Roman Schilhart Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's my 1/72 Revell Heinkel He-177 A-5 in markings of KG1. Painted with Mr.Hobby acrylics, photos by Wolfgang Rabel. Special thanks @Richard502 for donating the kit, and to @Han Solo for paint advice. The Revell kit was released 20 years ago. Compared to modern toolings, it has some shortcomings, such as poor transparencies and problematic fit on larger parts (wings and fuselage). The Revell kit is still a welcome replacement for the old Airfix model (from the 1960s). For the upper colors, I chose RLM02/RLM70. Decals are from Eagle Strike (72040), representing one of the last Heinkels in service. In autumn of 1944, Kampfgeschwader 1 was disbanded and fight personnel were sent to /JG 7, converting to the Messerschmitt Me 262 fighter jets. The He-177 is mostly displayed with anti-shipping rockets, I loaded my model more conventionally, using the six bombs provided in the Revell kit. The underside was painted RLM65. Thank you for your interest, best greetings from Vienna! Roman 70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Top job. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hi Roman This is very nice and I like this big bomber. Are you sure about the RLM70 you used which looks like a mid-green instead of the usual Schwarzgrün as on the propeller blades. Cheers. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 love this bomber, well done !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Solo Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hey Roman, verry nice model 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 21 hours ago, VG 33 said: Are you sure about the RLM70 you used which looks like a mid-green instead of the usual Schwarzgrün as on the propeller blades. Thank you very much for feedback, Patrick. Yes, it is the same color indeed, but sprayed in different dilutions. I used a thinner mix for the upperside blotches and spinner, while the prop blades received a 'dryer' coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 A real beauty!! Lovely work indeed! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Excellent work ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Roman my friend, this is why you are a virtuoso of the hobby. By no means an “easy” kit to assemble especially to the level in which you have here. I like the very attractive camouflage scheme. Inspirational as usual!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Superb modeling! Never saw this version, but it looks really nice! please say hallo to the photographer, he is an artist! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 What a fine piece of modelling, Superb paint Job! Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Superb workmanship Roman. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 A typically excellent model, Roman. I agree that it's a tricky build in places but well worth it when you get a result like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Very impressive result, Roman. I've had one like this in my stash for ages, but always shied away from the amount of work 🤔 Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 That's a real "beauty", Roman! It is one of my favourite WW2 German aircraft (and there aren't many!). It was a shame that it was so dangerous! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Great work on your He-177, which you finished in an uncommon but attractive camouflage scheme. The bomb bay is neatly built, which from experience, I know can be a tricky fit. You've inspired me to take another look at mine and get it across the finish line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Very impressive work on this build Roman and excellent photos! Many thanks for sharing this beauty. Regards, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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