1/48 Revell He111 H22 & V-1 Rocket

[colin m]

I really like the look of the He111, those huge wings and smooth lines make everything look quite elegant. It will be nice to see this one built.

[AlanG]

Made a start on it today. Progress is slow as the instructions aren't the best and also there is a bit of flash to clean up. But it is an older kit so that's to be expected.

Opened out the seatbelt access in the back of the seat in readiness for the PE belts. Also in doing that i've had to 'remove' (badly) the moulded on belts. But the PE ones should hide the mess i've made lol.

Built up the V1 (not cleaned it up yet though). Wow it's big. I've seen one in the flesh and forgot just how big they are. I've put it next to the body of the He111 for a representation.

[BattleshipBob]

Good to see you getting stuck in Al

[Mini Me]

Alan, you are building the world's first aircraft launched cruise missile. Have fun with it and don't forget the swastikas. :thumb2:
Rick H.

[boatman]

HI AL lookin forward to this build as I voted for this as I think it will be someththin different are you goin to have it in the flyin postion or on the ground ? an lookin at the kits fusealarge I cant really see how the bug was fitted to the hink ?
chris

[AlanG]

It'll be on the ground Chris. I've not built a kit 'flying' since i was a kid lol

[yak face]

Nice start al , I always fancied one of these monogram he111s but the masking of the canopy gives me shivers !

[adt70hk]

Nice start Alan, looking forward to this coming together. Do you have a mask set for it or will it be a DIY job?

ATB

Andrew

[boatman]

Nice start al , I always fancied one of these monogram he111s but the masking of the canopy gives me shivers !

HI Tony I know the hink has got a lot of glass in the front but when I was a lot younger I built one an admitly I dint paint the inside of the glass but had a go at hand paintin on the outside it turned out reasonable not brilliant but at least it got done with a very tiny brush an I was pleased with it to me that's all that matters an I really enjoyed doin it
chris

[yak face]

HI Tony I know the hink has got a lot of glass in the front but when I was a lot younger I built one an admitly I dint paint the inside of the glass but had a go at hand paintin on the outside it turned out reasonable not brilliant but at least it got done with a very tiny brush an I was pleased with it to me that's all that matters an I really enjoyed doin it
chris

If I ever did one chris I’d be getting an Eduard mask set that’s for sure!

[AlanG]

Alan, you are building the world's first aircraft launched cruise missile.

Actually the first 'cruise missile' was the BV 246 'Hagelkorn' (used by he Do215 and Fw190). It was radio controlled where as the V1 was a general direction (gimble controlled) missile. Also the V1 being called a rocket (as per the box title) is misleading. It did not use rocket propulsion but actually used pulse jet technology.

[AlanG]

Do you have a mask set for it or will it be a DIY job?

Nice start al , I always fancied one of these monogram he111s but the masking of the canopy gives me shivers !

Eduard masks to the rescue lol

[Jim R]

Hi Alan
That V1 is much bigger than I imagined. I am sure the Eduard masks will save your sanity and hours of frustration.
Jim

[Mini Me]

You got me Alan, how about one of the first? Rick H.

[AlanG]

And so it starts...... arrrgh my eyes already lol