Revell ProModeler 1/48 German Me 410B-6/R-2 Build Thread

[RalphSarc]

Well I’ve built a lot of kits in my scale modeling career however I have to say this without a doubt is the absolute worst I’ve ever built.
Okay I admit I’m use to building Tamiya and Takom kits. Revell will never compare with their engineering standards……but come on!!!!
Since I’m limited in space to building 1/48 aircraft all future builds will be Tamiya kits!!!
This is junk but I will persevere!!!

[RalphSarc]

Since this is 1/48 scale I saw no sense in adding all the PE cockpit detail. I’ll use my acrylic markers to highlight switches etc that will be seen.
Glad I have all my super cool clamps!!

[Martinnfb]

Nice start on this oldie. Will follow with interest. 
Cheers
Martin

[RalphSarc]

1 hour ago, Martinnfb said:

Nice start on this oldie. Will follow with interest. 
Cheers
Martin

Thanks Martin I’m looking forward to building it even with its challenges. Should finish nicely.

[RalphSarc]

Finished gluing the two fuselage halves with minimal filling applied and also completed step 6 assembling and installing the forward cannons and what I believe is the underbelly shell casing exiting slot panels.

[RalphSarc]

Haven’t used homemade sprue glue to fill a gap in a long while.
The joys of scale aircraft building.

[RalphSarc]

Haven’t built up an aircraft kit in a long while so these are the results for the finished kit I’m looking for. Fingers crossed!🤞

[Landlubber Mike]

Martin started a Pro Modeler/Revell Me 410 buddy build about a month ago - Kevin and I are hoping to join in soon:

 

[RalphSarc]

8 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Martin started a Pro Modeler/Revell Me 410 buddy build about a month ago - Kevin and I are hoping to join in soon:

 

Oh wow I had no idea!! There’s safety in numbers, lol!!! I look forward to following the other builds. Always looking for new ideas and techniques.

[RalphSarc]

Also did some additional seam sanding along the forward fuselage and cockpit area.

[Martinnfb]

Looking good Ralph.

cheers

Martin

[RalphSarc]

Continuing on with the Me420B this morning.completed steps 7/8 assembling cockpit frame and side cannons.

[RalphSarc]

On 6/19/2025 at 1:16 PM, Martinnfb said:

Looking good Ralph.

cheers

Martin

Thanks Martin. I’m so spoiled building Tamiya kits that building a Revell kit especially this old Monogram offering is very challenging. The newer Revell/Germany kits a much better to build.

[RalphSarc]

Busting right along on the Me210 this morning. Completed steps 9/10 assembling and installing the tail wheel and tail wheel doors plus assembled both post and starboard wings.
How to install the flaps in step 10 is very vague requiring a bit of head scratching!!

[RalphSarc]

On to step 11/12!!! After this brief commercial, lol!!!!

[KevinM]

Ralph I built up the Meng 410 awhile back I swear you think they almost came from the same molds with added features.

[RalphSarc]

1 hour ago, KevinM said:

Ralph I built up the Meng 410 awhile back I swear you think they almost came from the same molds with added features.

Oh probably so!!! 
The instructions in the kit are truly vague plus the spruces are not labels A,B,C etc adding to the frustration of finding parts. The fit has been pretty good but hardly stellar like a Tamiya kit. I think it’ll finish well once all the flaws are covered with paint, lol!!!

[RalphSarc]

Completed steps 11/12 assembling the port and starboard wing flaps, engine nacelles with exhaust manifolds plus joined those assembles to the wings. Finally I attached the wings to the fuselage, which was a bit fiddly, and the horizontal stabilizers!
It’s actually looking like a wingy thingy, lol!!!

[RalphSarc]

Since the heat index (feels like) temperature is supposed to reach 109F today in Richmond it’s a great day to hunker down in the AC and work on the Me410B.
I’ve completed step 13 assembling and installing the main gear, main gear doors and main gear tires which are weighted, which is a nice touch!!!
So it’s now sitting up on its own feet!!!

[Landlubber Mike]

Looking great!  You're moving along quickly!

[RalphSarc]

6 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Looking great!  You're moving along quickly!

Yeah it’s hotter than the surface of the sun in Richmond VA. So enjoying staying indoors vasking in the AC and building a kit!

[RalphSarc]

This morning’s while the rest of the condo was quiet I completed step 16 assembling and installing both propellers and the step up rail. 
We’re expecting another hot day so will spend it touching up some seams and maybe get a coat of primer on it!

[RalphSarc]

 Any suggestions on how to mask and paint propeller spinners like this??

[Martinnfb]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/236149141733

https://www.eduard.com/eduard/masks/aircraft/1-48/spinner-spirals-1-48.html

[RalphSarc]

2 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/236149141733

https://www.eduard.com/eduard/masks/aircraft/1-48/spinner-spirals-1-48.html

Thanks Martin however both companies shipping is outrageous especially Edwards  $24.99 charge for a $6 item!!! Maybe that’s for personal hand delivery, lol!!

I’ll see what I can do with Tamiya tape!