Hi chaps
It is great to see more people get this stunning kit. I am sure I posted pics of mine around January this year on this site. If not then HERE:
http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=727
For those building this you do need to pay attention and do some painting first. This model went together for me without any filler and the cockpit looks good just OOB with painting.
This particular version is on the boundary of the colour change in the cockpit, but as it was really a Kreigsmarine aircraft the interior remained RLM02 with RLM66 control panels etc.
For those wanting the Correct shades, The following Vallejo Model Color colours are shade matched 100% to period RLM shade cards which I have managed to study for a few months
Cockpit/engine panel interior
General colour RLM02 - Vallejo Model Colour 886
Control Panels/radios etc RLM66 Vallejo Model Colour 866
Exterior Colours
Lower Colour European West & East, Baltic & Northern Theatres
Prior to November 1941 this was RLM 65v.1 Matched to VMC 906
Post November 1941 this was changed to RLM65v.2. Matched to VMC 907
Mediterranian Theatre Lower Colour
RLM78 - VMC 961
It is possible that the underside colour was changed to match the general theatre colour of aircraft while the top remained RLM72/73 but I have not found any supporting evidence.
UPPER SURFACE HARD LINE SPLINTER PATTERN
For Seaplanes and maritime recon aircraft this remained the same throughout the war in all theatres and is RLM72/73
RLM72 matched to VMC980
RLM73 matched to VMC895
Vallejo Model Colour Numbers and Names as referenced above
RLM02 - VMC 70886 Green Grey
RML65v.1 - VMC 70906 Pale Blue
RLM65v.2 - VMC 70907 Pale Grey Blue
RLM66 - VMC 70886 Grey Green
RLM72 - VMC 70980 Black Green
RLM73 - VMC 70895 Gunship Green
RLM78 - VMC 70961 Sky Blue
These as I have said further up are 100% shade matched to original shade cards and should give you a fantastic authentic paint job.
WATCH OUT FOR
The engine panels and the engine. Take care when putting this together. The engine looks good in Vallejo natural Steel (70864) and oily steel (70865).
Decals. On the floats in the instructions you get a choice of a red line or text USE BOTH. It is correct to do so. No tail insignia is included ( the silly EU rule)
Don't forget to put some weight in the floats!
I think that is all...... Happy building chaps!
James