1/48 Classic Airframes Savoia Marchetti S.79

by Rafi Ben-Shahar

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My "projects" are a breeze as I tend to avoid short run kits.  Nonetheless, every now and then I venture into the world of "blessed kits" because they present unique features and a great potential for complex camouflage schemes. 

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Such is Classic Airframes' Savoia Marchetti S.79. While better than the contemporary Trumpeter kit, it is a challenging kit to build.

The worse part was revealed during the photo session. Although dimensionally correct, it looks like a model. But then, most Italian aircraft do.

Rafi Ben-Shahar

Photos and text © by Rafi Ben-Shahar