Popular Post Mike Posted December 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2018 I started this one as a part of the Me.262 STGB and failed miserably to complete it in time, so I guess I'm just crap at deadlines The 262 is the 1:48 Hobby Boss kit with some HGW seatbelts, and a few odds and sods scratch built on the way, such as some additional detail in the bombardier's compartment, the nose whiskers and other bits I've forgotten about. The truck is a Tamiya 3-ton Opel Blitz, with the SBS Models T-Stoff wagen conversion set that's actually intended for the old Italeri kit, but fits just fine on the Tamiya chassis, which is on the whole a better combination for detail. it was a shame to lock away all the T-Stoff handling equipment behind the doors, but I was kind-of trying to loosely replicate the picture below, so it had to be ready to tow with everything squared away. I took a while to paint the driver, but the poor devil can barely seen, so that was a waste of time! The towing hitch was scratched using some pics online as a guide, just from some styrene rod I had in stock. With the deadline long past, I've been working on this sporadically when time and health permits, and finally got the paint on in the not-too-distant past. It's all been downhill from there! Pics below: I just love the shape of the 262, and it really is a sharky-looking aircraft. For those with a bit more time or tolerance for photos, here are a few detail pics that show up the flaws! That's all from me on this one, and all that remains to do is put the missing pieces on and somehow find some space to display it in the cabinet. I think some of my older creations are going to have to go into storage now, sadly. If you want to review the process from start to eventual finish, you can find the WIP here. Thanks for watching, and remember to tip your server 77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Excellent modelling and an interesting variation of the usual Luftwaffe fare, congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Ooooooh, I do like that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Very very nice - The construction and paintwork is quite flawless and extra credit given for the conversation which is great. Truck is great too and is a great model in it's own right. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Very nice, diorama and all. I've never seen this version of 262 built before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Smashing job, well displayed too, and late😜 Edited December 11, 2018 by Hewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Very nice work- I haven't seen that variant of 262 before either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Nice one, Mike. I think the set up also shows the sheer size of the aircraft too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Thank you kindly nice people. The cheque's in the mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Mike in finished model shocker Looks good though. Julien 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 That's awfy nice Sir. Mind you some erk is going to get into trouble for the mucky truck. That windscreen! The washer bottle will need topping up too. Really nice one Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Very nice, interesting variant... new to me also. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 rather taken with the chipping on the truck and tow-bar - very subtle and very convincing....the Turbo is pretty well neat too.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Very nice work on both plane and truck and a great scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, JohnT said: Mind you some erk is going to get into trouble for the mucky truck. Did they have erks in the Luftwaffe? 55 minutes ago, FalkeEins said: rather taken with the chipping on the truck and tow-bar - very subtle and very convincing Just a bit of sponge with some paint on it. You have to resist the urge to press too hard, and remember to rotate the piece to hide any patterns Thanks again fellas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mike said: Did they have erks in the Luftwaffe? They did. They were called 'black men' by air crew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Turned out really well Mike. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Really nice `262 there Mike, great build, finish and a bit different to the norm` too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podciech Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Piękny model, jak prawdziwa ciężarówka, jestem pod wrażeniem. Pozdrowienia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 30 minutes ago, Rob G said: They did. They were called 'black men' by air crew. Ooer! Was that due to their uniform colour or because they were always covered in filthy oil and grease? Thanks for the likes and comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mike said: Ooer! Was that due to their uniform colour or because they were always covered in filthy oil and grease? No idea TBH, I'm not really a Luftwaffe aficionado. Coveralls were black (that quickly faded to a charcoal grey), but as with any nickname, who knows were it came from exactly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, Rob G said: Coveralls were black Seems most likely though, given that info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Great model and super weathering Never knew there was a bomber version of this, shows my lack of knowledge in Luftwaffe goings on Good job it wasn't a couple of mm longer as you would have needed a bigger base Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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