1/48 Classic Airframes' S.M. 79/bis Sparviero

Gallery Article by Rafi Ben-Shahar on Oct 21 2009

 

A typical example of a relatively accurate, but badly executed design of an excellent modelling topic. If you are really into the Italian camouflage schemes, then do yourself a favor and do not be tempted to detail the interior as it is hardly seen once the model is assembled.

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As this is the third Sparviero that I had built, I chose the later "bis" production version. Having a photograph of the real aircraft I decided nonetheless, to delete the gondola, install a later DF antennae and also place the earlier styled pitot tubes. 

Some Eduard photoetch parts were added to enhance the undersides including the torpedo racks.

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Photos and text © by Rafi Ben-Shahar