Matchbox PK-401 Heinkel He-115 ID model

[Greg in OK]

I started this kit very early in the GB and finished it completely just today.

 

In my defense, I took off a couple of months for health issues. (Much better now.)

 

I bought this kit for $3 but it was in a NASTY box with NASTY instructions and decals (which where both tossed).  I could have found some decals but when I washed the kit I found it was badly warped.

 

So I decided to build a WWII 1/72 scale "ID Model" which tend to have warped a lot anyway.

 

First I looked for a photo of an ID model of the He-115 to make sure they existed and yes indeed they did.

 

This is the ID model I took my inspiration from:

 

 

And here is my finished Matchbox "ID Model:

 

 

and finally at home with my other "ID" models hanging above my workplace.

 

 

Greg in OK 

[Chillidragon]

First off: novel; a reproduction WWII artefact!  Excellent!

Off topic: I do believe I see a Frog wall/desk stand.  I remember those.

[stevej60]

Great idea Greg love it!

[Greg in OK]

11 hours ago, Chillidragon said:

First off: novel; a reproduction WWII artefact!  Excellent!

Off topic: I do believe I see a Frog wall/desk stand.  I remember those.

Those are indeed Frog wall stands, I only have three, wish I had more.

 

Greg in OK