This is the Revell 1:72 scale kit of the -B1a/U1. Painted with my usual mix of Tamiya, Vallejo and Humbrol.
I've taken a "what-if" approach to the weathering, mainly what if the Schwalbe had done what it'd meant to - hold off the bombardments, extending the war somewhat. Applying some artistic license to the situation lends me to think they'd be rushed back into the air, perhaps with lack of cleaning etc hence the overdone cannon stains and rather grimey appearance. What this has taught me, is that I have to up my game with the precision airbrush work - I again refer you to the overdone cannon stains
The gear actuators still need to be painted and the antenna to be added. There's also a mast to be added to the underside.
The kit itself is brilliant, cracking fit and aside from the gear wells, (evident in above photo) has got some really good detail for the scale. The decals however, are very poor, thick, refused to come off the backing in some cases and a pain to get into the panels, so I'd recommend some AM decals if anyone else has this kit.
As always, comments and crit welcome.
Stitch
I've taken a "what-if" approach to the weathering, mainly what if the Schwalbe had done what it'd meant to - hold off the bombardments, extending the war somewhat. Applying some artistic license to the situation lends me to think they'd be rushed back into the air, perhaps with lack of cleaning etc hence the overdone cannon stains and rather grimey appearance. What this has taught me, is that I have to up my game with the precision airbrush work - I again refer you to the overdone cannon stains
The gear actuators still need to be painted and the antenna to be added. There's also a mast to be added to the underside.
The kit itself is brilliant, cracking fit and aside from the gear wells, (evident in above photo) has got some really good detail for the scale. The decals however, are very poor, thick, refused to come off the backing in some cases and a pain to get into the panels, so I'd recommend some AM decals if anyone else has this kit.
As always, comments and crit welcome.
Stitch