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Having seen comments on KG144 about an SM.84 from an Italian manufacturer, I visited their website (see Thetis in the Manufacturers section), where there are currently two 1/144 scale models.
The second is the Macchi M5, which I purchased and which looks very nice. Take a look by yourself...
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It's true that the painting is extraordinary
The Atlantic really put the submarine through its paces...

And now, a diorama with a dry dock...?
And then a gold medal in Telford !

And here is the finished model, with the Classic Airlines decals being of very good quality.
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Now, let us see if the SIG 144 does indeed include specialist spotters....
There is a ...

After painting the top of the fuselage white, which I also varnished to protect it from masking, I tackled the rest of the paint job.
I wasn't too happy with the first coat of grey.
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According to various photos of this aircraft, taken at different times and on different devices, the ...

Since I decided to build the Mk.1 version of the Heron, i.e. with fixed landing gear, I had to fill in the landing gear wells.
So, more filling and sanding...
Then attach the landing gear.
Fortunately, F-Rsin provides two options with specific parts.
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And now, the painting operation ...