Macchi 202 prototype

[GAJouette]

Hello All,
Can anyone tell me where to find good drawings of the Macchi 202 prototype.I'm laying the ground work to backdate one of my Macchi's in 1/32 scale.Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette[/b]

[Editor]

I believe AeroDetails have drawings of the prototype. I can check when I get back to cgy at the end of the week.

[Peter I.]

A side profile drawing (in 1/48) as well as some photos can also be found in Ali d'Italia no. 2.

Should be an interesting conversion and doesn't look too difficult.

Peter

[Editor]

There isn't anything in AeroDetails and in case ADI doesn't work try Riccardo Trotta (Rick).

[GAJouette]

Thanks Guys,
I have ADI #22 which give a good profile.But what I'm after would more of a technical drawing showing details of the prototype canopy and rear glazing. Roll over protection details would be great too.Vince I took your advice and contacted Rick,maybe he can put me on the right track.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[GAJouette]

Hello All,
Another question for any Macchi 202 experts out there.Did the protype 202 have the cut outs behind the rear canopy glass as in the production models or was it smoothly faired in.From all the photos and profile drawing I'm not able to tell.Any and all assistance would be of great help in my Protype Macchi 202 porject.Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Grergory Jouette

[Editor]

Hello Gregory,
The cut outs were introduced in the production version only (for a rear view), following the evaluation by the Ministero dell'Aeronautica which ordered the rear canopy glass to be replaced with a strengthened scalloped dorsal fairing. In the prototype, the glass to the rear of the canopy sat flush against the canopy (vertically), and you can see this clearly in pics on p. 4-5 of ADI #2 or ADI #22. Look forward to seeing your model when its done.

[GAJouette]

Thanks Vince.Will do on the photos plus a write up.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette