discussion papa 659's Italeri 1/72 HE-111

[papa 695]

Nice work Ian. ... if you give up model making you could always try Hairdressing
Cheers John.

That's a great idea John but I will need a test subject, how are you fixed

 

[flyjoe180]

That looks much better Ian, glad to help.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Sorry Ian missed this build.


This is turning into a lovely Russian front Heinkel. Good job with the camo! and the hairspray technique seems to have worked well for you.


Looking forward to the finished beasty. Is this great model destined for a diorama?


Cheers


P


Ps. should be starting my own 1/32 version soon

 

[papa 695]

Thanks Paul I was just thinking of posing it in flight on a small base.


Looking forward to seeing your 1/32 on the go

 

[Guest]

That's a great idea John but I will need a test subject, how are you fixed

It would be a long way to travel Ian, for a Short Back & Sides LOL .


John.

 

[Guest]

Really , really, really like what you are doing here. Keep it like that!

 

[papa 695]

Got the decals on and a wash , props, gunners canopy and bomb racks a few photos for you to look at


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Should the gunner stand this high in the top turret ? Do I need to cut him down a little ?


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[monica]

this is coming along such a treat,the under side looks great,


very well done Ian im liking this,

 

[flyjoe180]

Wow, that looks stunning Ian. I looked at my old kit of this and it has the same option. As well as this it offered a Mediterranean and a European splinter option for a torpedo bomber. I really like what you've done with the white patterned scheme.

 

[Guest]

Got the decals on and a wash , props, gunners canopy and bomb racks a few photos for you to look at
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Should the gunner stand this high in the top turret ? Do I need to cut him down a little ?


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Just gets Better & Better, a Great colour scheme.


John.

 

[papa 695]

Well I watched some YouTube of He 111s and the gunner sits in a sling seat , so his legs had to come offView attachment 109672



And I've got him painted and just placed into his seat just to see it looks alright


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[flyjoe180]

That would be cold on a Stalingrad run!

 

[tr1ckey66]

The gunner's position looks much better and I agree with Joe that would be very cold in the depths of the Russian winter (even colder if he's stood up as before!).


This is turning into a really lovely Heinkel and it can't be too far off being finished now.


Cheers


P


BTW, I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-laws passing I wish your wife you and the family all the best.


Cheers


P

 

[papa 695]

Many thanks Paul

 

[Alan 45]

It's coming along nicely Ian I do like that chipping that's very well done and not to much just right

 

[papa 695]

Got this one completed now, just made a simple base for it


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I will post the full build in the completed section soon.

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