Steve-the-Duck
SMF Supporter
Well, here's a couple of Italian types I've finally got around to completing - the RS Models Reggiane Re.2005 fighter and Azur Nardi Fn.305 Trainer
The Re.2005 was part of the '5 Type' projects, with the MC.205V and G.55; Italian airframes to carry the DB.605 engine. Only a single squadron was ever equipped with these aircraft, and they were about the most effective in service of the three. I've depicted the prototype, MM.494, which actually was the first to fly wit Sq.362, hence it carries all the stencils. It was also very shiny, apart from the great exhaust streaks across the wings!. All the 'planes built were 'pre-production' examples, a Serie 0
The RS kit is very well engineered, very detailed, and has fantastic decals that are thin, opaque and easily manipulated. The wing cannon are separet pieces which pass into the wheel bays, but the ends broke off so i had to replace them with ally tube and rod, likewise the pitot. the worst part of the kit is the undercarriage legs, which you're supposed to go after the wheel bays are fitted into the wing, which does make painting easier, but they don't lock into the tiny holesd in the bay walls without forcing them, and breaking. The lower u/c dors also require a piece cutting off the inside to fit properly I compare them with modern Airfix which sometimes need as a little force to place parts, like the Hurri undercarriage, but have a large enough tolerance to go in place. I also added some brass wire for the brake cables
The Re.2005 was part of the '5 Type' projects, with the MC.205V and G.55; Italian airframes to carry the DB.605 engine. Only a single squadron was ever equipped with these aircraft, and they were about the most effective in service of the three. I've depicted the prototype, MM.494, which actually was the first to fly wit Sq.362, hence it carries all the stencils. It was also very shiny, apart from the great exhaust streaks across the wings!. All the 'planes built were 'pre-production' examples, a Serie 0
The RS kit is very well engineered, very detailed, and has fantastic decals that are thin, opaque and easily manipulated. The wing cannon are separet pieces which pass into the wheel bays, but the ends broke off so i had to replace them with ally tube and rod, likewise the pitot. the worst part of the kit is the undercarriage legs, which you're supposed to go after the wheel bays are fitted into the wing, which does make painting easier, but they don't lock into the tiny holesd in the bay walls without forcing them, and breaking. The lower u/c dors also require a piece cutting off the inside to fit properly I compare them with modern Airfix which sometimes need as a little force to place parts, like the Hurri undercarriage, but have a large enough tolerance to go in place. I also added some brass wire for the brake cables
