Dragon Ta 152H-1
Subject :
Ta 152H-1, “Green 3” of JG301
Assembly:
I started this model (and about 10 others) about 2 years ago and finally got it finished. Finding time to build the past 2 years has been difficult to come by and thankfully my bench time recently seems to be more frequent! This model was built OOB with the additions of MDC instrument decal dials, Eduard PE seat belts and panty hose elastic nylon for the antennae wire.
Painting/Decals/Weathering:
I used Model Master and AeroMaster paints throughout; RLM 76 on the underside and drop tank and RLM 81/83 for the upper camo and gear doors. The Decals were pieced together from the kit and old AeroMaster extras and applied on to a gloss coat of Future Floor Wax. I used PolyScale Acrylic Flat as the final dull coat and then added some light oil staining on the fuselage and landing gear using an oil base burnt umber mix. The panel lines were highlighted with a finely sharpened 0.5mm lead drafting pencil. Chipping was done with a sliver Primsa Color pencil
For a DML kit, this went together fairly pain free and was a fun project of a truly sleek and menacing looking fighter.
Happy Modeling,
Erich
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Craig Abrahamson said on January 31, 2017
Nice lookin’ build, Erich….love the paint job. 🙂
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thanks Craig
Terry Schuler said on January 31, 2017
Erich, The more I look at this, the better it gets. This is excellent !
Paul Barber said on January 31, 2017
Does justice to Kurt Tank! Great work!
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thank you Terry- Kurt Tank gave us all an awesome pallet to start with for sure.
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Oops, Thanks Paul
Eduardo Augusto Rodrigues Conci said on January 31, 2017
I love those Luftwaffe camos!! You did it extremely well!!!
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thank you
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thank you- they are fun to due when the airbrush gods are smiling!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on January 31, 2017
Erich, what a beauty! I’ve admired that since I saw one in a William Green book. Back when I had hair, and ambition.
Great job on her. Closed up the engine, huh? I’d be torn, myself.
Rob Pollock said on January 31, 2017
Hair. Ambition. A good night’s sleep. Pretty girls who looked back. Remembering where my house is (sigh).
Nice build, Erich.
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thanks Rob.
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thanks for the kind words- I don’t remember there being an engine option in this kit…OH, Oh that could just be age!
Phil Steele said on January 31, 2017
It’s GREAT !!
Louis Gardner said on January 31, 2017
As everyone above has stated, this is a GREAT model………….. I REALLY like it !!!! The Luftwaffe mottling camouflage is very hard to get done correctly. It looks like you have mastered the art well.
Two thumbs up !!!! Thanks for sharing.
Erich Goldbach said on January 31, 2017
Thanks Louis, I wouldnt say I’ve mastered it-just had a good day with the airbrush That day!
Greg Kittinger said on January 31, 2017
Great build and paint job!
Erich Goldbach said on February 2, 2017
Thanks!
DE4EVER said on February 1, 2017
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Very nice looking Ta – 152 Erich. You have accomplished a very visual impacting paint scheme. And may I add … a very good use of the numeral “3” … 😉 .
Erich Goldbach said on February 2, 2017
Thanks for looking and here is to De-152 “Green 3” ; )
Bernd Müller said on February 1, 2017
Great build with an outstanding paint job !
Erich Goldbach said on February 2, 2017
Thank you Bernd
Bowman Roberts said on February 1, 2017
Outstanding build!! That’s one subject I’ve always wanted to build. Hope mine looks something as good as your’s does!! Good show.
Bo
Erich Goldbach said on February 2, 2017
Glad you like it Bo-look forward to seeing your finished model.
Robert Royes said on February 2, 2017
Sharp looking build.
George Williams said on February 3, 2017
That’s the best use I’ve heard of for panty hose! Lovely model by the way.