**** FINISHED: GB-52 1:72 Savoia-Marchetti SM79 - Heavy Hitters IV

• Dec 15, 2021

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Category: Intermediate
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Model: Savoia-Marchetti SM79 - Kit A04007V
Scale: 1:72

This turned out to be a fun/challenging build. A unique bird to say the least. Lots of filler, but all-in-all the gaps turned out (for me anyway) acceptable. Presenting Black-14, lovingly called my 'clown-car'.

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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That's really beautiful. Nice build.

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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Wow, you are fast.! Nice looking build.

 

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Nice result Ralph. I like it.

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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Crimea_River said:

Wow, you are fast.! Nice looking build.

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I was dragging my feet on this one, not wanting to be the first one again. BUT...

I believe I can submit more than one? I will look through my stash to see if I have anything that would qualify. Level bombers. right?

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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Good work Ralph, and yes, level bombers, with up to four entries being allowed.

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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Good work Ralph, and yes, level bombers, with up to four entries being allowed.

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Junkers Ju88 A-1 "Battle of Brittan" (Revell 04972) should qualify?

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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Yes indeed.
I'm considering doing the same, in 1/48th scale, converting the Revell Ju-88A4 into a BoB A1, if I can get my darned hands to work !!

 

• Dec 15, 2021

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nice job on that, looks great.

very errr colourful !

 

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Yes indeed.
I'm considering doing the same, in 1/48th scale, converting the Revell Ju-88A4 into a BoB A1, if I can get my darned hands to work !!

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I'm kind of excited to work on a kit that has some very good cockpit and engine detail. This will be another kind of challenge, doing it justice. What JU88 kit will you (maybe) doing?

 

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Ralph, it's the Revell (ex Dragon) 1/48th scale Ju-88A4, with a resin conversion kit for the engine nacelles, wing tips etc., in order to make a BoB period version, the Ju-88A1 ( the A-4 variant did not see service in the BoB).
It's a fairly simple conversion, even without the resin parts.

 

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Ralph, it's the Revell (ex Dragon) 1/48th scale Ju-88A4, with a resin conversion kit for the engine nacelles, wing tips etc., in order to make a BoB period version, the Ju-88A1 ( the A-4 variant did not see service in the BoB).
It's a fairly simple conversion, even without the resin parts.


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My last post here on the JU88. I'm starting a new thread for another GB-52 build. But I am interested in how much more detail could be in the 1:48 vs the 1:72. See you in the new post? I may have bitten off more than I can chew!

 

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Looks like they're about the same, although I'll probably be adding a few scratch-built bits and pieces to mine.

 

• Dec 17, 2021

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Lovely work!

 

• Dec 19, 2021

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Lovely looking aircraft Ralph

 

• Dec 20, 2021

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Ralph Haus said:

Username: Ralph Haus
First name: Ralph
Category: Intermediate
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model: Savoia-Marchetti SM79 - Kit A04007V
Scale: 1:72

This turned out to be a fun/challenging build. A unique bird to say the least. Lots of filler, but all-in-all the gaps turned out (for me anyway) acceptable. Presenting Black-14, lovingly called my 'clown-car'.

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It is very strange for me see a SM 79 not in Regia insigne, but is very nice.
Good work Ralph

 

• Jan 3, 2022

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That's a cracker of an entry.
Very nice finish!

 

• Jan 3, 2022

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That looks great ! Love the camouflage pattern !