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by 73north
Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi C.202 1/48 Hasegawa
Replies: 13
Views: 5086

Re: Macchi C.202 1/48 Hasegawa

very well done , nice detailing !
by 73north
Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: BF 109 G6 Maggiore Antonio Vizzotto
Replies: 8
Views: 3805

Re: BF 109 G6 Maggiore Antonio Vizzotto

Fabulous work - well done
by 73north
Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAMv25dbJE8 This is a video I posted on youtube - I will get a better one done ( I did it using an older Samsung Phone Camera ) amazingly already 50 views after only 3 days ! its my Hasegawa Model - posted on the Forum a year and a half ago Note - I added the Italian ...
by 73north
Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete
Replies: 9
Views: 11335

Re: Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete

Great job !

You would have thought Italeri would have done a better job on an Italian aircraft
From National Pride ? Let alone future sales "... :wave:
by 73north
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:55 am
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

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Diorama finally completed with 1/48 Italian WW2 Hecker and Goros Pilot
by 73north
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:47 am
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

Please note - the article for this build is now viewable on the Forum ( and eventually in the Gallery section ) - with kind thanks to Jean Barby and Vince Tassone for the help provided - noted and mentioned in the article at the end https://www.stormomagazine.com/ModelArticles/MC205/DavidWalker/MC20...
by 73north
Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

https://i.imgur.com/iav0qoW.jpg 2 Eduard Etch Gun sights added to nose - and the Number 1 Group Number added to the Wheel Door https://i.imgur.com/AxXMXUF.jpg Also the Eduard etch Canopy Strut and the 2 Quick-Release Handles - added - with a better view of the Cockpit The last "extra" I used on the...
by 73north
Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

https://i.imgur.com/DVa8lzf.jpg Moskit DB605 exhausts added - which was a lot of bloody work with cutting the exhausts opening lengthwise longer and to fit the Moskit Exhausts properly , the Fuselage opening had to be trimmed wider as well ......... However , only a few parts to add , namely etch g...
by 73north
Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

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Peddinghaus Decals added - didn't take the chance with using the old 1990's Hasegawa Decals

I used the Hasegawa Paint Instructions as the Peddinghaus Decal Sheet Paint Scheme only shows one side of the Fighter
by 73north
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

The trouble is that you should have done it before assembling the wings. It is much easier to work that way: Thin the plastic with a Dremel mini driller from inside the wing, then on the other side, draw the whole shape of the ejection holes, open with saw and new hobby knife blade. Once the whole ...
by 73north
Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

https://i.imgur.com/NsFVIUW.jpg Paint added - also started the process of getting ready to flip the aircraft upside down - and lengthen the existing machine gun slot on the Lower Wing - so its a Veltro Cannon Slot - and add another slot at the side - for the ejection slot for the ejected Cannon She...
by 73north
Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

https://i.imgur.com/WTpQ9cM.jpg The wing lights should have been moulded on the clear parts tree with a cut out on the wing tips. This would have improved this kit since changing it for a more realistic appearance requires cutting the wing tip and a lot of extra effort. I did it since it is an impr...
by 73north
Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

Now I know who you are when I realised it’s that Jean Barby !! You are the guy who tamed the Fine Molds 1/48 Judy . :thumbup: I remember you from Aviation of Japan where I posted a few of my aircraft There myself . Kudos . I looked at your details for the Veltro last night . Very helpful I took your...
by 73north
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Pics
Topic: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205
Replies: 28
Views: 21709

Re: Macchi Greyhound 1/48 C 205

That's very , very useful These are the corrected Inspection Hatches - altered and re-scribed onto the model - with Plasticard added to make them stand out better ( rounded at the edges - not square as in the 202 Folgore - or as HASEGAWA depicts https://i.imgur.com/NQGW2AA.jpg now for the 2 Nose Bli...