Marc Barris said on January 25, 2021
Hey there Louis, Great to hear from you, we don’t do 48th scale in this Mad House, the G3M would look good in 32nd scale though, Thanks for the comment buddy.
Csaba said on January 25, 2021
Looks amazing, as usual!
How about an L-200 Morava? Similar curvy shapes, but much smaller and straight wings.
Marc Barris said on January 26, 2021
Thanks for the comment Csaba.
Greg Kittinger said on January 25, 2021
Un. Stinking. Believable! You have outdone yourself!!
How ’bout an S-3 Viking?
Marc Barris said on January 26, 2021
Hey Greg, nice to hear from you, Viking?, sound like a good idea. Thanks for the Kind comment buddy.
Gábor Szabó said on January 25, 2021
It’s just awesome!
Marc Barris said on January 26, 2021
Thanks Gabor.
Mark Kannemeyer said on January 26, 2021
Lovely work buddy. Really looking forward to seeing this one done. As I’ve said before, I’m really impressed with your modelling skills.
Marc Barris said on January 26, 2021
Thanks Buddy.
Ronnie Olsthoorn said on February 10, 2021
Excellent! This one looks both challenging and a lot of fun to do. Great engine detail.