Revell Germany Bv 222- Done! (For now)

Lucien Harpress

Member since
June 2003
From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.

Revell Germany Bv 222- Done! (For now)

Posted by Lucien Harpress on Sunday, November 5, 2006 11:07 AM

Well, this sucker is! I've begun work on Revell Germany's 1/72 Bv 222 'Wiking' (German for Viking). You got a glimpse of the outside in my previous post ("A couple of Flying Boats"), so now it's time for a few shots of the interior.

Now remember, the only scratchbuilding I've done is replacing the ammo feeds for the beam guns. The kit parts, while detailed, were totally unuseable. Apart from that, this is ALL out of box.

The only thing I have left to do is some touchup paint on the other fuselage half, and then I can get this sucker closed up. Anyhoo, thanks for checking this out! (It feels good getting back to the big stuff!)

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...

-The Joker

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Matt90

Member since
June 2005
From: New Jersey

Posted by Matt90 on Sunday, November 5, 2006 11:30 AM

Looking good Lucien, I take it you highly reccomend this kit?

''Do your damndest in an ostentatious manner all the time.'' -General George S. Patton

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Sunday, November 5, 2006 8:40 PM

WOW ! She's looking Sweet, Keep it up

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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yardbird78

Member since
January 2003
From: 40 klicks east of the Gateway

Posted by yardbird78 on Sunday, November 5, 2006 10:18 PM

Nice. You must have a retired blimp hangar to store your models in.

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Lucien Harpress

Member since
June 2003
From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.

Posted by Lucien Harpress on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 9:28 PM

Ok, we finally have a few more pictures of progress. Since the last post I've closed up the fuselage, began the engines, and installed the wing turrets. I also have the wings buttoned up also, but that was after these photos were taken.

These photos were also taken rather hastiliy, in the terrible lighting of my basement. That means the quality isn't top notch, but it's enough to see what's going on.

OK, enough yakin'. Time for photos!

Next up are the engines. Pictures will be forthcoming!

Thanks for checking!

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...

-The Joker

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Wirraway

Member since
January 2006
From: Pineapple Country, Queensland, Australia

Posted by Wirraway on Thursday, November 9, 2006 5:47 AM

Great work Lucien (as always) When it comes to multi-engined aircraft- you de man ! You've inspired me to make a start on my ME-323.

"Growing old is inevitable; growing up is optional"

" A hobby should pass the time - not fill it" -Norman Bates

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, November 9, 2006 7:33 AM

Looks real nice. And don't be so critical of the basment lighting... that's not bad either.

Marc

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Lucien Harpress

Member since
June 2003
From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.

Posted by Lucien Harpress on Friday, November 10, 2006 1:42 PM

Thanks, everybody. I'm glad I can be inspiration to somebody. Good luck, by the way Wirraway, with your Me 323. I've wanted a kit of that aircraft for a while. Just keep at it, take it one step at a time, and most importantly, keep us updated (with LOTS of pictures)!

Anyway, back to the Bv 222. I got a day off from school and work today, and was able to get the engines installed. Enjoy!

When it comes to Revell Germany kits, I think the engines are my favorite part. They are almost insanely detailed, they are easy to piant, and very easy to install. Now I just need to figure out how many engines I'm going to open up!

As always, thanks for looking.

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...

-The Joker

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Friday, November 10, 2006 1:56 PM

WOW she's looking Sweet, can't wait to see more of her....... your model that is

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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brain44

Member since
November 2004
From: Columbia Gorge

Posted by brain44 on Friday, November 10, 2006 8:30 PM

Lucien,

Nice work, lookin' fantastic, as your work always does! Can't wait to see this bird all done! Thanks for sharing!

Brian

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." John Bernard Books (The Shootist)

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Jon_a_its

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April 2004

Posted by Jon_a_its on Saturday, November 11, 2006 2:26 PM

Nice work guys,

but 1 question, what are the darker-grey circles in the wing behind engines 1& 6?

thanks in advance

Jon

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Matt90

Member since
June 2005
From: New Jersey

Posted by Matt90 on Saturday, November 11, 2006 8:32 PM

20mm gun turrets, lol. Big bird.

''Do your damndest in an ostentatious manner all the time.'' -General George S. Patton

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Lucien Harpress

Member since
June 2003
From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.

Posted by Lucien Harpress on Sunday, November 12, 2006 11:38 AM

Well, I'm as done as I'm going to be, for a while anyway. I've pretty much gotten to the point where there's not much I can do without painting (something I can't do because of weather). So here it is, my last update for a while.