Stipa Caproni replica , 1/72 , [Fiddlersgreen]

**Jan Kytop** · #1 03-27-2014, 04:04 AM

The Stipa Caproni is an Italian experimental aircrafof the 30s with a very particular aspect because the fuselage is a vacuum tube and the propeller blast inside which increase thrust by the Venturi effect.
Stipa-Caproni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

To remain consistent with my future diorama, I represented the microlight version built in Australia ,reduced to 3/5 scale that really fly with flight characteristics very similar to the original.
Model from Fiddlersgreen reduced to 1/72 (well 3/5 of 1/72). .

**murphyaa** · #2 03-27-2014, 04:14 AM

Been a while since I've seen this one built. Looks good.

**rockpaperscissor** · #3 03-27-2014, 07:19 AM

Superb modelling.

**René** · #4 03-27-2014, 08:32 AM

Bravo,bravo......!!!!! that´s a ugly superb build aircarft.

René

**lepercan** · #5 03-27-2014, 09:08 AM

Turned out better than mine. Beautiful work.
Lep

**magrava** · #6 03-27-2014, 10:39 AM

Pretty nice wierd aircraft model. Shows up in a collection.

**jagolden01** · #7 03-27-2014, 10:41 AM

Excellent build of such a unique aircraft.

**papermate** · #8 03-27-2014, 07:08 PM

Very interesting aircraft and excellent craftsmanship.

Papermate

**ashevilleangler** · #9 03-27-2014, 08:41 PM

Beautiful build of a very odd airplane. While the ducted fan idea is valid, this prototype was actually less efficient than a conventional airplane with the same engine horsepower. Caproni had some very successful designs and some spectacular failures. His 9 wing, eight engine flying boat/hotel was one of the more memorable ones. This airship and it's first flight disaster was was recently depicted in the movie "The Wind Rises", a must see flick.

Curt