"GERMAN ARROWS" - OFFICIAL DO-335 GB

Thanks Doug. I do believe that is the war had gone one, the Germans were intending to limit aircraft production to just a few types, this being one of them. From what I understand, this would have certainly caused some headaches.

Yep, base is underway. Its an all concrete one this time, with the pilot just came down after a mission and ground crew about to retrieve the cameras from underneath, nothing to intricate this time.

And I am liking this scheme as well, I may use it on some other Luft 46 builds.

Rigidrider

... Of all the strange aircraft the Germans developed during that time I like this one the best! It may not have changed the inevitable outcome of the war, but if these had been released earlier and in larger numbers, I bet it would have been a tougher time of it.

Doug

Imagine a bomber formation attacked, the "Arrows" taking on the fighters and the "Swallows" going for the heavies...... 

I managed to get my build finished yesterday, so here are the final pics. All I had left to do was add the wheels, access ladder and canopy, the rest of the week was spent on the base and figures. So here are those pics.

Despite the issues, I am rather pleased with the end results, at least I know what to expect when I bild another. I am really pleased with the scheme as well, I am thinking about using it on one of my Ar 234 kits, probably the recon version of that.

Thanks all and hopefully we will get to see some more completed builds soon. 

Bish!  WOW!  Yet another superior build!  And as always, your bases are spectacular!  Awesome work mate!

Eagle90

Really looks good Bish! I already told you how much I liked your paint scheme... it looks even better weathered and detailed with wash... Great finish!

Doug

Thanks a lot guys, much appreciated. I know what you mean Doug, a little bit of a wash and a touch of grime can make a lot of difference.

Bish that is awesome!   That camo scheme really came out great and is a nice departure from the usual 71/2/3 schemes.  Gives me some inspiration to finish mine.

Thanks Chris. I do like to do Luft 46 builds as operational aircraft, so even when I get to the A-1, I plan to avoid the 70/71 scheme.

Very original paint scheme Bish and really enjoy the ground crew scene.

Thanks Reasoned.

That is one great looking paint scheme Bish. Don't quite understand why the Luftwaffe didn't use schemes like this on such an uncommon aircraft instead of the boring 'splinter' scheme, specially so late in the war. The base and figures look great too. I received some figures from a couple of the lads here and I'm still trying to make some use of them by changing some of the poses and incorporating some Eduard figures into the setting but have been busy with a couple of commissions.

I read somewhere that the closest the Arrow got to combat was when one ran into a group of 3 or 4 Typhoons which could not keep up with the Arrow leaving them far behind within seconds of interception.  This was one awesome aircraft!

Thanks PJ. Converting figures is something I have been getting into recently. Its really difficult to get decent poses, especially for ground crew. I have every German 72nd figure set there is, and even then its not easy. In fact, the two ground crew on this dio, one is from a USAAF set and one from an RAF set, they were the nearest I could find to the poses I wanted.

I have read that story as well. I believe they were aircraft from 3 Sqn. Theres also an account of a group of P-51's spotting one but that also made off at high speed.

You guys are doing some very impressive work here!

I love that camo on your 335, Bish! Any particular pic you want to see on the front page?

Thanks buddy, good to see you back.

I like the first one myself, but will leave it upto you.

I got her added to the front page.

SchattenSpartan

I got her added to the front page.

You may want to check for more completed builds. 

Sorry, I completely missed the pics of your completed Pfeil. I must've skipped that page by accident...

I added her to the front page as well now and she's a mighty fine looking birdie for sure!

Hey everyone!  Have not forgotten about the GB!  Lots of life stuff going on.  But here is some pics of the 335 I'm doing.  "Should" be done by tomorrow.  I did more last night, just forgot to take pics.  They will be posted tonight I hope!  

Loving the Tamiya kit!  This is my first Tamiya kit and I must say I like it!  The fit is super!  No issues with that at all.  Some of the colors they call out for the cockpit stuff I'm not too sure about, but hey, I'm not going to loose any sleep over it.  Having a blast with the 335 and doing my first Tamiya kit is really exciting!  Thanks for checking her out!  More to come tonight!

Looking great, Eagle!

Sadly I wont be able to even start working on my 335 before the deadline because life got in the way earlier when I intended to build her. My sincere apologies for not building with you guys...

Thank you SS!  It is a really great kit!  I highly recommend it to anyone!  More pics to come tonight!

I completely understand about life getting in the way!  My wife is on yet another chemo set and the kids are just being kids!  So no worries!

Hey, maybe a little extension would work for everyone!?  30 days maybe?  Just a thought.

Thanks again SS!  And thanks for hosting a great GB!

Eagle90

Hey SS....if I begged, could we get an extension for the GB?  

Buy you a beer!? 

Just wondering.

Pics from last nights work.  Not hopeful it will be finished by tonight!   

Sorry mate, but no extensions. Everyone who started their build already is more than welcome to finish it though. I just won't do an official extension...

Looks like you made some very nice progress there, and a lot of it too!

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Posted this last night in the wrong place

SchattenSpartan

Sorry mate, but no extensions. Everyone who started their build already is more than welcome to finish it though. I just won't do an official extension...

No worries my friend.  I can respect that.  Can't hurt to ask.  Just feel weird not getting the badge.  The GB is awesome!  Many thanks for hosting it!

Eagle90

SchattenSpartan

Looks like you made some very nice progress there, and a lot of it too!

Thank you!  Once I got the wife settled in and got back from some training with the NEXRAD, I jumped on it and was really happy with the ease of construction with this Tamiya kit!  Have had a blast with it!  It is really a great kit.

Eagle90

Looking nice, Chris! I'll get her posted on the front page later today!

Eagle, you still get the badge. I just won't make an official extension which means no new builds and no new entries. Everyone with a started project is allowed to finish it here and gets a badge of course.

Nice work there eagle, nice to see Tamiya is living upto its reputation.

Chris, nice looking Arrow.