Bob' s Tamiya He 219 night fighter

[BattleshipBob]

Evening Al, sorry Sir!!

This my meagre effort (yet to be ruined)

The world beating beautiful He 219 from Tamiya in 1/48, thankful that not enough of these were built

Will spend hours reading and reading the plans until I get to the dreaded fuselage seam when I will be begging for help



some bit and bobs, not so sure about using the resin wheel wells though?? Never worked with resin





thanks for looking, off to sit in the fridge, far to hot for me

 

[AlanG]

oooo looking forward to this Bob. The He219 was a class leading, purpose built nightfighting aircraft.

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Bob,
Been looking forward to watching the night fighter GB. I have every faith in you sir

And if you going to climb into the fridge, please don’t sit in the cheesecake again

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Al, read the flight test report from the wonderful Eric 'Winkle' Brown, he thought it had a superb cockpit, heavy armament but was underpowered but would be a very nasty surprise for the RAF in the night skies over Germany

 

[BattleshipBob]

Cheese cake Si, after meeting with the heart chap that's off the menu along with lots of things, bugger!! But have lost 8 lbs in weight

 

[Mickc1440]

Never seen one of these put together so looking forward to this Bob

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Mick. Plan to ruin, sorry use the pe cockpit bits in the morning.

Got the 1/32 revell 219's but thats for the distance future lol

 

[Allen Dewire]

You'll be alright Bob! Just remember to test fit the etch 4-5 times and only glue once. Take your time and you will have it under control with no headaches. I love this plane………..

Prost
Allen

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Allen, headache tablets and a picture of Stug ready lol

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looks like you are going for this Bob .

 

[BattleshipBob]

Oh yes Ralph, if it goes pear shaped i can always retreat back to the twi light world of the Stug nerd

 

[AlanG]

Never doubt your skills Bob. We've seen your builds remember. You'll do a grand job mate

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Al, wonder if i can use mud lol

 

[papa 695]

Some very nice extras Bob, think I’ll put the kettle on for this one

 

[BattleshipBob]

Mines a pot noodle, eating like a king lol

Very welcome!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Right chaps, here's the sprue shots, is this the right place??

Not many sprues to show, the genius of Tamiya, to prevent it sitting on its tail, a metal tub for the cockpit, clever chaps!!











Was planning to make a start but had another fatigue issue this morning, feels like my batteries gone flat so that put paid to that idea. Sorry

Very clean mouldings, usual Tamiya quality plans as well

 

[AlanG]

Don't apologise Bob. Health is far more important than this GB. You take it easy and go at the speed you feel you can do mate.

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
I'm looking forward to this mate. it is a beautiful looking aircraft.

 

[Allen Dewire]

I'm with Al here Bob, Health is to be taken care of first. We aren't going anywhere soon, so start when you are felling better. I think mud would work, but only on the landing gear………….

Prost und Güte Besserung StuGMeister
Allen

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Al and many thanks, this normally takes 48 hrs to calm down, right pain. Waiting for a detailed heart scan to have a good look at the arteries. So hopefuly will make a start Thursday in between the armour!

Evening Scottie, spent ages on YT, but not a lot about this one, all Revell. All the reviews praise its ease of build, we will see lol!

Hi Allen and many thanks (google translate to the rescue!)

Having a very good look at retiring a bit early at Christmas, no idea when i will be back at work.

Thanks all

Bob