Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 AS Sparviero in 1/72

[Flyingbabydoc]

Hi friends,

Sorry I have been AWOL, the situation is not very good corona-wise in Germany right now, still preparing for the immunization.

In any case, just as a relief from the whole stress I built my favorite aircraft, the old Gobbo Maledetto - Sparviero in the colors of the 281 Squadriglia. This aircraft, based in Gadurra (Rhodes) was also flown by Capt. Faggioni in torpedo attack missions in the Mediterranean.

This is the Italeri 1/72 with PE from Eduard and a base from Coastal Kits.

Right at the very end I am enclosing a picture of the same aircraft I modelled about 3 years ago. I am happy with the progress.

I hope you all have wonderful holidays and I sincerely pray that 2021 is a bit better than 2020.

Cheers

Alex

INTERIOR:

READY BIRD:

DIORAMA:

OLD BIRD

 

[errains]

HAY Doc. Alex!!!
Moonpuppy and I were just talking about you and was wondering how things are going over there. Great to see you posting!

I have to say that tri-motor is your best work and you can really see how far you have come over the years. I'm really likening everything from the interior details to the painting and light weathering on the exterior. The base is awesome and really shows off the completed model...WELL DONE!!

 

[Barney]

Very impressive. Detailing in 1/72 is never easy, but you have done yourself proud. Excellent work

 

[moon puppy]

And the dog rounded up the sheep off the runway?

Excellent job Alex

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I do believe this is one of your best builds Alex!

 

[jeaton01]

A well done goes to Alex! And a thank you for being a Doc during this mess.

 

[Rhino]

I think this is your best model airplane yet! That's a cool bit of camouflage!

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Thank you so much my dear friends. It means a lot to me to see that my impression of getting better is not a figment of my imagination.
It has been such a tough year, still now so dangerous and worrisome. I am not sure when I will be able to spend some time in the bench again, or even at the forum, but please in no way that means I don’t value all the excellent work here done by you guys.
I may try some more spaghetti planes in the near future.
Until then please be safe.
All the best
Alex

 

[sharkman]

Great work Alex, I agree with what the others have said! The final result looks great!
I have a couple of these in the stash, may end up building one in this scheme!

 

[lupanzer]

Great job Alex!...this plane is beautiful!...

Um excelente ano de 2021 para você e sua família...espero que deixe 2020 no chinelo!!!

Abração

Luiz.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Wow, what a tremendous improvement Alex! I agree with others, this has to be your best one to date! This makes me want to build one of these. I always thought it was one of the most attractive planes in the Italian Air Force.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Hey Alex! Happy Birthday! Hope all is well with you over in Germany!

 

[centaur567]

Well done, Alex!! Stay safe. Looks like I picked a good time to retire from Nuclear Medicine, (10/2019). Gary S. XLV MMXXIV

 

[Paulw]

Awesome job on the camo. Alex.

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Thanks a lot again! I am sorry I haven't replied sooner, as I said not easy. Thanks so much for remembering my birthday @Heavens Eagle!
2021 has been even more difficult than 2020, but at lease I am fully immunized now so I am hoping that I can continue working without so many risks. Thankfully everyone healthy in the family, as I hope is the same with all of you.
I am preparing an even crazier camouflage for another SM.79. Stay tuned.

Cheers

Alex

 

[Impisi]

very nice dio there