He 111Z WiP (Completed pics page 6)

Thanks. I am still practicing weathering on aircraft. I started off with Flory washes and then when I started to get some of AK's products for armour, I thought I would give them a try on aircraft, and so far it has worked well.

very very nice work. I like your weathering a lot.

Thanks very much Joe.

carrying on.

Hey There Bish, Just thought I would drop in and give you a little tidbit of information. And that is that your He 11 is absolutely  and overwhelmingly INCREDIBLE!!! Just simply amazing work. Just wanted you to know that. Now, carry on.

Thanks Joe, glad you like it. I had a bit of a scare, but now its turning out just as I had hoped it would.

Good grief that's beautiful!!! A real jawdropper!!

Thanks guys. I just hope my hands stay steady, got a lot of 72nd kits still to build.

And I rather like the more unusual subjects and this one has always interestedd me.

Interesting subject!  Nice work!

Seriously nice work, Bish.  Your hands are MUCH more steady than mine...

Here you go Mustang, just for you. The undercarriage and outer engines are on and most of the weathering is done. I did have some drama's with a couple of the decals after adding the flat coat. The right upper wing and one of the fuselage crosses both silvered a lot, so I painted over the centre of the crosses. One recommendation I would make is to try and use AM decals especially for the crosses, swastika's and probably the tail code. The decals are rather thick.

 This is probably the last update before its done. I only have a few bits to add, such as the window's, upper gun position and so on, and a bit of work to do on the main undercarriage. But I still have a lot to do on the base, ground equipment and other bits for the dio.

Well luckily you get 2 for the price of 1 with this build.

And I think I now have enough He 111 plastic to keep me going for a while. It was my birthday on sat and I used the money I got to get the Revell 32nd He 111H-6. My other half couldn't understand why I wanted it when I already have an H-6 in 72nd. While I was explaining I got it out to show her the size difference.

Bugger that thing is big.

Cant wait for that! I've been having 111 withdrawals!!!

tempestjohnny

Hey I know.  For Bish's next project he can do a 'what if' 111Z with 7x37mm anti tank guns hanging under it and decals for Rudel on the side. he he.  John

MMMMMM, tempting. But I am sure it could carry more than 7. How about a couple of 88's, now Rudel could do some real damage with those.

Thanks for the comments guys. I have had a few drama's over the weekend, I haven't been able to get on the site since I logged off on Sat night, I have been getting cold sweets and the shakes. But now I am back on, I will have an update later tonight.

O, you got the Z-2 variant, I have been tempted to get that, as well as another Z to do the Z-3.

Of course with a Z-2 you can use what ever marking options you like as it never existed. Microscale/Superscale used to do a range of German code sheets, but they are hard to get hold of. I know one company in the UK does them and they are really nice, with a range of colours and size's as well as outline ones.

www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/German-Luftwaffe-Serials_B2468X.aspx

But I am pretty sure you can find similar in the US. What markings does the Z-2 kit come with.

Awesome job, Bish!  

Hey I know.  For Bish's next project he can do a 'what if' 111Z with 7x37mm anti tank guns hanging under it and decals for Rudel on the side. he he.  John

Actually you could say the Italeri kit packs in details that the Hasegawa lacks like crew members. Though if I use the Eduard sets for the Z I wouldn't add the armored window covers from the exterior detail set those are too confusing. Oh my Z is the long range bomber variant with 6 1000kg bombs on it. And where do I find decals for the Z because I figure the code leters were the same for both fuselages?

Bish

We tend not to see that many Testors kits over here, especially in shops. I know Hannants has a small range of there kits.

Mikeym, that's a damn good deal, I paid £53 for mine. I would make one suggestion and that's to replace the decals, especially the crosses and swastika and if you can the code letters. They are really thick and just didn't want to settle into the panel lines. I wish I had swapped mine out.

The Italeri kits are rather nice. I originally built their H-6 and Z kits but both of them were badly damaged. While I replaced the Z with the Hase kit, I got another Italeri H-6 to replace the one I had lost. They are defiantly good value for money even if they do lack some of the detail of the hase kits.

We tend not to see that many Testors kits over here, especially in shops. I know Hannants has a small range of there kits.

Mikeym, that's a damn good deal, I paid £53 for mine. I would make one suggestion and that's to replace the decals, especially the crosses and swastika and if you can the code letters. They are really thick and just didn't want to settle into the panel lines. I wish I had swapped mine out.

The Italeri kits are rather nice. I originally built their H-6 and Z kits but both of them were badly damaged. While I replaced the Z with the Hase kit, I got another Italeri H-6 to replace the one I had lost. They are defiantly good value for money even if they do lack some of the detail of the hase kits.

Heck Bish I went and picked up the Hasegawa HE111Z on sale at Sprue Bros. for only $39 on sale. All I have is the Italeri H6.

Bish

Thanks guys.

MA, I didn't realise Testors had boxed this, I assume it is the Italeri kit. That's a pretty nice build, as are most Italeri kits. Look forward to seeing it.

I will have another update  tomorrow. Been having a bit of an issue with the decals, but now got it weathered and the final bits are being added.

Hi Bish- yes, Testors reboxed the Italeri kit and I have that copy as well. Looking forward to your next update.

Dave

Thanks guys.

MA, I didn't realise Testors had boxed this, I assume it is the Italeri kit. That's a pretty nice build, as are most Italeri kits. Look forward to seeing it.

I will have another update  tomorrow. Been having a bit of an issue with the decals, but now got it weathered and the final bits are being added.

Nice work Bish.  I've got the Testors version in my stash.  I'm gonna dig it out one of these days.  

I've said it before and I'll say it again.....what you do with 1/72 kits is AMAZING!  Rock solid job Bish!

Eagle90

JOE, no problem, glad its appreciated.

Time for a short update. Finally got the decals finished, which like everything else took longer than expected.

 And I got the two resin engines finished. 

 I have just started the weathering tonight using some Flory  wash on the underside, so its getting close. 

Bish, Man, your fantastic skills are turning that He 111Z into one amazing build. I really appreciate that you share your work with us.

Thanks guys.

cnq, that makes two of its. Its been slow going with all the scratch building, but I am really enjoying it.

Man this is gettin' GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!

Excellent progress so far. I like your detail work. Looking forward to the finish model.

WOW!  All I can say is WOW!  Super job Bish!

Eagle90

Thanks for the comments guys.

reasoned, well, I have got an 88mm gun after this, and doing that in a nice monotone Pz Grey.

Mike, were would the world be without duct tape.

John, when I did the Italeri one I did overall white, I didn't bother doing the camo underneath. I think I miss out the spirals as well. I know, cope out. No spirals on this one either, which is a relief.

7474, its getting there. Hopefully I can come up with a realistic look for oil/fuel spills.

So here's the results of all that masking.

 I have also been working on some of the smaller bit, like painting the wheels and getting the two engines together. And doing the gun mounts for the top position. I have used some brass wire for the frame that supports the gunners seat.

I can now get on to my favourite bit, decaling. But most of this week I will be concentrating on the ground equipment and vehicles.