The Barbieri model is truly SUPREME ...
I think it really is the best ship model I have ever seen--I have been unable to find a single flaw or misalignment in the entire model--and I have studied in on-screen for Hours!!!
My comments below are intended in no way to detract from that singularly perfect model
BUT... it represents a 'Utopian' fit--ie as designed...
ROMA was never completed exactly as the model depicts-- War conditions dictated that Roma was finished in a somewhat more utilitarian manner--for example no where near as many boats were ever carried!!-- less aircraft- if any....
I am building mt model of the Roma as at trials -- and there are a number of items which had not been fitted--or carried in a different manner--its all fascinating stuff--and I have been kindly and most ably supported by Giampiero Galeotti of Regia Marine models with photos and advice etc etc
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Below a section of a photo that shows a typical example he ship as really was --in deviance from the Barbieri model and the 1;100 plans plans... --always use photos!
if you REALLY want inspiration what to do with your 1/700 Roma model...
check out Patrizio Carlucci's model
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... index.htmlPatrizio is the originator of the kit I am building--and obviously a VERY competent modelmaker....
Cheers
Jim Baumann
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