Airfix 1/72nd He 111P-1

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Airfix 1/72nd He 111P-1

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After doing the Airfix Phantom last year, i have been really looking forward to doing anotehr of their new tooled kits. Though the kit is a P-2, i am building it as a P-1 useing AM decals. Only differance is the radio's.

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Right from the off, i saw this kit had some lovely detail. Having spent a few week scratch build the rear compartments of a hasegawa He 111Z, i was really pleased to see the level of detail in this kit. The Eduard PE does add nicely to whats already there.

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As i am doing a pre war aircraft, i decided not to add the PE ammo drums. The Eduard Big Ed set included a bomb bay. But i felt the kit one was just fine for what can be seen through the windows. If i remember right, the Hase kits are completly empty here.

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Also got PE added to the wheel wells.

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And the cockpit parts and upper gun position ready for painting.

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After painting with Xtracolor RLM 02, i used some flory washes and then some dry brushing.

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Then the coloured PE, love this stuff.

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With that, the fuselage was closed up and the mid lower wing section was added, complete with bomb bay and wheel well's. After that the cockpit was fitted and all the final bits added.

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Then the upper wings were added. As with the rest, fit in nice, just a little filler at the front.

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Thats it for now. Really liking this kit. Deffinetly surpasses the Hase kit. better detail, nice fit and a good bit cheaper.
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:wow:

I am amazed at how well detailed these new 1/72 kits are molded. And the Eduard PE sure kicks it up a few levels. That looks great Bish!
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Stikpusher wrote::wow:

I am amazed at how well detailed these new 1/72 kits are molded. And the Eduard PE sure kicks it up a few levels. That looks great Bish!

:that: Wow...
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Cheers guys. And i agree, light years ahead of what i grew up with.
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Very nice, Bish! That interior looks great!
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Very nice! I have an Airfix Spitfire that I'm gonna get to soon and it looks great!
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Watching this! Even though it’s not the kit or scale I have, I do love me the 111! Will be taking notes.
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The new airfix kits are great even in this small scale.
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This is IMPRESSIVE!! I'm a stickler for the details and this one's got it all! WOW!!! :wow:
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Impressive details. Factory and what you added
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