Davek72 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Looking forward to this one. After searching through the stash I came up with this kit: I believe V-P is building the same kit but will make sure I don't do the same scheme. The sprues look up the usual Eduard standard. I am planning on building this more or less OTB but I do have this: Now the major decision left to be made is the scheme. As I said above I won't do the same as V-P but as I think he is not doing one of the kit schemes I may still have a bit of a choice. I am tempted by the Wespe. All thoughts welcome. Cheers Dave 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Great looking kit. Looking forward to seeing it in progress. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Wespe is a good choice but im also a fan of the sharkmouths as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, PlaStix said: Great looking kit. Looking forward to seeing it in progress. Kind regards, Stix Cheers Stix. Hoping it’s going to be fun. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Wespe is a good choice but im also a fan of the sharkmouths as well. Yep the sharkmouths look pretty cool. There is also the advantage that the G9 plane at least has a simple paint scheme which may be helpful if time runs out....I am also slightly uncertain about the mottles if I go for a Wespen plane. Decisions, decisions... Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 10 hours ago, Davek72 said: I am tempted by the Wespe. All thoughts welcome. the markings for this 'Wespe' are those of Oblt. Herbert Kutscha who was awarded the Ritterkreuz for his service in ZG 1 in late 1942. On the Eastern Front he became a notable 'ground-attack' pilot (SKG 210) and achieved some 22 victories on the Bf 110 (see rudder marking below). By early 1944 he was a Staffelkapitän in the Defence of the Reich on Bf 109s (12./JG 3), but was shot down and badly injured during 'Big Week'. He returned to combat flying and in February 1945 was Kommandeur III./JG 11. Final tally of around 47 victories in approx 900 sorties.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, FalkeEins said: the markings for this 'Wespe' are those of Oblt. Herbert Kutscha who was awarded the Ritterkreuz for his service in ZG 1 in late 1942. On the Eastern Front he became a notable 'ground-attack' pilot (SKG 210) and achieved some 22 victories on the Bf 110 (see rudder marking below). By early 1944 he was a Staffelkapitän in the Defence of the Reich on Bf 109s (12./JG 3), but shot down and badly injured during 'Big Week'. He returned to combat flying and in February 1945 was Kommandeur III./JG 11. Final tally of around 47 victories in approx 900 sorties.. Thank you that is really interesting background and Is definitely influencing the decision making process.... Top photo as well...could make an interesting diorama... Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prenton Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Gotta go with what some others have said - the sharkmouth looks ...well...just so....cool (and the faux Iraqi markings are quite a change from the usual ones) (Though the Wespen is also nice...allows you to have some fun with winter distemper....) Either way - it's a great kit. Should go together well. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Cheers Philip Its nice to have some good scheme options I will ponder as I build...until of course I reach the crunch point and then I will have to decide...or throw a dart 😉 Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 The winter Russian scheme looks brilliant but all are tasty, whichever you go for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 On 22/01/2018 at 11:04 PM, Valkyrie said: The winter Russian scheme looks brilliant but all are tasty, whichever you go for Cheers V as you say they are all rather cool. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Despite the lack of posts I have made some progress albeit quite slow.... The basic cockpit is now complete...how much photo etch? I alternate between loving the stuff and hating it but you have to hand it to Eduard their stuff is lovely...if sometimes very very small (the knobs on the instrument panel and the pilots rudder pedals being two notable examples. As you can see I left it on the sprue to assist handling. Some close ups: I used various Mig Ammo washed to try and add some depth and variety. Hopefully it looks a bit lived in but I may add a little more weathering before it all gets closed up. Cheers for looking. Dave 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Like it, that's a nicely represented, busy looking and well used cockpit, excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 7 hours ago, MarkSH said: Like it, that's a nicely represented, busy looking and well used cockpit, excellent work. Thanks Mark. Much appreciated. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Shall be watching this one. I have one at a similar point in construction but it doesn't look as nice as yours, mainly because I defaced Eduard's artistry with Humbrol's ghastly RLM 02 "paint". May still strip it all off and redo in Revell acrylic. I think the 110s and Hellcats were a sweet spot for Eduard: beautifully detailed and engineered but before they got carried away with themselves and overcomplicated their models, improving detail to awesome levels but at the expense of building pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Seahawk said: Shall be watching this one. I have one at a similar point in construction but it doesn't look as nice as yours, mainly because I defaced Eduard's artistry with Humbrol's ghastly RLM 02 "paint". May still strip it all off and redo in Revell acrylic. I think the 110s and Hellcats were a sweet spot for Eduard: beautifully detailed and engineered but before they got carried away with themselves and overcomplicated their models, improving detail to awesome levels but at the expense of building pleasure. Hi Seahawk thank you for watching and for commenting. I am not familiar with Humbrol RLM02 paint although I am constantly confused by the different shades of RLM02 there are out there. I use Vallejo and to my eye it’s far to green but then I have seen photos that seem to support the colour. I have not built an Eduard Hellcat but am impressed by this Bf110 kit. I agree though I built a 1/48 Eduard FW190 last year and it was a nightmare in terms of over engineering. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Nice work in the cockpit. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Well done Dave! I haven't followed this GB yet so have missed your thoughts about the paint scheme I'll be using. Very thoughtful, thank you, but I think its the first come, first served principle that rules so you're free to pick your scheme 👍. V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 On 29/01/2018 at 8:19 AM, PlaStix said: Nice work in the cockpit. Kind regards, Stix Cheers Stix. Too much work and a mini break with Mrs K has slowed me down slightly but hope to return to the workbench this evening. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 On 30/01/2018 at 5:04 AM, vppelt68 said: Well done Dave! I haven't followed this GB yet so have missed your thoughts about the paint scheme I'll be using. Very thoughtful, thank you, but I think its the first come, first served principle that rules so you're free to pick your scheme 👍. V-P Cheers V-P I am sure there are schemes a plenty for both of us. How is your build coming? Hope you are able to post more soon. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 My one-ten plenty o'time to start it after I've finished my one-o-nine and a ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 04/02/2018 at 7:19 PM, vppelt68 said: My one-ten plenty o'time to start it after I've finished my one-o-nine and a ship! Just a bit on your workbench then 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 A little more progress.... ....the side walls complete with more PE.... And now partially closed up. Its all gone together rather nicely so far. Typical Eduard....but without the overcomplications of some of their kits 😉 Cheers for looking. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Dave, it would be just stupid of me not to let you first show me how to build this kit . On the other hand, it will be stupid of me to take pics of my build and post them, after your superb example; but lucky me, I've been down that road before . BTW the 109 is done and the ship is very close to finish too. No decals at all V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 3 hours ago, vppelt68 said: Dave, it would be just stupid of me not to let you first show me how to build this kit . On the other hand, it will be stupid of me to take pics of my build and post them, after your superb example; but lucky me, I've been down that road before :pilot:. BTW the 109 is done and the ship is very close to finish too. No decals at all V-P Hey VP thank you for your kind words but plenty of time to *£&# it up yet 😜 Well done on the 109 have you posted anything? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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