So far, my attempt to produce an accurate 1/72 Re 2005…

centauro · Post by **centauro** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:34 am

The Pavla kit is actually superb, only a few minor improvements had to be done:

- the fuselage reshaped and re-scribed because of its asymmetry;
- the fairing behind the cockpit is a modified part from the MC 202 by Italeri;
- the nose section replaced with the scratch built one (also due to asymmetry );
- the wings were warped (probably due to the nature of the styrene used being somewhat like feta chees) and had to be given a framework to obtain the correct shape.

As for the fit of the parts, I would rather give no comments about this...
Anyway, it seems, I was still able to use a couple of original resin parts such as cockpit and the tail wheel. All other small parts were after all scratch built ore extensively modified. The pilot’s seat, for instance, was originally rather 1/48 than 1/72!

My only hope, I haven't to commit suicide because of the release of a new one by Italeri or sort of to soon...

Wink

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:53 am

Centauro,
It's a labor of love anytime one builds a limited run kit.Your progress so far looks excellent.I'm most impressed with your landing gear details.Would it be possible to see a few interior photos of the cockpit area too?At any rate keep up the good work and please keep us posted as to your updates.I look forward to seeing the completed project.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Post by **Editor** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:45 pm

It looks terrific! The kit looks allot like a scaled down version of the 1/48 FM Re.2005. Keep us posted.

Capitano · Post by **Capitano** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:48 pm

Nice detail work on such a small scaled plane. Keep it up. Thanks.

centauro · Post by **centauro** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:37 am

Here are some more pictures of the earlier construction stages. The internal wing framework was not only used for the correct representation of the wheel wells, but also to make the warped wing symmetrical.

As for the cockpit area, i didn't photo them while on the unassembled fuselage parts, but I'll probably do the close up photos of the cockpit once the model is finished.

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:48 am

Centauro,
Excellent work.Keep those updates coming my friend.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Post by **Editor** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:20 pm

Great attention to detail. I'm very interested to see the completed model!

centauro · Post by **centauro** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:11 am

Just for comparison: here is this Pavla "masterpiece" built mostly OOB or at least without major corrections:

http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/axis/ity/2005.htm

Note the asymmetry of the fuselage and the wings.

centauro · Post by **centauro** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:09 pm

So, finally!...

Post by **Editor** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:00 pm

Beautiful job, excllent attention to detail on such a small scale!

Aeroal · Post by **Aeroal** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:51 am

Centauro,

This has really taken things beyond straightforward modelling and into the realms of fine engineering. Superb!

Regards,

Aeroal.

Mirek Riha · Post by **Mirek Riha** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:40 am

Hi,

this is great work with Pavla model. You are wizard

Mirek

D520 · Post by **D520** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:16 am

Brilliant acheivement by the Tchec master. Regards, jean;

Vincent Fiore · Post by **Vincent Fiore** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:58 pm

To me the most impressive work is the fantastic work done on the landing
gear. Outstanding overall!!

flyingbabydoc · Post by **flyingbabydoc** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:35 am

Very impressive, particularly in 1/72. Congratulations!

Alex

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