(WIP) Caproni Ca.100 FLY 1:72 - test

[Kriss]

I was given a 1:72 scale model of the Caproni Ca.100 Italian school aircraft released by FLY for testing. Four versions were released at once and each in a different box. And I received for the test, in my opinion, the most interesting camouflage version, the fly72034 Caproni Ca.100 Landplane. Isn't the Italian camouflage on the box beautiful?

The others are also very interesting and we have other versions to choose from that differ by engine and also on floats. Here they are:

fly72055 Caproni Ca.100 Float plane

fly72056 Caproni Ca.100 Radial engine

fly72057 Caproni Ca.100 Float and radial engine

The contents of the box are common to all versions, two frames with parts to make each version. In this we have two sets of wings with or without slots, two engines, etc. We also have injection moulded cockpit covers and for this we have a small sheet and on top of this we have spoke wheels and tension parts. The manual is also common to all versions but has the differences that are between the versions marked. 

 

[Kriss]

Caproni will be in box camouflage, the prettiest for me. 

In addition, we still have the following paintwork to choose from:
 

Caproni Ca.100, Military School, Italian Air Force, Venice, Italy the 1930s

Caproni Ca.100, original warbird, Bresso (Milan), Italy 2021

Caproni Ca.100, Spanish Air Force, Spain 1937

Caproni Ca.100, No. 450 Sq., RAAF, Agnone, Italy autumn 1943

[GusMac]

Looking forward to seeing how you tackle that camouflage scheme in 1/72.

[Kriss]

Fuselage interior finished, parts fit perfectly. Pilot belts from decals from the kit. The only downside is the lack of clocks on the decal sheet. However, on the plastic parts of the boards the clocks are reproduced very nicely. Just a little work and the effect is complete. I made the boards on a plywood pattern because I saw such in the documentation. I know camouflage painting is a big challenge and it's still in 72.

 

[Kriss]

I have already managed to put it together as you can see. The parts fit together like LEGO bricks. I wanted to do it straight out of the box but unfortunately I can't do it that way even though it is a test model. I know that technology does not allow for thinner parts, but I replaced the aileron control cables with thinner ones. They were too eye-catching.

 

[Kriss]

Prepared for painting, so far the build is going without problems and all parts fit.

[Kriss]

The first colour of camouflage applied and masked. I still have three colours left to apply.

[Kriss]

Another colour of camouflage applied.  Actually, the first two colours were a sheer pleasure, and the fun would only start with the other two colours.

[Kriss]

Fun to paint camouflage spots like this, one more colour of spots and you can put it all together. 

[Fran]

Fantastic work so far!! 

[GusMac]

Wow, super airbrush control there. 👍

[Kriss]

The camouflage is already finished now it's left to me to apply the decals and put everything together. All these spots are painted freehand, without using stencils or masks.

[PanzerWomble]

Thats looking great , esp for such a small scale 👍

[Kriss]

When a model assembles like LEGO bricks it's a sheer pleasure, and the Caproni Ca.100 is just so much fun to assemble. I made up the tension cables and fuel lines and here I used the photos of the plane. I'll take another look to see if everything is right, if I didn't forget something during the construction of the Ca.100. And in the next post I'll describe how I paint such camouflage, I'm wondering whether to make a video of painting and set up a channel on YT for myself? 

[HubertB]

Beautiful painting job, Kriss !

Hubert

[KevinM]

A stunner Kriss you definitely have the Italian camo patterns down no matter the scale.

[Kriss]

Construction completed and Caproni Ca.100 from FLY in 1:72 ready to be displayed in the gallery. The build went without any problems, the parts fit very well, the decal is delicate and fits very nicely on the surface of the model. For me, the only thing missing on the decal is the clocks for the instrument panel. From the extras I made up the fuel lines based on the photos and all the strings. Model of Caproni Ca.100 aircraft, Military School, Italian Air Force, Venice, Italy the 1930 Thank you to FLY for providing the model for review.

p.s. I promised you some words on how I paint. So with me it looks like that the most complicated tool in my model shop is an airbrush or a whole set of them. For such painting I use an airbrush with a nozzle of 0.15mm and to paint you need to be able to paint very narrow lines, for this paint with a very good pigment. I prepare for myself color charts or photos of the airplane I am painting and looking at this I try to reproduce the camouflage on the model. The selection of the parameters of pressure and dilution of paint should be chosen empirically. Here is how it looks like for me, if there are any questions please write boldly I will be happy to answer.

[GusMac]

Another beautiful result Kriss. The paintwork is superb and a testament to your skills.

[Kriss]

On 8/27/2024 at 10:25 PM, GusMac said:

Another beautiful result Kriss. The paintwork is superb and a testament to your skills.

Thanks very much