elmarriachi Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hello, this is my new projet.... the HORTEN HO-229 in 1/32 scale by Zoukei Mura. I am planning to present it in the wonderful looking version with wood and metal surface. The seatbelts coming from HGW, the wheels are the resin ones from Zoukei Mura, also the metal gears. I started with the framework for the interior which consists of several thin frame parts which were all connected with each other. So dry fitting is absolutly important to avoid later problems in the fitting. After that I painted the finished frame work in green/grey color and brush painted the details of it. The metal parts were silver/gold painted and polished. As next step I started with the engine nozzle and put together the first parts of it. Unfortunatley most of these parts are no more visible later. Maybe I will find a possibility to keep one engine open so that the turbine blades of at least one nozzle will remain visible. Next step - painting of the nozzle parts in silver before putting the nozzles together (and trying to keep one open and the inside visible). Cheers Michael 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Of course it's insane. But I am very jealous. Watching with interest. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks a lot Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I admire your willingness to take on one of these complex Zoukei Mura projects. There's so much to be learned about how these aircraft worked through building one of their kits. As projects of this nature are beyond my willingness, on this occasion I shall be content with being a vicarious modeller and will follow your build with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Some new updates for the Horten HO-229. The framework is mostly mounted and painted. The interior of the nozzles is painted, and mounted, partly pollished and ready for painting at the exterieur, before further parts will be mounted to it. The painted framework: The painted parts of the nozzles: The nozzles mounted and testfitted in the framework: Next steps - outside of the nozzles painting (Silver, black, grey/green), then further details adding at the nozzles. Best regards, Michael 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Very nice start on a lovely kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thee kits are so damn exquisite, so much detail. All the best sir. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Looks like something out of Star Wars so far! This is going to be a rather special build, popcorn stocked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dergrunepunkt Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Gosh, it's almost psychotic all that goingo on in such a tight space, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Stunning start of an impressive kit, can t wait to see more Happy Modelling :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reserve_22 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Good job and great to see progres this plane in 1/32.I wait for ZM Horten in 1/48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 The engines were airbrush painted in silver / black / green from the outside. Also all small stuff is painted in its colors, before all parts were mounted to the engines. Next steps: Weathering of the engines, installing of the engines in the framework, weathering of the framework. Cheers Michael 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very nice indeed. I love seeing engines modelled like this. They have a certain beauty about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I am thinking about the final decision of its exterieur color.... I have several ideas, but I am absolutly not shure, which one I prefer..... what do you think: - light grey / dark grey camo, with red stripe at the back with the svastika inside - grey / greed camo with the stripes on the back (as on the package) - full one color silver/grey with one wing painted in red from upper and lower side with the svastika inside - wooden color with silver What do you think? CheersMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Good question, it was never used in combat, or was in production. Build years back the Revell kit in 1/72 and used a standard three tone scheme, with the shades on RLM 82/81 and RLM 76 on the undersides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I like the two tone grey idea. I also like a USAAF scheme. Or, even a Reno racer! It never flew so why not? But at the end of the day, It is your model & you have to look at it forever. We, on the other hand, just see the finished pictures and tell you how wonderful it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 A superb kit Funnily enough, you don't see that many being built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hi... thanks a lot for your help My favorites are ... (http://st.gdefon.com/wallpapers_original/355899_Gotha-Go-229_Horten-Ho-IX_Nurflgler_Luftwaffe_1680x1050_www.Gde-Fon.com.jpg) (http://www.luft46.com/ggart/ggho9-2.jpg) (I hope that it is allowed to add these pictures here) BRMichael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I would go with the splinter camo. You decide and it will be a stunner, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hi Bernd, I think the same... light grey / dark grey camo..... Next... The finished nozzles were installed in the frame work, the upper part added and all washed with black and brown oil colors. Next - the cockpit frame work is installed and drybrushed with dark grey and silver, after being painted in black. The dashboard is a clear plastic part, the decal is cut out and glued on the back and painted in black. The displays were masked with maskol before the painting. Next step - the landing gear... painting, mounting, installing, weathering. White metal parts and resin-wheels. Cheers Michael 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Can you imagine the noise in that thing? "How was the flight, Herr Kapitan?" "Eh?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Superb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatolina Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Wow Compliments! I have the same kit to start :-) Ciao Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Can you imagine the noise in that thing? "How was the flight, Herr Kapitan?" "Eh?" Not to mention the need for a fairly tough casing. Throwing a compressor blade could really ruin the pilot's day. Amazing model though, isn't it? I love the complete lunacy of modelling stator blades. It's actually a shame to put the thing together!! Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I think that this is awesome kit. Keep up the great work. Edit - Silly attempt at humour removed Edited March 19, 2015 by Av8fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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