Well fellows I think it is time to call this one completed. Tried to snap a few pics before the sunset so they are a bit rushed but I think you can see most of it. The only remaining question I had was on the wire ariels. Looks like there may only be one single wire to one tail fin but I put on two as it is just a snip fix if wrong. Touched up the paint and here it is!
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Looks a little off huh? Sorry wrong folder..... try again! Drum roll please..........
Then I had a little fun and used the BOB movie as a background.
I wanted to include a brief history I borrowed from a review by Steven Eisenman this is a great story worth reading that is not included in the kit.
F1+FH: 1. / KG 76, September, 1940. This aircraft was piloted by Oblt. Robert Zehbe. This is the Do 17 that has become the subject of a great and glamorous myth as a result of a T.V. show.
Intending to bomb Buckingham Palace, Zehbe's aircraft was rammed at the last minute by a Hawker Hurricane piloted by Sgt. Raymond Holmes. Zehbe and Homes both floated to earth on parachutes and Buckingham Palace was spared and the King and Queen saved. "Long live the King!"
Now for the actual history. On 15 September 1940, Zehbe was on his way to bomb Central London, approaching from the South-East, and then a dog-leg west. On route he encountered engine trouble and lagged behind the formation by about a half-mile. The Hurricanes of 310 Squadron quickly jumped the straggler, but failed to shot down Zehbe's aircraft.
As Zehbe approached South London his left engine was on fire. He was jumped by Hurricanes of 609 Squadron and 504 Squadron. The effort to bring Zehbe down was so intense that it seems 609 Squadron complained that 504 Squadron was interfering in its efforts.
Two of Zehbe's crewman bailed out, the gunner was dead. Zehebe's aircraft was then attacked by Holme's Hurricane, and Zehbe bailed out. Holme's wing may have struck the Dornier at that point. Holmes bailed out of the damaged Hurricane. The Dornier, engulfed in flames, began to spin wildly out of control. The outer wing panels broke off and the fuselage broke in two. A good part of the aircraft came down in Fulham, with other parts falling on Victoria Station. It is believed that one of the bombs flung out of the spinning aircraft, landed on the grounds of Bucking ham Palace. Robert Zehbe died from his wounds the next day.
In conclusion I will say I really like the decals. Look good work good but as far as the kit goes I don't know if there is that great a diff from the old Hobbycraft one to make it worth 3 times more. If someone made some good after market guns and details the HobbyCraft one would probably get my vote as it is when you have to make stuff and research things to the level needed I have to ask myself why they want over 60 bucks for this beast.![SoapBox [soapbox]](/emoticons/icon_smile_soapbox.gif)
Enough griping I hope y'all like it!![Bow [bow]](/emoticons/icon_smile_bow.gif)