jimmydel Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Gentlemen. If you'll allow I'd like to share my current WIP with you.I've decided to start 2015 with a build that's a bit more ambitious than I'm used to. I was getting to the point where I felt like I needed to try a ZM kit. I thought for sure it was going to be the Horten, but a lot of WIPs of those have popped up around the web. On top of that, I had wanted to do the Revell Uhu last year, but opted for something else. Anyway, I wound up with this kit after the holidays, so here I am.This is a massive undertaking, and it would be easy for my obsessiveness and ADD to make things messy, so my approach will be to address each portion of the instructions as a kit of it's own. So updates will be a major milestones in that vain.First the engines. I won't really detail the process of finishing and weathering, but any questions anyone may have will be answered. I still need to get a clear coat on these and add some washes, filters, etc. So these aren't complete, but close. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Looks like a fantastic start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Stunning paintwork and the engines look superb. What references are you using? I've never seen the red/blue pipework before. Is that specific to the He 219) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydel Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks everyone! Stunning paintwork and the engines look superb. What references are you using? I've never seen the red/blue pipework before. Is that specific to the He 219) I'm just following the ZM instructions on that....along with a couple of builds I've found. I'm not really a "reference" guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtn Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm hooked on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawkuk Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I am watching this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydel Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Ok, everyone. I completely forgot I started this WIP here. Sorry...it's a lot to keep up with multiple forums, Facebook, etc, and find time to actually work on these things.I finished the engines up. They are weathered with products from Ammo by Mig (again I love that stuff beyond belief). After those were done work moved to the cockpit. Ammo Airfield Dust set used here. Some Eduard belts, but the rest is OOB. Then moved on to aft fuselage assemblies. I get asked sometimes "why waste time if it won't be seen?" Well, it's not a waste of time for me. I paid for the kit, so I don't mind getting the extra mileage out of doing these parts up. Also, I'll always have the photos as proof it's there. Thanks for checking in. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Jimmy.. STUPENDOUS looking engine. MY Favorite part ... it's IMPECCABLE. . OUTSTANDING work so far.. I will be following this for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Great work Jimmy, those engines look awesome, so does the office to. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydel Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks, gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojays Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Any updates on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reserve_22 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Im watching this build.What have you use on engine weathering?When I see jumo like new I realy scary but I go down on page and see it after weathering look fantastic. Edited June 24, 2015 by Reserve_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almaty Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Very good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Lovely - I think If I bought a kit like that I'd be terrified to start in case I screwed up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 By all means it seems to be a fabulous kit. I am happy that I am no more to the Luftwaffe. But you seem to be able to serve it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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