Spitfire Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 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 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Dennis Brilliant build - absolutely awesome work. I know, all to well the frustrations and issues you went through as I experienced most myself after going through chemo. Just glad you're OK and back at the bench, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 15 hours ago, Peterpools said: Dennis Brilliant build - absolutely awesome work. I know, all to well the frustrations and issues you went through as I experienced most myself after going through chemo. Just glad you're OK and back at the bench, 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Great attitude Dennis. I did the same and used modeling as therapy for my hands and eye-hand coordination. Frustrating at first but slowly, I gained confidence and saw improvement. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Wonderful build and a great finish! Well done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 52 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Wonderful build and a great finish! Well done. Thank you for the kind words, it is appreciated. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Dennis, flawless finish, congrats on a stunning build. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 39 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Dennis, flawless finish, congrats on a stunning build. Thank you very much, I'm stunned that I finally finished after one year, must try harder in 2024. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Beautifully done Dennis, it is so pleasing to see unusual subjects being built at this level, Bravo! Cheers Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 4 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Beautifully done Dennis, it is so pleasing to see unusual subjects being built at this level, Bravo! Cheers Martin Thank you very much Martin, sitting here looking at it in my display cabinet is very pleasing, I'm glad that PCM did make so many different subects so I will start researching to build another one probably a Macchi C200. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Lovely build of a rarely seen kit Dennis. The Italians did build some nice looking aircraft (and a few munters, I'm looking at you Freccia!). Lovely smooth paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Thank you Gus, as you say the Italians did have some aircraft that showed the Italian flair for all things, the Re2005 is in my opinion one of those. I do like the unusual, I have built some French early WW2 kits (Azur and SH) and they too are pleasing to the eye. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hi Denis, a very great and clean build of that fantastic elegant Reggiane. I think I should start mine! Cheers Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 12 hours ago, joeg said: Hi Denis, a very great and clean build of that fantastic elegant Reggiane. I think I should start mine! Cheers Joachim Thank you Joachim, go for it, it will be worth it. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 27 Administrators Share Posted January 27 Brilliant build, Dennis! I have the same kit and I’ve been giving it the side eye for years. I know the fun of a PCM build. They can certainly be frustrating at times, but oh wow did you do this proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 12 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Brilliant build, Dennis! I have the same kit and I’ve been giving it the side eye for years. I know the fun of a PCM build. They can certainly be frustrating at times, but oh wow did you do this proud! Thank you for those kind words, I was most impressed with the end result myself. You sure got that one right about PCM kits, some modelling skills and lots of patience required, I'm just starting the PCM C200 at the moment, after building their Hurricane, Tempest, Spitfire IX and the Re2005 one after the other, I'm on a roll. Keeps me off the streets, anyway. Cheers Dennis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 29 Administrators Share Posted January 29 15 hours ago, Spitfire said: Thank you for those kind words, I was most impressed with the end result myself. You sure got that one right about PCM kits, some modelling skills and lots of patience required, I'm just starting the PCM C200 at the moment, after building their Hurricane, Tempest, Spitfire IX and the Re2005 one after the other, I'm on a roll. Keeps me off the streets, anyway. Cheers Dennis And out of jail as well, I assume. Who ever said this hobby didn’t have positive benefits on our personal lives? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 That is a very precise build , looks very Spitfire underneath with that wing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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