WIP Octopus 1/72 IMAM Ro.44

jrlucero · Post by **jrlucero** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:36 pm

Hi guys! This is my first model of the year, I've not quite finished it yet. I need to apply decals, weathering, rigging and the floats at the end of the wings.

The kit builds up nicely with patience, good liquid plastic cement and sanding. Metalic paint is Alclad Aluminum after a MM Gloss Black primer. The red stripes on the top wing where painted first with a snow white base and then flag red was applied on top, both paints from Misterkit's excelent line.

Here are the pics:

Best regards!

Post by **Editor** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:53 pm

Oh yeah! That looks great Jose! I love all metal finishes. I gotta get cracking on a kit soon.

Chris Busbridge · Post by **Chris Busbridge** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:16 am

Good work, Jose. I agree, it's a nice little kit, as is their Ro.43.

There is a 1/48 resin kit of this aircraft by Massimodel, but it's just too expensive at $139.95, which works out at £95!!

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:58 am

Excellent work! I have the 1/48 kit of Ro 43 but I have not yet decided to start because I think it is too engaging
Riccardo

Gabriele Luciani · Post by **Gabriele Luciani** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:51 am

a very beautiful work !!! ...and see the instruction set: may be there is a name of a person who visit that forum !!!

Hoping to help you, I signl that for your AB 41 there is a small walkaround in www.modellismosalento.it
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Capitano · Post by **Capitano** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:09 am

Thanks for sharing, Jose. Keep us posted on your splendid work.

D520 · Post by **D520** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:44 am

José what about the pictures of your wedding? Anyway thiis is a gorgeous little kit of yours there, kind a appreciate such a great labor! Ciao josé!

Brendan · Post by **Brendan** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:50 pm

Very nicely done! I gave a crack at this kit. I must report that I am its defeated foe.

Looking forward to seeing it finished!

Best wishes,
Brendan

Vincent Biondi · Post by **Vincent Biondi** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:50 pm

Hi JR,
What ship does it belong to?
Vincent.

jrlucero · Post by **jrlucero** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:56 pm

Hello guys! I'm glad you liked my model.

...and see the instruction set: may be there is a name of a person who visit that forum !!! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Wow Gabriele! It's a real honor for me to share my work with people like you and many others here at Stormo that contribute greatly to our hobby, but specially in our area of iterest, italian aviation. Great link too, thanks for sharing!

What ship does it belong to?

Hello Vincent, this Ro.44 in from 161a Squadriglia Caccia Marittima, flown by Sergente Antonio Marinone in April 1940, so it was not a attached to any ship. Only Ro.43s where used on ships by the Regia Marina. There are some great prewar schemes that showed the name of the ship that carried the Ro.43 on the side of the fuselage, it would be great to do one like that next.

Thanks for your comments guys! It's my first since I got married and moved to my apartment. I'll keep you posted on the updates. The decals are in place and right now I'm rigging.

Jean, here's a pic of me and my bride, Rocio:

Post by **Editor** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:22 pm

Your wife is gorgeous - you're one lucky guy! What a beautiful picture, I'm very happy for you Jose!

D520 · Post by **D520** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:12 am

Caramba! This is your best model José! Congratulations! Jean.

m.lacivita · Post by **m.lacivita** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:14 am

The model is well done, but the bride is definitely better! Congrats.

Vincent Biondi · Post by **Vincent Biondi** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:13 pm

Hi Jose,
Thanks for the info on the Ro43 and Congratulations on the marriage!
Vincent.

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:49 pm

Jose,
Beautiful Ro43,no doult she'll be one outstanding biplane when completed.Congratulation to Rocio and yourself on your marriage.All the best to you both.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

WIP Octopus 1/72 IMAM Ro.44

WIP Octopus 1/72 IMAM Ro.44

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