HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

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HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby kfutter » Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:16 am

Howdy folks,

This is my latest completion, hot off the bench as of yesterday (though technically I'm still performing touch-ups as we speak). It's the HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2 kit, and it's an absolute monster! I received this kit as a test shot, sans instructions, decals, nose weights, photo-etched parts, and a few corrections that made it into the production kit. I robbed a few parts from the production kit to finish it off, so the end result is a mix of both kits.

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The only aftermarket I used were the seat belts from HGW, the duralumin manufacturer stamp decals from MDC, and the cowl gun blast tubes from Albion alloys. It's a great and highly-detailed kit, but also a challenging one. My next one will be all closed up!


I'm afraid that's all the photos I'm going to leave you with folks, as this build will be published in an upcoming issue of AIR Modeller. I'd better get cracking on the article!

Happy New Year everyone.

Kev
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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby VH-WAL » Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:31 am

it's an open and shut case Watson, pretty damn good
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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby kfutter » Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:37 am

VH-WAL wrote:it's an open and shut case Watson, pretty damn good


Thank you sir!

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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby oz rb fan » Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:01 pm

stunning....lovely looking model indeed.
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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby kfutter » Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:08 pm

oz rb fan wrote:stunning....lovely looking model indeed.


Thanks mate!

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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby F-27pax » Sun Jan 04, 2015 6:32 pm

This is simply outstanding. I'm more than impressed.

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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby hrtpaul » Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:53 pm

Holy snapping duck shit Batman. That looks awesome mate :)
Head A/CAM Phantom Phanatic, Shit Stirrer and Karma Bus Driver toot toot :twisted:
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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby tor lives » Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:03 pm

OK....now that is impressive, (and wouldn't this good looing aeroplane make an impressive civil air racer :D ).
Nice one Kev !!
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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby kfutter » Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:11 pm

Thanks again for your kind words and feedback gents! Much appreciated.

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Re: HK Models 1/32 Do 335B-2

Postby Adam the Akrodude » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:41 am

What an absolute beauty Kev - very impressive! I'm sure it's even more so in the flesh! You have finished it perfectly. Is this the RLM 81/82/76 scheme? One can do one's head in with how the big Arrow's were actually painted. I found in one reference book a photo of a shot up prototype "A" ("05") with what very much appeared to be the 81/82/76 scheme, so I reckon you totally nailed the correct finish on your big "B" bird. Did you use Gunze paint? Great work with the artist oils - great fun isn't it.
Your big Arrow gets a 6 out of 6 prop blades from me! Must subscribe to Air Modeller and looking forward to reading that article.

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