The Aeritalia G 91
Y, called "Yankee" was an improved version of the Fiat G 91 R built
for the Aeronautica Militare Italiana.
The Yankee was an airplane with an increase in wing area of 10% and an improved
thrust/weight ratio obtained using two J 85/GE-BA with after burner respect the
G 91 R. The prototype flew in 1966 and the type entered service in 1971. The
model reproduce an aircraft of 32nd wing of Italian AF based on Brindisi -
Casale airport in 1978.
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The Matchbox kit in 1/72 was
produced 20 years ago and it has various mistakes to correct. The wingspan
is 3 mm less than right, the tailwing are 2 mm too long, the profile of canopy
is too low, the fin has a wrong profile, the cockpit is sparse. I have corrected
the wingspan, tailwings and fin. I built the ejection seat and instrument
panel, I cut the canopy from wind shield and I've put the canopy in the open
position to mask imperfections of the profile. I detailed the interior of the
canopy, Defa cannons, landing gear and I painted model with Humbrol enamels with
airbrush. (It is my first model painted with an airbrush)