Josip Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hi! This is my latest effort. I have always thought that the Italeri kit was lacking in quality, so when I got this Heller kit I was thrilled as it has more finely executed ribbing and engines, alas some things are plainly wrong. The undercarriage legs are suitable only for late/post war machines and fit badly. Also the windows are 2mm too low, so I had to cheat things a bit. Mind you, if anyone wants to do a film aircraft from the movie Where eagles dare, this is the kit to go for. Sadly I've changed my mind during the build and finished it like an anonymous air ambulance. Vallejo and Revell acrylics were used throughout the build and the markings were hand painted. The only decals are a pair of very bad quality swastikas. My goal was to depict a machine that had surwived the winter with a badly washed away temporary white camouflage. You be the judges. Cheers! Josip 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I nearly didn't look at this because I thought it would be a modern helicopter model, but I'm glad I did – excellent result and I particularly like the paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 The Heller kit is of much the same vintage as the Italeri, if not slightly older, but was generally regarded as the best option. Presumably the post-war undercarriage betrays it as being based on surviving French-built AAC 1s, and it has recently been re-released (or announced for) just this variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm no Ju-52 expert, but it looks good to me. I really like the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Very nice work! Love your paintjob. Makes me wanna get that Italeri kit from my stash .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 A real beauty! I too was expecting a modern helicopter but was a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Now that is a real beauty - I think you have definitely achieved your aim with the paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Stunning! I love the mottled paint work. Really convincing. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Gorby said: I nearly didn't look at this because I thought it would be a modern helicopter model, but I'm glad I did – excellent result and I particularly like the paint job. Gorby said it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Nice job! I love the close up pics that show off the corrugated pannelling that gives this type its character. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Very nice indeed! Fantastic paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Nice one - like your weathering a lot. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 A miniature Tante Ju with real character! I admire your skills and your artist's eye. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Great looking Ju there Josip, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 A thing of beauty. It looks exactly like it’s lasted a hard working winter and the white camouflage paint has been washed away! Result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Superb paintwork. I too thought it might be William Wales's last kite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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