**** DONE: GB-63 1/32 Macchi MC.202 Folgore – Stormy Weather (2 Viewers)

[rochie]

Great job Vic

 

[le_steph40]

A real masterpiece Vic
if you allow me, unless I am mistaken, the internal frames of the canopy should be black

 

[Vic Balshaw]

My thanks gents.

A real masterpiece Vic
if you allow me, unless I am mistaken, the internal frames of the canopy should be black

I hear you Steph but my understanding was that the earlier models were painted a light green as with the cockpit, a little later than this model they did change to a darker colour. I could be wrong on all counts and maybe Berny may be able to throw some light on the subject.

 

[Wayne Little]

Vic, that is a fantastic job mate, Well done.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Many thanks Wayne.

 

[N4521U]

Masterful Vic.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work Vic!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thank you gents.

 

[Kalakan]

Man, looks like the real thing my dear Vic......

Lovely work

 

[Vic Balshaw]

My thanks Gerry.

 

[Crimea_River]

A real masterpiece Vic
if you allow me, unless I am mistaken, the internal frames of the canopy should be black

My thanks gents.

I hear you Steph but my understanding was that the earlier models were painted a light green as with the cockpit, a little later than this model they did change to a darker colour. I could be wrong on all counts and maybe Berny may be able to throw some light on the subject.

Here's the little bit I've been able to find on this. MM9454 was a Breda-built machine. According to this poster the black frames seemed to be present on some Macchi-built machines and NO Breda ones.

 

[T Bolt]

Outstanding work Vic!

 

[Berny5664]

My thanks gents.

I hear you Steph but my understanding was that the earlier models were painted a light green as with the cockpit, a little later than this model they did change to a darker colour. I could be wrong on all counts and maybe Berny may be able to throw some light on the subject.

I did some research about the canopy frames. Unfortunately, when it comes to REGIA AERONAUTICA aircraft, it is always difficult to have certainties. Again, this aircraft has things to think about. The serial number is of an aircraft built by Breda and not by Macchi. The smoke ring camouflage was made by Macchi and not by Breda (which made small spots). Then it is known that Macchi painted the frames of the roof black.
So, as mentioned, there are no certainties. On the other hand, in many photos the frames seem to be black.
So everyone is free to do as they see fit

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Once again thanks Berny, it's a bit of a hit or miss conundrum and certainly a lot to consider if and when another is built.