**** DONE: GB-48 1:72 Heinkel 115 C-1 - Carrier & Maritime Patrol A/C of WWII

[Bustedwing]

Username: Bustedwing
First name: Graham
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Revell
Scale 1:72
Model: Heinkel 115 C-1
Add ons, Falcon Canopies, Brengun Photo Etch set.

Originally I intended to build my Revell BV 222 for this build but realized it was a bit to big to finish in time. I also have a Heinkel 111 but I want to save that for a desert version so that left the He 115 which I've had for years and years, I built the Matchbox version 20 years or so ago and this kit I believe is a reboxing. So now I have a great reason to get at it. I also cracked open my wallet and ordered some aftermarket parts for it as there really isn't much to this kit to begin with.

The Matchbox He 115

 

[fubar57]

Good choice. I went through three 115 books and nothing with detail shots

 

[Wurger]

 

[vikingBerserker]

Excellent choice!

 

[Bustedwing]

Good choice. I went through three 115 books and nothing with detail shots

I found the same when I built the first one. I think the PE set is not entirely accurate as well. I have been sifting through this site which has some great photos. Heinkel115 project – Responsible publisher of this website is Flyhistorisk Museum Sola

 

[Capt. Vick]

I have these three 115 books, if you think they might be of some help, let me know.

 

[Bustedwing]

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I have these three 115 books, if you think they might be of some help, let me know.

That's a really great offer. I think I have most of it figured out. What I do need is a picture showing the layout of the hole in the floor below the pilots feet and a diagram of the panel lines. If you have any of those that would help as well.

 

[rochie]

Fantastic choice of subject

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice choice. I have nothing in the way of specific info on this bird and hope others can help.

 

[Capt. Vick]

At work now. Will look later.

 

[Bustedwing]

Kick open the doors of the chop shop, dig out the razor saw and Dremel and glue your fingers together with super glue, soak with a Q tip and some MEK and presto ! Some progress. The kit supplied front canopy does not include the window below the pilots area so that has to be cut out to match the aftermarket one. As well the PE set requires removing the front end of the fuselage to open it up. So far so good, I did manage to glue my fingers together though when putting the PE stuff together, dam stuff !

 

[Snautzer01]

That's a really great offer. I think I have most of it figured out. What I do need is a picture showing the layout of the hole in the floor below the pilots feet and a diagram of the panel lines. If you have any of those that would help as well.

Waffen Arsenal He115

 

[Snautzer01]

Old eBay

 

[Wurger]

 

[Capt. Vick]

Waffen Arsenal He115

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Beat my lazy a$$ to it!

 

[Crimea_River]

Good start Graham. I don't like that MEK stuff.

 

[Bustedwing]

Good start Graham. I don't like that MEK stuff.

Agreed, stinky stuff ! Problem is I have this weird chemical allergy to acetone !! Just typing the word gives me a head ache !!

 

[Wayne Little]

great progress so far.

 

[Bustedwing]

Back in the chop shop after fixing LED Xmas light strings that cost $20.00 and burn out over the summer hanging in the garage. Lot's of cutting and sanding and filing and the front canopy is fitted. I'm pretty sure I'll end up building most of this with little bits of tape. Some things I have noticed. The very forward curved section is supposed to have retracted on rollers. not sure for what except to gain access to the lower part. The flat floor behind it has been referred to as a "bed" perhaps for a nap on long patrols ? As far as the window below the pilots feet. I'm not sure how the floor was laid out. The strange thing, if you look at the instructions for the PE set, part 33 which runs the length of the cockpit floor shows the " hump" or valley as it were orientated down ward. The pictures I have found show it upwards but since I'm using the "restoration " pictures as a reference and a lot of the pictures were taken when the fuselage was upside down it's hard to tell. Be nice to know for sure but at this point I'm done with MEK and dissolving crazy glue !

 

[Wurger]