1/72 Super Model
Savoia-Marchetti SM.81
by Mark Davies
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Savoia-Marchetti SM 81 |
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This is the old Super Model SM 81 which offers a choice of engines
and markings. I wanted a quick build following a more involved build of
the Airfix SM 79 whilst I was going through a bit of an Italian
tri-motor phase. A Cant Z1007 will probably be next in the series.
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Generally the old kit went together fairly well, although the
undercarriage and exhausts were quite tricky to fit. I scratch-built
some interior details, including a canvas sun-blind extended on one side
of the cockpit, and folded concertina-style on the other. This was made
from lead foil. I used Falcon’s excellent replacement canopies, and
refined the guns.
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I enjoy building older kits, and this one was no exception. Esci decals
were used as they enabled me to complete what I thought was quite an
appealing scheme.
Images and Text Copyright ©
2004 by Mark Davies
Page Created 28 May, 2004
Last Updated
27 May, 2004
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