Fiat CR.42

[gamary]

I haven't done any new model recently, so I decided I'd make one and hose the CR.42. This is still a WIP but feel free to tell me what you think.



I'm working on a new scale: 30 cm at 300 dpi. This is a 100% shot:



I hope you like it. I'll post the finished version when ready.

[santynus]

nice work gamary

is possible see your source for this artwork?

is the first time I see one color scheme like this for the Cr42

regards

Santino

[gamary]

You're right about the colour:

I just hadn't done the "stains" yet. I still need to reinforce the shading as it looks too flat. Some stencilling, the squadron logo and other things are also missing. Lots of other things to do as well, including the shading for the canvas.

I'm using an excellent walkaround from the Air Warfare Forum as a basis. I'll be making more when this first model is finished. Any ideas or requests welcome.

A close-up of the cockpit with the added rivets and canvas tape:



BTW, Santynus, what do you think of the panel lines? I've tried a new technique here: I drew the panel line in 1px black, with opacity down to 30-40%. I then duplicated the layer, set it under and called it "white lines". I then inverted the colours to have them white, and moved the whole layer 1px down and 1 px right. I find this gives more depth to the panel lines. The downside is that one has to erase the white lines in the places where there should be no light reflection.

[santynus]

your Cr42 look very nice
very interesting your new tecnique for the pannel line next time I try to use for my draw

[gamary]

Here are the two first finished models:


160° Gruppo Aut., probably summer/autumn 1940.


363a Sq., 150° Gr., 53° St., winter 39-40

[Serval]

Looking very good

[gamary]

I'm a bit fed up with the CR.42 because I just don't know wether I'm painting them right or not. I know zilch about Italian colours and schemes. Some more will be coming nonetheless.

This is my new baby: the F-8E Crusader, in the French Navy version. Keep in mind that it's not finished yet but don't refrain from criticism...

[santynus]

wow nice work and nice details the F8 crusader is one of my favorite NAVY fighter

I have some good book about italian WWII aircraft, if you need info about CR42 meybe I can help you

regards

Santino

[adlabs6]

Yep, one of my favorites as well... and your is looking great.

[gamary]

@ Santino: thanks for your kind offer. I've been a little frustrated with the CR.42 indeed ... But now I'm having great fun with the F-8 Crusader, just like a kid with its new toy. In a couple of days, I'll make a fuss, throw it away and want another one...


But if ever you or anybody else wants a "tailor-made" CR.42 to illustrate an article or something, I'll go back to it... How long have you been making profiles, Santino? I really started about a year ago.

Here are the latest Falcos:

83a Sq., 18° Gr., 3° St.:



97a Sq., 9° Gr., 4° St., Libya, July 1940:


Night-fighting Falco of the 377a Sq.: