Ah, thanks Bish, I forgot about the Jumo 004 engine. In that case I have either a Me-262 or He-162 I can build. I think I’ll start with the Me-262 (Hobby Boss, 1/48 scale), and if I finish it, I may go ahead and do the He-162 later.
The 262 is perfect. The He 162 used a BMW engine. It was the Ar 234 that also used the Jumo. I’ll get the 262 on the list.
Actually, could you replace the HE 111 for the DML 1/72 AR-234 B2. I’ll keep the 111 for a possable Heinkel GB in the future.
Reading a review of the DML 234 kit, it’s not the friendliest kit, needing some major gap filling and bad canopy fit, but workable.
Will do Steve. I actually like the Dragon 234, i had no major issues with mine. I did wire up the IP as the rear can be seen through the canopy, that was a bit tricky. I often hear negative remarks about Dragon 72nd aircraft, most of which date from the early 90’s. But i have built a few and have not had any major issues with any of them. I did the B-2b recon version, the same kit you have and i have 4 more of their 234’s in the stash. I might try and fit one into this GB myself if time allows.
That’s exceptional news mate. I’ve been looking forward to building it since I got it a couple months ago.
Hi Bish,
I’m in for this one too. If I can get a civil version of the Ju 86, then I’ll do that, but it can be hard to get. If not, I’m leaning towards a Ju 52.
Cheers
Tony
Glad to have you on board Tony.
Hey Bish, I’d like to add another entry (in addition to my Me-262). I just took delivery of a 1/72 scale Italeri kit of a Ju-87 B2 Stuka, so I’ll be doing that, too.
Will do AA. I have the revell boxing of that kit and am keen on seeing how it builds.
I have the 1/48 ju52, but where can I put it after its finished? The box was a lot bigger than I had thought it would be.
I pulled the kit out and was looking though it to see what paint I needed and just great- Dragon doesn’t give paint names and numbers but only how to mix them with Gunze paint. I have the interior paint I need so I won’t need it for a month or two but I’d like to have the exterior colours on hand. I can look it up but figured someone would know the two topside colours off the top of their head?
Bish Please enter me with a Revell 1/72 Ju88A4.
Now i have rounded up my builds for the year, had a chance to update next years GB’s. Roster is updated, if i am missing anything, please let me know.
waikong, who’s Ju 52 kit is that.
Gamera, that scheme looks similar to the late war nighfighters, which were RLM 76 with 75 mottling. But given thats a bomber and looking at the pattern, i;m thinking more of 76 over the standard splinter scheme. But thats an unusual one for a bomber.
PJ, look forward to seeing that. I’m going to build the same kit when i do the 32nd A-1, though i am not putting the A-4 into the GB. I do like German aircraft with those Balkan markings.
Thanks Bish, I’ve been looking around and formatting a plan of attack. Looks like I may end up replacing the kit decals. But at least now I know what paint I should be picking up. [Y]
PJ: Ohhhhhhhh, that looks cool!
Thanks Bish and Gamera. Yes the kit has a couple of very cool looking schemes. I like the Afrikabraun with Dunkelgrun blotches, of 5./Lehrgeschwader 1, Eleusis, Greece March 1942. The other scheme is the box art with the standard splinter camo that was stationed in Cicilia, Italy.
That Revell 88 is a great looking kit.I compared it with one of the far more pricey Hasegawa kits and it certainly holds its own in regards detail. I also like the way it was made giving plenty of options for other variants. I#m surprised Revell have not done more, but was very glad they released the A-1.
As its now Jan 1st 2022 here in Blighty, i declare the GB open.
Happy New Year lads!
Happy New Year guys!!
And let me thank you again Bish for running two fantastic GBs last year!
I pulled the Ju-188 out and looked her over. I had painted some of the parts- the wrong colour and had dry-brushed the heck out of them with silver paint. Nothing will have to be taken apart thankfully- just painted over.
Other than the camo and the complex canopy the kit should be pretty straight forward. I think I’m going to order a simple PE set for the seatbelts and the cockpit details though.
The decal sheet looks pretty bad, lots of fractures in the clear areas, I’ve seen this happen in some old Dragon decals in my spare decal drawer. No big deal, I’ve found some aftermarket ones from a Czech company. If nothing else I figure some from a Ju-88 ought to fit. There’s pretty simple, just the German crosses and letter codes. No swastikas though, so I’d have to replace them in any case.
Photos when I actually get moving.
I got the pit ready for paint. I was really impressed with the molded detail it has. Talk about tiny, I’m used to work with 1/48 and 1/32 but very nicely detailed. The paint will make it pop.
Lots of detailed instruments and electronics are packed into a tiny pit.
