Scale Perfection: Scratch-built Macchi C.202

The culmination of 20 years of work, John’s 1/5.2-scale Macchi C.202 is built from his own plans and features all-wood construction. Powered by an AXI 5345/14 motor, the 78.25-inch-span warbird has a scratch-built spinner, landing gear, and tires. John adds, “I also need to fabricate a small Italian pilot, with the appropriate garb, so this doesn’t look ridiculous taxiing out for its first and perhaps last mission with an empty cockpit.” We wish him—and this...