tomprobert Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 This is my first completed build for 2016 - the 1/32nd scale Heinkel He 111 P-1 from Revell. I started this back in the summer of 2015 as a 'pick it up and do a bit as you fancy it' build, and I've been working on it on and off for the last 6 months or so. I have built it more or less out of the box, but I did add some Eduard detailing for the seatbelts and instruments etc, as well as some brass barrels for the guns as the kit's are undersized. It was an absolute joy to build and went together beautifully - very little filler was needed and it proved to be a completely trouble-free project. The only tricky and more time consuming part was the extensive glazing which required careful masking and painting both inside and out. All that glass and no protection 'up front' makes you realise how exposed these chaps were when a fighter sprayed that area - it doesn't bear thinking about the carnage that would ensue in the nose when under attack. Xtracolour enamels were used throughout, with the kit decals also being used which were flawless. The swastika was not included so this was sourced from an Xtradecal sheet, and the whole paint job was finished off with a spray of Humbrol flat varnish. If you're thinking of venturing into larger scale models I'd heartily recommend this kit - it was an absolute joy. Heinkel He 111 P-1 of III.KG 27, Delmenhorst, Germany, Summer 1940. More pictures to follow... blackbetty, tucohoward, CODY and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Part II: It's also BIG - the He 111 is considerably larger than I had anticipated (span of just over 74ft) and not much smaller than a B-17. Make sure you leave plenty of shelf space! Tom CANicoll, Nick32, HL-10 and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What a beauty! It is an awesome kit and you've done a great job on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Nice build Tom - very sharp!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Such a nice and clean build. Thanks for sharing. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What a cracker ! Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That 111 looks fantastic....and i like the real subtle postshading you done. And also that all is oob..the result is absolute fantastic. I like it very much... /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Awesome build, Tom! You certainly kept this one under the radar. May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fins Up North Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I make it no secret that I am not a fan of anything Nazi Luftwaffe. Which does not prevent me from appreciatîng your great build, Tom. Beautiful build and painting ! Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Awesome build, Tom! You certainly kept this one under the radar. May I publish it on the website? Kev Cheers, Kev. Yes - didn't document this one as just picked it up and did a little as and when. You're more than welcome to publish it on the main website. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnyax Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hi Tom nice build. Out of the box it's a super kit. Like the Ju-88 the He-111 is a Revell kit fun to build. Gunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Great build. I would be very pleased with that, Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 A very crisp result Tom. Nice work. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have that one in my stash. This lovely build makes me want to tackle it. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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