redleader Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) First serious bit of modelling I've attempted in about forty years – so guess that makes me a newbie! My first experience of photoetch, acrylics, airbrush... you name it. So I wanted to do a subject I felt a connection to, and something that would stretch me to the max. So it's Revell's 1/32 Schnellbomber which will assume the guise of 4D+DH 'Dora Heinrich' of 1.KG30. This Ju 88A-1 fell to the guns of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron on 16/10/39 during a Luftwaffe raid on RN ships in the Firth of Forth. 'Dora' was the first enemy bomber downed by the RAF over the British mainland in WWII, and was on the receiving end of the first ever Spitfire victory. I was born by the Forth, and have lived half my life on its banks, my family have worked for generations on its waters and in its docks and I live just a few miles from where 'Dora' ditched almost eighty years ago. So I thought I'd make her the first half of a 1/32 'Dogfight Double'. Eventually I'll get around to tackling her nemesis – XT-A 'Stickleback' a MkI Spit of 603 Squadron. Over a year in, having too much fun, here's some (unfinished) pit shots. Apologise for quality – taken with an iPhone4 Cockpit side walls, still needs wiring/some piping added Eduard PE, Aims and homemade decals Floor and curtains printed on inkjet Pilot seat, control column and BZG2 Bombsight Edited April 28, 2019 by redleader adding to title 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You’re no newbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Am too Was trying to think of the last kit I did. Blanked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 44 minutes ago, redleader said: Am too Was trying to think of the last kit I did. Blanked Not lost your touch though. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Cheers! Mostly new to me though. Learning exercise. Don't remember photo etch back in the 70s! Doing the kit wheels-up, w crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Impressive stuff, nice office Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Obviously having way too much fun! Very nice work indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 That's a pretty awesome start! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Dora Heinrich redux: Thought I could improve things a bit; clean stuff up and add more detail... so here's MkII RB Productions Seat Belts, Quickboost resin ammo drums (with Eduard photo etch straps) and Airscale decals Everything bar the kitchen sink. Next seats and pilot controls... don't know how I'll squeeze the crew in! Edited July 24, 2020 by redleader text alts 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redleader Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) Starboard side wall completed - heating pipes and crew gas mask case added Next stage is crew and seatbelts Gondola Instrument Panel with Eduard photo etch, Quickboost ReVi sight, and scratch wiring and gubbins Close up of ReVi Edited July 24, 2020 by redleader text alts 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Looking good. This is a real long term build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Sure is Greg, a real Marathon (Snickers). Reckon I’ve got ten years modelling in me before my eyes and fingers give up. So I’m only doing projects that really inspire me. I’ve got eight kits in my stash - and that’s it. No more. So I figure I’d give them each all the effort I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Bordfünker seat showing ZZG Batterie 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 - Masterpiece of cockpit - It deserve to be exposed as a model by itself....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Yeah, it's a great kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Took a wee break but we're still in the air! Working on the power plants now. Airfix prop motors will be powered by CR2025 'Coin' batteries in switched holders. Everything will be contained in the engine nacelles which will be removable, held in place by neodymium magnets . Edited June 7, 2023 by redleader incorrect battery code details 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 excellent paint job on the cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 The level of detail in this is awesome! Great work. 👍 Keith 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 'Jumo 211' engine test! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Both engine pods now ready for final sanding/filling/re-scribing, then onto painting. Engine gauges have been added and the cowl flaps corrected with thin plastic card. Decals for the gauges were represented by scavenged bits from Aims 32D002 'JU 88 Instruments'. I checked out the crew's seating arrangements, VERY cosy. There's more room in a Ford Mondeo! Figures are a mix of Master Details and Aerobonus. The Bordfunker needed an early-style collar to his schwimmvest, which was cast in Milliput. Heads and limbs will be issued before the commencement of operations! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Munitions 2 x SC500 bombs by MDC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Working on the underside of Dora Heinrich's wings. The ETC500s (bomb launchers) are by L'Arsenal, part number AC3201, if they're still available. There are a full complement of four in the L'Arsenal set, but I'm only using the two in-board ones. The aircraft on the Firth of Forth raid of 16/10/39 only carried two SC500s each. I guess to cut down on weight and drag over a 1,500km mission over the North Sea. The SC500 bombs are by MDC, part number CV32042. Pre-shading First coat of Vallejo RLM65, with darkened and lightened shades Misted top coat of straight RLM65. Weathering will be minimal as the aircraft was practically brand new at the time of the raid. Underside dry fit, might not need to glue the wings on as the fit is so good (port engine is running!) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Amazing inside work... my fave bit was the sweetheart photo pinned to the wall. Glad you're having fun with this big project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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