discussion Andy's 1:48 ICM HE 111

[Guest]

I’m assuming that isn’t the P tube at the rear gunner’s position

 

[Guest]

Mr Smith , a most enlightening build, I too was concerned at the sight of the frame.At first thought you had got the kits mixed up and started a truck chassis.
Love to Rach and Young Mort.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I’m assuming that isn’t the P tube at the rear gunner’s position

"P Tube" Jakko?.. don't understand what you mean there mate?
... I'm sure it's just me being dumb!! :thinking:

 

[Andy T]

P as in, if you got caught short mid flight...

 

[Neil Merryweather]

I’m assuming that isn’t the P tube at the rear gunner’s position

Could be.....

 

[Guest]

"P Tube" Jakko?.. don't understand what you mean there mate?

See Waspie’s Sea King thread

 

[Guest]

Yep, just when you thought you'd got rid of me... I'm back with another Wingy build :astonished:!!
Another of my favourite WW2 German planes, always loved the look of the 111,in all of it's regalia,(with that in mind, I've not decided wether to do the bomber or Torpedo Bomber version yet :thinking,
So then...the kit...

As you can see,there are a LOT of "extras" with it,not sure they'll all be used,(it was an eBay win,so came with it anyway!),the box is absolutely rammed with sprues...






...and the clear bits...

So there you have it,it looks a cracking kit,(mind you,I DO like ICM stuff )
It's actually a bit bigger than I'd expected, but looks very cool indeed!
I've made a start,more of that later mind,for now, anyone who'd like to pop in from time to time,or follow/comment,will be very welcome... Or just hurl plain old abuse!! :smiling3:
Cheers for now.....

blimey Andy, you do knock them out. Inspiration alert!

 

[Guest]

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Don't know what went wrong earlier, but these are the pics that should have been there!

it’s a big ol tub. To think that Borders is doing a 1/35 - I don’t see much difference in detail between that and 1/48...

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well now I understand the "P tube"!!
Anyway, been working on the two engines,and I have to say they are amazingly well detailed,and, despite being a bit fiddly at times,go together very nicely :thumb2:,the instructions...

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Then the final stages...



That's them built up,and under primer, I've since put on a black coat which is still drying.
Unfortunately all of this excellent detail will not be seen, unless I leave the covers off for a diorama, but that was never the plan :thinking:, anyway, that's it for now,as always,thanks for looking in :thumb2:.....

 

[scottie3158]

Smifffy looking very nice mate. It looks very well detailed.

 

[Mickc1440]

Love the look of this aircraft, recently and reluctantly sold my 1/32 scale one as wouldn’t have had anywhere to put it. This one’s coming along nicely matey so I’ll def join the rabble

 

[Mark1]

A nice looking kit this one.

 

[flyjoe180]

Coming along nicely Andy, those engines look good

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Smifffy looking very nice mate. It looks very well detailed.

Cheers Scottie,yes,it is

Love the look of this aircraft, recently and reluctantly sold my 1/32 scale one as wouldn’t have had anywhere to put it. This one’s coming along nicely matey so I’ll def join the rabble

Hi Mick, good to see you, it's big enough in 1/48,so don't blame you for moving the 1/32 one on!!

A nice looking kit this one.

It is Mark, I'd recommend it

Coming along nicely Andy, those engines look good

Thanks Joe,they were a bit fiddly in places, but very nice.

Well, after the shock and misery of the last ten days or so,I haven't felt like posting or doing much to this at all really.
However, I did make some progress before it all kicked off,and yesterday/today I dragged myself back to the bench and tackled various things, which I'll post up later.

 

[Si Benson]

Good to hear you’ve got yourself to the bench….a little bit of normality, well as NORMAL as us moggelers are

 

[The Smythe Meister]

.... Cont'd...
So this is what I did before my world went wrong!!...
Landing wheels,engines, guns,exhausts,seats etc..



... and the recent tackling of the masks...

I was going to try and reuse the set, external ones for the inside as well, but didn't trust being able to lift them off for the internals,so I cut some from masking tape as you can see,they look a bit ropey there,but should be ok?!! And here's the external ones..

Didn't show both sides obviously,but hopefully it'll come out ok,it's now all been primed and given a shot of the internal grey,(which looks Green to me!!),
So that's it for now ....

 

[Mark1]

Looking good mate, tis an effort to get to the bench sometimes but before you know it a couple hours have passed and its took your mind off of crap for a while which is always nice. :thumb2:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Good to hear you’ve got yourself to the bench….a little bit of normality, well as NORMAL as us moggelers are

Thanks Si,yes, we're a strange lot eh?... :thinking:

Looking good mate, tis an effort to get to the bench sometimes but before you know it a couple hours have passed and its took your mind off of crap for a while which is always nice. :thumb2:

Cheers for that Mark,it definitely is a way to try and escape from reality... something that can be a god send at times :thumb2:.

I've done some more bits, pics aren't great,and there's not much "commentary", sorry about that, hopefully I'll be back to my usual style of blogging soon....






That's it up to now, the internal stuff needs some explaining at some point, but for now, it's mainly together and fitted pretty well.
Until the next time, cheers for now...

 

[Tim Marlow]

That’s coming along nicely Andy. Excellent work on the interior, always my favourite part of the build…..

 

[scottie3158]

Coming on very nicely matey.