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FatalFlaw
02-10-2015, 19:54
:salute: All,

I have started this thread to show a few of my Fiat CR.32's from the Spanish Civil War, but am also completing some for the Chinese during the Sino-Japanese War and Early WWII, to include actions in Ethiopia. Thanks for looking. More Soon!

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Here are a few pics of the Cr.32 in 1/100 scale and one next to a 1/200 scale model for some comparative value...

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Cheers,

FF
flash
02-10-2015, 22:41
Nice Fiats :)
FatalFlaw
02-11-2015, 10:12
Thanks Mate!

More Soon...I Hope. ;)

Cheers,

FF
FatalFlaw
02-11-2015, 22:24
:salute:

Here is a Fiat Cr.32 "Chirri" serving in China from 1938-40...This was one of 16 Fiats bought in 1933 and delivered by 1936. They were very close to the Cr.32 prototypes, and were armed with 2 Vickers .303 MG's. Oh, and I took these pics before I had a chance to Dull-coat this model by Kampfflieger my favorite Shapeways Designer...Enjoy!

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Thanks for looking!

Cheers,

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Blackronin
04-29-2016, 00:24
These are my Fiat CR.32 for the Spanish Civil War.
They're from Shapeways.
I had no time to make the cards for them and I didn't take them to Prague.
Andrea wanted to fly one in my scenario. Next year maybe.

Photos and edition by Camille.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=194888&d=1461914102

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=194889&d=1461914104

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=194890&d=1461914105

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Carl_Brisgamer
03-12-2017, 23:46
Having just painted two of these tiny biplanes (at 1/200 scale) I can appreciate the work you have put in on these Joaquim, well done.
Blackronin
03-13-2017, 02:35
Having just painted two of these tiny biplanes (at 1/200 scale) I can appreciate the work you have put in on these Joaquim, well done.

Thanks Carl.
You're too kind.
Thanks for the REP.
Carl_Brisgamer
03-14-2017, 16:58
Two more Spanish Civil War Fiat CR.32s for the showcase, full report here - http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?27251-WGS-Spanish-Civil-War-1936-39-1-200-Shapeways-Fiat-CR-32-Chirri&p=438297#post438297

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Lt. S.Kafloc
04-06-2018, 12:38
The first of 4 completed.

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Decals by Shed Models (wing/Tail) and Decal Details (Numbers)

Another set of props to buy.
Lt. S.Kafloc
04-06-2018, 12:39
I have tried decal fix, matt varnish but still cannot get rid of the shiny surround on the wing decals. Any pointers you experts?
Teaticket
04-06-2018, 13:02
I usually try Microsol and then a flat clear spray.
flash
04-07-2018, 01:09
I have tried decal fix, matt varnish but still cannot get rid of the shiny surround on the wing decals. Any pointers you experts?

Paint it with Klear, apply decal (use decalfix) , Klear over to seal it, then Matt varnish. You could probably achieve the same with gloss varnishes, it is the smooth flat base coat that's the key so the decal can adhere to it without getting air under it, sealing it helps that too, Matt varnish just to take the gloss off.
hokusai
06-25-2023, 03:24
My versions of the tiny Shapeways Chirri. 163a Sqd in Rhodes Gadourah. Pre-white band 163-13 in October 1940 and 163-6 in April 1941.
Painted with Vallejo, decals are house-made.

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Apparently 163-13 is the only documented case of an italian airplane with a shark's mouth painted on the nose. Not really an eye catcher in this size :-)

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CrashCraig
06-25-2023, 05:17
Very well done Fabrizio :clap::thumbsup:
flash
06-25-2023, 06:26
Very smart brace of planes, Fabrizio :clap:
Hu Rhu
06-25-2023, 07:38
Lovely painting and some sharp home-made decals.
Larry R.
06-25-2023, 12:42
Well done, Fabrizio! Two thumbs up for the DIY decals! :sAprvd::sAprvd:
Marechallannes
06-25-2023, 13:42
Nice camouflage, Fabrizio.
Baron Rolf
06-25-2023, 22:04
Wow Fabrizio those pair look amazing well done, and rep is inbound :sAprvd:
OldGuy59
06-26-2023, 01:12
These are my Fiat CR.32 for the Spanish Civil War.
They're from Shapeways.
I had no time to make the cards for them and I didn't take them to Prague.
Andrea wanted to fly one in my scenario. Next year maybe.

Photos and edition by Camille.

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http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=194897&d=1461914116

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This is way late, sorry...

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Dan-Sam
06-26-2023, 13:04
Good these interwar biplanes are still on a table. I would like to play mote missions with them, but it looks this line is over.
mikeemagnus
06-26-2023, 16:50
Agree with all of the comments above. A really great job Fabrizio :sAprvd: :)
OldGuy59
06-27-2023, 12:53
The first of 4 completed.

243593243594

Decals by Shed Models (wing/Tail) and Decal Details (Numbers)

Another set of props to buy.

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OldGuy59
06-27-2023, 20:19
My versions of the tiny Shapeways Chirri. 163a Sqd in Rhodes Gadourah. Pre-white band 163-13 in October 1940 and 163-6 in April 1941.
Painted with Vallejo, decals are house-made.
...

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Apparently 163-13 is the only documented case of an italian airplane with a shark's mouth painted on the nose. Not really an eye catcher in this size :-)

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Without a good top-down image, this is my best guess for 163-13:

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milcoll73
06-28-2023, 00:16
nice work mike!
mikeemagnus
06-28-2023, 08:33
nice work mike! Indeed. :)
Jager
06-28-2023, 10:18
Now I need to paint some Cr.32s ;)
Karl
hokusai
06-28-2023, 11:03
Without a good top-down image, this is my best guess for 163-13:

WOW, excellent, Mike:thumbsup:

Some notes about the armament, as unofficial stats just say A/A.

- CR32 initial version: 2x12,7 Breda or 2x7,7 Vickers (Chinese had Vickers)
- CR32bis: 2x12,7 + 2x7,7 in the wings. These were typically removed in the field (Spain) due to degraded maneuvrability. Could be represented by making some maneuver cards critical?
- CR32ter: 2x12,7
- CR32quater: 2x12,7