Savoia-Marchetti S.55 "Jahu", Dora Wings, 1/72
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4 30 May 2019, 12:09
Dmitriy AndreeshchevThank you, friends! Glad to see you here. I've really desired to have this kit, and will try my best in building it. Though it won't be easy, I suppose.
2 June 2019, 19:14
Dmitriy AndreeshchevHello, friends! Nearly completely assembled the float-boats. These are really fantastic - with the highly detailed inner structure, after the clever cleanup they come together exceptionally, and that is a short-run! Only the porthole holes need to be made bigger a bit, but that a common thing for such kits. Also, I've started to assemble the tail and began dry-fitting the wing consoles.
4 June 2019, 17:05
Dmitriy AndreeshchevHello, friends! I've completely assembled the tail and started to construct the engine system. Therefore, I've decided to make another dry-fit. The model already looks awesome, and for a shortrun the fit is rather excellent, so far! However, it requires attention here and there, but nothing serious.
6 June 2019, 05:30
Gordon SørensenLooks like the interior is nicely detailed. Also looks like almost none of it will be visible...
6 June 2019, 15:35
Dmitriy AndreeshchevHello, friends! Finally, I've started the paintwork. The red, especially when it comes in big quantities, is a difficult colour to build-up, but with the help of four different hues and clever shading, I think I've managed to make it look juicy!
14 June 2019, 10:53
Gordon SørensenThat red looks very good, Dimitry! The different shades really look the part!
15 June 2019, 13:55
Dmitriy AndreeshchevThank you very much, friends! Added new photos - the Jahu was washed, varnished and demasked. The tail was finally firmly attached to the body. Also, detailed the engine mount a bit - the original did have shiny metallic edges on it's struts, so instead of painting them, I've attached thin stripes of self-adhesive tin foil. The mount won't be attached to the body until I've finished the engines.
18 June 2019, 19:12
Slavo HazuchaThe foil job looks leagues better than simple paint would 👍 Nice added detail considered most of the plane are large smooth surfaces, good idea & well carried out
18 June 2019, 21:57
Nathan DempseyGreat work Dmitriy! I've got to find a reason to build a red plane!
19 June 2019, 00:42
Dmitriy AndreeshchevThanks again, friends! Check the lastest update - you'll love it!
22 June 2019, 16:51
bughunterGreat work on a very unusual, but nice bird 👍 Never heard about it😉 And your paintwork is fantastic!
22 June 2019, 20:11
Dmitriy AndreeshchevIt great to hear all this kind feedback, friends! By the way, the model is finished! Buuut, i won't close the project until I invent some base for it, like always😉 So stay tuned!
22 June 2019, 22:50
Dmitriy AndreeshchevHello, friends! The process of base-making is nearing its' culmination - I've already poured second layer of "water" and even added some stuff to it. Just take a look!
25 June 2019, 18:01
Slavo HazuchaLooking very promising 👍 With temperatures here in Vienna going in the direction of 37+ Celsius, the azure blue looks provocatively attractive 🙂
25 June 2019, 18:06
Dmitriy AndreeshchevUn update - final layer of resin water was poured into the frame, and the boat itself landed there. The finish is getting near!
27 June 2019, 19:00
Slavo HazuchaLooking fabulous, adding the contrast to the deep blue water was a good idea!
27 June 2019, 21:38
Bart GoesaertThat water is very nice. Also seems like a much better kit then the Delta 2 one...
What did you use for rigging? You can enhance the tension by heating it slightly with a "burning" incense stick. You can slightly heat the wires and make them shrink a bit more...
28 June 2019, 06:22
Dmitriy AndreeshchevBart, this is a synthetic monofilament of 0,1 diameter. I ain't sure about its' ability to shrink, but thanks, I'll try on a piece of wire.
Much better is a serious understatement - this kit is like from another universe when compared to Delta, though it is of another modification (different boats, engines, cockpit, many other little things), so if you want to have the S.55X, and especially the one of Italo Balbo, it would be, probably, easier to build it from old Delta kit. But! It's rare, very expensive and, also, as far as I know, F.Rufolo (ItalianKits) is currently working on a resin model of Balbo's S.55, though the date of release is unknown - I've asked him about it and he didn't specify any date in his answer.
28 June 2019, 07:02
ChristianDimitry, my under jaw has just fallen to the ground... This work is awesome 👍
28 June 2019, 14:46
Dmitriy AndreeshchevChristian, many thanks!
Friends, the S.55 project is complete - enjoy the final photos, please!
29 June 2019, 14:08
NeulingA wonderful diorama. Top idea, build and paintwork! The naturalistic water invites to jump in!
29 June 2019, 15:16
Chris GreathouseThe water against the shore and pontoons looks very real! And of course your plane and figures are beautiful too!
29 June 2019, 16:49
Jim JWow --extremely impressive! Love the weathering on the prop and engine. Super shading work on the wings
29 June 2019, 17:24
Dmitriy AndreeshchevThank you friends! Also, need to mention - my model is now in the official Dora Wings gallery on their website 🙂
30 June 2019, 06:52
CuajeteFantastic job with the aircraft and water base, Dmitriy. Congrats for Dora's Wing publication!
6 July 2019, 21:51
