RalphSarc Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 1/48 Tamiya He219A-7 UHU "Eagle-Owl" Kit manufacture: Tamiya Scale : 1/48 Type: Nightfighter Extras: OOB Paints: Tamiya, Vallejo, Mig Weathering: Vallejo, Flory, AK, and Uschi The Heinkel He 219 Uhu ("Eagle-Owl") was a night fighter that served with the German Luftwaffe in the later stages of World War II. A relatively sophisticated design, the He 219 possessed a variety of innovations, including an advanced VHF-band intercept radar; itself also used on the Ju 88G and Bf 110G night fighters. It was also the first operational military aircraft in the world to be equipped with ejection seats, and the first operational German World War II-era aircraft with tricycle landing gear. Had the Uhu been available in quantity, it might have had a significant effect on the strategic night bombing offensive of the Royal Air Force; but only 294 of all models were built by the end of the war, and these saw only limited service. The Kit: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Completed step 1 and 2 using the molded die-cast cockpit tub/nose weight! Very nice touch in Tamiya's favor!! Primed the die-cast cockpit tub and nose gear wheel well plus the interior of the fuselage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Detailing the cockpit this morning.Washed with Citadel Nuln Oil and painted with numerous Tamiya colors using a toothpick!! Before: After: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That's a nice start Ralph, are going to install the crew or leave her empty? Regards, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morley bill Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looking good built it many years ago still one of my favorites Bill.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 That's a nice start Ralph, are going to install the crew or leave her empty? Regards, Probably without but may consider installing them as they are pretty well detailed figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fuselage halves fit like a glove!! Very minimal seam work needed!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Completed steps 5 and 6. Assembled the main gear wheel well, engine pods and the upper and lower wing halves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Little bit of progress, lol!!! Coated the wing and fuselage top with Flory Dark Dirt Wash to highlight the panel lines show a bit of wear/use! I'll remove the excess amount after it dries and then seal with Kleer. After that it's decals and installing all the small bits like radar antennas etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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