Spiros, yes very unique those tube spars. The precise fit is excellent the wing to fuselage contact point. Though some have left them loose before painting. Unlike the Lancaster which I did leave loose, the wings on the Uhu are permanently attached. Though it may been ok to just have them just pressed on. The grille work does really help the final look inside those leading edge ports.

I have to say this PE inner door detail looks fantastic.
Engines also look very sporty.
That's a beautiful work and a great progress, Chuck!

I wouldn't have known it was a 219 if you hadn't told me. Obviously a fixer-upper. Didn't realize the engines on the model would be that complex.

@uscusn, forgive me for intruding, but I just found the pictures of the "Danish" Uhu, and thought they might be of interest as opposed to just the link above.

I might add that it has since migrated to Germany, I do not know where, for a new owner and some TLC.

@uscusn, and most people think the only one that exists is the one in the states. Sadly the Danish one got sold before I could get more pictures, but boy was it interesting to get to check it out. As far as I know the build number never showed up, and loss-reports did not mention any at the location in the sea off denmark. Looking forward to the next progress report on your build Chuck!

Hi Chuck @uscusn!

If I got it right (which is rare for me - lol!) you want to glue each one of the four assembled antennas at your Bf-110 nose...

Here's my idea for your Bf-110 antennas:

Place your Bf-110 on your jig (like the UhU) at the above pic horizontally, or lay it firmly on a cardboard home made base.

Clamp one antenna from the middle of the strut at this (or similar) clamps device.

Take care here (please improvise), as the clamps spring can be strong and may bite and deform the antenna strut.

The arm can be twisted to your desire, so turn it to the desired angle and approach the whole device to your Bf-110 nose, with the antenna strut end just touching the spot it is supposed to be glued on at the nose.

When you feel confident about the positioning, move them apart and smear glue (maybe cyano will be the better choice here) at both strut and nose spots and reattach them.

Leave them "as they are" for the glue to cure .

Repeat for the other three antennas.

Hope this sparkles some ideas for your solution!

Your Uhu looks amazing and your pic coverage (tutorial) is exceptional.

All the best, sir!

Finally at that stage to add the clear parts mask and start painting. Almost to the finish line, yet still a ways to go.

The Uhu has a 3 piece canopy, the windscreen, canopy and back window. First the rear window panel will be attached first.

Next the RH side hinged canopy is placed and temporarily placed with white glue, as I will display this open once all the painting and decaling is completed.

The front windscreen has a unique shape, any uncharacteristically have a struggle getting in to sit in place properly.

Next up to mask the glass with Eduards masking set.

Starting with the front windscreen. The newer Eduards masks seem to just outline the frame work and use extra left over masking material to fill in the center section of glass. With the masks, the process takes about an hour.

Next the radar disc that sits aft of the cockpit, under a clear window. Eduard's PE enhances this better than the molded array on the glass cover that Tamiya provides.

Using Testors clear cement dabbed on the center of the glass panel, the PE disc is placed on the window disc and let set for about 30 minutes.

The assembly is then place into the upper fuselage and masked. Excellent fit here.

Next up prep the air frame for paint, Interior color over the framing and pre shade the upper section of the fuselage. More to follow