efrick Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hey Folks, This is my first completion of 2015. I started this kit in October of last year. I found this one a bit of a mixed bag. The overall fit is quite good, although the fit of the clear parts (especially the nose glazing) left a bit to be desired. The actual quality of the clear bits is less than stellar, but a dip in Future makes them passable. Finally, the decals were nothing short of awful. Quite honestly, I am amazed that there was no silvering, especially on the national insignia. I suspect that the "final assault" with "Mr. Mark Softer" is what turned the tide, finally making the decals a bit "melty" and allowing them to adhere and snuggle down. Micro-Sol had little, if any, effect on them. The only markings that defeated me were the spinner spirals. No amount of effort or solvent would get them in place. I would suggest one of the after-market decal sets if you are going to do one of these. Some of the attachment points on the smaller parts are a bit fiddly, but in 1/72 that is to be expected. The "Fritz X" missiles are quite nice, being little kits unto themselves. I made a tremendous capitol investment ($0.50!) in some white poster board, but am still using my somewhat awful phone camera to take pics. Let me know what you think! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Nice build!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beychevelle Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I like it a lot! Intriguing plane also. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efrick Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Good job recovering the decals. Very sharp - camo is fantastic. I think there is a 1/48 kit of the He-177 ? As Rob said.. fascinating aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efrick Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Good job recovering the decals. Very sharp - camo is fantastic. I think there is a 1/48 kit of the He-177 ? As Rob said.. fascinating aircraft. Thanks Repeater! I was pleased with the way the camo turned out. There is a kit of the 177 in 1/48 by MPM. I have one in my stash, but given the size of it I have no idea where I would put it if I built it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wouter Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 It's such a ungainly looking plane, but a very nice job on your build. The camouflage looks top-notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 13, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 13, 2015 Cool!! Love the pattern. Nicely done.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 a great subject. I read the 177 is a most difficult aircraft to fly. Love the scheme and kudos on conquering those demons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efrick Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 a great subject. I read the 177 is a most difficult aircraft to fly. Love the scheme and kudos on conquering those demons. Thanks Rick! Had I been flying one of these, I suspect the most difficult part would have been waiting for those bolted-together Daimlers to overheat and catch fire! As problematic kits go, this one was pretty tame. I'd like to build another, building on the lessons learned from this one. But I will certainly be purchasing an after-market set of decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Vrery nicely done Efrick!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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