Heinkel 119
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9 25 March 2015, 08:29

Really interesting aircraft but it seems rather complex to be realized..surely too "hard" for my skills. Good job Hanno ;D
25 March 2015, 08:50

Thanks Christian, let`s see how I this one will turn out......... The kit is quite good though, so I might be able to get something OK out of it... 🙂
25 March 2015, 08:56

Danke Bernd, der Bausartz ist qualitativ recht hochwertig, auch wenn er offenbar ein paar Schwächen in puncto Authentizität hat.
30 March 2015, 05:11

Quite interesting project! I remember reading an article about the He 119 in which a test pilot stated that the engine noise was simply unbearable...
I am looking forward to further steps of this complex looking kit!
30 March 2015, 06:39

@Roland, yes two unsilenced DB 601s clung together, screaming along only about 50 cm behind you - I can imagine that being quite an experience...
@ Bernd, stimmt da gibts nicht allzuviel, ich hab das nicht selbst recherchiert, sondern bei Gerhard Busses Baudoku gelesen. Er hat die Tragflächenform verändert, darauf verzichte ich. Paar Kleinigkeiten hab ich verändert, nichts wildes... 🙂
30 March 2015, 10:47

Some progress. Cockpit and instrument panels almost ready. Still struggling with the paneling, the dark tempera I used, somehow diffunded into the clear gloss. Left wing has to be painted again. I still havent discovered the right technique for that. Hints are welcome ! So, for the moment I'll have to stop here and wait for the new paint to arrive.
6 April 2015, 08:10

Now that looks very interesting to me, Hanno!!! I´ll take a seat! Beer and Popcorn, anyone?😢
8 April 2015, 15:00

Great subject! I will follow this closely as I have an old Airmodel vac of the 119 - if I can go through my vacuform-fobia 🙂 Great start!
8 April 2015, 15:13

Thank you mates ! 🙂 I will have to redo the left wing because I fouled up the paneling. Once that's fixed, there will be more progress.
@Gabor : I couln't convince myself for the Airmodel kit too, I hope you can overcome your " vacuform - phobia " ( great term b.t.w.😉 )
8 April 2015, 16:11

I have started this kit long ago, but never finished it. Watching your progress brings me memories. It is a very interesting subject, but difficult build, especially due to the transparent parts.
8 April 2015, 18:16

True, the vacu Parts are a bit tricky, lots of dry fitting and sanding. But it is really worth it, I think,she's really beautyful !
8 April 2015, 21:17

Hanno, I admire your choice of subject and the work your putting into making it stand out.🙂
A real step away from the "Norm" mate, SALUTE. !!
8 April 2015, 21:25

Thanks Kerry, I,really am into the more exotic ones at the moment😉 c
8 April 2015, 21:29

Thanks P J and Bernd ! Oh yes Bernd , must have been unbelievably loud, no silencing at all on two 33,9 litre
engines at full revs...... aint no fun over a prolongued period of time.
9 April 2015, 15:09

Great looking work so far. I didn't realize how large the aircraft was until i saw the pilot seat. What is the stand you are using to hold the kit? I need something like that!
9 April 2015, 20:20

Thanks Gordon ! 🙂 The Stand is made by Tamiya and available almost everywhere :modellbau-koenig.de/..er__i244_17296_0.htm. It is a set consisting of two parts , a large one, and a small one with
adjustable steelwire clamps.
10 April 2015, 06:46

Wow, it looks as clean and sleek as the original! Great modelling!
10 April 2015, 07:00

Thank you Roland ! Fitting the clear parts to the fuselage was a bit of an issue..... I´m curiuos how my first parafilm masking of the canopy will turn out when the masks come off, after a slight panelline weathering.
10 April 2015, 07:07

Thanks Andre ! I´m afraid there won`t be much more colour than this, plus a bit more for some of the panellines and the red band on the tailfin. The original was light grey all over, sorry😉
10 April 2015, 12:51

RLM02 grey can wear off, engine exhaust staining is also prominent... the end result does not have to be dull at all😉
11 April 2015, 18:42

Great work Hanno. I love the subject matter and the work you've done. It'll be on my list now. Must've been some kind of noise and vibrations in that cockpit with that shaft running through it.
23 April 2015, 03:20

was und wie die Deutschen doch alles in die Luft gebracht haben , manches brauchte wohl wirklich Mut damit abheben zu wollen 😄 😄 , Das Modelle ist einfach Sahne geworden , gefällt mir absolut 👍 👍 👍 / am Rande werde ich Dich dann auch mit Fragen Bombardieren , so ein Vollresinmodell braucht wohl etwas andere Arbeitsweisen wie die Plastikarmada , da könnte ich bei meinem Kamow Ka 26 wohl einiges an Unterstützung brauchen 😠
23 April 2015, 05:17

Very unusual airplane. But you have created a top performance again.
Excellent work, Hanno 👍👍👍
23 April 2015, 06:38

Thank you all mates, I really apreciate your kind comments on this one!
I scratched the wheelwell doors, and added a tailwheel from an old Revell Me 109 in 1/48, as the original kitpart was way too big.
The overall light grey went a bit too dark in my opinion. As with almost every model I´m still not 100 % happy with some areas, but learning never stops..... 🙂
@ Jens : Jederzeit gerne ! Der Planet Bausatz ist qualitativ sehr gut, und ging ohne größere Herausforderungen zusammen, ist wirklich kein Hexenwerk, einzig die zweiteilige Vacu - Kanzel hat so ihre Tücken...
23 April 2015, 06:48

First time I see this kit built. I do not think it can be done any better! 👍👍👍
23 April 2015, 06:55

Thanks a lot Bernd ! Sag mal, wäre so ein Planet Kit auch bei Dir zu bekommen ? Ich habe da noch einen im Auge.......😉
23 April 2015, 06:55

Wonderful build on a amazing aircraft. Great work, very very well done!
23 April 2015, 07:36

Nice built! Planet kits are not easy but this one turned out great! 👍
23 April 2015, 16:07

This has inspired me to have a go at the float plane version, the 119V-5. Flying these things with the pair of 601 V12s behind you... transmission between pilots... sat in that cage... intimidating thought!!
23 April 2015, 19:19

Wow , brilliant idea ! Count me in on that one ! Is that kit from Planet Models as well ? I might have a try with the V5 as well. I'm quite into these floatplanes at the moment !
23 April 2015, 19:29

I just found the V5 at Hannant's, it is a Planet Kit as well, tempting......
23 April 2015, 19:56

Yes, it's a Planet model. I've found one for sale in USA. I wasn't intending to do propeller planes, I set out to collect and build jets... How did this happen??? 🙂
23 April 2015, 20:15

Hanno, I am late in commenting mate, but I must echo all of the comments and praise said by all your mates.
Beautifully done and presented mate. 🙂
23 April 2015, 21:06

@ PJ : So you already bought the V5 ? 😛 Can't wait to see you getting started ! Yeah, funny how one gets led astray , when one leads to another,
collecting kits.I hardly can keep myself from buying lots of ancient raceplanes and old German airliners at the moment...
24 April 2015, 07:05

Haha! My stash began with good intentions: 1:72 V Bombers (one set in white, one in camo), and 1:48 fighters (plus a few cars.) I have a friend who collects Cold War jets (1:1!) and I thought I might build his collection at 1:48. Now if you see my stash, you will see the problem... 😛 I may have to do some sea planes as a series to follow the Knights of the Air...! 🙂
24 April 2015, 12:01

Schneider era raceplanes are the utmost in aircraft design for me at the moment, so I´m 100% with you on
seaplanes. Although it might carry you a bit further away from your initial target.....😢
1/1 Jet collection? That sounds really amazing .
24 April 2015, 12:10

Completely agree about the Schneider era planes. 🙂
Here is a link to the jet collection: bruntingthorpeaviation.com I will also share some of my photos on here when I get a moment. 🙂
24 April 2015, 12:46

He bought the entire airfield ? Does he personally own all these birds as well ? I have no words..... 😛
24 April 2015, 13:13

Yep, I'm sucked into the Schneider vortex also. I started out a couple of years ago with a fascination of WW2 German jets and look what's happened. There's no hope!
24 April 2015, 14:16

No we can`t do anything about it, can we ...... Did you get any further with your MC 72 yet ?
24 April 2015, 16:03

A little further Hanno, nothing really to show though. Started on a Mini Cooper idea that's been buzzing around in my head, that and my girlfriend suggested I don't make any more models until I make some boxed shelves to put them in....🙂 she has a point.
24 April 2015, 19:31

Congrats on finishing a very challenging kit. You have given me courage in trying to finish mine!
25 April 2015, 19:46
Album info
I rediscovered this documentary in my bookshelve rcently.
There are only two kits on the market in 72nd, the other one is a vacu kit,so I went for the resin kit from Planet Models.
The scratchbuilt Cockpit details are inspired by a build by Gerd Busse,
1.PMC Nürnberg, who did a tremendous job on this kit.
Hopefully I can turn out something similar as good.