popeye

succesfully obviously

striving for perfection, are you one more time and you are... About He 111, Ju 88 and Umlaute :-) regards from Basel, Rolf

Tony - if you are going to tackle the Mach2 Tornado you might want to have a look here: http://hyperscale.com/features/2004/rb45crb_1.htm Rolf

Hi Mike. After some head scratching remembered a thread on 72nd which might help you to compare and motivate tackling the 410 - modified or unmodified see: http://z15.invisionfree.com/72nd_Aircraft/index.php?showtopic=5013&st=0 have a look and enjoy if you want..... Rolf

Part of the problem with the FineMold engines is that they are oversize. Also part of the problem is the orientation of the "firewall" and corresponding orientation of the gondolas in front and behind the firewall. FineMold has the engines perpendicular to the ground while in fact they should be perpendicular to the wing data line. I did modify my Me 410 B-3, using modified engines from the Matchbox kit and correcting the orientation as far as possible. But you know what? comparing the finished model with Wolfgang Henrich's superb unmodified FineMolds 410 A doesn't really show that much of a difference. Edit: and the same holds true when I look at Duncan's fine rendition ! So you really don't have to despair.... If I look hard enough and if Photobucket plays along I might be able to show a pic or two if interested.... Rolf

Superb work and collection - full acclaim ! I'm always chuffed when somebody also presents "collections" showing the evolution of a particular familiy of a/c ! Rolf

Congrats from Central Europe and another ReccePhan ! Rolf

Congratulations on finishing such a demanding job to such a striking result !!! Rolf

Duncan, Warpaint # 24 contains decent 1/72 plans by Chance - at least I was not able to find someting better.... Just in case you would like to spend some silly money I think I might have one or two resin rear fuselages still available .... and you certainly remember my WIP on 72ndScale Cheers, Rolf

. Some time since the anouncement .... has anybody been able to inspect the kit/kits and would be willing to report in greater detail Rolf

. Let me just say: what a stunner it would have been if you had lavished that much on a Hasegawa 188 Rolf

... helps small parts dropped just to jump to far corners and hide in chinks

. Admire your diligence and another top scoring model ! Really hope for a chance to see the complete collection in real life !!! Looking fwd to your next project, Rolf

. I would very much like to grow my modelling skills to the level you attained with this model Rolf

Besten Dank, cheers, Rolf @ popeye: The answer to your question is very simple: The entrance into the cockpit is the former lower rear weapon station (C-Stand). There, the entrance ladder is attached.Cheers Kai

Kai - this is close to witchery As someone who has conquered this kit in 215 B-4 guise with quite some effort I'm still completely blown away by your result ! One thing left to ask - how do you think did the crew enter the cockpit? I very much doubt the 20mm gun pack and acces door could be swung down for entry ... Congrats again - would love to be able to see your collection in the flesh. Rolf

Don't worry about any "overtaking" - even if one of us has started right away your stride will be tough to match ;-) And what you are showing is really mouth watering !!! Rolf

. Another "home run" from you - I'm suitably impressed and still trying to achieve your level of finishing ! Just gorgeous, Rolf

Seamus - maybe a reminder will help a bit - have a look at http://z15.invisionfree.com/72nd_Aircraft/index.php?showtopic=2203&hl= if wou want.... Rolf

I'm watching in awe ... If you continue like this I might even be tempted to unearth the pieces and have another go at trying as well. Any hope of you offering casts of your engines for sale some day ? Rolf

. just keep boring me Rolf

Black painted rims were general practice.

. Great build and finish ! If I may propose: you might want to change the rims to toned down black (maybe RLM 66) for correct appearance... Rolf

....thrilled and envious ! Rolf

.... just jealous !!! Rolf