Macchi Mc202 1/72 Hasegawa, 24th Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestri, Olbia-Venafiorita, Sardegna, June 1943

[modlbldralex]

Hi All,
Quick summary of Macchi Mc202 using:
Hasegawa 1/72 Macchi 202, True Details cockpit with scratch built gunsight, Squadron Canopy, scratch detailed engine-landing gear bay.
Painted upper surface custom mixed with base color Aeromaster Italy Sand 4 Nocciola Chiraro and
underside surface custom mixed with base color PollyScale Italian Blue-Gray.
Used kit national insignia decals on upper and lower main wing.
Ordered decal sheet from Italeri for 24th Gruppo markings.
See below links for boxtop & decal sheet.
Boxtop
Decal

"Smoke Ring" camouflag was accomplished by Dry brushing custom mixed oil paint blended with Q-tip.
Clear coated with Gunze Sangyo Mr Color GX-112 Super Clear UV cut.
Applied oil paint wash to highlight panel lines and final clear coat with
Gunze Sangyo Mr Color GX-113, Super Clear (Flat) UV cut.
Enjoy the pictures.
Thanks,
Alex

 

[SaparotRob]

That is a superlative job! Really nice.

 

[Wurger]

Well done Alex.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That is a beautiful little build.

 

[Crimea_River]

Great build. Congrats.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Bueno!

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work!

 

[modlbldralex]

I attended the IPMS National convention in Hampton, VA USA in August and had a wonderful experience.
I'm happy to announce the Macchi won 2nd place in it's category.

 

[Wurger]

Congrats !

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Many congrats, it's a beaut and in that smaller scale a well deserved placing.