The dawn of a new age.

[kiwichappers]

Over the years I've been fascinated by some of the research aircraft particularly early jets. Spying this Valom kit at Telford ignited yet another build theme for me. Here's the first of what could be a long line but in reality will probably only amount to a very few pioneering aircraft.

Two Caproni Campini N.1's were built however only one has survived and is now displayed at the Italian Air Force Museum at Vigna di Valle, near Rome.

The Valom kit is a mixed bag being dimensionally accurate with fine surface detail however the cockpits are woeful. The etched instrument panels share only a vaguely shape to the fuselage contours, the joystick control wheels are massive and crudely moulded. There is no way this model will be finished with open cockpits.

This afternoon I sprayed it with Vallejo Metal Color over their black surface primer and am pleased with the result.

[zak]

Your on a roll.

[MSea]

When he has done the roll will Francis do a loop the loop ??
Another great model

[Red Lancer]

Looks good!

[cph64]

Looks interesting. I see Valom do two versions, the standard or a 'What-If'. Delta also released a kit.

[kiwichappers]

There are two schemes in the 'standard' kit. One for it in the 1940/41 scheme and the second for it's appearance at the MAF air show in 1956 and subsequent display in the Air Force museum in Rome.

The What if  idea is quite fanciful because with a top speed of just on 230 mph it was slower than a Wellington bomber and that's before any armament was added to it.

[chriswil42]

Look like it'll be a good model.

Chris

[Bigkev]

There are two schemes in the 'standard' kit. One for it in the 1940/41 scheme and the second for it's appearance at the MAF air show in 1956 and subsequent display in the Air Force museum in Rome.

The What if  idea is quite fanciful because with a top speed of just on 230 mph it was slower than a Wellington bomber and that's before any armament was added to it.

Hi Kiwichappers,
Great looking model. This one will be an attention grabber when fully finished.
In fact I can't wait to see it completed.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[kiwichappers]

Declared this one finished this afternoon. Generally enjoyed the build with the exception of the cockpit. Internal detail disappointingly crude and the vacform canopy bears only a passing resemblance to shape of the area of the fuselage it is supposed to fit onto.

[Bigkev]

Hi Kiwichappers,
That is a lovely result.
It is just as I remember it from photographs I have seen.
I doff my hat to you Sir, on your brilliant model.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[zak]

That is certainly an odd looking beast, very nice.

[chriswil42]

Never seen one of those before - good model Francis.

[MSea]

Looks good Francis

[Biggles]

Excellent Francis.
A very different model.
Biggles

[kiwichappers]

Thanks for the complimentary remarks chaps. I don't feel it's one of my better efforts overall. I was pleased however with how the Vallejo Metal on the airframe turned out. It just might turn out to be my go to for natural metal finishes.