The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219

[Lee Drennen]

Mr. Smiffy I like what I see so far beautiful work on the Camo may I have a seat to catch the final performance??

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Mr. Smiffy I like what I see so far beautiful work on the Camo may I have a seat to catch the final performance??

Absolutely Lee,make yourself comfortable

 

[The Smythe Meister]

A brief update as I'm moving on this evening...
..... Put on a Flory wash,rubbed it down and removed the masks...


Quite pleased how the panel lines came out, although as you can see,I need to touch up some of the darker camo patches, lastly for now...

Even though it's taking me AGES to get somewhere, I'm starting to improve with these Wingy things,
A further update later

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Andy. Quite a striking paint job.

 

[stillp]

Excellent!
Pete

 

[Jim R]

Well grey may just be grey but who cares when the camo looks as good as that. Most eye-catching. Glad the masking went fine. Always a heart stopping moment when it's removed.
Sits nicely on the undercarriage - another bonus.
Crackingly good result.

 

[Andy T]

Wow Andy, that looks the business!

 

[yak face]

Looking the dogs now andy , cheers tony

 

[Tworrs]

That is a work of art Andy, well done.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking good Andy. Quite a striking paint job.

Thanks Tim,to be honest,the camo scheme was one of the main reasons that I decided to do it!

Excellent!
Pete

Thanks Pete

Well grey may just be grey but who cares when the camo looks as good as that. Most eye-catching. Glad the masking went fine. Always a heart stopping moment when it's removed.
Sits nicely on the undercarriage - another bonus.
Crackingly good result.

Cheers Jim, kind of you to say so,there are some blemishes where the masks let go a bit,but in general it was fairly successful

Wow Andy, that looks the business!

Thanks Andy,much appreciated

Looking the dogs now andy , cheers tony

Nice one Tony, thanks

That is a work of art Andy, well done.

Too kind Garry,but I'll take it!! Thanks very much
....
Calling it done now,so you'll all be glad to hear that this saga of a blog has finally come to a close!!
I'll get some pics up drekly

 

[The Smythe Meister]

So then,as threatened,'ere be pics, just a few as I think I've put up way too many in the course of this thread!!.....



So there you have it, it's a great kit to build,and fun to, (try to), paint, especially without the assistance of an airbrush.The metal cockpit area is a touch of genius imho and works a treat
Thanks to ALL of you for putting up with my inane drivel throughout the build, and of course, for all of your thoughts,ideas,and info, it's certainly much appreciated
Cheers for know,
Andy

 

[Mickc1440]

That looks fantastic Andy, great work

 

[therapy]

Definitely well worth all the effort that went into that cammo. Great job Andy!

Nick

 

[Jim R]

A superb result Andy.

 

[Ian M]

Bloody good job on that camouflage. Looks brilliant.

 

[Mini Me]

Well done Mr. Smiff.......don't know where JR and the "committee" are, but it's positively the "Dogs Berries" Sir!!

 

[Airborne01]

Most excellent Smithy - very well done mate! (Now pick up a tissue and clear the drivel from your t-shirt!)
Steve

 

[minitnkr]

An excellent result, just amazing.

 

[Si Benson]

Morning Mr Smith,
I’m really impressed with how the bird turned out….looks fantastic in that scheme
Top job mate

 

[JayCee]

Bloody brilliant paintwork, Mr Smith. The build was damned good as well.
John.