The model in the six images above is AMP's 1/48 Piaggio Pegna PC.7 kit. It is part of their ongoing Schneider Trophy series that Mikro-Mir, through their AMP label, are gradually working their way through. Also in the series is the Macchi MC.72 in both 1/48 and 1/72. The big problem with this kit is its scale. Comparing dimensions against published data suggest it scales out closer to 1/50. It does not matter really as the kit has some very good qualities. The big plus is that all trailing edges have some of the finest scale appropriate thicknesses I have come across in an injection moulded kit. The decals are OK, but the fasce needs to be replaced. The cockpit is tiny, as is the seat, which is almost 1/72 in scale. The kit suffers some flash and some parts have very prominent mould seams that need cleaning up to get a good fit. Most internal detail will be lost to view unless the modeller wishes to leave the engine covers off.

The model in the two images above is of the 1/72 Vintage Models resin kit, which is OOP. SBS Models have released a highly detailed 1/72 resin kit that, despite being a very small kit in this scale, is well worth its high retail price. An alternative is AMP's slightly cheaper 1/72 injection moulded kit that was released not long after their 1/48 kit had hit the market.