mark.au Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 My other overdue RFI is my more recently finished Tamiya 1/48 He-219 Uhu. This one I really enjoyed but ran into all kinds of trouble with the paint and subsequent clear coats. For whatever reason, the Future/Klear would not cure on the Hataka paints and remained tacky. After trying everything, I was able to remove the Future with Windex without damaging the paint. Even though subsequent clear coats were an improvement, the finish still didn't properly cure leading to a great deal of trouble handling the still-slightly-tacky model to completion. It's going to be a dust magnet... The whole story is in the WIP. I painted almost all of the markings, the only decals I used were the "IV" designation at the cockpit. I was quite happy with the paint job; the squiggle isn't as tight as on the real thing, but it's not bad and by the end I was quite comfortable with its application. I think I can do better next time though. The kit itself is Tamiya through and through, well engineered, well produced, a joy to work with. The photos. Cheers. 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I know I said it in the WIP, but this build is absolutely stunning, Mark! You've built it to an incredibly high standard, and I’ve bookmarked the build thread for when I tackle the Ar-234 night fighter that’s in my stash, as it’s the same scheme. Very well done on this! James 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 An absolutely incredible build, Mark: stunning craftsmanship and beautiful paintwork make this model a delight to behold! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Wonderful work and great to see the machine in RAF colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 A veritable cornucopia of wonder. Absolutely stunning. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerman Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 A fantastic job mate! Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Many thanks for the kind comments and likes. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Interesting model. Perfect job! How much?👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Another very nice Uhu, really well done again Mark 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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