trickyrich Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have just completed a build of a completely...well almost unknown and unusual, Luftwaffe bomber that I thought I'd like to share. I have placed a link to the full story of what I have found of this amazing aircraft plus some further photos of my beast. I have to admit that it may not be 100% accurate as there are no details available on the He-177Z A6/R3’s that I have been able to find. Opps forgot these photos; Heinkel He-177Z A6/R5 This is the start of the brief story of this unusual and amazing bomber, as it full story was just a bit too big for this thread. I hope you enjoy, it was an amazing and rewarding build. "Of all the Heinkel bombers produced during the Second World War the least documented and most unusual was the little known He-177Z* “Zwilling” project, born out of time where desperate measures were being looked at to help stem the growing flow for Allied conveys coming across the Atlantic. From which produced Ernest Heinkel an ultra long range aircraft of unrivalled abilities. Which if delays, shortages in strategic materials and political interference had not occurred, may have had a dramatic effect in the supply of materials to the UK? *occasionally referred to in some text as the He-377, recovered documentation shows this designation was never used for this aircraft and was reserved for a project that never left the drawing board" And yes that is a Rheinmetall BK 5 auto cannon in the starboard nose, that actual fitment of guided weapons cannot be confirmed but they included: Henschel Hs-293's Henschel Hs-295's Henschel GT-1200A LT 950 T Glider Torpedo Ruhrstahl X-4 Air to Air missiles (though fitment of these was/is debated) 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 'What if ' i said fantastic ? That would be an under statement wow------wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Very impressive and very well executed. I don't think you will see very many of these on any competition tables. I think it is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Interesting concept, it's almost as if they took all of their very late war designs and put them into one box, 50mm cannon, guided missiles, advanced heavy bomber and probably a very brave pilot and crew! I had never heard of this design but it fits with the other 'zwilling' designs and I can imagine they made one. I hope i get to see it in the flesh at telford or some other model show as it will deffinately be an eye catcher. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 stunning work looks great, very nice subject certinaly bit of a beast , not seen this one before in any books!! very nice job on the paint and weathering, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Excellent job on an amazing looking aeroplane! It seems that as the war situation deteriorated, the Luftwaffe's projects just became more and more bizarre. They even had a "Zwilling" Me-323 that supposedly flew, then promptly fell apart and crashed. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 hello wooow amazing!! superb!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Wow, such an interesting and lovely build. Never knew of this plane, so thanks for educating us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Had to check the top of the page to make sure this wasn't a What if, super looking model and a great piece of history behind it as well. Someone must of had too much schnappes back in the day, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Wow what an amazing looking aircraft, I like the cammo patten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That sir is stunning, unbelievable build amazing detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bonkers, but in a good way. Really nicely done! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD tiger 1 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That's brilliant, what beast that is imagine being on a merchant ship and seeing that flying towards you! Excellently done with a flawless finish great work. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 opps I forgot to add a couple of archive photos I had. Thanks for the nice comments, it was a really enjoyable build. There's even an more epic one in the pipeline.......just need the bench space to build it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A beast of a machine, fantastic build and finish! Looking forward to your next project! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 That looks great Rich, nice work! aaand did i spot the mig-21 camo masks? It looks amazing anyway and is very interesting, i can see this kind of camo could work pretty good over the northern seas, with the flowing ice here and there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 That's an aircraft and a half.... plus another half! You must have a seriously big shelf to put that one on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Incredible. Not only a great piece of construction but beautifully painted too. Given that it is effectively a twin tail aircraft I do wonder what sort of flex the fuselage would have had without a cross member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi Rich Great stuff mate, congratulations for seeing it through to completion, it's an absolute credit to you. What's next for you ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi Rich Great stuff mate, congratulations for seeing it through to completion, it's an absolute credit to you. What's next for you ? Cheers Pat cheers glad you liked it, was an amazing build, I just loved the entire process. well I have a few GB's to get through plus a couple of side projects. But the wheels are turning...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANovaScotian Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 That it absolutely amazing! I have a severe weakness for "Luft '46" type aircraft. I do hope Revell re-pops this kit so I can shamefully copy your idea Fantastic work, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I was very honoured to receive this in the mail today, how am I going to top this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Congratulations on your whiffy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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