Administrators James H Posted October 19, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2015 I've pretty much been in the modelling doldrums for a few months. The old story is to build something OOB, with no resin or the usual stuff we sometimes aimlessly add. That was my aim, so I had to build a model that looked great OOB, and one I wouldn't be tempted into adding stuff as I went. There was only one option for me: ZM's Horten Ho 229 kit. This kit is the dog's danglies. First of all, it's an engineering marvel. It looks complicated, but it actually fairly simple. It also fits so precisely that you have to build it to experience it. An amazing model of an amazing subject. It has it all....detailed engines, full interior, great cockpit. I even used the moulded seatbelts as it wouldn't have been any real improvement in adding any other. This is finished off in the fictitious colours of a Bavarian State Luftwaffe machine, working with the Allies against the remainder of Nazi Germany. The chequerboard Royal Bavarian colours and Imperial German markings signify that it isn't flown by Nazi Germany. Watch out for this one in Military Illustrated Modeller, published in a few weeks. Not one of my best efforts, but I'm happy with it, and it served its purpose. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Hahaha! Awesome stuff! Those checkers are very bright against the RLM colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 19, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2015 Lovely. So cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Gorgeous, Jim. Great choice of colors, too. I like the contrast. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted October 19, 2015 Members Share Posted October 19, 2015 Scha-wing! We salute you! That is just cool as hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieser Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Great to see some light-hearted hobby-ing. "Achtung Rudi! Bring on the Bavarian Bier!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted October 20, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2015 Fantastic!!!! really cool!! love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polsen Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hi James, nicely done ! The wave camouflage demarcation on the leading edge really looks great I quite often see a large gap between the wing root and the fuselage on a lot of these kits when they're built up. Is this a fit issue with this kit ? Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 20, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2015 Spectacular job, me likey. Was the BS(L) entirely your idea, or has there ever been some rumour of late-warrishness to such an airpower? No, that was just a bullshit idea to use as an excuse to paint lots of Bavarian colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper-Mint Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Beauty ! I love the livery. Fantastic checkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseGill Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Cracking Jim. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gepard Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Νice job,crispy and vivid....!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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