Author: Rob Ronconi

As an enthusiast of almost all Italian aircraft, I find the Fiat G.50 aesthetically pleasing. It reminds me of a bit of a 1930s air racer gone military, so that brought me to the 1/72 Fly Fiat G.50bis AS. I don’t know how it stacks up against the G.50 resin SBS version, but I thought I’d give it a try.

The CANT Z.1007bis was an Italian medium bomber designed in the mid-1930s and used throughout World War II. I’ve always been fond of the tri-motor configuration, and I believe the “Alcione/Kingfisher” was one of the most graceful-looking Italian aircraft. Even at 50 years of age, I realized that the venerable Supermodel kit, when combined with 3D-printed aftermarket parts from Airone Hobby, can still yield very pleasing results.