Uncarina Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Here's my work in progress of the Zoukei-Mura Horten 229. I'm a few weeks into it, and it is a unique build. The instructions are amazingly detailed, with half a page in some cases dedicated to the multi-perspective drawings depicting one or two parts to be added. You can see the passion that went into designing and creating this kit, and I've very much enjoyed the build so far. With one exception.One of my dogs was accidentally trapped in my modeling room for a while when I was away at work. When I came home that evening, this is what I had:Volks USA to the rescue, with three replacement sprues and fast shipping! While I was waiting, I started on the wings, so here is where I'm at today:Cheers, Tom Edited April 25, 2016 by Uncarina mywifehatesmodels, Vandy 1 VX 4, SinuheH and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm following Yippee Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks for checking in! I hope to have some time to make progress this week. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 WOW tom, great fix ! Your "wood" work is very well done......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Harv, Thanks! It's nothing special: Tamiya Buff base coat followed by a raw/burnt umber oil mix, applied with a 1/4" flat brush. I'm struck by the fact that this technologically advanced aircraft would rely heavily on such an ancient building material, radar qualities aside. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtjaeger Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Nice progress and very cool work, Did you airbrush all the engine parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks! Yes, I used Tamiya and MM Metalizer paints for the engines, then weathered the exhaust with some powdered graphite. Today I added the guns and engines. In the instructions R3 should actually be R6 for the ammo container bottom. There are some miscellaneous typos like this, but I overwhelmingly like this kit and the thought that went into it. For example, almost all parts in a given step are contained on one or two sprues, so it's easy to access parts. Revell Germany might take note! Cheers, Tom plane_mc, Bill_S, Iain and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtjaeger Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Very cool Tom. I love the detail and paint on the engines. I guess not too many modelers use brushes anymore...lol This is a super nice kit and I think I will be ordering one soon. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks. You won't be sorry. I've built a Zoukei-Mura kit previously, but this one really makes you feel like you're building the real thing at a smaller scale. The instructions even describe the function of each part! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Nice start, Tom! The fuselage section looks really good! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks Ray! I added the top section today, and started on the landing gear. Hope to post an update soon. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Very well done my friend !!..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Tom I like what you have done so far Are you using ZM's Concept book for reference? Cheers Danny Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Danny, Yes I am. While the instructions are amazing I find the Notes very helpful in adding several new perspective photos for tricky sections. Plus looking through it really gets me excited to work on this build! Cheers, Tom Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks! Yes, I used Tamiya and MM Metalizer paints for the engines, then weathered the exhaust with some powdered graphite. Today I added the guns and engines. In the instructions R3 should actually be R6 for the ammo container bottom. There are some miscellaneous typos like this, but I overwhelmingly like this kit and the thought that went into it. For example, almost all parts in a given step are contained on one or two sprues, so it's easy to access parts. Revell Germany might take note! Cheers, Tom Tom, A number of the parts on sprue R are incorrect: http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_060.html Very well done so far! Any idea which IP you'll be using? Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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