old_Tonto Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) Having decided to can the Heinkel I found this in the stash: You have to love those funky colours. I was saving it for the next Machbox Madness GB but I don't see it in the calender so one group build is as good as another, right? I will be doing the sharks mouth version of ZG76. I know there are better examples of the 110 out there but I am commited to reducing my stash this year and it should be a challenge getting this kit to look good. I hope to start the build in a couple of weeks after doing a bit more research. Edited September 30, 2010 by old_Tonto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Wow, I remember building that as a kid! I also remember being really impressed with it compared to the very crude Airfix offering available at the time. Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 That is a classic, I don't recall ever seeing that kit. Three colours, that should be fun to prime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnsan Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Interesting choice, OT. I'm not sure if there are much better choices. The 110 is very poorly served in 72nd scale. I look forward to watching what you do with this kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) I have been doing a little research, sorting out colours and the like. I will need to order some paints as I don't usually do Nazi types. The Matchbox colour plate on the back of the box shows an all over green scheme but my research indicates that ZG76 aircraft of this time should wear a splinter pattern of RLM 70\71 over RLM 65 so this is what I will do. If any of you Luftwaffe experts out there disagree please let me know. So, onto the cockpit: The canopy is thick but clear so I will give it a few coats of Klear and start the masking - that should be a project in itself! The cockpit is sparsely populated with only the seats and a big lump in the middle of the floor. Whilst I admit that I am no experten (did you see what I did there? ) I think something more subtle should be there. Still, as I am not sure what will be visible through the canopy I will leave it and try to give the impression of detail - fool the eye someone told me. The side walls are completely devoid of detail so I will install some ribbing, black boxes & wiring. Dry brush the whole lot, add the pilots and I think I will get away with it. So my first question is what colour is the interior on 1940 German fighters? Edited May 1, 2010 by old_Tonto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Army_Air_Force Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I remember Matchbox kits well in the early 70's, and some of the moulding colours worked quite well, but what were they thinking with those choices! old_Tonto, you're not far from me, I'm in Washington. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnsan Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Not really a Luftwaffe expert. 110s in this period usually wore 70/71/65 or 71/02/65. Your ZG76 subject was most likely 70/71/65. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Your ZG76 subject was most likely 70/71/65. Thanks for that Johnsan. I will go with those colours then. Am I right in thinking the interior colour is RLM 02? Up the road in Washington Stephen, it's a small world! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HistnScale Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Thanks for that Johnsan. I will go with those colours then. Am I right in thinking the interior colour is RLM 02?Up the road in Washington Stephen, it's a small world! Yes sir, for a "C" model you should be right with an 02 interior. hth Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.w Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I admire your decision to use an older and simpler kit that some modellers would turn their noses up at. Creating a model with an acceptable level of detail will be a challenge but it will ultimately be more satisfying. You're proving that there's value in that old plastic. rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 I admire your decision to use an older and simpler kit that some modellers would turn their noses up at. Creating a model with an acceptable level of detail will be a challenge but it will ultimately be more satisfying. You're proving that there's value in that old plastic.rob Thanks for the kind words Rob. I do get a perverse sence of satisfaction from completeing an old kit and achieving a decent finish but that of course is the trick! It's going to be a challenge but I am pressing on with it and lets see how it turns out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 It's been over a month since I touched a model so last night I got stuck into it. I decided to add some scratch detail to the interior as the kit simply presents two seats & a big lump in the middle of the floor! This is not something I would usually attemp but the 110 has a big green house of a canopy so I added some MG's & magazines, ribbing, black boxes & the crew, Otto & Kurt (sounds like an eighties electro pop combo!). Progress so far: I'm not sure how much of this will be visible through the rather thick transparency though. I have now masked off - that took a while! I have joined the fuselage halves, lots of clamping was needed & the crew figures are going in. The fit is pretty poor as would be expected for a kit of its age but nothing a little filler won't fix. Apologies for the quality of the pictures. Since these were taken I have attached the canopy - decent fit and given the framework a coat of Xtracylix RLM02. Hopefully the real construction can start now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I hope you enjoyed your left versus right wrestling match with the fuselage. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 I hope you enjoyed your left versus right wrestling match with the fuselage. Keep up the good work. It was a bit of a struggle but I am getting there. In the end I removed the locating pins as the were hindering rather than helping. Lots of filler & sanding, filling & sanding again etc, etc but the overall shape is spot on acording to the plans I have (of course there is no guarentee that the plans are correct!) The engine cowls have grand canyon sized lines where the halves join so I will attach them last after I have given then a stiff talking to. The nose cone is wider than the fuselage so more filler and sanding required, at least I am getting through a tube of Squadron green putty that needs using up. The nose also has a dimple reminiscent of kirk Douglas. I assume this is a defect & not a feature of the 110, it's been filled & sanded now. My Xtracrylix paint has arrived to so tomorrow I will get a final (hopefully ) coat of primer on & start laying down some colour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodney.cross Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 great work so far mate, you've put a lot of work into it. can'y wait to see em finished Crossy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Wow, that's a lot of coaxing to get that one in to shape, nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Thanks for the encouragement guys. The primer is on: Just a few errors to address and the camo will go on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Paint is going on: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Looking good Old Tonto. Regards Andrew ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Looking good Old Tonto.Regards Andrew Cheers Andrew. I am currently struggling to find images of the camo pattern. I know I should have done the research first. :lol: Hopefully more to follow soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Are you looking for the 70/71 splinter pattern? I can help, let me know what you need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
old_Tonto Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Are you looking for the 70/71 splinter pattern? I can help, let me know what you need. Yep that's exactly what I am after. Any help would be appreciated as the project is currently grounded without this info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I think I have a schematic sheet for this a/c if you want me to dig it up? My son has built the same kit and still has the instructions for it somewhere. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Sheez, I completely I forgot about this! Let me see if I can find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 OK, here you go, if you need the full size file PM me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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