Spitfire

Thank you for the kind words, it is appreciated. Cheers Dennis

Thank you Peter, it really feels good to actually finish something, I am determined that I will start doing it more this year. Cheers Dennis

Here is my completed Sagitterio, it took a year to complete, which is terrible, but I did have problems with my hands and eyes which slowed down my normal glacial building speed. There is not much in the way of AM about for this kit, but as I prefer painting markings I used some Montex masks intended for the MC202 for the national markings. Apart from being a very attractive looking aircraft I knew very little about the subject when I bought the kit all those years ago. But this is a summary of its history. The Re.2005 it was one of the three Series 5 aircraft, all being powered by a licence built DB-605 engine, the Fiat RC 58 Tifone 1,475hp engine. The three fighters were the Macchi C.205V Veltro, Fiat G.55 Centauro and Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario, none of which were built in large numbers but they were all very capable aircraft. I found some notes on the operational use of the Re2005 on the internet. In May of 1943, the first Sagittarios entered service with the Regia Aeronautica. The first prototype and several of the zero series aircraft were used operationally by the 362a Squadriglia, 22o Gruppo at Naples-Capodichino starting in May 1943, being used to defend Rome and Naples. The squadron had developed a rather daring method of attacking Allied B-17s which involved diving head-on with all guns blazing, then flipping the aircraft over on its back and diving away at the last minute. The Reggiane had good behaviour in close dogfight and , according to General Minguzzi, who flew both Re 2005 and Spitfire, was even better than the Spit in tight turns and handling. The aircraft were all new and did not operate for very long so weathering was left alone, which suits me as I am rubbish at it. The kit itself is a back to basic modelling type build but as with other PCM kits it does deliver in the end. Paints used were Xtracolor with Humbrol for the detail painting, all mistakes and bodges are mine. Cheers Dennis

Very smart, a superb build. Cheers Dennis

I did not plan to buy any kits in 2024 but the HpH Kate to go with the Infinity Val was a tentative purchase until I saw the price £216, so I swerved and pre ordered the Border Kate instead at £72. We shall see how it turns out. Cheers Dennis

Just did the same and the HPH price was way over my limit so ordered (back order) the Border kit instead, it will be a shot in the dark for me. Cheers Dennis

No kits but will be looking for AM stuff for my 2024 intended builds, unless a BP Defiant, Fulmar of Battle or something similar appears in 1/32 kit form. Cheers Dennis

A very fine old model kit, I have built a couple of them, love the shark mouth, nice one. Cheers Dennis

Thank you for the kind words but it isthe Xtracolour that does it Peter, saves me having to gloss coat it for decals. Cheers Dennis

Getting there (slowly) Cheers Dennis

Well here is my result for 2023, not very impressive, in fact an absolute disaster, my main hobby and this is the result, and no its not a stealth fighter. The PCM Re 2005 nearly made it though Cheers Dennis

Looks good to me John, nice work on a golden oldie. Cheers Dennis

I turned my back again and another masterpiece appears, looking good John, I remember building two of those kits and really enjoyed the process. Cheers Dennis

Happy New Year everyone, have a great 2024. Cheers Dennis

I don't buy many kits, my interests are only WW2, 1/32 scale, and aircraft but this year I actually bought 6 kits. The Italeri C202, it is about time we saw some new Italian subjects being kitted, the PCM kits are very long in the tooth now. The Trumpeter TBD, I have always wanted to build some USN Midway subjects so this was a must. I also have a thing about Japanese subjects so the Aichi Val was in the post very quickly. The Hobby 2000 Me110 sort of accidently fell into my shopping cart at Hannants, I do not normally build Luftwaffe stuff but I have a thing about their desert schemes, and it was cheap. It will make a nice relaxed build as I do not worry about accuracy with Lufwaffe subjects so I just build them. But the one that really fired me up was the Kotare Spitfire, I have two, the Mid and the Early, so for me this was the "Special" one. Cheers Dennis

Wow, just Wow. Cheers Dennis

Slowly getting there, on the good bits now. Cheers Dennis

Well my wonderful supportive wife outdid herself this year. I'm impressed, we each make a wish list every Christmas, as we have a spending limit you can only get so many things but you never know what until the big day which one you will get. This guaranties that you will get something you will like. This is what came my way Reference material Riveting stuff. And a posh stand, now the toilet roll and thick books can be retired from modelling work And in "action" Cheers Dennis

Beautiful work, reminds me of my visit Telford. Cheers Dennis

Quality and quantity, nice work, and I'm very jealous must try harder. Cheers Dennis

Bit late, I am another who does not use FB, I used to have an account but rarely used it and could not see the point of it. Cheers Dennis

The Re2005 has been getting some more attention, I don't like using decals so paint masks are the order of the day, there are no masks available for the Re2005 so I used some Montex masks for the C202, they are roughly the same size. And they came out great. All ready for the off. And the finished article. Some minor damage to the wing paint but has now been repaired and on to the undercarriage assembly. Cheers Dennis

I resisted this for a short (very) time but in the end it got me, I have always wanted to build a very early Spitfire. such as the one on the box lid. Cheers Dennis

Amazing, just amazing. Cheers Dennis

Amazing Cheers Dennis