Zigomar Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Good day to you all. I have done this kit some times ago but it is not very often seen on the Forum. This German seaplane was a real winner during the first years of the war and was more than a match for his opponents. The model is the Italeri's one which is a very good base, with some mistakes easy to rectify, but cries for details, and details are manies on a seaplane. The Quickboost engine cover was of great help, and the Volume 1 of Lela presse on the German seaplanes helped me throughout the building process. Colors are RLM72/73 for a Seaplane from Flg.Erg.Gr, operating in the Aegean sea in 41. Markings were done with masks. The pics were taken without the MG17, since then the weapon is in place. AA8874DF-E68E-4A88-93F0-1A8CF45732A7_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr B092EEA3-EF55-4462-BE05-05CD0FA25222_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 8F159D8B-79A8-4322-A7F6-AB2E516312A7_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 9CFAF84C-ED82-4175-8C33-7D56F3EEACFA_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr BD04BA39-FFE7-4732-9CE2-1D5078613C46_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 00512FE9-6593-443D-BB37-EDEE71372FA6_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr A6B8F85D-957D-4D4E-A7B4-19B4CB414DB2_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr FB7C4A31-DE18-4EBD-931B-428EE58CA7DC_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstryk Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Great model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 That`s perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Danke my friend but perfection is never achieved in this world!😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Fantastic model, I love the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 C'est tres bien Jean, 👍 & a very far cry from the Airfix one I built about 55 years ago. They do make a nice model but not often seen as you say. Maybe I can use this as inspiration to rebuild my one ( yes, I still have most of it) one day. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Terrific model. Floatplanes rock! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Good thanks mates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Hi Zigomar, That is a great looking model. I have one in my stash and seeing what a fantastic job you have done with yours inspires me to start working on mine. Excellent work and thanks for sharing. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Superbe Jean! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Samuraiwarrior said: Hi Zigomar, That is a great looking model. I have one in my stash and seeing what a fantastic job you have done with yours inspires me to start working on mine. Excellent work and thanks for sharing. Kevin Thanks, that's the purpose of a Forum, inspire! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Am going to have to get the 2 Volumes of the Dictionary down and look up more superlatives for your work. It's stunning as usual. What next one wonders? Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks Pete but remember that I had my failures too! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Zigomar said: Thanks Pete but remember that I had my failures too! Cheers. We all do my friend. The trick is not letting anyone find the "bodies".😜 Keep em coming, I'll keep watching. Regards, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Pete Robin said: We all do my friend. The trick is not letting anyone find the "bodies".😜 Keep em coming, I'll keep watching. Regards, Pete 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 That is just superb Great subject really well executed I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 43 minutes ago, Winenut said: That is just superb Great subject really well executed I love it! Thanks, best regards to down under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Bonjour, a superlative build, as always. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 bonsoir Jean, A bird that is rarely seen on forums! thanks for that ! beautifuly done as usual, what paints did you used for 72/73 ? cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 hour ago, François Escudé said: bonsoir Jean, A bird that is rarely seen on forums! thanks for that ! beautifuly done as usual, what paints did you used for 72/73 ? cheers! Hello François! Old Model Master acrilyc, still working fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Absolutely superb!!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Muchas gracias Miguel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Lovely finish, the weathering looks spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, woody37 said: Lovely finish, the weathering looks spot on Thanks. Weathering on a seaplane is a bit different from a land base plane. The action of the sea and salt plus the usual mechanic fluids leaks call for something a bit different. That's what I have tried to duplicate here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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