SM 81 Pipistrella in Malta
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:17 pm
Hello everyone, it's been a year or two since I've posted on the site, but now I have a question for you.
I'm considering entering a group build on another site, the subject of which is Malta 1940-1942. I have Supermodel's SM81 - as I am sure you RA experts know, there are two sets of markings provided, one from the Abysinnian campaign in a rather attractive cream and red "sunray" scheme, the other appears to be a torpedo bomber in a more usual Italian camo, showing the markings of Squadriglia 218. Does anyone have any idea whether this was used in the Malta region during the relevant period?
If not, I could get aftermarket decals - Skymodels do a set (72-019) which apparently has three decals sets for an SM81, but I cannot tell what aircraft these are for? Any help out there?
I'm considering entering a group build on another site, the subject of which is Malta 1940-1942. I have Supermodel's SM81 - as I am sure you RA experts know, there are two sets of markings provided, one from the Abysinnian campaign in a rather attractive cream and red "sunray" scheme, the other appears to be a torpedo bomber in a more usual Italian camo, showing the markings of Squadriglia 218. Does anyone have any idea whether this was used in the Malta region during the relevant period?
If not, I could get aftermarket decals - Skymodels do a set (72-019) which apparently has three decals sets for an SM81, but I cannot tell what aircraft these are for? Any help out there?