logan181 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 The Allies put these aircraft in expositions after the war, they were were often painted with non standard markings. Gigant, Jan_G, Shawn M and 1 other 4
Jan_G Posted September 6, 2017 Author Posted September 6, 2017 well, both engines done I have added some wires to that sides which will be visible through the cockpit, finished with some subtle panel line wash cleaning of all seem lines is slowing the progress, anyhow frame is great pice of engeneering pure fun to build it thanks for looking jan rafju, Jim Barry, Dany Boy and 2 others 5
FunkyZeit Posted September 6, 2017 Posted September 6, 2017 Very cool! I have a semi-started one as well. Jan_G 1
Rick K Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Ho229 being prepped at NASM Silver Hill facility for transportation to Udvar Hazys Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hanger. At the MBE Restoration Hanger you can see the extensive work to be done. Wing Trailing Edge showing the laminated birch separating. A process is being developed to restore. A closer look. You can see how the layered birch needs some TLC. Vandy 1 VX 4, Jan_G, XOPCT and 7 others 10
VintageEagle Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Hi Jan, these engines look gorgeous! I like the subtle and not exaggerated weathering. Just one note: the engines were all bare metal except for the black center part around the combustion chambers. Cheers Roger Jan_G 1
Jan_G Posted September 7, 2017 Author Posted September 7, 2017 Hi Jan, these engines look gorgeous! I like the subtle and not exaggerated weathering. Just one note: the engines were all bare metal except for the black center part around the combustion chambers. Cheers Roger Thanks Roger for the info. However at the begining I have decided to play Zoukei Mura game. And thats why I`m using instructions and their Concept Note as only reference for this build. And they call to paint partially engines with mixture of RLM 02 and silver (50/50) jan
The Madhatter Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) what a great start to this really interesting piece in aviation history. I have been quite tempted to buy one of these kits, but I just don't have the room or the time to build it in such a way as to do it the justice it deserves. I've seen a few builds of this online and your on your way to adding to the list of fantastic examples. I will be watching with interest Edited September 8, 2017 by The Madhatter Jan_G 1
Jan_G Posted September 13, 2017 Author Posted September 13, 2017 small update I have finished the central interior, with both engines and guns attached it`s great piece of engineering, pure joy to build it only subtle weathering, just little will be visible in the end now let`s play with the wings... thanks for looking jan sandokan, The Madhatter, CANicoll and 10 others 13
Jan_G Posted September 17, 2017 Author Posted September 17, 2017 some progress here nice resin muzzle breaks cockpit in place main panels painted inside with RLM 02 thanks for looking jan sandokan, CANicoll, LSP_Kevin and 2 others 5
Jan_G Posted September 17, 2017 Author Posted September 17, 2017 few more pictures I have added some wiring in the cockpit and dry fit of main panels No issues at all. Just superb fit, to build this model is like to play lego thanksfor looking jan CANicoll, Whitey, tomv87 and 4 others 7
DrewH Posted September 17, 2017 Posted September 17, 2017 Hot dayum that's looking great! Jan_G and Bomber_County 2
Durangokid Posted September 17, 2017 Posted September 17, 2017 Wow, that looks fantastic! Too bad so much of it gets covered up. Bryan Shawn M and Jan_G 2
Troy Molitor Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 Hi Jan, What are those round objects just aft of the cockpit seat? Just curious if anyone knows what this things are? I'm also amazed at the picture of you behind the actual bird. I never realized the actual size of the 229 wasn't all that big. Awesome build going on here. Thanks for sharing. Troy Vandy 1 VX 4 and Jan_G 2
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