I’ve been researching the markings of the planes included in the kit. I’ve found pictures of both, and a bit of their history. The reason I am doing a stock kit and 1/72^nd scale is because I will be attempting a diorama for this. I had planned on making a crash landing of some type. My initial idea was to model the plane ditched in the channel. So that would allow the plane to be more intact. One set of decals included with the kit   (A1+Bz) 15 staffel/KG 55 served in the Ukraine, and doesn’t seem to have  much of a chance for a water ditch.

The one I was looking at building, 3Z + GS  (8 staffel/KG 77) did actually get shot down, but over land.

As you can see in the picture, the front of the plane was completely demolished.  Rather then modeling a smashed piece of metal, I am going to employ a bit of “artistic license” and model it that it came down in a bit more intact state. Maybe in the water, continuing with my original idea. 

Here is the report:

“Intercepted over Tonbridge by three Hurricanes at 8,000 ft. and jettisoned their remaining bomb load of nine 50 kg bombs (having previously dropped six 50 kg over Kenley airfield). The first attack killed the rear gunner and the pilot made for some clouds but a further two attacks were made before the aircraft crashed in a hop field, killing the wireless operator. Although the nose of the aircraft was badly smashed, it did not catch fire and the engines were virtually undamaged. Markings: a white shield bearing a black eagle was painted on either side of the nose. Armament: the aircraft was fitted with six MG's, one in nose, two side top, one rear top and two lower. Armour plate was fitted behind the pilot and the wireless operator.”

Researching the aircraft, it had the standard RLM 02/70 top and RLM 65 bottom. I also found “ Reichsluftministrium (RLM) regulations state that prior to November 1941, cockpits/crew areas were to be RLM Green-Gray 02, with the exception of instrument panels, which were Gray with black instrument faces.” I am using Vallejo paints, and their RLM 02 comes out a nice olive green with a touch of grey. 


The end of 3Z + GS

 

Starting work, Painting the cabin areas. The base is Vallejo Model Air RLM 02, with dashboards in RLM 66.

( I need to work on the photography, not as sharp as I would like) 

Before the wash.

     
After wash