Andy's 1:48 ICM HE 111

[Waspie]

Great to see you Scottie,and make yourself comfy.. this may take a while !!

It sure is Jim, good to see you popping in Sir :thumb2:

Hi Jakko, not sure I get what you mean there, but good to have you along :tongue-out:.


.. as the above Doug, it's obviously just me, but I don't understand the "steam lorry" thing!! ... Probably just because I'm a Devonian !!:flushed:

My excuse is; I'm cream crackered. Been out most of the day with the pooch. (1st Birthday). Hers not mine!!!!! Although mine would explain a lot!!!

[papa 695]

It looks like a great kit Andy, I’m definitely in, also a nice start. Should be a big model when done.

[The Smythe Meister]

Don't know what went wrong earlier, but these are the pics that should have been there!

[The Smythe Meister]

.... More progress..



Some basic painting going on,..
Then ....



... Some tiny,TINY, bits for the M.G. Barrels there,I also decided to put the support brackets for the rack for the ammo tubs on first..... we'll see how that works out eh!!

... And some "glass" going in there

[The Smythe Meister]

.... it's been a nightmare of a week work wise, but got some etch and detail painting underway,also tried to make it a little dirty and "scuffed"...



... Lots more tiny and fiddly stuff to go in there yet,and on the fuselage halves.For now though, I'm going to give my eyes a rest and skip on to build up the engines.
Thanks for looking in

[Guest]

I’m assuming that isn’t the P tube at the rear gunner’s position

[JR]

Mr Smith , a most enlightening build, I too was concerned at the sight of the frame.At first thought you had got the kits mixed up and started a truck chassis.
Love to Rach and Young Mort.

[The Smythe Meister]

I’m assuming that isn’t the P tube at the rear gunner’s position

"P Tube" Jakko?.. don't understand what you mean there mate?
... I'm sure it's just me being dumb!! :thinking:

[Andy T]

P as in, if you got caught short mid flight...

[Neil Merryweather]

I’m assuming that isn’t the P tube at the rear gunner’s position

Could be.....

[Guest]

"P Tube" Jakko?.. don't understand what you mean there mate?

See Waspie’s Sea King thread

[Guest]

Yep, just when you thought you'd got rid of me... I'm back with another Wingy build :astonished:!!
Another of my favourite WW2 German planes, always loved the look of the 111,in all of it's regalia,(with that in mind, I've not decided wether to do the bomber or Torpedo Bomber version yet :thinking,
So then...the kit...
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As you can see,there are a LOT of "extras" with it,not sure they'll all be used,(it was an eBay win,so came with it anyway!),the box is absolutely rammed with sprues...
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...and the clear bits...
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So there you have it,it looks a cracking kit,(mind you,I DO like ICM stuff )
It's actually a bit bigger than I'd expected, but looks very cool indeed!
I've made a start,more of that later mind,for now, anyone who'd like to pop in from time to time,or follow/comment,will be very welcome... Or just hurl plain old abuse!! :smiling3:
Cheers for now.....

blimey Andy, you do knock them out. Inspiration alert!

[Guest]

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Don't know what went wrong earlier, but these are the pics that should have been there!

it’s a big ol tub. To think that Borders is doing a 1/35 - I don’t see much difference in detail between that and 1/48...

[The Smythe Meister]

Well now I understand the "P tube"!!
Anyway, been working on the two engines,and I have to say they are amazingly well detailed,and, despite being a bit fiddly at times,go together very nicely :thumb2:,the instructions...

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Then the final stages...



That's them built up,and under primer, I've since put on a black coat which is still drying.
Unfortunately all of this excellent detail will not be seen, unless I leave the covers off for a diorama, but that was never the plan :thinking:, anyway, that's it for now,as always,thanks for looking in :thumb2:.....

[scottie3158]

Smifffy looking very nice mate. It looks very well detailed.