Italeri 1/48 Cr.42

Chris Busbridge · Post by **Chris Busbridge** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 3:59 pm

I am in the middle of working on the Italeri 1/48 Cr42 AS kit for a short SAMI review article. The only thing that lets this kit down is the poorly rendered fabric effect. I have looked at several online in-the-box previews which suggest a combination of sanding/filling as a work around. I thought I'd try a different tack. I carefully scraped away between each rib with a #10 Swann Morton blade, taking advantage of the curved profile of the blade to maintain the fabric effect. When this admittedly laborious process was completed, it looks very effective. I took some photos, but I'm not sure if they can be posted.

Post by **Editor** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:32 pm

Would be nice to see a shot or two, interested to see how the surface turned out using this technique.

D520 · Post by **D520** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:40 am

Hello Englishman!
I have done that bird for Replic some time ago and sanding not too heavily gave a quite satisfactory result. Paint and faded shades between the ribs did the rest. The sand filter is of the wrong kind and you 'd better used one from Italian classic. Cheers, jean.

Starflyer · Post by **Starflyer** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:31 am

Chris Busbridge wrote:I am in the middle of working on the Italeri 1/48 Cr42 AS kit for a short SAMI review article. The only thing that lets this kit down is the poorly rendered fabric effect. I have looked at several online in-the-box previews which suggest a combination of sanding/filling as a work around. I thought I'd try a different tack. I carefully scraped away between each rib with a #10 Swann Morton blade, taking advantage of the curved profile of the blade to maintain the fabric effect. When this admittedly laborious process was completed, it looks very effective. I took some photos, but I'm not sure if they can be posted.

Ciao Chris,
look here http://www.modellismopiu.it/modules/new ... 4&forum=22 how I solved same problem.....You will see soon an complete article about construction of my CR 42 on stormo gallery, be patient

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François · Post by **François** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:20 am

Wow! Your technique looks very effective! I was looking for a way to deal with the fabric effect of Trumpeter's SM.79, I will try it! Does the Italeri kit is only in the AS version?

Post by **Editor** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:28 am

Yes the kit comes only equipped as an AS, that means the under chin sand filter needs to be replaced. Markings are only provided for 4 Luftwaffe machines.

Chris Busbridge · Post by **Chris Busbridge** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:04 pm

I've only just spotted Davides post on his Cr.42 build. Quite interesting to see a similar technique being used to fix the fabric effect and I look forward to seeing the finished result.

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