Chaotic Mike Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 OK everyone, after about 8 months work, I give you Zoukei-Mura's wonderful (and complex!) Heinkel Uhu, featuring none of the pain of the Revell version (Hi Iain), but on the other hand featuring a host of other 'features'. But really, I'm not complaining - it is hard to fault when you take the whole thing in the round... 8 month's entertainment? Seems like excellent value to me. WIP is here: http://www.britmodeller.om/forums/index.php?/topic/234945361-oh-lordy-its-only-a-zoukei-mura-uhu (This editor, in IE 11, is *really* doing my head in... cut and paste is all screwy, the link dialog appears to be a work of Satan and doesn't go away when you click any of 'OK', 'Cancel' or the 'Close [x]' box. Getting the URLs in from PhotoBucket is a NIGHTMARE!!! But I digress, on with the show... 1. A few general overviews: 2. Close ups on the nose: 3. The pit: 4. Some engine close-ups: 5. The fuel tanks and DF equipment: 6. An extremely murky view of Schrage Music system (not easy taking internal pictures!): 7. Wiring gubbins: 8. A wheel well: Hope you like! Mike 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I do! Most impressive! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Very nice. I like that a lot. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Epic, an excellent finish, well done, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Wow, this is a superb, museum-quality build of the German night-fighter ! Excellent work in every area and displayed and photographed beautifully. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 stunning build, looks great some very nice detail and great finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 A really nice job indeed and a pleasure to see one of these kits built up. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Very nicely done. The detail in the wheel well is very impressive. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Lovely work, very impressive, I've always liked the shape of the 219, must get around to making one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks all. For my next trick, and a bit of light relief (!), I have the HobbyBoss P-61 in 1/32 augmented with a few bits and pieces of Eduard photo-etch. That 'ought' to be a simpler build, as it won't quite have Z-M's approach to internal detailing. The upshot will be a pair of state of the art designed-for-purpose WWII nighfighters in 1/32. What would the British equivalent be? Presumably a Mossie or Beaufighter, although neither started their careers as dedicated nightfighters. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 A lovely job Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Very nice Uhu! Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftwaffe Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Very nice nightfighter you built there. Especially the FUG 220 Liechtenstein is superior against the (rather wrong) Revell version. You hit the nightfighter camo really nice, but i'm wondering, are you sure about the color of the bottomside? I think this should be flat black (it is on the Junkers nightfighters, so i'm not quite sure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Very nice nightfighter you built there. Especially the FUG 220 Liechtenstein is superior against the (rather wrong) Revell version. You hit the nightfighter camo really nice, but i'm wondering, are you sure about the color of the bottomside? I think this should be flat black (it is on the Junkers nightfighters, so i'm not quite sure). All the references I have for this machine - admittedly not many - show as being light grey/blue overall, with disruptive upper surfaces. And it sure isn't going for a repaint... Now it has all the hatches and antennae attached, it's almost impossible to move without knocking something off! Thanks for the compliment. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftwaffe Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) I retrieved some more information. There were both Versions: As far as i can see, the version you have built is either an early nightfighter (until '40) or a daytime camo at the eastfront ('42-'44). Anyways, your camo is correct The light blue version you mentioned was also used in the east because of the foggy sky. It was used at daytime or at night with a black bottom. Edited June 12, 2014 by Luftwaffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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