discussion Michael Grzimek's Do 27 in 'Serengeti' camouflage

[stona]

You can see a potted history of the build here.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/german-but-different-do-27-serengeti.27051/

Here are a few images of the finished kit.













Michael Grzimek was sadly killed in this aircraft when he crashed following a bird strike. My next project will be a return to the war time Luftwaffe but will also feature an aircraft downed by a bird strike. Luckily this time the pilot survived.

Cheers

Steve

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hey Steve

The Serengeti Dornier looks great - it certainly looks striking.

The build looks up to your usual very high standards and all this from a kit that fought back. Great skills Steve it looks flawless! Most modellers can make a decent fist of putting together a modern 'Tamigawa' kit but it takes good ol' modelling skill to whip a kit like this into shape.

Good stuff

P

 

[The Migrant]

I agree with Paul, that's a superb result from an older kit Steve. Good to see such an unusual subject.

 

[stona]

Thanks. If you two reckon it looks okay it must be better than I thought

Cheers

Steve

 

[Alan 45]

Very unusual looking bird Steve but very well built considering your problems , that masking would of given me nightmares but you've done a great job

Top marks on a fine build

I'm looking forward to your downed Luftwaffe I wonder which aircraft you will use

 

[eddiesolo]

Looks amazing Steve, lovely workmanship.

Si

 

[Guest]

You've done a great job there Steve, especially considering the limitations of the kit itself.

The paint scheme is so striking it makes a lovely display model.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[Guest]

Amazing!

For a few seconds it looked like a real aircraft, sitting out in the field, waiting for the crew...

 

[papa 695]

Looks very nice Steve

 

[Guest]

The paint work is very good Steve.

I "feel" something strange on this model...but I like it.

Cheers

 

[monica]

that's a superb result ,Steve great all round and ever with the problems you had cannot tell at all, top build and camo well done

 

[Guest]

Beautiful work Steve masterful build as usual.

scott

 

[Guest]

Nothing to add to what has already been said 5+********* from me

 

[Guest]

Looks superb, just like a second home

 

[flyjoe180]

You knocked this one into shape Steve and that paint job is very nicely done. Sadly ironic that the registration referred to a bird then:

The code of the plane was D-ENTE. ("D" stood for Germany, "E" for single engine light aircraft; they could choose the other three letters, and as they wanted an animal name, they chose "ente", German for "duck".

 

[Guest]

Way to beat that old kit into stellar shape Steve! Another great looking build,very nicely done Sir!!!

 

[Lee W]

Lol I thought they were reference pics

That's an impressive build Steve, a fantastic job mate

Lee

 

[spanner570]

Just gorgeous and well presented too.

Top job Steve.....

Ron

 

[Guest]

Another stunning build and paintjob for a 5 star representation.

Francesco

 

[Guest]

Very nice result Steve on an unusual looking aircraft helped in that direction by the camouflage.

Due to pressure o life I missed the build. But I would guess the landing gear may have caused a few problems !

Laurie