1/48 Hasegawa Macci c.202 Folgore

[Modelcrazy]

I was adding the canopy and antenna wires last night and while attaching the cable that holds the canopy open (made from stretched sprue) the clear plastic was marred by the tiny bit of accelerator I applied (I had thought better of it but went ahead anyway). I ordered a new one from Hasegawa which will take several weeks to arrive however I can also remove it and try to polish it out. Just goes to show you have to be on your guard all the way to the last. I want to show it at an upcoming IPMS contest in the Italian category. I still have time to receive the new one and install it if it comes to that however.
I also started on the base last night and it was still drying this morning. Not much to it though just sand. I'll look around in the parts box and see if I have some items of interest to put on it IE 50gal Drum, create etc.

[jkim]

Great looking Folgore! I'm sorry to hear about the canopy mishap. Hopefully you'll get your replacement in time for the show! Keep us updated!

[Stikpusher]

Great looking Folgore! I'm sorry to hear about the canopy mishap. Hopefully you'll get your replacement in time for the show! Keep us updated!

[Modelcrazy]

Thanks guys, hopefully I can polish it out.

[Modelcrazy]

I'm done with it.
This was a nice kit, typical Hasegawa, good fit, nice detail, not overly engineered.
The base isn't a good as I would like but that's another area I need to get better at.
Anyway here it is. The Macchi C.202 Folgore.










Steve

[Stikpusher]

Great finish all the way around! The simple base speaks volumes for that theater of war and is the perfect setting.

[Modelcrazy]

Thanks Stick. Simple bases I can do. Start adding items and I go off the rails, unless its a water base.

[speedgraflex]

CONGRATS!
That base composition suits the plane perfectly, and what a beautiful job incorporating the two figures so realistically in mid-conversation alongside. I wish you the best with the upcoming competition!

[Modelcrazy]

Thanks Bruce. I did need to repair 1 thing befor the show, but that's in September.

[jkim]

The Folgore looks very nice on that base. I'm sure it'd look even more realistic if you photographed it outside in the sun.