1/32 Revell HE111 build

[jspitza]

Hello all: I would love to share with you my progress on the lovely beast of a model kit known as the new Revell 1/32 He111. I've started the build last week and the pictures below are fairly current: Trials and tribulations to follow......... This is one difficult kit.

 

[Vaughan]

Looks like a nice clean build so far Jeff. The wood effect looks particularly good will follow this build with interest. I have been tempted by this model, the only thing that puts me off is sheer size of it!. Keep the good work up.

Vaughan

 

[AlanG]

ooooo watching this. I've just bought this kit

 

[stona]

Veeeery nice. I have considered one of these but I remember the fight I had with their Ju88,which has worked as a sort of aversion therapy. I'll be following you along and am interested to hear what you think about this one.

Cheers

Steve

 

[jspitza]

Thanks for all of your kind comments everyone! Steve: Did you happen to keep popping out the windows during the build on the Ju88 by chance? This one is becoming a real nightmare due to avoiding the windows with my hand and needing to hold the fuselage together which resulted in my poor fitting wing root section.

 

[stona]

Not the windows,though the fit of the clear parts on the nose left something to be desired. There were some very fiddly internal parts,not helped by poor molding and a lot of flash. I also had to do a bit of work to get the wings to fit symmetrically though this was due to a mistake I'd made,and failed to notice,earlier.

These are big models. My Ju88 just about fits on my display shelves and dwarfs Altner's Me262 and Lanowski's P-47 (not exactly a small aircraft) on either side of it.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Centurion3RTR]

It's going to be great when it's done Jeff, the office is spot on bud.

Have fun, John

 

[Vajled]

i'm looking at that model in the store.. mmmmmmmmmmmm...

how big it is?

great, great choice for work... following this

 

[jspitza]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'm not getting reply notifications through email: is there a delay on the thread before this happens? I've checked my settings and so far the correct options are selected. Thanks, Jeff

 

[AlanG]

how big it is?

A little over 51cm long and 70cm wide :thumbs-up:

 

[Vajled]

thx al

i think i will get one soon

 

[AlanG]

She's coming on nicely Jeff. I've just opened my box today to have a look at the kit. She's a big'un that's for sure. No idea where i'm going to put it when i build it lol

 

[James Q]

Looking good, that office looks spot on.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Jeff

This is coming along great! Cockpit looks excellent and the wooden boards look very realistic. I have this kit too so will follow this thread with interest.

All the best

Paul

Ps What scheme are you going with?

 

[jspitza]

Thanks guys. I've ordered a decal set from Hannants which at the moment is not near me. It one for spring but at this rate I probably won't be getting this plane done anytime soon due to increased work schedule. Take care, Jeff

 

[mossiepilot]

Thats a cracking looking He111 you got there Jeff.

I'll enjoy watching this grow.

Tony