Thursday, 28 April 2011

Hs 123

The latest addition to my 1/144 air fleet (or should that be Luftflotte?) is this little charmer.  This Reviresco model was part of the same order as the SB-2s mentioned a few weeks back (http://megablitzandmore.blogspot.com/2011/03/tupolev-sb-2-part-2-completed-models.html) and being not only a metal kit but a biplane, I again contracted out the work to Wg Cdr Luddite.  The Wg Cdr passed me the completed model last week and these are his photos below. 
The '123 is the only 1/144 WW2 German biplane I own.
I particularly like the pilot peering over the side of his cockpit.
According to the Wg Cdr, this was a 'right b*****d' to build.  As I explained, that's why he got the job!
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13 comments:

  1. Paul´s Bods28 April 2011 at 14:29

    That´s a nice looking bi-plane. Great looking paint job. At first I thought it was 1/72nd.
    Cheers
    Paul

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  2. Tim Gow28 April 2011 at 14:32

    Paul's Bods
    You've been sitting too close to the screen again! Frome here (looking across the landing into the 'toy room') it looks about 1/1200 scale. It is nice though - so much so that I can't bear to put it away in the appropriate boxfile yet!

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  3. The Angry Lurker28 April 2011 at 14:34

    Nice model, really nicely done.

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  4. Don M28 April 2011 at 16:03

    Very nice, I've been thinking of ordering some Reviresco aircraft, this clinches that!

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  5. Tim Gow28 April 2011 at 18:40

    The Angry Lurker
    Thanks - I'm sure the Wg Cdr will be pleased to read that.

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  6. Tim Gow28 April 2011 at 18:43

    Don M
    They are nice models, but be aware that some - like the various biplanes and the SB-2 are a right sod to build. I have a number of Reviresco models including Hawk 75,P-40, FIATs Cr32 & 42 and Gladiator. I built the Hawks myself....

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  7. Al28 April 2011 at 22:10

    mmm, cool model. Got any game scenarios in mind for it?

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  8. Tim Gow28 April 2011 at 22:14

    Al
    Back to Poland I think!

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  9. Biff Tanner28 April 2011 at 23:08

    Very well done nice colors

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  10. Tim Gow29 April 2011 at 15:50

    Biff Tanner
    Thanks - unlike me the Wd Cdr is a 'proper' modeller and researches stuff like that.

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  11. Wg Cdr Luddite2 May 2011 at 12:07

    Thanks for the comments. I did it in an Eastern Front scheme because I know how much Tim enjoys fighting the Red Hordes.
    The Reviresco models look godd when complete but require heavy duty modelling skills to get there.
    More of my work here:
    https://picasaweb.google.com/109833709607802344625

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  12. Guy6 January 2012 at 21:41

    Hi. Nice model! I play a computer game called Hearts of Iron 2 and I was wondering if you could post a few shots of this on a plain white background? I would then like your permission to use those pics as a model for a sprite I am making for a for the game. its not a comercial type thing, just an amateurish attempt to make the in-game sprites loook cooler.

    Please let me know and if you agree I can let you know what angles are needed.

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  13. Tim Gow6 January 2012 at 22:12

    Guy
    Letbme have your emai, address in a (not for publication) comment and I'll be in touch.

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