1/72 Heinkel He-177A-5 with lots of goodies

[Flyingbabydoc]

Hello everyone

Back from a wonderful vacation in South America it is time to get the new year of modelling going.

I believe there is a saying in the USA like this: "go big or go bust", right? Well then I am starting the new year with a bang.

This is the Revell 1/72 Heinkel He-177 A-5 which I will be assembling with a lot of resin (engines, wheels, bomb bay) and lots of PE. I love this odd bird, what a shame that None has survived the war.


Still waiting for the decals to arrive, not sure if I will go with a normal bomber from Operation Steinbock (and use some resin bombs) or use the Hs-293 guided bombs. This kit Comes with the Fritz-X guided bomb, but I can manage to scavange a few HS-293 from another kit. Let me know your opinion about this.

Thanks for looking and wish me luck!

Cheers

Alex

 

[moon puppy]

That is a lot of goodies.

About those self adhesive eduards, don't trust them. I used some way back and the glue seems to float around. clean off the adhesive with lacquer thinner and use CA.

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

You are quite right Bob.

I never trust the self-adhesive thingies. First time I did and after a few hours all was detached. I always use CA for that.

Let's just hope that I don't screw it up AGAIN... :tomato

So what do you think? Bombs, Hs-293 or Fritz-X?

Cheers

Alex

 

[SA Dave]

Ooooh this is a great kit

 

[Old Dog]

 

[phantom II]

You are quite right Bob.

I never trust the self-adhesive thingies. First time I did and after a few hours all was detached. I always use CA for that.

Let's just hope that I don't screw it up AGAIN... :tomato

So what do you think? Bombs, Hs-293 or Fritz-X?

Cheers

Alex

Love that bird . Have two in the past . I have this particular one waiting in the closet.

I have sent you an inspiration link .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[razordws]

Great choice Alex! Love this bird.

Any of the bomb options would be great. I personally like the hs 293.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Nice looking project Alex! I would suggest doing your research well before using any of the CMK resin. My experiences with their stuff has been that it isn't that accurate. Double check their stuff to be on the safe side.

I will be watching this as I have a 1/48 kit and have thought about obtaining a 1/32 vac kit.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Oh and the self adhesive garbage on the Eduard colored PE is crap. I remove it with Xylene which isn't as aggressive as laquer thiinner. Always concerned with damaging the color that is applied. The Xylene, some Q-tips and paper towels seem to do the job well and it isn't as volatile or aromatic as most of the solvents out there.

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Thanks guys

Paul, I quite agree with you. I have seen some Problems with CMK Details in the past, particularly in the Spitfire Details. That is why I got the books as well.

Thanks for the tip with the Xylene. That is something I can withstand, I do not react to it - we use it a lot in the lab in the immunohistochemistry slides.

Now, you must be kidding: a 1/32 Heinkel He-177? How is that possible? The wingspan alone must be what, 4 feet? How can you build such a Monster... :huh: :huh:

Cheers

Alex

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have the 1/32nd scale PBY Catalins by HPH (?) It has a 39 inch wingspan. The 1/43 DeAgostini Millennium Falcon dwarfs it though.

Building the 1/72 Do-17z by Airfix at the moment and am enjoying it. (45 Years Later thread)

Always enjoy your builds Alex, will be watching.

 

[lupanzer]

Very nice stuff!...beautiful plane!...good lucky my friend! :coolio

Luiz.

 

[Iron Mike]

Off we go, into the wild blue yonder...

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Hello dear friends

A small update - this week was chaotic, no bench time at all! The Little one will start Kindergarten next week so lots going on. I think this one will be a slow Project. Hope you will bare with me.

Some PE in the Cockpit. I managed to get it done with minimal glue. rinks

Cheers

Alex

 

[moon puppy]

Looks great Alex!

 

[phantom II]

Looking very nice Alex Are they calling for RLM 02 for the interior ? I would have though RLM 66 :hmmm

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Heavens Eagle]

This is looking real good Alex! Carry on my friend!

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Looking very nice Alex Are they calling for RLM 02 for the interior ? I would have though RLM 66 :hmmm

Cheers, Christian B)

I've done a little research on this, and can't seem to pinpoint the answer. According to the RLM, bombers are supposed to have 02 interiors. I can't find anything changing it to 66. But photos of the cockpits of late bombers (He177 and Ju388) sure look like RLM66 to me. So probably good either way? :idonno

Anyway - great work Doc, really impressive considering the scale!

Keep up the good work!

 

[Iron Mike]

Lotta stuff in a little package.

 

[razordws]

Lotsa detail in that little office. Great work Alex!