tomprobert Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 This is my first completed build for 2016 - the 1/32nd scale Heinkel He 111 P-1 from Revell. I started this back in the summer of 2015 as a 'pick it up and do a bit as you fancy it' build, and I've been working on it on and off for the last 6 months or so. I have built it more or less out of the box, but I did add some Eduard detailing for the seatbelts and instruments etc, as well as some brass barrels for the guns as the kit's are undersized. It was an absolute joy to build and went together beautifully - very little filler was needed and it proved to be a completely trouble-free project. The only tricky and more time consuming part was the extensive glazing which required careful masking and painting both inside and out. All that glass and no protection 'up front' makes you realise how exposed these chaps were when a fighter sprayed that area - it doesn't bear thinking about the carnage that would ensue in the nose when under attack. Xtracolour enamels were used throughout, with the kit decals also being used which were flawless. The swastika was not included so this was sourced from an Xtradecal sheet, and the whole paint job was finished off with a spray of Humbrol flat varnish. If you're thinking of venturing into larger scale models I'd heartily recommend this kit - it was an absolute joy. Heinkel He 111 P-1 of III.KG 27, Delmenhorst, Germany, Summer 1940. It's also BIG - the He 111 is considerably larger than I had anticipated (span of just over 74ft) and not much smaller than a B-17. Make sure you leave plenty of shelf space! Tom 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Lovely, Tom. The glasswork amy have been a pain to mask but it shows all your interior work to advantage. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That's a very tidy looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What a fantastic build, great attention to detail and a great paint job, I would love to build one of those but I would have to buy a bigger house first !! Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Fair shout, that is wonderful,she's a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That really is good work, I must get myself one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Revell has done an excellent job and your build shows it!!! Cheers Shalako Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Lovely build and finish! I fancied one of these until I saw the dimensions, fortunately managed to find an older Revell one in 1/48 at Telford that should just about fit on my shelf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Tom, EXQUISITE He-111. Simply GORGEOUS to look at your exemplary build.. WOW ! BRAVO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 A lovely build and finish Tom, Ive had this in my collection since first released. The only criticism I could possibly make is that your model is too CLEAN!. Its built to a standard the rest of us aim for. Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Great build... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Tom - Really, really outstanding work on your HE 111 - work around all the canopies is outstanding. I bet this one is a really big model to display as well ........... Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 very nice work, great job on the cam and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That,s a real masterpiece Tom,one to be really proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 That is spectacular!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sternumking Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Impressive! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 What a stunner, even OOB it is a real beauty; although you can get after market bits, this finish really shows little else is needed. Well done that modeller👍 Regards Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Very nice Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Immaculate build and finish, saved from looking sterile by that very discrete and tasteful weathering. Top drawer work! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Very nice work. Flawless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Very nice, one to be proud of for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Fantastic beast Tom, an inspiration to add a 111 to the collection....just won't be this big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hello,Tom - You have received many deserved compliments for your 'He111' build.I will just say that I consider it as close to scale modelling perfection as can ever be hoped for.Inspirational.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Many thanks for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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