Giampiero Piva Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 The model represents a He46 C of 1./NSGr.7, which operated from Agram (Zagreb) in 1943-44. The camouflage scheme is in RLM 70/71/22, probably applied over the integral RLM 02 (or RLM 63) of the previous scheme. The model is totally brushpainted with Vallejo colors; the nationality insignia decals come from the 'warehouse', while the alphabetic and numeric codes were printed by me. SC50 bombs, fitted with whistles, are Eduard 672-115. WIP : Hope you like it. Thanks for your attention. Giampiero Piva 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I like it a lot!. Such an interesting out of the ordinary subject that I was unaware of until you modelled it. Skillful detailing (again) has made this a little gem of a model. Pete 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Another Masterpiece from the Italian Master! Bravissimo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Very nice result! I have done about 15 years ago one AML He46 convering it to 14 cylinders GR engine E variant in Hungarian service but I have a second one in stash, to do it one day in SCW nationaliats colors. So I look at your improvements with interest... Regards Jerzy Wojtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Yet another beautiful build from you Giampiero! Your extra details are always exquisite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 That is a great model of an aircraft, which is rarely seen here. Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Giampiero, the copper wire that you have used to replicate the wing and tailplane ribs is very effective to my eyes. I am wondering how you attached the wire so neatly, they all look straight and parallel! In particular, are the ends fitted into small holes so the wires look rounded off at the ends? Whatever you did, it looks great! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Hi Giampiero, always loved these forgotten planes used in unglamorous tasks, certainly inspired by equivalent use of Po2 on Russian side. One of these that I've had in mind, you know, " one day I'll do it " 😊, So glad to see it build , and in a such nice way !! You bring proof that " brush painted " can be equal if not better than airbrushed job. Hats off !! really ! Thanks for sharing !! Congrats ! cheers !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 No one can call the He 46 a beauty, but that is a really beautiful build! Kind regards, Joachim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Well done. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Great work. Could you please describe your method of applying copper wire for wing surface effect? I assume you used CA glue, but how did you manage to get it so neatly considering the nature of this glue? Also how did you manage to keep all copper wire segments perfectly straight since it is very easily bent and keeps the shape? Marko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 As Joachim said. The original really was a beautiful construction, but it’s good to see this one here. Very nice workmanship! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 5 hours ago, MarkoZG said: Great work. Could you please describe your method of applying copper wire for wing surface effect? I assume you used CA glue, but how did you manage to get it so neatly considering the nature of this glue? Also how did you manage to keep all copper wire segments perfectly straight since it is very easily bent and keeps the shape? Marko 1 hour ago, Andy Dyck said: As Joachim said. The original really was a beautiful construction, but it’s good to see this one here. Very nice workmanship! Andy The procedure was as follows: - I engraved the plastic where the copper cable segments should be positioned - I glued the segments with acrylic glue along almost their entire length, leaving the ends free - I glued the ends with cyanoacrylate - I smoothed the ends with sandpaper - finally I gave several coats of paint not too diluted. HTH Giampiero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Molto Bello! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I do not think I have ever seen this aircraft built in model form before. One, I cannot believe this is an AML kit as they can be difficult to make, and two, the detail you have put into it makes it look like it should at least be in 1/48 scale. Thanks for sharing such a wonderfully built and finished kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Absolutely great! Congratulations! I've got this kit for decades, someday I will build it in September 1939 markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 16 hours ago, Giampiero Piva said: The procedure was as follows: - I engraved the plastic where the copper cable segments should be positioned - I glued the segments with acrylic glue along almost their entire length, leaving the ends free - I glued the ends with cyanoacrylate - I smoothed the ends with sandpaper - finally I gave several coats of paint not too diluted. HTH Giampiero Thanks for the explanation. Which acrylic glue do you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 7 hours ago, MarkoZG said: Thanks for the explanation. Which acrylic glue do you use? Microscale Micro-Gloss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I would never have known it was brush painted if you hadn't mentioned it. Very nice result. In particular, the rust color you achieved on the exhaust is very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Giampiero………I AM NOT WORTHY!!!!!! You continue to amaze with these fabulous subjects. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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