phillip1 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Fellow Modelers, This is my first post to this excellent site. Below are photos of my Revell GmbH 1/32 scale HE-111 H3 finished in 2018. The He-111 has always been one of my favorite WWII aircraft and I decided to model it after a Battle of Britain machine. The subject selected was an “H-3” aircraft (Work Number 3340) that participated in the BoB during the summer of 1940, specifically on September 15, 1940, now remembered as “Battle of Britain Day”. Several aftermarket sets were used to make the conversion from a “P-1” to “H-3” version of the aircraft. The aftermarket sets included: Eduard canopy mask set, Eduard cockpit photo-etched set, CMK engine nacelle conversion set, HK seatbelt set, and decals. The shown He-111 H-3 (Wk. Num. 3340 and side code A1+BT) was assigned to KG53/III/9 or the 9th Squadron of the 3rd Group of the 53 Bomber Wing and was based out of Lille, France. Although bomber attacks took place all day on September 15th, 3340 participated in the mid-afternoon attack which totaled 114 bombers. The primary targets for this group were the West India Docks, Royal Victoria Docks and Surrey Commercial Dock warehouses. After crossing the Channel and reaching the vicinity of Gravesend, England (northwest of London) this armada came under attack from Spitfire fighters from 66, 72 and 229 Squadrons. The British fighters were above and in front of the Luftwaffe bombers when they began their diving attacks. During these attacks (lead by 66 Squadron) 3340 was hit multiple times, suffering heavy damage and wounding two non-commissioned officers. The damage was significant enough to force a return to base. 3340 was able to re-cross the Channel and enter France, making a forced (probably wheels up) landing in Armentieres, France about 10 miles short of the airfield in Lille. Luftwaffe records record 3340 suffered “40% damage” as a result of the action that day but it is unknown if the aircraft was repaired and returned to service or written off. I hope you enjoy the photos. Phillip1 46 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Beautifully built and finished, the paint work is exceptional, nice to see a clean machine, good job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic 315 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 That is museum standard - superb finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 It’s so nice to see a model that hasn’t been weathered, washed, pre- and post-shaded to within an inch of its life. She looks like she’s been on the Geschwader for a couple of days straight from Heinkel AG. Lovely job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken the panda Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip1 Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Farmerboy/Classic315/stever219/Ken the panda, Thanks for the compliments! They are greatly appreciated. Phillip1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Ritz Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Brilliantly executed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Great finish and build. A memorable model, well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksjager Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Absolutely beautiful build and finish. Superb work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 That’s just drop dead gorgeous. A faultless build throughput and brilliantly photographed to capture your masterful work. It’s great builds like this that inspires everyone to work harder and get better. Cheers and very well modelled., Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 What a beauty! Your paintjob and weathering really makes this kit such a stunner. It's very nice to see a kit that depicts an almost factory new aircraft but still with good depth to the paintwork. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 That's superb work, absolutely great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one of the few Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Absolutely stunning build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Welcome to Britmodeller and what an entrance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWessex Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Paintjob is outstanding. I'd love to know your choice of paints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 That's a very good, clean build... great job DaveH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispisme Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTninja Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Wow Just wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 What a stunner. Nice paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip1 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Ingo Ritz/Hoppy/Volksjager/Rabbit Leader/RMCS/MBM/F-32/one of the few/Bertie Psmith/NavyWessex/DaveH/chrispisme/JTninja/Maginot-Thanks very much for the compliments! NavyWesses-I use Model Master enamel paints, although they are getting harder to find since Testors stopped making them. Phillip1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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