Ta-152C * * F I N I S H E D * *

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Hey folks, been a wee while since the last What If project, so very much in the same vain as the Shinden from earlier this year, going to be starting a Hobbyboss Ta-152 sometime soon:  Late war operational Luftwaffe colours but not necessarily as a German machine, pretty much straight from the box as I understand that the kit builds quite well (we'll find-out together, eh ?). Progress pics as and when, but not for a couple of weeks as I'm finishing-up a couple of NASCAR builds just now.

Stay tuned.

Ian.

[PR19_Kit]

Why not show us the NASCAR stuff anyway?

[Dizzyfugu]

Whiffy NASCAR? Could also be a nice and "different" GB theme... 

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Seem to recall that a lot of Whiffer's got upset with real world stuff being shown here - and quite rightly too, there's more than enough forums for real world builds. If you want to see my two current 'real' builds, you could wander over to:

www.modelersalliance.com/forum/lets-be-civil/153384-quick-beer-anyone 

In the meantime, I'll keep to just What If's here, don't want to upset anybody.

AFN

Ian.   

[NARSES2]

Late war operational Luftwaffe colours but not necessarily as a German machine, pretty much straight from the box as I understand that the kit builds quite well

Interesting. Hungarian ? Or maybe ANR ?

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Hey Chris...

Well I've done German (Dornier 335), ANR (Me 262) and Finnish (Ta183), so Hungarian or maybe Croatian or even White Russian/Cossack could happen.

That said a German one with colourful RVB bands might work too...

Decisions, decisions.

Ian.

[NARSES2]

Hmmmm, White Russian ? I've a 1/72 scale transfer sheet for very late war 109's that features a White Russian aircraft. Got me thinking now ; cheers 

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

So sort of a non-update; ordered the kit and it's on its' way from China (yes it is cheaper to buy it off eBay and have it shipped here than to buy it over the counter, assuming I could find someone who sells it  ), however before I start hacking at bits of plastic, I'll need to go and practice Luftwaffe mottling as it's been years since I last did a mottle finish and those skills are severely atrophied right now.

Still not decided on a final colour scheme, but late war greens and 'braunviolett' with bright RVB bands are still at the top of the list alongside a Croatian machine !!

http://www.ammssydney.com/wp-content/gallery/focke-wulf-fw-190d-9-brown-4/cntreffeat_mt_fw190d-91_brown4-3-2-c.jpg



Stay with me... 

Ian.

[perttime]

I'd love to see a Finnish one - but maybe something else is in order, as you've done something Finnish recently.

... I like the grey mottle finishes very much...

Wikimedia image:

[NARSES2]

, but late war greens and 'braunviolett' with bright RVB bands are still at the top of the list alongside a Croatian machine !!

Must admit I like the late war greens and browns myself 

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

I'd love to see a Finnish one - but maybe something else is in order, as you've done something Finnish recently.... I like the grey mottle finishes very much...

Funny that you mention Finnish, was looking at my Ta183 just five minutes ago - still got it, still in one piece. But as you say time for something different.



Ian.

[zenrat]

Did the Finns ever use Bf 110s or was it only 109s?

[perttime]

Did the Finns ever use Bf 110s or was it only 109s?

Only 109 G2 and G6, starting 1943.
Then, there were light bombers like Ju 88 and Dornier Do 17

[KiwiZac]

ordered the kit and it's on its' way from China (yes it is cheaper to buy it off eBay and have it shipped here than to buy it over the counter, assuming I could find someone who sells it  )

When he moved here Ian and I bonded very quickly over the prices we pay for kits and supplies here, and the occasional lack of stock. It's a nice place to live but thank goodness for the Internet otherwise model building would be hell.

This is a cool project Ian, the idea of a Ta152 in that colour scheme is tantalising! I'm keen to hear how the kit goes together, too, as I have my eye on a 190D-13 and maybe a Bearcat from HB when funds allow...

[zenrat]

Did the Finns ever use Bf 110s or was it only 109s?

Only 109 G2 and G6, starting 1943.
Then, there were light bombers like Ju 88 and Dornier Do 17

Thanks PT.  That solves a problem i've been having in finding something to do with an Eduard 110.