Reggianne Re 2020

[63cpe]

While working on several other whif projects I was dumb enough to start another project. Seems to be an "easy project" converting a Regianne 2000 into a two seat attacker a la Douglas Devastator, Vought Vindicator, Northrop A-17/DB-8A and Fairey Battle:

IMG_20220130_151730790 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Fuselage is from an Nakajima C3N1. The canopy is totally useless as it's heavily yellowed.

Now for the OOOpsie moment...While assembling the fuselage I was also assembling the engine and prop...but forgot to put the front engine ring on before glueing the prop and it's small holding ring:

IMG_20220130_194641402 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Anyway, let's go sanding and do the final assembly of the engine and prop later.

Note to myself...I really really need to go paint the other projects and than move on to the next.

Cheers,
David aka 63cpe

[Wardukw]

Note to myself...I really really need to go paint the other projects and than move onto the next.

Same problem i think im gonna have ..seriously want to start working on this Spad i scored.

[PR19_Kit]

Now for the OOOpsie moment...While assembling the fuselage I was also assembling the engine and prop...but forgot to put the front engine ring on before glueing the prop and it's small holding ring:

Razor saw  the cowling in half across its diameter and then glue it back together around the engine?

Don't ask how this idea came to me............... 

[Scotaidh]

If the plastic is pliable you might could get away with only one cut and twist the cowl ring enough to get it in place ...

[Dizzyfugu]

That's looking very good!  Personally, I'd use my patented metal axis prop arrangement that avoids such inconvenience. But I agree: with things as they are, at least one cut to the ring seems unevitable? 

[NARSES2]

I like this, but then I've a soft spot for most things Italian 

[Pellson]

Note to myself...I really really need to go paint the other projects and than move on to the next.

Never occurred to me, has it..?    

[63cpe]

After taking care of some hurdles, i did finish this model in time for the ESM Show. So here some pictures of the finished model:

IMG_7642 (2) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_7645 (2) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_7646 (2) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_7639 (3) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Parts used are: 1/72 Supermodel Regianne 2002 engine, undercarriage, wings, tailplanes and vertical tail. Fuselage is a 1/72 AML Nakajima C3N1 and the canopy ts from an Messerschmidt Bf 110.

Hope you like it.

David aka 63CPE

[Wardukw]

Yup I like all types of kit bashing and this is a good one..you can't tell that this never existed..lovely stuff again bud 

[comrade harps]

Looks convincing and attractive. it!

[Dizzyfugu]

That's looking so convincing and subtle, love it. 

[kitbasher]

  

[zenrat]

 

[loupgarou]

Very nice. The distinctive Reggiane fin and rudder make it instantly recognizable. 

[NARSES2]

Very nice. The distinctive Reggiane fin and rudder make it instantly recognizable. 

Very much so