Tail-Dragon Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) I'm calling this one done, Monogram's 1974 issue of the DO-335 Pfeil. There are nicer kits out there, but this one was in the stash, and I do like a challenge! Kit was rescribed completely, molded in engine details cut out and the forward and rear cowls closed, exhaust boxed in (and reduced in size), rear engine radiator flaps opened and boxed in, clear nav lights made from drilled acrylic rod, elevators cut free and dropped, molded in cowl guns removed and replaced with brass tube guns. The wheel wells, gear, and cockpit were detailed with copper and brass wire, aluminum tubing, sheet plastic and some photo etch belts , and Ultracast exhaust stacks (designed for the Tamiya kit) were used. Paint is Tamiya acrylic, and weathering is oils and pastels, with Cutting edge decals. Hope you like, Colin and an interesting size comparison, it shows what a huge airplane the Pfeil really was! - Thanks for looking, Colin Edited July 30, 2016 by Tail-Dragon 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Amazing Pfeil. Great build !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 very nice work, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Great work to bring that plane up to such a good standard, it's a deceptively large plane, nice to see it and the Dora together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The old kit scrubs up well!Great work, fantastic looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Very nice. I've just completed this model myself. Restricted it too, but didn't go as far as you did with yours. Excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Lovely job of an older kit. I've got the Tamiya kits to work through some day, and you've made that sooner by tempting me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Lovely updating. Always nice to see an older kit brought up to scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Excellent result of rarely seen kit on these shores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Just shows that you CAN teach an old dog some new tricks! A great build of one of the great kits of the past! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I started that kit in the past...you did an amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Great job on that old kit, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuizCarlos Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Looking excelent! Luiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Great job on this. I remember building the kit many years ago. It is indeed huge. No idea whatever happened to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I like this build big time! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 A lovely build of the awesome 335 and it's good to see you have modelled an actual prototype rather than the usual "What ifs" or "Luftwaffe 46" examples more usually seen. I am however a bit puzzled as to the holes in the tyres to achieve the weighted look. Not really a criticism but a bit of filler would have been nice. A great build, let's see some more please. Trev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 A lovely build of the awesome 335 and it's good to see you have modelled an actual prototype rather than the usual "What ifs" or "Luftwaffe 46" examples more usually seen. I am however a bit puzzled as to the holes in the tyres to achieve the weighted look. Not really a criticism but a bit of filler would have been nice. A great build, let's see some more please. Trev.T Thanks, no reason not to fill the tire holes, I just didn't get around to it until after I started painting, and then it was to late. I have a couple more photo's that I didn't put up before, the real A-0 and the restored ones ... Thanks, everyone for the comments, I enjoy the old Monogram kits - they let you do some real modelling! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Brilliant job, I'm especially impressed with the rescribing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Maybe the tyre issue was more realistic than I gave you credit for, such a heavy bird with a high landing speed they may have looked like this more often than not. Trev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Excelent! Nice Work, lovely! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 A fantastic effort of an old revellogram kit for sure !! Thanks so much for posting. Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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