SM 81 Aviazione Legionaria

Peter I. · Post by **Peter I.** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:35 pm

Hi Guys,

I currently working on a Supermodel SM 81 Pipistrello, which will be finished in the markings of a machine of the Aviazione Legionaria (the Italian contribution to the Nationalist effort in the Spanish Civil War).

Here are some shots of the scratch build interior:

Tanti saluti dei Paesi Bassi

Peter

stefanuccio · Post by **stefanuccio** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:13 pm

ciao Peter
tanti saluti all Olanda
this model is looking very good i like the work on the fuselage hope to see more soon
ciao stefano

Post by **Editor** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:22 pm

Peter, you did a great job scratchbuilding the interior ! Very nice work !

Peter I. · Post by **Peter I.** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:20 pm

Hi guys,

I finished painting up the interior of my Spanish SM.81, so before I close the fuselage, here are some more images.

Everything was first painted verde anticorrosione from a rattle can, then the various details brush painted, followed by a dark brown wash and drybrushing with the original colour.

I would appreciate some help though with the exterior. I don't want to imitate Lucca Bossi's 21-43 (Lucca, tuo modello me piace moltissimo!!), so if anyone knows where to find some decent images of SM.8'1s with the Aviazione Legionaria?

Many thanks/Grazie!!!

Tanti saluti dei Paesi Bassi

Peter

Stefano · Post by **Stefano** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:38 pm

Hi, Peter,

There has been an interesting discussion on the matter in this forum, months ago. Take a look here: https://stormomagazine.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=331
I think there are in it some interesting suggestions for you.

Ciao
Stefano

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:20 pm

Peter,
Outstanding scratch built interior,and a great subject.I'm looking forward to seeing your project as it progresses.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

stefanuccio · Post by **stefanuccio** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:04 pm

hi Peter
i agree with Gregory fantastic work cant wait to see more
ciao stefano

Post by **Editor** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:38 pm

Peter, great work. Here are some profiles of SM.81s of the Aviacion del Tercio.

rnardone · Post by **rnardone** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:22 am

Very nice work so far--whatever your final choice of scheme is, it should be a real nice piece.

Ralph

Vincent Biondi · Post by **Vincent Biondi** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:58 pm

Hi Peter,
It is looking very good so far!
Vincent.

Aeroal · Post by **Aeroal** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:17 am

Hello, Peter,

Absolutely immaculate interior, fairly puts mine to shame! Can't wait to see your finished model, if the outside is as good as the inside. This is a lovely old aeroplane which deserves some serious respect such as shown by your efforts. It is a much neglected modelling subject, goodness only knows why, as the colour schemes are colourful, varied and wonderful. I wish you luck in getting the three strut main undercarriage legs to fit, as I have always had to fiddle it to get a convincing result.

Regards,

Aeroal.

Peter I. · Post by **Peter I.** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:32 pm

Thanks for all suggestions and tips so far. I'll keep you posted on the remainder of the build.

Tant saluti dei Paesi Bassi

Peter

Peter I. · Post by **Peter I.** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:49 pm

Hi guys,

Progress is a bit slow, but here's another update of my SM.81.

All panel lines have been rescribed including the missing ones to indicate the bomb bay.

The difference of the unaltered kit parts (lacking ribs) and the corrected parts is pretty obvious

The (drilled out) exhausts need a 3mm plug to fit the cowlings correctly:

Hope you like it.

Kind regards,

Peter

Post by **Editor** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:51 pm

Nice work so far. Great attention to detail ! Thank you for sharing !

Adamello · Post by **Adamello** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:06 am

Looks fantastic, Peter.

Kind regards,

Adam

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