There’s a persistent myth about Italy not fielding any effective aircraft in World War II. Buy it now - Trumpeter 1:48 Savoia Marchetti SM-79 II Sparviero Add to Watch list. SM.79s served widely in the normal bombing role, but it is as a land-based torpedo bomber that the type deserves its place in military aviation history. The SM.79-I was powered by three 750 hp Alfa Romeo engines. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Thread starter #18. The Romanians flew them on the Russian front from 1941 to 1944. The SM 79 was used as both a bomber or torpedo attack aircraft. Newer Post Older Post Home. I painted the Light Sand first, then brushed on the squiggle pattern with liquid mask, then painted green and masked again for brown. The front fuselage/wings had a much more steamlined look — even waith that third enine. The SM.79 is an interesting design, very different from most allied aircraft. SM.79-II - Torpedo Bomber Model Designation fitted with Piaggo P.XI RC 40 (1,000hp) or FIAT A.80 RC 41 (1,030hp) radial engines; provisions for 2 x torpedoes. N.B, operationally, normally only one torpedo was carr Description Reviews (0) Note: These are second hand/Consignment kits - we have looked over them but there might be something missing. Italian built passenger airliner based on the SM.79 model with the German owned Scadta Airline based in Columbia during a stop at Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico, 1939. self-defense as well as up to 4,410 lb (2,000 kg) of bombs or two torpedoes. Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79-II Sparviero 1/48 Trumpeter Trumpeter. Its appearance earned the aircraft the nickname 'Gobbo Maleditto' Developed from a civil airliner, the first Sparvieros entered service with the Regia Aeronautica in late 1936, just in time to fly combat over Spain with the Aviacion Legionaria, the Italian contingent fighting in support of … These trimotors, were thought by many to be among the best land-based torpedo bombers of the war. The Sicilian - Savoia Marchetti SM.79 II Sparviero built by Christian Jakl (1:48) In 1934, Alessandro Marchetti suggested a new aircraft that was to surpass his SM.81. We don't know about any in-box reviews for this Savoia-Marchetti SM.79-II Sparviero (#487) from Airfix. Learn More >> SM.79 Sparviero 283 Squadriglia, 130 Gruppo Autonoma A.S., Italian Royal Air Force (fascist Regia Aeronautica), 1941 by Atlas Editions. The bombardier’s position is in a ventral gondola near the rear of the fuselage. Italy is surrounded by the sea and there was a lot of demand for the lightning strike mission. A further SM.79, MM.28-16 was damaged by an anti-aircraft shell, and landed with dead and wounded on-board (4 January 1939). Follow Us On Facebook! But I do like ugly too (errr, at least with airplanes!). Italy may be the only European combatant who celebrated its torpedo bombing pilots and their successes more than their fighter pilots. As World War II started the SM.79 was still seen as a fast medium bomber. The latest is the Trumpeter kit in 1/48 scale. The Sparviero had three Alfa-Romeo radials of 860 hp. The newsfeed doesn't contain any items. The rear fuselage looked “clunky” compared to the rest of the aircraft — like someone mixed up the blueprints of the rear end of a totally different design with those of the SM 79. SM.79 II (Sparviero) Free Shipping On All Orders over $200! The Savoia Marchetti SM.79 is probably the most recognizable aircraft to serve in the Italian Air Force during World War II. For the record, it was a lousy plan. This proved more restrictive on maximum bomb size than the horizontal stowage used by most other combatants. I’ve not thought to ask this question before an perhaps this is the wrong forum, but what was the advantage of racking bombs vertically rather than horizontally? And engines went from 700 to 1200 to 2800 horsepower. Free shipping for many products! Livraison gratuite dès … Share. Torpedo-bomber powered by three improved Alfa Romeo 126 engines, bomb bay removed and often crew armour added The Savoia Sparviero saw effective use as a torpedo bomber, and many participated in the airstrikes on Malta and the convoys attempting to reach it during its siege by the Axis. Especially since the Gloster Gladiator bi-plane was still the standard British carrier fighter at the start of the war. This required a crew of at least It was the most widely produced Italian bomber of World War II, with some 1,300 built, remaining in Italian service until 1952. International Money Orders or Checks are Not accepted. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. By modellers, for modellers The world’s greatest scale model … the Mediterranean and on anti-ship duties was the Cant Z.1007 bis Alcione (Kingfisher), production of which began in 1939. Removing the liquid mask was brutal! Following initial tests, the three 610 hp Piaggio Stella radials fitted to I-MAGO, the first prototype, were replaced by 750 hp Alfa Romeo 125 RC 35s.After obtaining it's Certificate of Airworthiness on July 20, 1935, the SM.79P established two closed circuit records on November 24, recording speeds of 389 km/h with a 453 kg payload, and 379 km/h with a 1,000 kg payl… ( Log Out /  This subject is from the Trumpeter kit. 32 Its performance drew favorable comments from both sides, leading to a succession of export orders. Wishlist (0 mates) Nobody. These were used in numbers on the Eastern Front; initially as bombers with visual aiming position in the nose and subsequently mainly as utility transports. Pastebin is a website where you can store text online for a set period of time. There is also a light machine gun at the rear. Administrator. the nose propeller; Another plus was that Italian torpedoes were outstanding. That is a good question! 1 ks Předpokládaná doba doručení: pondělí, 23.11.2020 > 1 ks Předpokládaná doba doručení: pátek, 18.12.2020 UPS. But gradually, as they ran up against more Hurricanes (Malta, North Africa, Greece) it became obvious it could no longer depend on its speed to escape interception and fighter escort would be required. Easily the best in the European conflict (worldwide, only Japanese torpedoes were better than Italian), they could be dropped at nearly 200 kts. More about the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 propellers. Pretty neat tidbit about the fan generator. SM.79C - Conversion Model of the SM.79-I sans ventral and … The SM.79 Sparviero (Sparrowhawk)  was successful in both of those markets. In the summer of 1942, Allied efforts to relieve beleaguered Malta culminated in 'Operation Pedestal', when 14 merchantmen with heavy Royal Navy escort left Gibraltar on August 10. The Sparviero could run away from these. Wishlist (0 mates) Nobody. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1937 AND 1938 SILVER CANADIAN HALF DOLLARS at the best online prices at eBay! If I did it again I would try to free hand more with the airbrush, using a fine nozzle at low pressure. In the 1930s Italy was an established and respected producer of civil and military aircraft. two retractable tubes during the bombing run. It is also fiddly with a lot of little parts (hey, never mold one part when 17 are just as good!). Preorder Sold Out. It was intended to compete in the MacRobertson London-Australia air race, but it was completed too late.1 It subsequently had a varied career, setting records and winning races with various engines. Trumpeter 1:48 Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79-II SM.79 Sparviero Model Kit #02817U Unassembled Unpainted Model Kit Box has wear , kit intact. I’m still finding little fleks from this project all over my model shop! MAQUETTE SM 79II SPARVIERO TRUMPET1/48 EDUARD EX014. Retrouvez les offres adhérents, les bons plans, petits prix, les tendances et les nouveautés jeux/jouets. Good view of the ventral gondola. SM.79-III - Improved SM.79-II model with improved armament setup and sans ventral gondola position. The units shipped to Brazil, Iraq and Romania were the SM.79B type with only two engines. I don’t know. When you open the box, you’ll see there are five medium gray sprues with a little flash on a few small parts. one 7.7 mm each firing from both waist positions. Android Planet kiest de 5 beste budgetsmartphones van 2020 en licht de modellen uit in deze koopgids. 68K 3,036 2. The SM.79 served in the air forces of Brazil, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Romania and Spain, some right up to the end of the war. And suddenly a 4000 lb bomb seemed like it might be something you’d want to carry. We will not send you any other e-mails or add you to our newsletter, you will only be e-mailed about this product! 1 of 2 Go to page. There was no alternator on the engines, so all power for instruments, radios and navaids came from this generator. SM-79 Snaps Posted by Mitch Williamson at 3:57 PM. Early in the war, most British bases around the Mediterranean basin were defended by Gloster Gladiator bi-planes. Developed from a … Le produit est livré avec la version PDA G390FXXU1AQJ2 et la version CSC G390FVFG1AQI4. The SM.79-I established an excellent reputation in combat with the Aviacion Legionaria in Spain in 1936-1939. 31 14 8. It could carry two torpedoes for transport, but only used one on strike missions due to the impact on performance. A formation of Sparvieros. Additional site navigation. In spite of its cumbersome appearance and outdated steel tube/wood/fabric construction, the SM.79 was a rugged, reliable multi-role medium bomber which did quite a bit of damage in the face of heavy opposition. ('Damned Hunchback'). The S.M.79 was the most successful Italian multi-role medium bomber of World War II. Romania built the 79JR under license with two 1,200 hp (894 kW) Junkers Jumo 211Da liquid-cooled engines. Watch Us On YouTube! Alun perin kone suunniteltiin nopeaksi matkustajalentokoneeksi, ja sitä pidettiin jonkin aikaa maailman nopeimpana keskiraskaana pommikoneena.Konetyypin huippunopeus oli 430 km/h. Clear-Vax Canopies. About 100 were exported to Brazil Iraq and Romania—all of the twin-engine SM.79B variety. In a little under a year, model manufacturers have issued two kits of the SM 79 Sparviero (Sparrow Hawk), an Italian three-engine bomber/torpedo bomber. Lees ook onze uitgebreide reviews. set 48 453 1/48 scale detail set for Trumpeter kit • sada detailù pro model 1/48 Trumpeter 48 453 ORIGINAL KIT PARTS PÙVODNÍ DÍLY STAVEBNICE PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS LEPTANÉ DÍLY PARTS TO BE REMOVED DÍLY K ODSTRANÌNÍ FILL TMELIT eduard REMOVE ODSTRANIT OPTION VOLBA REPLACE NAHRADIT BEND OHNOUT GRIND OBROUSIT … Surface detail is good, but fit is poor. Later versions of the Sparviero did away with the gondola. Detail and Conversion sets . The SM.79 was regarded by many as one of the finest torpedo bombers of the war. SM.79-II - Torpedo Bomber Model Designation fitted with Piaggo P.XI RC 40 (1,000hp) or FIAT A.80 RC 41 (1,030hp) radial engines; provisions for 2 x torpedoes. It was the most important Italian bomber of World War II, and established a reputation that contrasted with most Italian weapons of the day. using a number of different powerplants, including Junkers 1,220 hp (910 kW) Jumo 211 D inlines. Although the SM.79 could carry two torpedoes, it would only mount one on a combat mission. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Eduard Express Mask 1:48 Sm-79-II Sparviero For Trumpeter Kit Detail Set #XF214 at the best … Class 14 Gold, Airbrush Heaven Award, IPMS Italy Trophy – Savoia Marchetti SM.79 II Sparviero by Lukas Rychly. Stash. Eduard 1/48 Savoia-Marchetti SM.79-II Sparviero Paint Mask for Trumpeter #EX014 (SKU: ED EX014) Condition: Brand New: Manufacturer: Eduard Models: Product Type / Brief Info: paint mask. Just some guessing, it may have something to do with space available at the bomb bay. Painting Profile: Major, Italian Air Force torpedo bomber pilot H61 Flesh = face H160 Brown = flying helmet and jacket H5 Dark Ad Grey = trousers H24 Trainer Yellow = lifejacket H67 Tank Grey = oxygen … Paypal Only for all international buyers. April 15, 2020; in Aviation; 1/48 Savoia Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero Trumpeter; 14 Comments; What I will say about this kit, finished just a couple of weeks ago after being buried in the stash for a decade. We are operation on normal schedules Your package might meet delays, depending on situation here and at your location. The more powerful SM.79-II served in North Africa, the Balkans, and Mediterranean during the Second World War, while other units called Aerosiluranti (aerial torpedoes) pioneered use of these large fast bombers in the anti-shipping role. Aug 24, 2016. Manufacturers. Wall Thickness Especially in 1941-42, the Italians inflicted massive shipping losses on the British. The SM.79 had a distinctive 'hump' on the upper forward fuselage, which housed both the fixed forward-firing heavy machine-gun and the dorsal gunner's position. Vaše hodnocení. 'Pedestal' eventually got through to Malta, but at the cost of one carrier, two cruisers, a destroyer and nine merchant ships, many of them having been hit by torpedoes from the SM.79s. Its composite construction, and definitely a little passed its prime in WWII. In a little under a year, model manufacturers have issued two kits of the SM 79 Sparviero (Sparrow Hawk), an Italian three-engine bomber/torpedo bomber. Mar 25, 2018 #17. Developed from a civil airliner, the first Sparvieros (Sparrowhawk) entered service with the Regia Aeronautica in late 1936, just in time to fly combat over Spain with the Aviacion Legionaria, the Italian contingent fighting in support of the Nationalists. Although his SM.79 P was designed as a passenger aircraft for The bare aluminum fixture just below the cockpit is a wind driven generator. One additional domestic variant was produced - the SM.79-III that was essentially an SM.79-II with a forward-firing 20mm cannon and no ventral gondola. The kit looks as professional as I have seen in and IPMS show. I do enjoy the more complicated schemes, and Italian camo is always fascinating! MM.28-25 (again with a crew of 17) was lost when another SM.79 damaged by anti-aircraft guns collided with it on 23 March. Also note the forward machine gun is visible above. I just picked up this exact kit. I feel like I fought it every step of the way! beautiful job. Mar 25, 2018 #18. And it led to the British rushing more modern fighters to Mediterranean based aircraft carriers (Fulmer, Sea Hurricane). ©Larry Dwyer. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. But I would say I did too much with masking, I think it makes many of the “squiggles” too hard and angular. a second rearward-firing gun from the hump; a third gun from the gondola under the rear fuselage; and Téléchargez la dernière mise à jour du microprogramme pour le Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4, mais n’oubliez pas de vous assurer que votre smartphone porte le numéro de modèle exact SM-G390F. The SM.79 had a distinctive 'hump' on the upper forward fuselage. Savoia-Marchetti SM.79-II Sparviero. It also was a trimotor, powered by 1,000 hp (745 kW) Piaggio radials and it carried four machine guns for Rich. 79-II Sparviero (Sparrow Hawk), Second World War A fine and detailed African hardwood and aluminum (scratch-built) static display model of this famous Regia Aeronautica bomber torpedo-bomber of WW2. The spaces in between 2,750 lb ( 1,250 kg ) of bombs internally or two torpedoes the 79JR under with. 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