My SAI Ambrosini 207

Moreno Baruffini autor
This summer I took up this model gluing the two half fuselage parts.
I'm now working on the other few pieces.
Working on resin models is far different from stirene models, it needs attention since the resin powder is very harmful, but it's fun!

Cuajete
Following with interest. I have the same model, but in plastic from RS.
Take care with the resin powder. Use a mask with suitable filters or work the resin into a bag to prevent the dust from spreading.

Moreno Baruffini autor
Thank you mate! Don't worry: I left the project on hold for several months until I tested a proper room and a proper mask 👍🏻

Moreno Baruffini autor
I've finished to clean all the parts, now I'm ready to start to filling and sanding.
The quality of the plane is very good!

Richard Cheals
That's a nice little challenge, Moreno. Looking very nice, so far 👏👏

Cuajete
I agree with Richard 👍

Moreno Baruffini autor
Thank you very much mates! I must admit that It's my first plane in resin, but maybe I enjoy it more than those in strirene...🙂

Alex K
Never built a resin kit, myself - bravo Moreno for trying something like this. 👍 Following, of course...

Moreno Baruffini autor
I sanded and started applying Mr Surfacer 500. I have to be careful because it seems to dilute the gel glue I used! Next time I'll use AC glue as filler...
Some sanding needed and a final primer coat

Moreno Baruffini autor
A short update: unfortunately the Mr Surfacer diluited the glue on the wings and I had problems re-fixing them properly.
Nevertheless I decided to go on with the project, I applied the classic Regia colours verde oliva scuro e grigio azzurro chiaro and tested some oil washing and weathering effects. Quite happy with this stage.

Cuajete
Well done so far for this hard kit... Go on, Moreno!

Ben M
Taking a seat. Looks like a different thing.

Moreno Baruffini autor
Just finished applying decals, they are very good (from a RS kit).

Cuajete
Good progress, Moreno! 👍

Moreno Baruffini autor
Thank you Cuajete, still lot of details to fix 😉

Moreno Baruffini autor
Step by step... I'm reaching the end! 🙂
I'm working on the landing gear, the canopy, the antenna wire etc.

Cuajete
I think those final little steps are one of the most fun parts of building the model. Also, it's when you're finally touching the end 👍

Moreno Baruffini autor
Dear all, today I finished applying the final touch up and took some pictures.

I declare this model finished: for sure not a masterpiece, but, considering it's my first plane made of resin, I'm pretty satisfied!

Alex K
Bravo Moreno! 👍

Cuajete
Well done. To be a hard resin kit it has been very good.
Congrats, Moreno!

Moreno Baruffini autor
Grazie mille Alex and Cuajete!
It has been a long and interesting journey, I had also the opportunity to learn a lot!