dennismcc Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 This is my 5th PCM kit build and the fourth in a row of PCM builds, Tempest, Hurricane Spitfire then this one, it's been a journey back to basic model building as they sure aren't Tamiya. However when they came out they were a revelation, great subjects some of which have never been brought out since by other manufactures, resin parts, PE, great big decal sheets and multiple choice of varients, so they do deserve to be built. This was built at my usual glacial pace, it took a year, but there was the usual problems related to my maturing body, hands and eyes in particular well that's my excuse. Here is the build thread I was aided in this build by a fantastic build here on LSP by "alaninaustria" which I used as a reference throughout the build. I also got some helpful informatrion and advice over on the Stormo website. A bit of history on the Re.2005: The Re.2005 it was one of the three Series 5 aircraft, all being powered by a licence built DB-605 engine, the Fiat RC 58 Tifone 1,475hp engine. The three fighters were the Macchi C.205V Veltro, Fiat G.55 Centauro and Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario, none of which were built in large numbers but they were all very capable aircraft. I found some notes on the operational use of the Re2005 on the internet. In May of 1943, the first Sagittarios entered service with the Regia Aeronautica. The first prototype and several of the zero series aircraft were used operationally by the 362a Squadriglia, 22o Gruppo at Naples-Capodichino starting in May 1943, being used to defend Rome and Naples. The squadron had developed a rather daring method of attacking Allied B-17s which involved diving head-on with all guns blazing, then flipping the aircraft over on its back and diving away at the last minute. The Reggiane had good behaviour in close dogfight and , according to General Minguzzi, who flew both Re 2005 and Spitfire, was even better than the Spit in tight turns and handling. The operative life of the Sagittario was concluded by the Armistice , that came in the September 1943. Sadly there are no surviving Re2005’s, just an aft fuselage section and limited photos and information. This was one of my main reference books. There is very little AM for the kit, and no paint masks which I prefer to decals, however I did use the Montex paint masks designed for the C202 for the national markings as they were the same size and design. And here she is, note the tiny tube on the aerial wire at the fin, nothing to the experts but a first for me. And here she is with two other PCM kits And another PCM build the Fiat G.55 Centauro with a saggy aerial wire that was elasticated once upon a time. And one of my favourite subjects, in the shape of the the PCM Hawker Tempest I am really pleased with the result and will build some more PCM kits in the future. Cheers Dennis Stew Dapple, scvrobeson, R Palimaka and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19squadron Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Immaculate! dennismcc and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 That's beautiful!! What a handsome aircraft and well done! Richard Martinnfb and dennismcc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 A fine effort! Congratulations and thank you for sharing. dennismcc and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Great stuff Dennis.. dennismcc and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Superb build Dennis. I appreciate the history you wrote as well. Ernest Martinnfb and dennismcc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 20 hours ago, 19squadron said: Immaculate! 14 hours ago, R Palimaka said: That's beautiful!! What a handsome aircraft and well done! Richard 13 hours ago, John Stambaugh said: A fine effort! Congratulations and thank you for sharing. 12 hours ago, Shoggz said: Great stuff Dennis.. 2 hours ago, Greif8 said: Superb build Dennis. I appreciate the history you wrote as well. Ernest Thank you all very much it is much appreciated, I am attracted to different subjects from the mainstream and this one fitted in well, a very attractive looking aircraft. Cheers Dennis Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Your Re 2005 is handsome and I think that livery is particularly attractive. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Interesting background to a good model. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Congratulations Dennis, a model to be really proud of, it would grace any display cabinet. As you know, I'm another PCM fan and seeing your collection just reinforces this. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Christa said: Your Re 2005 is handsome and I think that livery is particularly attractive. Thank you Christa, it is a rather good looking subject and is quite a change to the more exotic Italian schemes but I find it very attractive 1 hour ago, MikeC said: Interesting background to a good model. Thank you Mike, it is an interesting if short lived subject. 56 minutes ago, mozart said: Congratulations Dennis, a model to be really proud of, it would grace any display cabinet. As you know, I'm another PCM fan and seeing your collection just reinforces this. Thank you Max, I've got all the information and parts to start my P-47 project but there is a PCM Macchi C200 Series VII sitting on my other desk looking at me, while I am working on the P47 I think I might start tinkering with it in the background. Cheers Dennis mozart and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Looks very good. It will go well with your other builds too. Very nice to see an unusual subject and very well built too. Cheers, Michael Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 5 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said: Looks very good. It will go well with your other builds too. Very nice to see an unusual subject and very well built too. Cheers, Michael Thank you Michael, it is unusual, I did not know how unusual until Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Thank you Michael, I did not know how unusual it was until II started the build and looked for more information, I bought it mainly for it's looks and Italian subjects do hold a fascination for me. Cheers Dennis Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEYSSON Gilles Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Hello Dennis Your Reggiane Re 2005 is a real beauty ! BRAVO Very nice collection ..... Gilles Martinnfb and dennismcc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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