quang Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: And yet, I am - but I'm not a wizard! How does that work? Never mind, Kev. It was a tongue-in-cheek nod to 1939 film classic, The Wizard of Oz Edited October 19, 2023 by quang mc65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Looks superb. Love the open window too. Cheers, Michael quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Dpgsbody55 said: Love the open window too. Thanks Michael. Now that the canopy is in open position, nobody will notice the window! But that’s the name of the game, ain’t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocat Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Beautiful work, bravo! quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Not bad ... for a wizard ... quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeA Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 That has turned out beautifully! For all the comments elsewhere about the panel lines, the empennage looks particularly great. Love the back story to this specific airframe as well. Mike quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Thank you @Rocat @MikeMaben @thierry laurent @MikeA for your kind words. For all my wizardry, I couldn’t transform the serials and the tail inscriptions supplied in the kit. I merely doctored the kit decals (Aeronautica Macchi to Aer Macchi and an extra line of script) and cowardly left the kit series number and serial unchanged. I also noticed the A.S. (Africa Settentrionale) below the serial meaning that the machine had been tropicalized at the factory with the addition of a sand filter AND gear bay dust covers. Therefore I should have used the supplied covers instead of playing smart ass with the bay interior. Live and learn! On the other hand, I’m pleasantly surprised at my attempt to retrograde the Italeri trenches to the past century Monogram raised panel lines. Modern modellers would disagree but they look more fitful to my 70s eyes. To sum it up, it was an engrossing but nevertheless enriching experience. I did learn a few things, tried some others with at the end, a rather satisfying rendition of Signor Castoldi’s beautiful brain child. Who can ask for more? Thank you all for stopping by and accompanying me on this bumpy ride. Until next time, All the best, Quang Edited October 20, 2023 by quang Sepp, Rocat, Dpgsbody55 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furie Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) I've been following your WiP closely and I have to admit that the "armored canopy glass" episode scared the hell out of me! I could never have removed it the way you did. Great job! Bravo to you for this magnificent montage, the sleek, flowing lines of this hunter are particularly well reproduced and enhanced by your paint. Well done! Edited October 20, 2023 by Furie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Furie said: I have to admit that the "armored canopy glass" episode scared the hell out of me! Haha! I always had this thing with canopy glass. Sometimes I can’t help fiddling with it. There’s this old Vietnamese saying: Don’t go in the rain if you’re scared to get wet! Thank you for your kind words. Cheers, Quang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Lovely result, Quang - quite splendid! Kev quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Isn't that looking lovely! Great paint work for sure, and a daring risk with the canopy. quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 2:24 AM, quang said: Never mind, Kev. It was a tongue-in-cheek nod to 1939 film classic, The Wizard of Oz Great build there Quang , some really neat work going on ...the canopy especially was a great idea. That picture above though ...no heart ...no courage ...no brain ...no idea where she it .....it's politicians yeah ? quang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Panzerwomble said: That picture above though ...no heart ...no courage ...no brain ...no idea where she it .....it's politicians yeah ? That’s what they call a subtext nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimvit Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Bonjour Quang , j'ai enfin réussi à me connecter de nouveau ! Je voulais chaleureusement te féliciter pour la réalisation de ton Folgore avec ce camo très agréable en couleurs et original . J'ai bien lu que tu aimes trafiqué les parties transparentes , mais alors chapeau pour ce grand courage . Comme toi me suis trompé pour les carénages de baies de trains , mais comme cela on peut voir tout le travail de tuyauterie Encore toutes mes félicitations Edited October 20, 2023 by jimvit Vocabulaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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