Booty003 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 1/72 Revell He 177 Greif, KG40 - Nuclear Torpedo Bomber - Luft '46 He 177, GP+RH, Kampfgeschwader 40 - Fliegerführer Atlantik (Flyer Command Atlantic) Imagine, if you will, that Germany, during the dying days of World War II, was the first to discover the atomic bomb. With the threat of submarine deployed nuclear suicide strikes off the coast of American cities, the War in Europe was brought to a swift and terrifying stalemate. This allowed Germany to rebuild and re-arm itself. Here we have the Heinkel He 177 long range nuclear capable maritime patrol bomber. Advanced lightweight alloys were used in the construction, improving aerodynamics and range. A bold red tail signified this as a nuclear weapons platform able to deliver the newly developed nuclear torpedo (2 carried). This advanced weaponry could destroy an aircraft carrier and most of it's Battle Group with a single strike. 2 x modified and highly advanced Henschel Hs-293 were carried for BVR reconnaissance and to guide the aircraft to potential targets. The dawning of a new age was amongst us..... Cheers all, Stay safe. Phil 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great whif and such a beautiful build, superb modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 What a splendid model and a very scary 'What If'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great idea and looks the part in that beautifully finished scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Interesting concept and great execution - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Interesting concept and a nice build. Good job it didn't happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great build and thoughtful WHIF idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Nice Whif! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 A very scary prospect but a beautifully built model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 looks awesome and sinister. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Beautifully done Phil,great back story too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Excellent modelling, particularly as I remember this to be a difficult kit. BUT - "Imagine, if you will, that Germany, during the dying days of World War II, was the first to discover the atomic bomb" - is not the whif I would want to consider. Fliegerführer Atlantik = Atlantic Air Command Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Stunning build and an imaginative story to go with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 A scary whif build! Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Toryu said: Excellent modelling, particularly as I remember this to be a difficult kit. BUT - "Imagine, if you will, that Germany, during the dying days of World War II, was the first to discover the atomic bomb" - is not the whif I would want to consider. Fliegerführer Atlantik = Atlantic Air Command Cheers, Michael I agree Michael and thanks for the added translation (I blame Wikipedia...!!). 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great build and finish on that Phil, really nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 A superb work of art Phil. I especially enjoyed how you posed this 177 showing off it`s fangs with the unique weapons configuration and equally impressive paint scheme. My compliments!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clashcityrocker Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Good Greif Nigel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Superb. As I can say is thank Gawd the War ended in 1945. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Simply Stunning! Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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