TomTwin Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Well, 2 and a half months, later, I have finally finished the Junkers 290. The whole build could have gone a little better, as the wash seems to have permeated into 48 hour dried tailplanes but overall I'm happy with how she has turned out. Looks excellent in my collection! Really enjoyed this build, thoroughly recommend the kit to everyone, take your time and have patience and she literally falls into place. Some bits are a little bit tricky, the aerials on the nose for example, but nothing really out of the reach of many modellers on here. Once again, thanks to the many of you who have commented and had helpful tips, been a massive help to me! :smile: Here are the pics of her! C+ C welcome, and I may take some more tomorrow, been a dull grey day in Wales today, so night time was the best time to get them! DSCF4797 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4801 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4800 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4798 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4796 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4794 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4793 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4788 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4782 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4781 by TomWales1, on Flickr DSCF4780 by TomWales1, on Flickr Next up from me, apart from the Gripen, will be another Revell 4 Engined WWII aircraft, the mighty Avro Lancaster B.III! Edited February 4, 2012 by TomTwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Grand in every sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Top drawer matey Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've never seen one of those before, nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Lovely build, this is one beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTwin Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks guys, much appreciated Hope my Gripen and Lancaster will be off same, but hopefully better, standard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Having built 2 of these monsters myself, I concur with the comments already expressed here. Very nice indeed. This has to be one of Revell's best in recent years. The only problem I had was with the engine cowlings - the fit was atrocious!!. However, nothing a modicum of patience cannot cure. I didn't really appreciate how big this aircraft was until I sat it next to my RAF Nimrod Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Very well done...!! Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakingModelsAgain Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 That is superb! Ugliest plane I've seen, but then, that's what makes the kit interesting. That paint scheme is fantastic, well done that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Very sharp indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Simply stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Nice one Tom, thats a very smart looking build, its certainly enough to elevate this to the "I think I might need one of those" level. Damn, here we go again. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTwin Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks very much guys, appreciated muchly Been told it's magazine quality, so I have taken the plunge and sent the pictures to model airplane international, hopefully if all goes to plan it will get into the magazine. I personally doubt it, but if you don't ask or try, you won't get. Once again, thanks for the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Tom, That is ONE IMMACULATE build... It is IMPRESSIVE and the weathering, paint job is OUTSTANDING, and the Decalling IS PERFECT IN MY eyes. FLAWLESS and FAULTLESS looking Junkers in MY opinion.. Hope it does get accepted by the Modeling magazine. And as I LOVE Gripen I am SO looking forward to that build of yours Tom. WAY TO GO... BRAVO... HOUSTON.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 That is a great looking build. I have never seen one of these before, its looks big and fuggly! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTwin Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Once again thanks all, your too kind! I'm pleased to say a major magazine said my model was so good, they have accepted me to become a contributor! Hopefully soon some of my builds will be made on here, would like to do a WIP, but it's not allowed as that's for the magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Awesome... just it... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryUK Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Great Build and Finish. Congratulations on the magazine deal also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTwin Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 LOVE it. I actually pulled my one out a few days back with thoughts that it may head to the FS heap, but swiftly put it back once I re-examined the greatness of the kit. You have now made me think to build it, one day anyways. WELL DONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wow - impressive bird and impressive build, Tom! I'm glad I didn't sell mine as it looks a real treat. I want to do mine in Eastern Front markings (I need something for my Lavochkins to shoot at). Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Lovely job on what must be a monster of a kit! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTwin Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cheers all! It seems my WWII German A/C series is about to expand further, in the next 2 weeks I will receive the Revell Blohm Und Voss BV 222, so this project lands me in good stead for it! :L Once again thanks for the lovely comments, and I HIGHLY recommend this kit to moderate or higher skilled modellers, or ambitious newcomers! It's a great kit, and really stands out well in a collection! Expect this one at Telford in November ( Touch Wood! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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