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Regia Aeronautica · DB 605 Fighter · Limited Service · Italian Homeland Defence

Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario

Re.2005 Serie 0 / limited production · Regia Aeronautica, ANR/captured and reference routes · 1943–1945
Allied late-war, Pacific and Flying Tigers fighter

The Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario was one of the finest-looking and most capable Italian fighters of the war, but it arrived in tiny numbers during Italy’s collapse in 1943. Powered by the DB 605/Tifone and armed with cannon, it is a high-interest modelling subject because every aircraft needs careful checking. For modellers it means elegant Reggiane lines, long inline nose, Italian late-war camouflage, fasces or ANR/captured routes, white fuselage bands, limited-service wear, exhaust staining and restrained airfield grime.

1
Pilot
DB 605
Inline engine
20 mm
Cannon fit
Rare
Limited service

What paints do I need?

Generate a practical starter paint list for this Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario build, with common brand equivalents.

Scheme basis: Regia Aeronautica. Treat these as modelling equivalents rather than laboratory-perfect matches; always check your chosen aircraft, theatre and date.
ColourUseTamiyaVallejoAKMr Hobby
Giallo MimeticoItalian sand/yellow camouflage baseXF-59 mix71.028 / 71.031 mixAK RC291 style mixH71 mix
Verde MimeticoGreen mottle/smoke-ring camouflageXF-58 / XF-6771.012 / 71.022AK Real Colors Italian greenH303 mix
Marrone MimeticoBrown camouflage mottlingXF-64 / XF-5271.041 / 71.029AK Real Colors Italian brownH37 mix
Grigio Azzurro ChiaroUnderside grey-blueXF-19 / XF-23 mix71.046 mixAK Real Colors Italian greyH338 mix
Interior green/greyCockpit and internal areasXF-71 / XF-22 mix71.126 / 71.044AK interior green/greyH312 mix
White theatre bandsFuselage bands and ID markingsXF-271.001AK RC004H1
Exhaust/rubber/weatheringMediterranean dust, exhaust, tyres and oilXF-1/XF-64/XF-85Black/Brown/RubberAK weathering coloursH12/H47

Re.2005 operations · 1943–1945

The Re.2005 Sagittario was part of Italy’s “Serie 5” generation of DB 605-powered fighters alongside the Re.2005 and G.55. It was highly regarded but produced in very small numbers, serving around homeland defence and then becoming a specialist ANR/captured/reference route after the armistice. A good Re.2005 build starts with the exact aircraft: 362ª Squadriglia, 22° Gruppo, homeland defence, prototype/evaluation, ANR/captured or survivor/reference route.

1Pilot
DB 605Tifone
Re.2005Sagittario
RareLow production
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario real reference
Real Re.2005 photo route: check aircraft identity, camouflage, white bands, cannon fit, Regia/ANR/captured markings and limited-service weathering before paint.

Role & strengths

  • Italian DB 605-powered fighter and rare Serie 5 subject
  • Homeland defence, 362ª Squadriglia, 22° Gruppo, ANR/captured and reference routes
  • Elegant Reggiane airframe, long inline nose, 20 mm cannon and limited-service details
  • Italian late-war smoke-ring/mottle or green/grey finishes, white fuselage bands and fasces/ANR markings
  • Restrained wear: exhaust staining, oil streaks, radiator grime, airfield dust and light chipping

Key theatres

  • Italian homeland defence route
  • 362ª Squadriglia / 22° Gruppo route
  • ANR, captured/evaluation and prototype routes
  • Survivor/restoration reference routes

Specification Re.2005

Crew1Length28 ft 10 inWingspan36 ft 1 inMax speedc.390 mphPowerplant1× Fiat RA.1050 / DB 605 inlineArmament20 mm cannon and Breda-SAFAT machine guns

Survivor/reference today

Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario survivor/reference image

Re.2005 references are sparse, so period photos and specialist books matter. Use any survivor/restoration material for structure, cockpit and gear, but verify wartime camouflage and markings separately.

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Timeline highlights

Build this Re.2005 as…

Pick the exact aircraft first. Re.2005 subjects are rare, so markings and camouflage should be reference-led.

Aircraft identity

ITItaly
R5Re.2005
605DB engine
20Cannon
RARegia
RARELow number
Reference warning

The Re.2005 was rare. Avoid generic Italian fighter assumptions and pick a documented aircraft.

Marking warning

Regia, ANR and captured routes differ. White bands, fasces, tactical numbers and camouflage need exact checks.

Paint scheme cards

RegiaLate Italian camouflage

Regia route with smoke-ring/mottle or documented late Italian finish.

LateGreen / grey route

Late-war route with restrained wear and careful marking checks.

RarePrototype / captured route

Reference-specific subject where exact photo evidence matters.

CombatOil, exhaust and airfield grime

Weather exhausts, wing roots, gun ports, radiators and belly grime lightly.

Campaign cards

Regia homeland defence

Limited-service route with Italian markings and late-war mainland context.

362ª Squadriglia

Documented operational route needing exact camouflage and tactical markings.

Prototype/evaluation

Specialist route with airframe/detail checks before paint.

ANR/captured

Non-standard route where references are essential.

Build difficulty and related guides

Overall difficulty

High. Not because of shape alone, but because reference accuracy matters.

Marking difficulty

High. Rare aircraft means generic decals/colours can mislead quickly.

Weathering difficulty

Medium. Limited service means restrained wear is usually safer.

Paint codesItalian late-war camouflage, white bands, fasces and ANR markingsTechniqueRare-aircraft reference build, DB 605 exhaust and restrained Italian weatheringArticleRe.2005 kits, camouflage and markings guide

Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario units and operators

Sortable Re.2005 cards covering Regia homeland defence, 362ª Squadriglia, 22° Gruppo, prototype/evaluation, ANR/captured and survivor/reference routes.

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Re.2005 Sagittario operating map

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Airfield info

Click a marker to show linked Re.2005 unit cards and modelling notes.

Campaign timeline

Survivors

Books and reference sources

Re.2005 Sagittario build guide

Kit choice wizard

Re.2005 Sagittario videos, photos and archive material

Media replaces the old separate walkaround tab: cockpit, exhaust, undercarriage, markings, survivor references, archive imagery and video cards are grouped here.