**** DONE: GB-48 1/72 S.M.79 - Carrier & Maritime Patrol A/C of WWII

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fastmongrel

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May 28, 2009
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Username: fastmongrel
First name: Stu
Category: Intermediate
Scale: 1/72
Manufacturer: Italeri
Model Type: Savioa-Marchetti S.M.79 Torpedo Bomber
Aftermarket Add-ons: None OOB

It will be painted in the colours of 281st Squadriglia, 132 GruppoAutonomo A.S. based on Rhodes in 1941.



My first ever 3 banger and as far as I can remember my first ever Italeri kit. Opening the box and there's 2 big sprues and 1 transparent sprue. At first look it's a well moulded kit with minimal flash on the parts. The styrene feels nice, soft and easy to work.
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The instructions look easy to follow but it's a foldout single sheet and it's huuuuge
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This wasnt started as a GB entrant I was half way along with the construction before I realised it might qualify. I checked and was told it was okay and all I needed to do was modify the first post and ask Wurger Wurger to move it to the GB 48 section.
 
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I can foresee a problem with the wing attachment. It looks like the whole fuselage centre section is supported by just a short section of cockpit floor and one bulkhead. There's no main spar tieing things together. I feel a main spar will be made soon.
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From my two fingers which is the cockpit bulkhead back to nearly the tail there's no cross support apart from the wing lower and the floor section.
 
A good modelling session. I have fitted a spar tying the engine nacelles to the fuselage. It was a very floppy joint with only small glue joints connecting the wing. It doesn't get in the way but if I need to I can snip it off before I glue the top wings.
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Yep I jinxed myself the gondola section fitted like a left handed butt.
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Almost everything fits well 😃
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Lots of gooey Citadel Liquid Green Stuff squidged into the joints. Now time to let it dry before sanding everything smoother than a politicians tongue. I have ordered the correct Vallejo paints for the paint job, pricey but I think the kit is worth it.
 
Some neat work so far.

BUT !
I've just noticed - the thread title states "GB48", yet this thread is in the "Start to Finish" builds. Should it be in the Group Builds relevant thread ?
If so, I'm sure a Mod can move it for you.
 

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