Fiat CR.42 plus photo etch.

[phantom II]

Thanks Fernao,
only a wild guess from my part. Going back through history and looking on the garish uniforms of the cavalry and then the WW I fighter colors which makes for very attractive models. The WW II version probably made for a brief career as a pilot in an era of air inferiority. So much for panache !

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Kreighshoer]

outstanding work! i hope my bomber will turn out half as good when i remove the masking!

Very nice build and paint job. BTW, I also always wondered why in those days the planes wore more colors than a peacock, instead of trying to blend in with their background... :hmmm

to answer your question - flying was considered as something for gentlemen back then and the pilots followed their definition of chivalry. it was considered as cowardly to cover and camo oneself! they WANTED to be visible for the enemy pilots so that they could encounter each other in a way of a duel!

 

[BigDog]

Thank you Chris and Laura for the explanation: I think I can relate to the chivalry and panache of those long gone days... :dude What a difference with today's tactics: people kill others sitting in a room half a way around the Globe (remote predators).

Also a big thanx to you Laura, for the many heads-up concerning the Ju-88 build: precious stuff, specially for those unexperienced modelers like me! Lets see what I manage to come up with, with your tips...

Cheers! B)
Fernao

 

[phantom II]

Hi Laura and thanks for your positive comments. I'm sure your JU will be splendid although one always wonder until the wraps come off.

As to the flying as a gentleman's sport mostly died after WW I but there seems to have been some left overs. Mostly the bright color displays during WW II was seen when air superiority was prevalent and pilots wanted to attract opponents.

The paint job on this Fiat is a contradiction in term. Two thirds camo and one third bright colors but it sure makes for fun modeling.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Tim A.]

looks fantastic! Christian btw did you hold your breath while you peeling off the mask?


Tim

 

[phantom II]

Passed out several times and just patched the rest of the time. Had a lot of paint adhesion problems with this one and I have no idea what the difference is.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Today I started adding a little life to that otherwise fresh paint barn look.

I know that there are some amongst you that prefer the pristine museum or or airshow look that you are used to seeing but too me it is just not reality .

so I'm gonna trow some grime at it until it looks like it survived a few missions.

Here's one in progress so you get an idea. It's gonna get worse !

Thanks for looking and comments are welcome.
Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

Worse is relative, worse dirty is better!

 

[phantom II]

Best I can figure making war is a very dirty job. Its gonna get worse ! B)

 

[phantom II]

Well, the last couple of days have been spent applying and removing sludge. Yesterday I watched it dry and finally today I applied a flat finish.
I also found some appropriate material to make the data plate on the engine gear case.

Don't look for any Italian words, I can't write that small


and then, one of my favorite things. I broke out the pastels and went to work.

I'll put some more clear on it tomorrow.

Thanks for looking. Comments and ideas welcome.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks great, Chris! I like the faded look!!

 

[phantom II]

Definitely not done. Probably gonna get worse so Pup like sit better ! B)

 

[Legio Italica]

Hi Christian, very good work on this CR 42, my favourite among all the biplanes

Is it the hungarian version ?

Cheers
Massimo

 

[BigDog]

Splendid build, Chris! No, really, everything looks good on that CR.42... and of course, I can't help but repeat myself : those models are so tiny!!! hmy:

It's a pity the motor won't be apparent as you did a great job on it :dude , but as you guys usually say, "you know it's there". I would've guessed it was a Swiss Army liverie, if I didn't know better : those white crosses can be deceptive. :hmmm

In all, another beautiful model for your collection : congratulations, my friend!

Cheers and thanx for sharing! B)
Fernao

 

[phantom II]

Hi Massimo,
It is Hungarian aircraft and for my taste easily the favorite as well. If the HS 123 had sported more colorful paint schemes it would have been a close call.

Hi Fernao
thanks for you positive comments. I never really though of a Swiss plane but in black and white I would certainly have to think on it.

Thank you for your comments, Christian B)

 

[Kreighshoer]

holy shmokes! that's lovely looking!

 

[jknaus]

Absolutely lovely.
James

 

[mlp]

nice fading look - do you want to do more?

 

[phantom II]

Hi Laura, James, Martin.
thanks for your interest and comments.

To answer your question : I'm not sure. I only have theories but always wind up eyeballing it at the next stage. How much is enough ?
Unfortunately the chalks take on fingerprints if left on their own so I applied another coat of flat which of course takes away from the chalk look. This is the point where I could gray it out a little more with a wash but some opinions would be welcome Here's today's update .

Opinions are welcome. Thanks for lookin.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Iron Mike]

I like it as is. Shoot some pix with that fancy photo cube thingamabob so we can see the colors, please?