Author Topic: Heinkel He-1041 eine kleine asymmetrische Flug (Read 8469 times)

Tophe · « **on:** November 13, 2016, 02:34:25 AM »

Today I bought toys for my son and at the book store, and I bought a little model for me, the smallest one was an Heinkel 70 Revell 1/72nd.
My goal will be building an asymmetric derivative, reducing a lot length and span, into a truly "little" aircraft.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2016, 10:35:57 AM »

I've always had a soft-spot for this aircraft. Those elliptical wings and that inline are like modern design hallmarks of the era for me.

I've never considered building one asymmetrically, so I'll be very interested in seeing where you take this project, mon ami.

Bonne Chance!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2016, 06:53:37 PM »

Among the 82 parts, my first plan was using 21 of them only:

Tophe · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2016, 06:54:52 PM »

Then I changed my mind with a small wing, adding the engine cover and sharp tail part (to become a nose?):

Tophe · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2016, 06:56:31 PM »

Then I started gluing the fuselage almost normally (at first, wait...):

Tophe · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2016, 06:57:40 PM »

To acheive the little asymmetric plane, I saw away what I will remove:

ericr · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2016, 07:13:17 PM »

wait and see

Tophe · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2016, 10:23:04 PM »

Sprues+putty will make pod/fuselage - I consider a pusher layout, apart from the upside-down turn of the engine... (and rocket engine on the other side because the sharp tail has been used as sharp nose...). Crazy? Yes, I hope so.

Tophe · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2016, 11:55:34 PM »

With the first putty/filler, making it solid (when dried), before filling into the final shape (and sanding):

Tophe · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2016, 02:46:36 AM »

putty again,
sanding (taking shape...)
putty again
(to be continued...)

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2016, 12:56:46 PM »

That's taking shape nicely, mon ami!

Seeing these photos reminds me of those time-lapse films of buds becoming flowers. I think we're in for a real treat with this project!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #11 on:** November 20, 2016, 09:42:36 PM »

Thanks Brian!

The model is going on without problem.
I made sanding again and put canopies for the picture (to show better the intended final result: 2 forward canopies as there is no need of gunner, this is civilian/fun)...
Then putty again, on the underside this time.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2016, 10:34:51 PM »

That's quite an incredible transformation, Tophe! That sharp nose looks great!

You have some very serious Putty, Sand Repeat skills, mon ami!

Thanks for the update!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #13 on:** November 24, 2016, 02:27:51 AM »

Progress:

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2016, 10:49:04 PM »

I like how you added a downward cant to the nose, mon ami!

That curve is mimicked nicely by the engine nacelle.

You have an artist's visual sense, Tophe!

Looking forward to your next update,
Brian

Tophe · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2016, 12:57:24 AM »

Thanks Brian for your nice words, but you overestimate my talent. This cant you like was not voluntary...

Tophe · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2016, 03:45:34 PM »

Mounting is finished* ready for painting...

* : I have found a scoop in the box, transforming the starboard rocket into a turbojet.
There are no cockpits but no need: the Windows will be black.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2016, 01:57:08 AM »

I like the added scoop, mon ami!

What a treat to see an update on this project! Looks like you're getting close to finishing this one up!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2016, 01:23:27 AM »

Thanks!

The paint is drying, sky blue.
In the meantime, I Drew similar Lightnings:

Tophe · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2016, 01:15:44 PM »

Painting is done! and dry (almost for a little drop under the tail...)
Just remains the black colouring of windows, and this may be quick with a black pen

Tophe · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2016, 01:19:45 PM »

Almost finished... (my way, very imperfect, sorry...)

Tophe · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2016, 07:35:31 PM »

finished now:

ericr · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:23:07 PM »

lovely concept!

and a very pointy nose

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #23 on:** December 01, 2016, 07:08:38 AM »

That finished up nicely, mon ami!

I really like the unique layout which is complimented by your color choices.

The combination of those canopies & sharp noses make me think of the famous Ilyushin Il-2.

I bet your son likes it too!

Brian da Basher

Tophe · « **Reply #24 on:** December 01, 2016, 12:08:48 PM »

Thanks a lot, both of you.
(My son helped in performing the painting, first layer, proudly)


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