Reich Defenders V: Hunters of the Dark

Thanks guys... Yeah with her thin fuselage and stubby wings shes kind of a goony bird, but just something about the design has always fascinated me. Thanks again...

Doug

Looking great, Doug! It's a fascinating shape and very distinctive!

M/TB379

Looks great so far Doug!

Hey all...A bit more progress...

Seat belts in...

The IP is kind of tucked away under cowling... Not much detail to the pit, but again, most will be covered any way.

The wings and the "tail feathers" are together...

and installed... Kind of starting to look like an airplane... That's all for now, I will be away from the bench for about 5 days... My wife wants to go somewhere for her BIG 50 Birthday!!! LOL... Back soon!

Doug 

Your Dornier is looking good. Nice start. That seat does look like it caused a few choice words during the build.

I have to get some photos of my Bf 110.  I finally got replacement bulbs for my lights so I can take a decent photo.  That and finish the weathering the exhaust and some exhaust streaks as well.

moose (Kim)

Well, let me see if I can get pictures to load today...

So far so good... This ones kind of funny, building up the flight deck in the lower fuse half...and some in the upper, I did find a pe fret , not a lot but just enough to add some detail.

This seat was a real PITA! legs were separate pieces and almost all had to be in location to get seat cushion on...

and the upper and lower together.

another look at the interior. Kinda sparse but most will be un seeable any way.Well, That's about it for now, more later!

Doug 

Looking forward to this one. Not sure why, but I like the Do17.

OK friends, I'm starting my next night fighter! This will be one of the earlier attempts at night fighting and might be more properly considered a Night "Incursion" Fighter. She will be a Do17Z at the time used mainly in the Norway area although they also were taking part in the "Blitz" of England. I've always liked the Dornier light bombers and dive bombers and even though the Flying Pencil suffered greatly from lack of maneuverability and self protective firepower, it has always been a favorite of mine.

Directions are very non descript, and just an arrow pointing some where, and a picture of  a part, They can be a bit tough to make out.

Guys, I have a few more to post but computer is moving at a snails pace for some reason. I'll try more later...

Doug 

Well, Looks like an iffy weekend , soooo, if lucky I will likely be able to start my next Night Fighter project.

Keeping the fingers and toes crossed! LOL...

Doug (RR)

Mike and Trey thanks. Kind words appreciated

Page 1 updated -- we now have five completions. I really must make a start on mine in some significant way!

Cheers, M/TB379

John thats sure a beautifully done Ju-88 ,would be proud to have that on my shelf! The paint job with the reshoot and all just came out sweet and looks the part! Very nicely done Sir!

Fantastic, TJ! Really evocative, and superb painting! I'm thinking the second pic -- yes? I'll get it onto p1 when I get home fro work today.

Cheers, M/TB379

Thanks Doug.   Other then minor nit picks I'm fairly happy with it. John

Excellent finish! Any one would be proud to have that baby on display!

Doug

We are fini.  I am mostly happy with the way this came out.  Learned a few new tricks and I know the next one will be even better.  Comments and critiques welcome.  John

Hey guys... Its been a bit quiet here lately, but the work going on has been top shelf! Give me about another week or so and I'll have everything plus the time to start my next contribution the Do17-Z. I finally received the decals today and the pe for the cockpit got here about a week ago. This will be an early war night incursion fighter having taken part in the "Blitz"of London. These were  virtually all black, but I'd like to be able to exercise just a bit of artistic freedom on the finish. Thanks all... back soon!

Doug

TJ thats looking awesome,the respray is superb! Nice touch spraying the Balkenkruz on,I've not been that brave yet. I'm with Doug that red does add a nice touch !

I'm trying to wrap up the other Ju-88 so I can get back in here with the 310,do'nt give up on me gang,might take a bit tho.

Looking better and better TJ...I agree, red lends a nice touch!

Markings are on. I am liking the look with the red.

TJ -- looking good! And adventurous on that wing!

M/TB379

Ok re spray went well.  Much happier with color now.  Also liked how Treys came out with the black wing so thanks man I copied you. Painted the balkenkruze on the black wing. First time for that. 

Mike. 4 days a week. That would be wonderful. This 6 days a week is getting old.  But the OT is nice

Trey -- page 1 updated!

Well, comrades, we're a third of the way through the build and we have four completions. Let's see what we can pull out as the year progresses! I know I must get to mine, and have few excuses left (other than working four days a week again!)

Cheers, M/TB379

Trey mottled with 74 instead of 75. Seems way to dark. Got home from work late tonight.  Will try for a re spray tomorrow night

Bob thanks hope you score a deal on a 88!

Doug thank you kindly

T Bolt 6th down is just fine,and thank you for hosting this great G/B! Really enjoying the fun and comraderie

TJ hope the respray goes smoothly, as for the color what are you going with ?  The filter I used was some really thinned down(%75 thinner) testors sea blue, Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

Well just found out that I painted the mottling wrong color. Hopefully I will be able to just spray over with correct color. And like Trey had on his it was a directive fir the starboard lower wing to be painted black.

There's a show coming up near Detroit in the beginning of May, and I've added a Ju-88 to my shopping list

Trey -- superb work! That's a model to be really proud of! The airbrushing is wonderful, the masking came off very nicely too!

Do you have a preference on which pic for the honour wall? I'd go for the sixth down.

Apologies for not getting back sooner, teaching resumed this week and I've been busy to say the least!

Cheers, M/TB379

Trey... Shes an absolute BEAUTY!!!

Bob... Go For It!!!