Shawn M Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Wo whoo another GB entry! This time im tackling Revells 1/32 HE-219, it will be inflight and painted as the example at the NASM. Ref materials I have in print form: The Kit, along with the limited AM im going to use. Alain Gadbois, Gazzas, Dany Boy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Shawn Terrific choice and looking forward to following your build. Keep 'em comin :popcorn: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 I dont plan on adding a lot of extra detail to it, that said there are some things that need correcting as molded. I assembled the cockpit tub OOB, then added some punched discs for the in flight trim controls if I were leaving the cockpit open to view, I'd do some filling on the floor sections. Despite lots of test fitting I couldn't get the gaps to seal all the way up. Then onto the seats, which aren't great but also not terrible. I will be using 21st Century Stuka Pilots here so the molded on belts wont be seen. I did remove the headrest actuator rods and will replace them with wire later on. The radar and radio section has the units for both the Fug 220 and 212 scopes. The instructions (although VERY vague) do show removal of the 212 unit (top left). Save yourself some headaches, and remove this before gluing the front and back together. The nose trim and IP cover needs some love as its very visible and has some made up detail. The molded ovals need to be opened up and a third added at the front, the is how the windscreen is fitted and adjusted. There is a "shape" ahead of the gunsite mount that doesn't exist in any pics i've found. I shaved it off with a chisel and am filling it in. Once that is done I will add the 3rd slot and rebuild some detail here. I must say, while the kit has some well known and discussed "shape issues" the overall level of detail is decent and the fit has been pretty damn good so far. Daniel460, Grant_T, Alain Gadbois and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Great start Shawn! This UHU will look fantastic in its element! Alain Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Looking good Shawn. Dan Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Looking good so far, I really like the Revell kit, it is great value for money, builds really well and for a non expert of Luftwaffe aircraft like me the outline problems do not bother me at all. Cheers Dennis Shawn M and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dany Boy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Great start Shawn. Do you want the crew from the ZM Uhu? I won't use them when I build it so let me know. Carl Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STWilliams Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Coming along very nicely, good stuff. Still amazed that Revell not only did this kit, but kept the price so low. Then stuck it in a cheap cardboard box, with all the strength & rigidity of Donald Trump's wig. mozart, Shawn M and Lothar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Then stuck it in a cheap cardboard box, with all the strength & rigidity of Donald Trump's wig. roflmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Great start Shawn. Do you want the crew from the ZM Uhu? I won't use them when I build it so let me know. Carl Well yeah for sure Carl! I will hit you up in IM. Shawn Edited June 4, 2018 by Shawn M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Shawn Very nice start on the Owl and looking foward to each update of your progress. I have the ZM kit about half finished and it literally wore me out as it's just the opposite of the Revell kit: over engineered with a ton of details, half of which will never be seen. I'm sure your build will inspire me get back to finishing my kit later this summer. Any thoughts at this early stage on the paint scheme and how you will be tackling it? Keep ‘em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks Peter! The paint scheme...to be honest that is the whole reason I wanted to build this kit. What a great challenge! It will all be done freehand airbrushed with vallejo acrylics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) so after filling and sanding the nose panel, adding the 3rd slot and some bolt heads, I glued on the revell gunsight something doesn't like right here.... yeah like the gunsight is more 1/48 then 1/32. So I tried to remove it from the base....and promptly broke it to hell...sigh After a little fiddling and finding a resin 16b gunsight, we have this! MUCH better! Then to re add the wiring/cable/hose to the cover ahhh thats better Edited June 4, 2018 by Shawn M LSP_Kevin, mozart, MikeMaben and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 That new gunsight is much better size wise. I didn't get a chance to hit the post office today but should make it there tomorrow. Carl Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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