Ki-258-I "Leroy" (IJAAF Flitzer)

[gooberliberation]

Hey look! Even I finish things sometimes

If memory serves me right, the Focke Wulf "Flitzer" project was abandoned because it wasn't fast enough, with a projected top speed not that much faster than an Me 262. It was still pretty fast and had a pretty good rate of climb especially if fitted with a butt-rocket and used only one precious turbine engine at a time, so plans, toolings, and subassemblies were sent to Japan in a care package.  And the rest is history...







This weekender is ROG's 1/72 flitzer with aeromaster(?) decals. I was going to throw on some dullcote before taking pictures but I like how it looks shiny and future'd up.

[Brian da Basher]

That's just killer, Goober! I really like your work on the paint chipping! Looks like this "Leroy" has seen some action!

Brian da Basher

[noxioux]

B-29's beware. . .

Very nice job on the paint chipping.  I think that's often grossly overdone.

[ChernayaAkula]

Niiiiiiice!  Looks good in those colours.

Recently acquired a Flitzer for WhIf purposes as well. Only need to get some Macchi for the decals...

[ysi_maniac]

Absolutely well conceived and executed

[Ed S]

NICE!   Good job on the finish and weathering. 

Ed

[NARSES2]

Well executed idea

[Tophe]

congratulations...

[pyro-manic]

Interesting effect on this one - the combination of heavy paint wear, but a shiny finish, makes for a unique look. Like the ground crew has run out of paint, but they've been polishing like mad to keep her looking good.