Complete - Tamiya 1/48 He-219 A-7 Uhu

Thank you cnq. Yours looks great! I tried a squiggle pattern too, but for some reason my airbrush wouldn't cooperate.  

Thanks for the comment wing_nut! I saw that article when I was doing my research and immediatly thought "nope!" The more I look at it the more I like it.

I was to get decals on last week before I went on vacation, but haven't had a chance to take pictures.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to do a wash for the panel lines and get some pictures up by the end of the week.

That was a good call. Using that idea as a reference i did it on a 1/35 scale midget sub. The number of "blobs" I used must be what he used on just the tail. And this was a big PITA. The only thing I will say is it does pay off in the end. But when you factor in hair loss it makes you think twice.

Wingnut, that sub looks great!  I'm not sure that I'd have the patience to pull it off though.

Well, that was a longer break between updates than I would have liked.  Between a sinus infection and getting things ready to start teaching again my time at the bench was pretty limited.  I got the decals on, which didn't take too long as there aren't that many markings.  It took me a little while, but I finally finished the panel line wash.  I used acrylic craft paints, and combined burnt umber with black.

Next is the landing gear and then the fiddly bits.  I seem to have accidentally thrown my B sprue away which had a couple of small antennae on it, but I don't think it will be too hard to scratchbuild a couple of replacements.

I love that camo!! She is looking SOOO good. NICE !!!

BK

Thanks Bish!  I agree about decals, it helps give more of an identity to the model.  I can't wait to see what you do with yours.  

I was able to assemble and paint the landing gear.  I gave them a light wash and drybrushing to help bring out the details.

I also finished the exhaust shrouds.  I stole a technique I saw online somewhere when I was doing my research.  I painted them with Model Master acrylic rust to start.  Then I scribbled on some sandpaper with a pencil and rubbed my finger in the pile of graphite dust then smeared it on the shroud.

I attached them all to the plane and added the props.  Here's how she sits now, hopefully I'll be able to get this finished within a week (if life stops getting in the way).

That looks great!  I would be more than happy with those results.

Mike

I'm making slow progress.  I added some soot for the guns and some exhaust streaking.  With any luck I'll be finished by the end of the month.

Well, here she is all finished.  I have to say that this kit was an absolute blast to build.  The only major problems (other than painting that camo) was trying to get the front antenna array to line up and not droop.  But after it's all said and done, I'm proud of this one.  Sorry about the quality of the photos, my cell phone was fighting me on taking decent pictures.  On to the next!

That came out so nice. Excellent work.

BK

Bob

Excellent job on that Uhu. The camo came out looking outstanding. I bet those radar antennas were a PITA to align.

Bish

I never completely trust specially Dragon or any other kit maker (except Wingnutwings) for their color callouts. Remember the color Eduard listed to paint the ammo cases in my 1/35 Hetzer? WNW on the other hand puts out very good reference material with their products.

Outstanding!

Mike

Looks great!