1/700 Porthole Set
Reviewed April 2016
by Ayala Botto
Regia Marina produced a fantastic and “must have” photo etch set for all modellers looking for to improve the FREMM Carlo Bergamini class Frigate, produced by Gwylan Models at 1/700 scale.

The parts provided can be used on both versions of the FREMM Italian Frigates, namely the GP (General Purpose) and ASW (Anti-submarine warfare).
THE FRET
This set includes an extensive PE parts as well as a nice instruction sheet, where the location of all PE parts are clearly identified.
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PE parts included on this set:
  • Ship names on both sides of the stern for the following ships:
  • F590 Carlo Bergamini (GP)
  • F591 Virginio Fasan (ASW)
  • F592 Carlo Margottini (ASW)
  • F593 Carabinieri (ASW)
  • F594 Alpino (ASW)
  • F595 Luigi Rizzo (GP)
  • Vertical ladders - part 9
  • Catwalk radar - part 17
  • Exhausts / Vents - parts 16, 25 and 28
  • 25mm gun safety nets - Folded and unfolded configuration - Parts 3 and 4
  • Bow Safety nets (Board and Starboard) for the 127mm gun (GP) or 76mm gun (ASW) - Part 8
  • Safety Nets for the 76mm gun on the Hangar roof mount - part 7
  • Anchor - part 10
  • Star Bow - part 23
  • Helicopter Landing Lights - Part 14
  • Bow flag mast - parts 15 and 26
  • Stern flag mast - parts 15 and 27
  • Highly detailed Surveillance Radar (Selex RAN-30X/12D) on the bridge roof - parts 29, 31, 32 and 33
  • Additional FWD mast details - part 11
  • Additional AFT mast details - part 13
  • Wing bridge perforated deck - parts 5 and 6
  • Wing bridge side panels - parts 1 and 2
  • Whip antennas - parts 19
  • Additional Hull Details - parts 12, 20, 21, 25 and 30
  • Specific parts exclusive for the ASW version ships of the Italian FREMM
  • F591 Virginio Fasan
  • F592 Carlo Margottini
  • F594 Alpino
  • F595 Luigi Rizzo.
INSTRUCTIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Regia Marina AF097 – Super Detail Photo Etch set, is a highly recommended add-on, in order to represent a “premium” model of the FREMM Carlo Bergamini class Frigate (GP / ASW) and once applied will definitely makes all the difference as level of details, accuracy and quality is concern.

This set is available at Regia Marina MAS webpage for 8€ (UE) or 6,56€ (non UE).

You can’t easily find such a complete PE set at such a nice price!

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