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06-03-2011, 01:17 PM
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Prudenzio Contest Cr.42 Falco
Forging onward after my less than happy build of the SM 79, I'm going after another Italian WWII plane the CR.42. It's a biplane with no instructions, so good luck to me. Bi-planes are not my forte, but I like the look of this one. The kit has markings for Ara Fileni, 1941.
 The kit looks very straightforward with the exception of the struts, which I haven't quite figured out yet, although they don't look difficult. We'll see... Chris 
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06-03-2011, 07:06 PM
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I think you need a break from that one, Don!
I got some time in on this one today. The fuselage went together well. I tried the double joining strip of Zio's and it worked just fine. The tail wings also went on fine and in fact, I've had no problems at all with any of the kit so far. Unfortunately, my camera battery needed recharging, so I didn't get any photos early on in the build. The first few photos here are my cell phone camera, so please forgive the lower image quality. The lower wing also went on well. I glued the upper surfaces on first for better control before adding the bottom center piece. I would advise this for anyone trying this model.  The engine face sits in the middle of the middle cowl piece and it took me a minute to figure that out, but again, no real problems with it.  One of the concerns I had was what was the best assembly process for the cowl. While the fuselage/wing assembly is straightforward, maintaining the circular form of the forward fuselage isn't easy.  So my solution was to glue the back of the cowl assembly onto the fuselage first.  This not only made getting the fuselage shape easier, it actually made attaching the rest of the cowl easier as well.   That's it so far and I have to say I'm really enjoying this one. It goes together well ( so far, so good) and looks to be a really attractive little model. Chris
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06-04-2011, 01:55 PM
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Another one finished! I genuinely enjoyed this one. It was fun and straightforward and I like the look of the finished model. No real problems anywhere at all and everything came out pretty straight and true. Maybe I can build paper models after all.
     This has been the easiest of all the ZP models I've done so far (only 7, but still counting), the fit is great and even without photos or instructions, this one was easy to sort out. I did refer to a three-view I got off the internet once or twice when things got a little uncertain. Chris
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06-04-2011, 05:23 PM
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Thanks, Don. I'm sure the majority of issues with the SM 79 were my own misinterpretations of the assembly more than anything. Can't wait to see how you do on the Breda. I think I'm going after more of the Reggia Aeronautica Italiana after this as well.
Chris
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06-04-2011, 05:29 PM
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I've spent the day grading papers, but am about to turn my attention back to the Carden Loyd. I may, however, make a start on the Breda (not sure how I am going to deal with the multitude of rocker arm covers). Meanwhile, I eagerly await your next foray into the Italian skies.
Don
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06-04-2011, 05:31 PM
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Another fine piece of work - a very attractive bird.
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Regards, Don I don't always build models, but when I do... I prefer paper. Keep your scissors sharp, my friends.
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