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Gallery Article by Alex Bigey |
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The Macchi M52r is
an Italian participant of the1929 Schneider Trophy. With a more powerful
1000 hp FIAT AS5 engine and swept wings, it is basically a derivative of
the 1926 winner Macchi M39. Although a very serious competitor, it finished 2nd
place behind the British Napier Lion engined Supermarine S5.
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The Vintage Models high
quality resin kit from Italy is easy to build but no decals are provided,
so I used some from the spares box. I painted this model with "Italian
red" (obviously) Tamiya spray.