Horten Flying Wing HO-229 1/18 Scale

[YT74]

I already posted the completed version but some people were asking questions, so here is the WIP.
Resin kit in 1/18 scale (GI Joe size), I started by washing off all the parts with Comet.

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4509/img1010p.jpg

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/9206/img1011kc.jpg


This project got bumped for the 229... :(
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3452/dscn0081t.jpg

Some filling, just minor pinholes for the most part, nothing to speak of for a kit of this complexity.
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/7057/dscn0075s.jpg

Dremmel mix up
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/6629/dscn0074n.jpg

The fit on this one exhaust is problematic, the other is perfect.
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1489/dscn0078m.jpg

Painting the engines
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8968/dscn0080bs.jpg


Priming with self-etching primer.
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8284/dscn0093s.jpg

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8424/dscn0090j.jpg

Lots of bits!
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1164/dscn0091n.jpg

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4998/dscn0092j.jpg

[YT74]

The wing seams were real rough to fill. I really wish I would have spent more time fitting and aligning them. It would have saved me a ton of time and putty. I got the bare metal I plan on leaving behind the engines painted also.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8206/imagenjg.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5862/imagedsr.jpg

[YT74]

Got the filling done, it is not perfect but will have to do:

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/6386/imageosv.jpg
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5373/imagegfro.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8486/imagepoj.jpg

Laid down the base coat:

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7129/imagekvk.jpg

It looks very green and glossy, but subsequent processes will take care of that. (Hopefully)

[YT74]

Masking camo:
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8584/imagedtb.jpg

Camo done:
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1792/imageabhq.jpg
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6287/imagezcwl.jpg

[YT74]

I got the cockpit cage assembled and the dials decaled.
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2760/imagerry.jpg
Painted. I just need to glass the dials and paint some details like the stick and seat cushion.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4705/imagefrp.jpg
Got the bottom on and the cockpit and canopy installed.
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1823/imagejyw.jpg
OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!
Then I noticed a huge crack in the filler on the wing. I am not sure if I flexed it by installing the screws on the bottom or when I pushed down to install the screws. Either way it made me sick!
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6225/imageijn.jpg
The auto filler I use is not flexible, so I am going to try Milliput to attach and fill the wing at the same time!

[YT74]

I fixed the crack in the wing and got back to the build.

One change I wanted to make was to have the forward gear door attached to the wheel and split in the back like the models I have seen in my research. I really like the look of a number on the door.

Sawed up the landing bay door.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2433/imageyue.jpg

It took a lot of work to get the doors symmetrical.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6177/imageckj.jpg

I skinned over the front with thin styrene sheet.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6228/imageewk.jpg

I also got the bottom painted.
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/3346/imagehbpu.jpg

You can't tell from this picture but is is Grau.

[YT74]

I got the yellow nose painted and the gloss coat for decals down:
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2388/imageapi.jpg

The decals did something I have never seen, they were quite cloudy underneath the clear areas. I got quite freaked out and started running all these worst case scenerios though my head.
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9610/imagedic.jpg
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1276/imagecxl.jpg

After about 2 hours, I guess when they had dried completely, they were fine!
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5070/imagefil.jpg

[YT74]

I used the Dubro hinges. It was tricky and I didn't do a very good job, I'm not sure it was worth the effort but I am glad the control surfaces do have some movement.
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8188/imagebhd.jpg

Top is pretty much done:
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3315/imageyui.jpg

I am getting so close to being done with this beast, I am to that point where excitement has turned to resentment and I am just ready to be done!

[YT74]

Last update before I'm finished.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2039/imageyzyl.jpg
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http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7333/imageihvd.jpg

[freakintiger]

Did you post this in the RPF?

It turned out great!

[gruppenfuhrer88]

YESSS! Loving it!

[Dragasses]

I have no(well maybe a little) idea what's going on here, but your patients(or lack there of) and even more so your tenacity made this an amazing finished piece. super rad. thank you for taking the time to walk us through the process.

[YT74]

Did you post this in the RPF?


Yes, I did.

[Kungfuguy]

Hasbro should have made this for Cap America.

[Gm2]

Wow! That is an awesome flying wing. It turned out great.

[YT74]

Hasbro should have made this for Cap America.

That would have been awesome!

[Ixz72]

Hasbro should have made this for Cap America.

Make a German (Nazi) plane for Captain America?