HB252 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 For me the spinner looks right. The spinner and the nose's shape are right for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, HB252 said: For me the spinner looks right. The spinner and the nose's shape are right for me. It’s also what I thought from the moment I opened the box. Even the front hole -which Mr. T. found ‘really oversized’- looks correct. All that’s needed is an interior shaft (?) which can be easily replicated by a styrene tubing. Thank you folks for your comments. Cheers, Quang Edited September 21, 2023 by quang dennismcc, scvrobeson, Martinnfb and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 12:34 PM, Thunnus said: The number of issues with the Italeri Folgore kit, as pointed out by Mr. Di Terlizzi, is disappointing. Keep in mind that unless these "issues" are backed up with sourced research evidence they are, for the most part, opinions. Uncarina and Alain Gadbois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 That doesn’t mean that all opinions are equal. To us Macchi fans, Maurizio Di Terlizzi is THE reference. Most of the ‘issues’ he pointed out in his Hyperscale article are relevant and very useful to everyone tackling the Italeri kit. Having said that, while being one of the most resourceful of our senses, the eye can play tricks. In case of doubt, nothing beats drawing out one’s caliper and measuring the damn thing up. MDriskill, Woody V, mozart and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) LAST ROUNDUP before the paint shop… The last infos gleaned up from recent postings from experts are implemented and added to the kit. CAUTION: the following changes only apply to the 140 machines of serie III manufactured by Aermacchi which is the subject of my model. The justly maligned control surface details are mercilessly eradicated … …and dutifully replaced by scratch-built covers with the correct rib number and location. Ditto… That’s it folks. Thank you for looking on. Your questions and comments are welcome while I’m waiting impatiently for the Masker Man to chime in Cheers, Quang Edited September 26, 2023 by quang MDriskill, Mark P, John Stambaugh and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmare Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Good job Quang now you will sleep easier It is a mistery for me why somebody who was designing kit took his time and did research on engine and guns compartment but didn't give a filck on surface detailing. Even their old MC. 202 in 1:72 released in 2001 has things done better... Good luck! Martinnfb, quang and Paul in Napier 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) On 9/22/2023 at 8:02 AM, quang said: To us Macchi fans, Maurizio Di Terlizzi is THE reference. Most of the ‘issues’ he pointed out in his Hyperscale article are relevant and very useful to everyone tackling the Italeri kit. Three random notes: 1. The re-done control surfaces look GREAT! That's a huge improvement. 2. Mr. di Terlizzi's opinions are backed up by a great deal of time spent with the real aircraft at the Vigna di Valle museum (the whole "family" - C.200, 202, and 205 - lives there). 3. Mr. di Terlizzi has chimed in on another forum's thread, with some very interesting photos and notes: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/italeri-1-32-macchi-202-mr-di-terlizzi-review-t539870-s20.html#p2924166 Edited September 26, 2023 by MDriskill quang, Martinnfb and Paul in Napier 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Lovely efforts going on hey Quang. The corrections seem easy and all look fantastic. quang and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeA Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Beautiful work, especially on the fabric detail. Martinnfb and quang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, shadowmare said: It is a mistery for me why somebody who was designing kit took his time and did research on engine and guns compartment but didn't give a filck on surface detailing. In fact, Italeri meant to do good, even tried to reproduce minute details like the stitching. But they failed to realize how the damn thing would look at a 5 meters distance. 27 minutes ago, MDriskill said: Mr. di Terlizzi has chimed in on another forum's thread, with some very interesting photos and notes: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/italeri-1-32-macchi-202-mr-di-terlizzi-review-t539870-s20.html#p2924166 Indeed. I guess he’s hiding under the cryptic pseudo of macchi 205 (what else?) 29 minutes ago, Troy Molitor said: The corrections seem easy and all look fantastic. It’s straightforward once you know where they’re happening! 6 minutes ago, MikeA said: Beautiful work, especially on the fabric detail. It’s a trick I learned from my mentor Harry Woodman when I used to build WWI biplanes in another life. Thank you for your comments, Cheers, Quang Greg W, Martinnfb, shadowmare and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc65 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Quang, those ribs look are damn good, would you please explain the wizard? TIA! Martinnfb and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 41 minutes ago, mc65 said: would you please explain the wizard? Wizard was the genial Harry Woodman. The original kit part… Sand off the offending details… The plan of the rudder (complete with correct ribs) is transferred on a 5 thou. plasticard. Ribs are embossed with a draughting pen or a ball-point. Revell Contacta glue applied with a needle in regular spots Embossed ribs… Attach card to kit part. Repeat on other side… The result under a coat of Mr. Surfacer 1200. HTH Cheers, Quang Furie, Greg W, TankBuster and 17 others 15 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc65 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) WooOow! I would never have gotten there on my own... thank you so much! ...and a copy of that book is finding his way from Spain to my home... Edited September 27, 2023 by mc65 quang and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 13 hours ago, quang said: Ribs are embossed with a draughting pen or a ball-point. Now, THAT'S some clever thinking right there! quang and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borsos Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 16 hours ago, mc65 said: WooOow! I would never have gotten there on my own... thank you so much! ...and a copy of that book is finding his way from Spain to my home... … as it‘s so long oop, it’s all there online: http://www.gruppofalchi.com/files/1975-106-1975-ScaleModelAircraft_Woodman.pdf mc65, Sepp and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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