**** DONE: GB-57 1/48 Savoia Marchetti SM.79 - WW2 Foreign Service

[Mainly28s]

I've managed to assemble the two halves of the fuselage with minimal trauma to myself, and attached the gondola, the horizontal and vertical tail surfaces.

I think I'm going to assemble this kit with MINIMAL effort, because it's really not nice. There are so many inaccuracies and deviations from the plans I've found that I'd probably prefer a more modern kit to do a decent job. This will fill the "looks like a Sparviero" niche for me, so will do the job, but probably near the back of my shelf.

Next steps- fill the seams, file them down and attach the wings, more filler and sanding.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Vic Balshaw]

What a shame for in real life it's a great looking machine.

 

[Mainly28s]

What a shame for in real life it's a great looking machine.

I totally agree. I'd read that the Smer kit is a pain, but this is barely acceptable. And yes, Italian aircraft are among the sexiest there are.

 

[Mainly28s]

Gaps "big enough to drive a Bedford through", to paraphrase and instructor I once had.Canopies that are about 7mm thick and very roughly cast. Still, they'll allow me to make a representative aircraft.

NOw to fill the gaps and do an undercoat so I can do the yellow undersides.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Good on you for persevering. My Smer 1:48 Macchi 200 became land-fill long ago

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Mainly28s]

Well, it's had the first coat of paint- rattlecan primer. I've used liquid mask on the clear bits. Next is the uppers (brush-paint), so that I can mask and rattlecan the yellow on.

I WILL beat this kit into submission.
It won't be perfect. Heck, it won't even be good, just acceptable is my only aim now.

 

[rochie]

that looks pretty good, considering the kit your using

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Have to agree with Karl.

 

[Crimea_River]

Acceptable plus!

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Mainly28s]

I managed to get the first layer of dark brown on (it's still damp in the picture). The instructions show a Yugoslav machine, which is apparently the provenance of CQ+HQ. That means I can use the Smer guide for the pattern. I have used Dark Earth for the brown, and will be using Italian green for the green part.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice deep and rich brown. Looks good.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

I have a craving for chocolate now.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far!

 

[Wayne Little]

Doin' good...!

 

[fubar57]

Cool