Pacific Coast Models Macchi C200 Saetta

[Spitfire]

Following on from the Re2005 I decided to build another PCM kit, so dug out the MC.200 kit as it is so much an iconic Italian subject.

The C200 was used by the Italian air force throughout their involvement in WW2 up to the armistice in several theatres and was the forerunner of a series of aircraft culminating in the formidable C205 one of three Series 5 aircraft, all being powered by a licence-built DB-605 engine the Fiat RC 58 Tifone 1,475hp engine.

Some C200’s soldiered on after the armistice on both sides but its heyday was over though some were retained until as late as 1947 as advanced trainers.

The subject that I picked for my build was a 364 Squadron aircraft red 7, as I do not know much on the subject of Italian WW2 aircraft I asked the guys over on the Stormo site for some help.

They gave me lots of information about my subject, as well as two photos of “my” machine and the following comment.

We don't know the MM of this plane, but from the extended windscreen (the two thin rectangular glass panels aft of the windscreen), the plane is a late production machine built by Ambrosini (SAI).

The build took me exactly one year, the long time building was mainly due to me losing interest as it was a challenging build and my hand problems which in the end resulted in surgery for new thumb joints, but like most PCM kits it turned out well in the end.

My Subject

And this profile

Paints used were Xtracolor for the main finish and Humbrol for detail painting, Montex masks for a C202 were used for the wing national markings, the rest was kit decals and for a change they worked great.

I also found and used Kora Decals Italian prop logo decals, these come as a continious sheet that you have to cut out individual logos, but they look good.

The only AM I could find was CMK main wheels for the G50 which were better than the kit ones.

And on with the photos.

Cheers

Dennis

[HubertB]

She is looking really good Dennis. Knowing the difficulties with the build, and your hand operation, you can justifiably be proud of you 👍 !

Hubert

[Spitfire]

2 hours ago, HubertB said:

She is looking really good Dennis. Knowing the difficulties with the build, and your hand operation, you can justifiably be proud of you 👍 !

Hubert

Thank you kindly Hubert, it is one that I am very happy with now, but if I want another C200 I will wait for the new Italeri kit.

Cheers

Dennis

[belugawhaleman]

Looks amazing Dennis! Well done!  Great subject and camouflage.

Looking forward to see your work on the new Italeri kit.

[Spitfire]

15 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Looks amazing Dennis! Well done!  Great subject and camouflage.

Looking forward to see your work on the new Italeri kit.

Thank you, it's amazing that I managed to finish it but as usual I learned things from the the experience and am very pleased with the result.

Cheers

Dennis