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Architect by profession, but my secret dream is to only build scale models... my profile on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantemode/

Kepford' Pirate

I took a long break from the resin Macchi M39 because I'm having trouble with boot alignment... I've been building another Corsair, the second from Magic Factory. I chose the unusual subject of Ike Kepford 😉 that others on this forum [...]

Meraviglie in Scala 1:1

Sunday I visited the Vigna di Valle Museum, half an hour's drive from Rome. I was able to see up close many planes that I admire and in particular 3 of the next ones that I want to represent. The Macchi M.39 winner of the 1926 Schneider [...]

It's finally finished!

It's finally finished! Nothing in particular to add except that I followed the details of what I found online especially in reference to the nice article by Dave Hansen ( @davidhansen ) ((link) and (link)). The effect is completely [...]

Corsair(S)... update

Make another post to update on the progress of the work on my 4 Corsairs... In particular this is the first (F4U-2). I'm experimenting with the painting process which for now has included a gloss black base and chrome finish for the metal [...]

2nd back to hobby... Corsair

Hi! After a long time I'm returning to my favorite activity... I'm trying my hand at the new Magic factory box. I took two and I'm trying to make them with a combination of variously arranged wings, I hope you like it... I'll keep you [...]

Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-4 Corsair

I made it in 2011. Trumpeter's 1/32 F4U-4 in the livery of the training unit of the 50'S. The hint is in the profiles published by Kagero. I took the liberty to place the load underwing although it is probably not correct. The national [...]

Back to the hobby: Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish Floatplane

After two years absence here is a classic kit. Out of the box with some added cable. Ciao a tutti!

Nieuport Ni-17 1/48 – Eduard

This is a Ni-17, N.1887, Stg. Edward Hinkle, Esc. N124 Lafayette, Western front, Spring 1917 This Nieuport has enjoyed a career in service relatively long flight into the U.S. in the French Air Force. Joined the Lafayette Squadron in [...]

Eduard 1/48 Mig-21MF Slovak Air Force

This is my 2nd Eduard'Mig. Just from the box. I added some wire wheel wells, roof seals and wires inside the cockpit. I used Tamiya acrylics and Gunze with added some "Future". I hope you like it! regards, Davide