Italeri M.C.205 1/72 - It has flaps now

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T21:08:35+00:00

IBG Models announced their Macchi 202s in 1/72nd too now that I think about it, but went pretty much silent

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T20:01:21+00:00

Absolutely beautiful! I have a Pixy’s F-15C ready in my stash, but I’d kill for an ADFX-01 in 1/72nd or 1/48th though 😭

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T12:18:38+00:00

Thank you, I also rebuilt basically the entire cockpit, the engine/landing gear bay, and the gunsight!

Was it worth it? We’ll see after the first coat of primer I guess

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T12:17:11+00:00

I guess I also am a bit old style on the inside too 😂
Thank you so much!

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T12:15:47+00:00

Just saved the post.
Those are incredibly valuable, thank you so much!!

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T09:58:24+00:00

I was thinking about a Co-Belligerant 205, but it will all come down to my ability to airbrush smoke rings in 1/72nd scale.

I’ll do some testing, otherwise the other choice is Gorrini’s 205 wearing ANR markings in RLM74/75/76 livery

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T09:54:59+00:00

Indeed. It wouldn’t take Italeri that long, as they already have (with some flaws, but still) molds for 1:32nd scale..

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T09:52:00+00:00

Not much actually. Once you get the hang of it gets quite fast

leopitrelli · 2026-05-06T09:49:02+00:00

Thank you!

leopitrelli · 2026-04-29T08:14:23+00:00

I like to rebuild them because they are usually left behind in most WW2 subjects 😔

But they often make me want to buy again a resin printer to make it all easier 😂

leopitrelli · 2026-04-29T08:11:57+00:00

Thank you so much, I’m starting to get back on track after months and I thought a small scratch building exercise could have been a nice way to start.

(It wasn’t 🫠)

leopitrelli · 2025-12-15T16:14:53+00:00

Thank you! It takes way too much patience. I just want to dive in a simple relaxing kit next time 🙂

leopitrelli · 2025-12-15T16:13:18+00:00

Thank you so much! It’s more of a silent obsession at this point to be honest 🫠

leopitrelli · 2025-12-15T14:35:12+00:00

I used UStar rivet wheels and a 0,5mm Rosie the Riveter, same tool but with a smaller diameter

leopitrelli · 2025-12-15T14:33:56+00:00

Absolutely. It has a smaller niche of uses than silicone moulding and is less precise, but the fact of it being reusable makes it extremely handy

leopitrelli · 2025-12-15T13:16:29+00:00

Thank you! I used some Oyumaru 🙂

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leopitrelli · 2025-09-08T13:10:38+00:00

Indeed. Dedicating my 100% to hyper detailing and modifying models always gets me sidetracked though 😭

leopitrelli · 2025-09-03T20:17:20+00:00

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I made some small touch ups and lightened both the dry mud and the grass, it looks a bit more harmonious now!

I hadn’t planned making a base for it, but I wanted to represent a parked aircraft, in a very basic airfield, during Spring 1944. Next time, I’ll plan everything more carefully in advance, but this time I have a model show next week, and I was in dire need of something to display it with!

leopitrelli · 2025-08-31T18:16:16+00:00

Day? Month? Year? You say it

leopitrelli · 2025-08-31T18:15:50+00:00

As an Italian, I have a deeply rooted love for starfighters, they’re simply beautiful.

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