LSP_Ray Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I have had a super poor record in finishing GB builds, but going to give it go again as a type of 'therapy.' Most of you don't know, but I had a stroke Dec. 14 and am trying to work myself back to normal. Hopefully working on a kit that is 'relatively' simple hopefully will help in the rehabilitation of my left hand which is pretty useless right now (but getting better), and keep me occupied. I was going to build a resin kit, P-59, but don't think I'm up to that right now. This will be a s-l-o-w build but will hopefully speed up as my left hand progresses. If I get it done fast enough, maybe I will give the P-59 a go; fingers crossed. Anyway, I am kind of in the same world as Brian, except my Do 335 is on the Eastern Front. As the Do 335 production ramped up, the heavy destroyers were used to re-equip the ground attack squadrons there to help stem the tide of Russian armor. The three 30mm cannon could crack open even the JS-2's and JS-3's if hit from the thinner rear or engine decks. JG-54 was one of the squadrons re-equipped in the Spring of 1946. They quickly re-painted their birds in their favored brighter greens and sand colors which fit in better with the terrain, the sand added as the grasses dried out. I will also be using late-war colors including the greenish version of RLM76, and maybe some unpainted areas, though that is still somewhat up in the air. My bird will have a RLM66 cockpit interior, however, though I can understand why they would use 06 in the desert. I do agree with Brian that wheelwells should be RLM06 simply for better light for the mechanics - or natural metal. Daniel460, Erwin, Thomas Lund and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Good choice of kit as your dexterity is coming back (great news for that). It seems to go together quite easily. The paint scheme will be quite interesting! Alain LSP_Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Here is the kit: These are the ref's I will be using. I will try to re-create the production B-2 kit as per the Smith-Creek book. Azgaron, Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Love the Luft 46 what if stuff ! I'll be following along ! LSP_Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 And here are examples of the paint scheme, from the Classic Colours Jagdwaffe series: I actually hope to do "White III" some day, too. monthebiff, Iain, Alain Gadbois and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Great subject Ray, neat idea for a build! Fingers crossed with you on your recovery!! Dan LSP_Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Nice subject and scheme choice Ray! I will be watching with great interest as I would love one of these amazing looking birds! Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Great idea to get that dexterity back after the stroke Ray. I'll dig through the stash tonight and find something to join in on this also. Likely a He-111, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Nice!!!! I think you will really like this kit Ray. So far it's going together really well. The fit so far is exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It'll be great seeing a DO-335 in a scheme other than the bomber scheme!! Great therapy for the body and mind, too. Don Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Very nice, Ray. keeping fingers crossed for improving your hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine_marty Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Great choice of kit and subject Ray, looking forward to seeing your progress on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Magic Ray - I recon those colours will suit the 335 perfectly! Iain LSP_Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Just to show I AM working on this, although at a glacial pace! The rear engine: Ways to go yet, but getting there. Kev, in his build, was right: there is a lot of cast in detail, and it is difficult to paint! Azgaron, kkarlsen, Shawn M and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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