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macchi mc-202 in swiss service
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:42 pm
by Elias
Hello to all!
I've seen the Mc-202 kit from Tauro in 1/48,that contains Swiss markings.
Does anybody know anything about the use of Macchi in Swiss Air Force?
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:42 pm
by Editor
This is a good question. There was an arrangement to sell some C.202s to the Swiss, but nothing came of it, as far as I know, because there were never enough C.202s to satisfy Italian demand. The planes would have been sold to raise much needed hard-currency, something the Italians were short of in 1942-43.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:05 am
by m.lacivita
I've never heard about Swiss 202s, and Vince's answer makes sense. But it could be a very nice what-if: smoke rings overpainted with huge white-red stripes and crosses...stunning.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:10 am
by Elias
Thanks for you answer Vince!
Yes,i agree,swiss markings in contrast with smoke rings camouflage would be magnificent!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:21 am
by Editor
Your welcome Elias. If you have a look at the back cover of ADI# 22 you'll see an artist's rendition of a possible Swiss C.202 in a solid color. If you don't have a copy of ADI# 22 I'll scan it. I agree, a Swiss C.202 in any camo scheme would be attractive!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:41 pm
by Brendan
Hi Vince,
Might I presume on your offer of a scan of that Swiss scheme? I'd love to see it!
Best wishes,
Brendan
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:10 pm
by Editor
Here you go. Its interesting to note that although a profile is provided at the end of ADI#22 no reference is made to this or any Swiss C.202s in the text (that I could find). The profiles were done by Richard Caruana. I'll take a Swiss C.202 over a Luftwaffe C.202 any day
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:36 pm
by Brendan
Thanks Vince! I think I'm going to do a what-if, but add the white neutrality stripes.
Best wishes,
Brendan
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:48 pm
by Editor
Adding the the white neutrality stripes would be a nice touch !