VolkerR. Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 This one has been on my to-do list for a while. I had been scared by some reports about problems with this kit and the sheer size. I found it difficult (the gear!) but definitely worth the effort. There are some fit problems but nothing unsurmountable. The kit is MPM 48058, but I wanted to build 6N+KM WNr 550045 of 4./KG100 like in MPM`s special edition kit 48060 because of the attractive camo scheme. I could use some of the kit decals and what was missing I replaced with sprayed markings using the Montex mask set. Apart from that I used Eduard`s masks and seat belts and the Condor missile set for the two Henschel Hs293. Camo was sprayed freehand which brought me to my limits in several respects. The aircraft is the size of a B-17, in 1/48 the model is 47cm long with a wingspan of 65cm! It is often underestimated because it seems to be a twin-engine aircraft (there are actually 4 engines), so I put a 109 in one of the fotos for size comparison. Thanks for looking! Volker 72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Awesome work and a fantastic build The freehand camo work is excellent - is it dark over light, or light over dark? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Werdna said: Awesome work and a fantastic build The freehand camo work is excellent - is it dark over light, or light over dark? I was actually asking myself the same question when I was looking at the original fotos. I did it dark over light. Underside 65, upper 76, thereafter 74. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 It’s a beauty, lovely colours, loving that picture of the tail. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 A lovely beast. Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thats brilliant - one of my favorite all time planes . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 An awesome model - you tamed the beast superbly! An interesting plane - somewhat futuristic looking with its unusual undercarriage and extensive "greenhouse". Beautifully done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Very nice work, Volker. Well done with the paintwork.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Beautiful job and excellent camo painting. Great choice of colour scheme and markings Take a bow sir! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Beautiful paint job on a very attractive model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Spectacular!! Superbly finiashed. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Oh wow now that is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Now that's a gorgeous beast! Painting the scheme looks a nightmare, but you've nailed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Wow - that's enormous (said the actress to the bishop), great build and lovely paint work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanP Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Fantastic build! Congrats! Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Huge and impressive!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Phenomenal effort to do all that camo so uniformly, what an excellent result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 23/05/2021 at 18:42, VolkerR. said: This one has been on my to-do list for a while. I had been scared by some reports about problems with this kit and the sheer size. I found it difficult (the gear!) but definitely worth the effort. There are some fit problems but nothing unsurmountable. The kit is MPM 48058, but I wanted to build 6N+KM WNr 550045 of 4./KG100 like in MPM`s special edition kit 48060 because of the attractive camo scheme. I could use some of the kit decals and what was missing I replaced with sprayed markings using the Montex mask set. Apart from that I used Eduard`s masks and seat belts and the Condor missile set for the two Henschel Hs293. Camo was sprayed freehand which brought me to my limits in several respects. The aircraft is the size of a B-17, in 1/48 the model is 47cm long with a wingspan of 65cm! It is often underestimated because it seems to be a twin-engine aircraft (there are actually 4 engines), so I put a 109 in one of the fotos for size comparison. Thanks for looking! Volker Absolutely fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Wow and double wow! That's very impressive indeed. And I thought the 1/72 version was big. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 That's a superb result, and shows great skills to maintain that consistency of finish over such a big canvas 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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