He 177

Reference photos for the needs of another Heinkel 177 that had problems with the transparent parts. 

Reference photos for the needs of another Heinkel 177 that had problems with the transparent parts. 

The pedals are not photo-etched, but they look nice. These are three parts assembled into 5 by 5 millimeters. 

The pedals are not photo-etched, but they look nice. These are three parts assembled into 5 by 5 millimeters. 

 

Interior parts with dry brushing already applied. 

The base of the cockpit. 

Okay, can someone explain why the seat belts are in the middle of the sheet? 

Oops. The decals are not working out. 

I'll save things with Tamiya 1mm masking tape. 

The seat belts didn't turn out exactly canvas-like, but it's better than the crappy decals. 

I really like the cockpit. That's one of the reasons I got this model. 

This is what Revell showed in the assembly instructions for the glide bomb. 

This is what Revell showed in the assembly instructions for the glide bomb. 

The cover shows something else. The truth is, I only discovered the error in the instructions when I started looking for the color of the Fritz X. The bomb's 'wings' have a reverse sweep. I had to make a rough adjustment. 

The bomb bay. Almost nothing will be visible, but I know it's there and that it's cool. 

 

Ammunition factory in action. Don't turn me in to the authorities. I don't have a permit. 

After applying brute force, the Fritz X was properly assembled. 

Oh. Why can't I make the figures look this good... 

I employ methods to escape from work. Making a handful of small parts. 

Experiments on the subject of camouflage. I'm not sure yet, but maybe I can do it. 

Experiments on the subject of camouflage. I'm not sure yet, but maybe I can do it. 

 

Some attempts at preliminary work. To be honest, I'm not confident in what I'm doing, but I hope you'll tell me what you think of the result in the end. 

 

 

 

 

Applied RLM70. 

I had done some research on AK11821 and XF-61. The truth is that I have no idea which is closer to the truth. 

Next time I will use a white marker to mark the camouflage. 

I try to work "slowly". 

A large amount of masking tape. The plans are such that this "factory" camouflage will not be very noticeable, but I am making an effort. 

The camouflage is almost correct. 

 

I said "almost." The discrepancy is greatest at the corners. 

This time I painted the blue last. It was actually a good decision. 

The careful preparation before applying the base color pays off. I won't have to put a lot of "dirt" on the plane. 

This stage took me longer. But on the other hand, I could enjoy what I achieved with the paint. 

I used 3D AK for painting. I had to retouch it with a brush, which became invisible after drying. 

Attempts at painting the field camouflage. The truth is that it was applied with a paint gun at a field airfield. I should really recreate it in another way, but I don't dare to do it with an airbrush. I'm trying an acrylic marker. 

Things weren't working out on the plane, though. A friend suggested I try Tamiya's Panel Line Accent Color. 

I could have tried working with RLM76, but this is my first time trying it, so I'll settle for white. 

There are few reference photos. This gives me freedom and I work as best I can. It could probably be better, but I'm happy with the experiment. 

One engine had problems and oil was leaking everywhere. 

Almost finished. I have only three things left to "touch". 

I had a few issues with the chassis covers. But Revell they are not clearly in the instructions. 

The same goes for the detail in the middle under the nacelles. It is not shown anywhere whether it is an exhaust. Different modelers have interpreted it differently. I did it the way I like it more, although I am most likely wrong.