Done : Major Tratt's Me410A-1/U2/R4: Gruppe Build

[muller]

Wow Chris! That is one lovely paintjob you've done there, weathering is cool too!

 

[109ROAMING]

Looks bloody great

 

[Njaco]

Thanks guys. I can only think that Tratt went down in the middle of Big Week and ZG 26 was probably very busy - so I want that worn look, oil stains, mud, wear, etc. No factory fresh for me!

 

[A4K]

She's looking sweet chris! Love the wing work especially!

 

[Njaco]

Thanks Evan. And no airbrush, so it can be done!

I got the major bit decals on the fuselage and I'm gonna change things around. I was gonna wait until the decals were done and the panel lines/weathering before another thin coat of gloss but with decals being what they are it'll be the gloss on the decals and then panel lines / weathering. Less chance of damage to the decals.

And anyone wondering why I'm on so late here in the States, just got back from the hospital. My pre-wife fell on ice and we thought she broke her hip/pelvis. Just very deep contusion. Friggin' 9 hours in the ER is ridiculus! And I want a do-over on this year. This is getting to be a bit much!!

 

[Njaco]

Some more teaser shots. Almost dressed and ready for the Prom!

 

[Airframes]

Wow Chris! Looking brilliant mate! Love the exhaust stains and dirt etc, great job.
Hope your lady is going to be OK.

 

[Lucky13]

D*mn! Hope that your pre-wife is alright. My mum once slipped on ice out walking, broke both her bones in her left leg...never teased and annoyed her as much as I did then, before that...
My very best get well soon wishes to your better half mate....

You and Terry are true masters of the brush! 8)

 

[Screaming Eagle]

Sorry to hear the bad news, I hope your pre wife is ok Chris. But the model is looking great! Are you sure you weren't hustling us before?

 

[lesofprimus]

Man Chris, all I can say is WOW!!!! Its coming out phenominal with only paintbrushes at ur disposal.... U should be very happy about this build....

Sorry to hear about ur girl, glad shes ok, but I REALLY feel for u with that emergency room bullsh!t.... I think they are slowly weening the public off of emergency services by these long waits.... I wont go there unless its an absolute necessity....

I hate the ER with a passion....

If I can ask, how many Hispanic looking persons were there???

 

[A4K]

Beautiful work Chris - I thought you'd airbrushed it at first!

Very sorry to hear about your pre-wife. I hope she (and you) will be in a better way soon.

 

[Wurger]

Well done so far Chris.Keep working.

 

[Wayne Little]

Continuing to look the part Chris!

...and I join with the rest of the gang in wishing the Pre-Missus (and you) a speedy recovery...

 

[rochie]

looks the biz Njaco and best wishes for a speedy recovery for you and your lady

 

[Njaco]

Thanks everyone. I'm liking how its coming out!

If I can ask, how many Hispanic looking persons were there???

I refuse to answer on the grounds that it may incriminate me....or something like that.

 

[Njaco]

A quick question: Does anyone have any evidence that the First Aid marking was applied to the fuselage compartment -near the "Blau 1". I haven't seen it in pics but some profiles carry it. Same for the numbers along the bottom of the fuselage - counting out the panel lines.

 

[Wayne Little]

Chris those are standard markings that would have been applied at the factory....the only reason they may not be present is from re-painting/overpainting in the field.

 

[Njaco]

Thanks!

 

[109ROAMING]

Looking better all the time Chris ,All the best with your missus's recovery

 

[javlin]

Looks Sweet Chris,really NICE!!.Kevin