Blohm & Voss Bv 141
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This model represents the 10th prototype (V10) and second pre-production BV 141B. As such it was officially known as the BV 141B-02 (WNr 0210002) and was assigned the Stammkennzeichen NC+RA.
Designed to meet an RLM requirement for a [...]
This is an old kit with raised panel lines and thick rivets, and very little detail in the crew nacelle. I sanded it smooth and engraved all lines and panels/hatches, and riveted. Added lots of details in the crew nacelle and two aircrew [...]
This is an aircraft that has fascinated me since I first saw the 1/72nd Airfix kit, which I think was first released in the early 70's.
The Hobbyboss offering has few issues other than the poor representation of the engine and wrong handed [...]
HobbyBoss 1/48 Blohm & Voss Bv 141B-02(V10)
My oldest son gave me this kit last Christmas. He is a graphic artist and has a penchant for “eccentric” vehicles. He thought I’d find it a fun build…and he was right.
This is one of [...]
How long is it appropriate to "finish" a gift after you receive it?
2014 to 2022? (Sorry pops)
At least I managed to actually get it done.
This is the Hobby Boss 1/48 Blohm und Voss BV-141 "tactical reconnaissance" [...]
This is my build of the Hobbyboss Bv141 kit. It's a good kit that goes together well without too much effort, with the possible exception of painting all the canopy frames!
Additions to the model are the 'Superfabric' seatbelts from [...]
The smaller of the two 141s is first over the line.
The asymmetric Bv-141 is perhaps the strangest airplane to fly during the Second World War and one of the strangest ever to fly anywhere. Despite its counterintuitive looks, it was an excellent aircraft which was rejected by the service [...]