Regia Aeronautica Kit of the Year

Arditi1961 · Post by **Arditi1961** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:48 am

Nino wrote:Hello
I was just wondering how the special hobby G.55 kit compares to the flying machines kit (with optional torpedo version)?

Is the fuselage accurate length and size?

Regards
Antonio

itz the same kit, just reboxed.

Nino · Post by **Nino** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:31 pm

Thanks for that!.

Also
Is the fuselage length & width accurate?
Any photo etch parts in the SH kit?
Do you get the optionmal torpedo version parts in the SH kit?
How well do the parts fit. Is there much seam filling or scribing required?

Antonio

jrlucero · Post by **jrlucero** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:44 pm

Hello Nino! I haven't built mine yet so I can't tell you how it builds.

The Flying Machines shares most of it's parts with the SH kit. In addition to what you find in the SH kit you get two lower wings, one for the Silurante version and one for the fighter version and the parts that are need to do the silurante version. It has a small colored photo etched sheet that covers mostly the cockpit. Lots of great resin accesories including the cockpit and other goodies. The SH kit doesn't include the resin parts.

Check this review of the SH kit here:
http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php? ... nt&id=2649

Nino · Post by **Nino** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:45 pm

Ciao

Your input is much appreciated.

I have also spoken to Vince who gave me some additional information as well.

Chris Busbridge · Post by **Chris Busbridge** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:25 am

I have built the FM Silurante kit, but what follows would apply to the SH kit as well.

The trailing edges of the wing are quite thick and will need thinning down a fair amount.

The stabiliser fillets on the fuselage need to be trimmed to avoid a swept back appearance.

The cowling assembly is tricky to align.

The etch grilles are too deep for the wing radiators.

Despite all this, the kit looks great when complete. The best G.55 kit out there.

aframpton · Post by **aframpton** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:49 pm

My nomination for kit of the year has to be Alpha Flight's
C.R.D.A. Cant. Z. 506B/S Airone. I know it's not actually RA.
However, As usual the quality is good and it's huge.
A bit expensive but worth it.

My all time favorite would be a tie between Classic Airframes RE 2000, because of it's links to Sweden, or RCR Breda Ba65A-80 as its a great kit.

Nino · Post by **Nino** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 3:20 pm

Chris,

Thanks for your detailed response!

I am really considering getting a kit, now!

Nino · Post by **Nino** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:24 pm

Ciao Amici,

This is slightly off the topic!

I currently have the Hasegawa MC. 205 kit 09133. I was wondering if the Hasegawa 09184 Co-Belligerant kit is different to the 09133 kit apart from the decals?

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:01 pm

Hello All,
Just a short reminder ,you until the first week of February to cast you vote for the RA KotY and your personal favorite RA kit.Thanks to all who have voted to date,but surely there's more of us Regia Aeronautica fans here at Stormo who haven't voted yet.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

hike65 · Post by **hike65** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:53 pm

I am impressed with Pacific Coast Models and the great lineup of 1/32 kits he has produced. Great details affordable cost with good decals and details all round great stuff!! I can't wait to see what's next for 1/32 a CR-42 would BE AWESOME!!!

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:02 pm

Hello All,
Time is running short for this poll,remember the poll is closing Feb.6.
Regards,
Gregory

veltro54 · Post by **veltro54** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:27 pm

Italeri Fiat Cr 42 48.

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:39 pm

Hey Guys,
Get your votes in this poll closes soon for both your KOTY canidate and your favorite.I'll tally all the votes and post them Feb.7.
Everybody Vote,
Gregory Jouette

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:19 am

Hello All,
It's time to let the cat out of the bag. Firstly thanks to all my fellow RA fans who took the time to vote in my little poll.I had hoped for more replies to get a really good selection,maybe next time.Drum roll please,and the winner the PCM's RE.2005 Tah Dah.Not really just kidding the real winner is Italeri's SM.82 and the favorite is also Italeri's SM.82.The Kit of the Year runner up was a dead tie between Special Hobby's G.55 and Italeri's Cr.42.Once again thanks to all who took part in this poll.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Post by **Editor** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:40 am

Thanks for doing this Gregory!

Vince

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