GazzaS Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hi everybody! When I came back to modelling a few years ago, the Henschel Hs 123 was high on my list of planes I would some day like to build. At the time however, the only kit was by Italeri. So, the moment I saw this one being advertised via a WIP at Aeroscale, I ordered one forthwith. Since receiving it, I've developed a preference for larger scale kits. But I knew I'd never see one in 1/32. So I've had it in the back of my mind for some time. It comes with some nice features. The best way I can describe it as 1/48 meets WNW meets WWII. Here are some shots from the instruction booklet, \ Lots of options. Lots of parts. Lots of detail. Heh... It even has tie-owns under the wings so that it can be tied down to a base just as it was tied down to a windswept airfield. And, helpfully... a cardboard jig to help you get the wheels aligned properly. I did a little bit saturday. And today I worked with some photoetch. Happy modelling! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Nice choice Gaz, I was thinking about buying one more than once. With the kits which IBG and ICM, maybe Roden offered in the last time, there maybe is a chance of a LS-version. If it would be the better choice, I don't know, as the Gaspatch kit looks muy bueno. Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I'm liking it. Build on.....harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Gaz Awesome kit and looking forward to following your progress. I build both in 32nd and 48th scale scale these days so I can have models that are of importance to me and fill out my collection. I'm along for the journey Keep 'em comin Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 17 hours ago, DocRob said: Nice choice Gaz, I was thinking about buying one more than once. With the kits which IBG and ICM, maybe Roden offered in the last time, there maybe is a chance of a LS-version. If it would be the better choice, I don't know, as the Gaspatch kit looks muy bueno. Cheers Rob Rob, it would be sweet if ICM offered one. Certainly more interesting than a Falco. ICM are quite bold when it comes to molding fine shapes. But they aren't much for other niceties such as PE. Even if Roden did make one, I doubt it would be of this quality. They've showed us with the recent SPAD release that they have no interest in improving their product. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Looking forward to this Gaz, never seen one of these built up. Looking nice already.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Nice choice Gaz, I also have one on the bench at the moment. The fit of the kit is truly excellent. I intend to rivet mine. Using both the MMP and Top Drawings plans, I have found a small error in the luggage hatch on the port fuselage upper may be a little long (2mm to the rear) as it appears to dissect a panel line that GP didn’t include. Once I confirm and rectify I shall post a picture. Dive in and enjoy some quality engineering and fit! Regards, Kent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 2:16 AM, Bomber_County said: Looking forward to this Gaz, never seen one of these built up. Looking nice already.. Thank you, Phil! 5 hours ago, kahunaminor said: Nice choice Gaz, I also have one on the bench at the moment. The fit of the kit is truly excellent. I intend to rivet mine. Using both the MMP and Top Drawings plans, I have found a small error in the luggage hatch on the port fuselage upper may be a little long (2mm to the rear) as it appears to dissect a panel line that GP didn’t include. Once I confirm and rectify I shall post a picture. Dive in and enjoy some quality engineering and fit! Regards, Kent Kent, nice to hear from you again. It's been a while. I'll be looking forward perhaps to seeing some of your work on it. I haven't delved in too deep as I've had other projects going. I'm completely talent less when it comes to riveting. Just can't make a straight line. I can use Dymo tape, or a metal straight edge... but my riveter or scriber will always find a way to drift away. I can;t imagine trying to rivet over my CA repairs. Anyway... great to see you, mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Looks like a great model. I remember building one in 1/48. The kit was by ESCI . I think It Italeri may have released this kit under their own label but not sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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