Gremell Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 I’m very keen to get the concept notes booklet, however it seems to be sold out everywhere I try. If anyone knows where I can buy a copy at a reasonable price, I’d be very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremell Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Kevin, I've taken your advice and just bought the Airframe Constructor book from Valiant Wings. Thanks for the recommendation. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Gremell said: Kevin, I've taken your advice and just bought the Airframe Constructor book from Valiant Wings. Thanks for the recommendation. If it helps at all, I gave the book a brief review when it first came out: https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=1259 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 23 hours ago, Gremell said: Fantastic video review, thanks Mike. I’ve just finished watching it. Have you finished the model? Nope, I have the Revell kit , ZM kits are a little too much for me. Have fun. Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine_marty Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 1:26 PM, Gremell said: Thank you Martin. Your advice, along with Mike's video review, have convinced me to have a shot at this kit. And thanks to Kevin, BaldEagle and mpk for welcoming me to this forum. Great to hear that, hope you enjoy building it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyoy5 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I’m good with Revell too, ZM have a ton of engineering which is not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Welcome sir. I have built this model some years ago to completion. There’s a basic and poorly done, semi-complete build log of it on this wonderful site. I truly battled this kit down every single step - although I built mine with all of the panels open. I had become so very frustrated with it that I stopped glueing models for half a year after I built it. The comment about “dry fitting” is very much understated. The kit is beautiful and terrible all at the same time. I am very proud that I finished the model. It sits proudly in a big glass case along with all of the competition awards it took in our local circuit - but it was absolutely the most difficult model I have ever built. Be very careful, very deliberate. Justin edit: if you PM me your email, id be more than happy to send you photos of it Edited November 29, 2020 by FunkyZeit Uncarina and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 2 hours ago, FunkyZeit said: The kit is beautiful and terrible all at the same time. FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremell Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hi Justin. Thanks very much for your advice. I would love to see your pictures. I tried to PM you my email address, however I received a message saying you cannot receive it. I’m a newbie here so it’s entirely possible I may have done something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I sent you a PM to ensure the system is functioning. justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremell Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hi Justin. Message received, thanks. I've responded to your PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Matt Foley Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just checking to see if you have been working on the ZM 219 kit. I have the kit as well and I am about to wrap up my cockpit. The Concept note is no where to be found, I have checked everywhere and would pay good money for one if I can find it. I have used the Zamarbide while working on it which has been useful as far as the painting techniques which adds to the enjoyment of the kit. I also purchased several books on the subject which has really brought about respect for the design and implementation of the Uhu in combat. Not only was it a unique design, it was one deadly combat aircraft. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremell Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi Matt. No, I haven’t started the ZM He-219 yet. I retired last year, and now that I have more spare time (grandkids permitting) I’ve been steadily learning the skills needed to be within a bull’s roar of the expertise demonstrated by the members of this august forum. I’m currently building Tamiya’s latest kit, the 1/48 P-38 F/G Lightning. The pieces fit so well, I reckon it would hold together without glue, so it gives me more time to focus on the finer details rather than wrestle with fit issues. I want to be more confident of what I’m doing before tackling the Uhu. I have the Zamarbide He-219 book (he has to be the Da Vinci of this hobby) and also the R. Francis Ferguson He-219 book, which to date has been touted as the most comprehensive on the subject. Are you aware that Chandos Publishing in England plans to publish a comprehensive He-219 book this year? How have you found the fit of ZM’s He-219? Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 The ZM He-219 is the only ZM kit I’ve set aside. I’ve completed five ZM kits and loved every single one of them. I love their 219 kit as well but it seems due to the design and shapes involved error propagation is even more of a factor with this one. Be at least five steps ahead with dry fitting, especially the fuselage, and probably the engine nacelles as well. I will be finishing it at some point! Hope this helps, Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just to clarify: by “error propagation” I mean minute gaps between adjacent panels can add up to something that has to be dramatically sanded or not fitting. Zoukei Mura is my favorite kit manufacturer, so I certainly haven’t let this experience keep me from away from building their other releases. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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