An anti-shipping nightmare x 2- Junkers Ju 290Z Zwilling completely finished!

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Yes, that’s right. After almost a year this thing is FINISHED!

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I tried a bit of subtle pastel weathering on the engine exhaust stains.

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Lots of aftermarket goodies fill the underside- Hs 293 glide bombs, Bv L10 glide torpedoes, and some RATO pods to help this sucker get off the ground.

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It’s even got its own fighter escort! (Me 328)

And now- for the best (and my favorite) part of all- can you tell the difference between these two pictures?[:D]
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Yes, those props are really spinning. No photoshop! Need a closer look?

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Running engine and opened panels- usually not a good thing.

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One more prop shot.

Now, for a short bit of history. The Ju 290Z is not a ficticious aircraft. It was actually put forward by Junkers as a possible improvement of the Ju 290 line. It was passed over for the comparitively less radical Ju 390.

The Me 328 was a parasite aircraft designed to use two Argus pulsejets (those used on the V-1s) and to protect the “parent” aircraft. Vibrations were too strong though, and several airframes were literally shook to pieces. Nothing more came of the project.

Mine’s painted in a night anti-shipping scheme of RLM 70/71 splinter oversprayed with RLM 65 “scribble”. It was meant to simulate moonlight on waves. Undersides are black. The anti-shipping guided bombs underneith (from the Condor set) go along with this aircraft’s “history”.

Altogether this build, though long, was a blast. Revell Germany’s Ju 290 is an awesome kit, and I highly recommend it to anyone here. I would like to eventually get some PE radar for both noses of this aircraft, but they can wait.

I’d like to thank londni_k for the swastika decals, and Swanny for the idea of motorizing it. There is one more person out there who gave me the RATO pods from an Me 323 ‘Gigant’ kit, but unfortunatly I forgot who it was. I’m sorry, and if you’re reading this, thanks. And thanks to everybody here, who put up with this build for a year. I hope I didn’t dissappoint.

Now. Where to put it…

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Wow, what an amazing piece of work! Great job on the wild conversion, and all the motors.
A year well spent, I’d say!

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Nice work mate - I came to the project late, but it’s been pretty impressive, none-the-less. One question. How do you get the right had fuselage to stay on in between battery pack removal/refilling?

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Wow!

What can you say?
I’m speachless, some awesome work that you’ve done.
This one will be hard beat. Not that that I’d wouldn’t
like to see you try though (hint, hint).

[:D][:D][:D][bow][bow][tup][tup][tup]

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Congratulations!!! Stunning model. I don’t know if I’d have the persistence to stay with it for an entire year. Great job

Jerry

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wow Lucien… you did good, that beast is just great.
Just so you know I joined when you started that monster, its been a pleasure to watch this model grow, good job
Jeff

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That is absolutely AWESOME, Mike!! Incredible patience produced an incredible build, thanks for allowing us to follow it all the way through!! [:)]

Take care,
Frank

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Great googlely-mooglely!! Great job and powered as well!! Now do the HE111 zwilling!

Dan

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Holy cow how big is it?

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Your work is bought inspirational and amazing. I had never heard of such a thing as that.
Is it actually a kit or a combination?
I’m a fan.
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I have been follwing your build since I joined, words fail Me!!!

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dang! that’s one amazing piece of ART work.
which kit did you use?

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That is one awesome build , congrats on one fine looking plane , your year of hard work has paid off !!, thanks for sharing the pics !!

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Congratulations on finishing this project & the final result is outstanding. Wonderful model & great workmanship on display.

Regards, Rick

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WOW! Great job! [tup]

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Oh my god… that’s awesome… I think it must be really big… thanks for sharing…

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Wow! what an incredible accomplishment! Your efforts paid off well. Your combination of creativity, patience and dedication to the project produced one outstanding aircraft. Congratulations on a job well done!

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that is definatly the most impressive build ive seen in a long time!
great work!

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Fantastic!

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Mike,

Anybody can be ambitious - but few would have the patience, persistence, and skill to really pull off something like that. Very impressive. Great job man.

Chris