Revell, 1/32, Heinkel He 219 UHU
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:03 pm
Always loved this Aircraft. First time I ever saw it (looong time ago in a galaxy far far away) I thought it looked ugly, but "modern".
As I have looked at it over the years and read about it, I have come to Think of it as a fantastic and beautiful Aircraft.
Ahead of its time in many respects, but also with a potential that was never to be fully realized.
It has a very interesting history, especially the design part and how it actually came about.
First the design was radically different and intended as a fast recon plane. (which was missing in the Luftwaffe)
Then the RLM changed the specs many times (almost bankrupted Heinkel), until finally it became a reality as a Nigh Fighter.
Again to fill a gap, all planes used as NF were modified existing types. The 219 was the first and only purpose built NF in the Luftwaffe during WWII.
I will build the A-2 ver. Since the subjects with the camo I want to do are...A-2.
(The A-7 never really existed, since the spec was never realized due to the Engines that was never available)
Finally, the He 219 was the most advanced nightfighter designed and build during WWII. It even had ejection seats!!!
Here is the (BIG) Revell kit and some extra goodies. No PE though since I think the OOB details are good enough.
(If You really want to go to Town with a 219, buy the Zoukei-Mura kit!)
The kit was a bit banged up since it was packed in the bottom of a box with other kits and stuff on top.
Major clear parts and some other small parts were loose but luckely no damage.
Fuse sides...big bird!
Radar antennas and Engine parts x 2
Cockpit, fuse parts, inside of flaps, etc...and one loose, the goggles used to look into the radar.
Wings
Clear parts, all canopies loose but ok
Nice details OOB to work with, so decided to skip PE. (Dont like Eduards colored PE anyway, strange colors)
Surface detail is not that bad.
Flash, yes that was no REVELLation...
Some parts are "semi loose" this is a Close call, bent out of shape but in one peice...
Decals, very nice! (Cartograf)
Incl. individual instruments.
Revell has A LOT to learn regarding writing instructions...
The wünderbar camo I will attempt. (I Think its 4 options)
Looks kind of like this in a better pic.
That pic is from these fantastic reference books! This series by Kagero is highly recommended to modellers!
(55 books to date)
You also get fully detailed scale plans in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32
Masks
Wheels (The Wheels are very prominent on the 219 so wanted nice ones)
HGW fabric seatbelts...Ooooh they are gems! If You havent, do check them out.
Will get started as soon as the Condor leaves the nest...or as it nears the end in a week or so.
(Just so you dont expect updates right away)
As I have looked at it over the years and read about it, I have come to Think of it as a fantastic and beautiful Aircraft.
Ahead of its time in many respects, but also with a potential that was never to be fully realized.
It has a very interesting history, especially the design part and how it actually came about.
First the design was radically different and intended as a fast recon plane. (which was missing in the Luftwaffe)
Then the RLM changed the specs many times (almost bankrupted Heinkel), until finally it became a reality as a Nigh Fighter.
Again to fill a gap, all planes used as NF were modified existing types. The 219 was the first and only purpose built NF in the Luftwaffe during WWII.
I will build the A-2 ver. Since the subjects with the camo I want to do are...A-2.
(The A-7 never really existed, since the spec was never realized due to the Engines that was never available)
Finally, the He 219 was the most advanced nightfighter designed and build during WWII. It even had ejection seats!!!
Here is the (BIG) Revell kit and some extra goodies. No PE though since I think the OOB details are good enough.
(If You really want to go to Town with a 219, buy the Zoukei-Mura kit!)
The kit was a bit banged up since it was packed in the bottom of a box with other kits and stuff on top.
Major clear parts and some other small parts were loose but luckely no damage.
Fuse sides...big bird!
Radar antennas and Engine parts x 2
Cockpit, fuse parts, inside of flaps, etc...and one loose, the goggles used to look into the radar.
Wings
Clear parts, all canopies loose but ok
Nice details OOB to work with, so decided to skip PE. (Dont like Eduards colored PE anyway, strange colors)
Surface detail is not that bad.
Flash, yes that was no REVELLation...
Some parts are "semi loose" this is a Close call, bent out of shape but in one peice...
Decals, very nice! (Cartograf)
Incl. individual instruments.
Revell has A LOT to learn regarding writing instructions...
The wünderbar camo I will attempt. (I Think its 4 options)
Looks kind of like this in a better pic.
That pic is from these fantastic reference books! This series by Kagero is highly recommended to modellers!
(55 books to date)
You also get fully detailed scale plans in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32
Masks
Wheels (The Wheels are very prominent on the 219 so wanted nice ones)
HGW fabric seatbelts...Ooooh they are gems! If You havent, do check them out.
Will get started as soon as the Condor leaves the nest...or as it nears the end in a week or so.
(Just so you dont expect updates right away)
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