**** FINISHED: 1/48 Me 410A-1/U-2 Dietrich Puttfarken - Me/FW Group Build

[Crimea_River]

Username: Crimea River
First name: Andy
Category: Judge – Non competing
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Revell
Model Type: Messerschmitt Me-410 B-2
Aftermarket addons: CMK Engine/Wheel Well Set, Eduard Belts, Home made a/c code and W.Nr. decals, lotsa scratch built crap.

Only 9 months late! Here are the 6 angle shots of the final model, taken today as the sun peeked through the mostly overcast skies:

[rochie]

well worth the wait Andy, fantastic build

[Crimea_River]

...and rather than posting just 4 optional shots, here's a whole wack of 'em with the odd description, starting around the cockpit area:










This nose shot shows that I missed painting one of the gun barrels, which has since been fixed.



If you look closely below the rudder, you can see the tail navigation light that I added.




Didn't really like how the W.Nr decals turned out but they'll have to do. Some white touch ups on the crosses are needed.

[fubar57]

It's been awesome watching a master builder. Well done Andy and good luck.

Geo

[Florence]

That is a work of art!

[treyzx10r]

Andy really enjoyed watching you work your magic on this stunning build! You really have a winner on your hands with this one,the attention to detail is absolutely inspiring! The bar keeps getting set higher with each build I see come off your bench,cheers Trey

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

You have definitely raised the bar. That is a a piece of art as Geo has said. Stupendous job Andy.

[Airframes]

Absolutely fantastic work Andy - should be a winner no problem.
Not sure if you've spotted it, but in one photo, the radio altimeter antenna under the starboard wing looks like it might have got bent upwards on the front pole, unless it's just the angle of the photo.

[Crimea_River]

Thanks everyone and well spotted Terry - I've replaced this thing once already for the same reason! I hope the judges are far less scrupulous on Saturday....

[woljags]

top job Andy,well worth the wait

[Crimea_River]

Cheers Bob.

[Gnomey]

Excellent work Andy!

[Catch22]

Wow. Just wow. I'm sure it'll be even better when I see it on Saturday.

[Vic Balshaw]

Another incredible build Andy, your reputation is intact.

[Crimea_River]

Damn. And here I was hoping this build would make people stop thinking I was an a**hole!