(WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post in-progress or completed model pics here
User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

(WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Tue Aug 13, 2024 1:13 am

I was given a 1:72 scale model of the Caproni Ca.100 Italian school aircraft released by FLY for testing. Four versions were released at once and each in a different box. And I received for the test, in my opinion, the most interesting camouflage version, the fly72034 Caproni Ca.100 Landplane. Isn't the Italian camouflage on the box beautiful?

The others are also very interesting and we have other versions to choose from that differ by engine and also on floats. Here they are:
fly72055 Caproni Ca.100 Float plane
fly72056 Caproni Ca.100 Radial engine
fly72057 Caproni Ca.100 Float and radial engine

Image

The contents of the box are common to all versions, two frames with parts to make each version. In this we have two sets of wings with or without slots, two engines, etc. We also have injection moulded cockpit covers and for this we have a small sheet and on top of this we have spoke wheels and tension parts. The manual is also common to all versions but has the differences that are between the versions marked.

Image

Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Wed Aug 14, 2024 1:03 am

Caproni will be in box camouflage, the prettiest for me.

Image

In addition, we still have the following paintwork to choose from:

Caproni Ca.100, Military School, Italian Air Force, Venice, Italy the 1930s
Caproni Ca.100, original warbird, Bresso (Milan), Italy 2021
Caproni Ca.100, Spanish Air Force, Spain 1937
Caproni Ca.100, No. 450 Sq., RAAF, Agnone, Italy autumn 1943

Image

Editor
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 2300
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:53 pm
Location: Canada
Contact:

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Editor » Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:49 pm

FLY are good kits and I agree VEN-16 is very attractive. I look forward to this build.
Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:50 am

Fuselage interior finished, parts fit perfectly. Pilot belts from decals from the kit. The only downside is the lack of clocks on the decal sheet. However, on the plastic parts of the boards the clocks are reproduced very nicely. Just a little work and the effect is complete. I made the boards on a plywood pattern because I saw such in the documentation. I know camouflage painting is a big challenge and it's still in 72.

Image

Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:24 pm

I have already managed to put it together as you can see. The parts fit together like LEGO bricks. I wanted to do it straight out of the box but unfortunately I can't do it that way even though it is a test model. I know that technology does not allow for thinner parts, but I replaced the aileron control cables with thinner ones. They were too eye-catching.

Image

Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:28 pm

Prepared for painting, so far the build is going without problems and all parts fit.

Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:12 am

The first colour of camouflage applied and masked. I still have three colours left to apply.

Image

Editor
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 2300
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:53 pm
Location: Canada
Contact:

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Editor » Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:17 pm

You're doing a beautiful job with the detail on a very a tiny plane - it looks like 1/48.
Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:59 am

Another colour of camouflage applied. Actually, the first two colours were a sheer pleasure, and the fun would only start with the other two colours.

Image

p.s.
I'm trying to make it look nice, it's a test model so it's just going to be about putting it together and seeing if everything fits. So far it's going very well.

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Tue Aug 20, 2024 12:07 am

Fun to paint camouflage spots like this, one more colour of spots and you can put it all together.

Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:34 pm

The camouflage is already finished now it's left to me to apply the decals and put everything together. All these spots are painted freehand, without using stencils or masks.

Image

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:50 pm

When a model assembles like LEGO bricks it's a sheer pleasure, and the Caproni Ca.100 is just so much fun to assemble. I made up the tension cables and fuel lines and here I used the photos of the plane. I'll take another look to see if everything is right, if I didn't forget something during the construction of the Ca.100. And in the next post I'll describe how I paint such camouflage, I'm wondering whether to make a video of painting and set up a channel on YT for myself?


Image

Image

Image

Editor
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 2300
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:53 pm
Location: Canada
Contact:

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Editor » Fri Aug 23, 2024 8:34 am

Beautifully done - the rigging detail is exceptional. Send in a article for the Gallery. Thanks for posting this.
Image

User avatar
lb
Comandante di Squadriglia
Comandante di Squadriglia
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:21 am
Location: Italy

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by lb » Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:56 am

perfect!
what a masterpiece!
it almost really flies!

User avatar
Kriss
Comandante di Gruppo
Comandante di Gruppo
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:18 pm

Re: (WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

Post by Kriss » Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:52 am

Construction completed and Caproni Ca.100 from FLY in 1:72 ready to be displayed in the gallery. The build went without any problems, the parts fit very well, the decal is delicate and fits very nicely on the surface of the model. For me, the only thing missing on the decal is the clocks for the instrument panel. From the extras I made up the fuel lines based on the photos and all the strings. Model of Caproni Ca.100 aircraft, Military School, Italian Air Force, Venice, Italy the 1930 Thank you to FLY for providing the model for review.

p.s. I promised you some words on how I paint. So with me it looks like that the most complicated tool in my model shop is an airbrush or a whole set of them. For such painting I use an airbrush with a nozzle of 0.15mm and to paint you need to be able to paint very narrow lines, for this paint with a very good pigment. I prepare for myself color charts or photos of the airplane I am painting and looking at this I try to reproduce the camouflage on the model. The selection of the parameters of pressure and dilution of paint should be chosen empirically. Here is how it looks like for me, if there are any questions please write boldly I will be happy to answer.
Editor wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 8:34 am
Beautifully done - the rigging detail is exceptional. Send in a article for the Gallery. Thanks for posting this.
I will forward the article, thank you.

Image

Post Reply