Hi everyone.. This is where my build diary for the MiniArt 1:16 Historical Figure Series of Ernst Udet will be.. Here is some historical background on the WW1 flying Ace..

Colonel General Ernst Udet (26 April 1896 – 17 November 1941) was the second-highest scoring German flying ace of World War I. He was one of the youngest aces and was the highest scoring German ace to survive the war (at the age of 22).[1] His 62 victories were second only to Manfred von Richthofen, his commander in the Flying Circus. Udet rose to become a squadron commander under Richthofen, and later, under Hermann Göring.

Following Germany's defeat, Udet spent the 1920s and early 1930s as a stunt pilot, international barnstormer, light aircraft manufacturer, and playboy. In 1933, he joined the Nazi Party and became involved in the early development of the Luftwaffe. He used his networking skills to get himself appointed director of research and development for the burgeoning air force. He was especially influential in the adoption of dive bombing techniques as well as the Stuka dive bomber. By 1939, Udet had risen to the post of Director-General of Equipment for the Luftwaffe. However, the stress of the position and his distaste for administrative duties led to an increasing dependence on alcohol.

When World War II began, the Luftwaffe's needs for equipment outstripped Germany's production capacity. Udet's old comrade in arms Hermann Göring first lied to Adolf Hitler about these material shortcomings when the Germans lost the Battle of Britain, then deflected the Führer's wrath onto Udet.

Operation Barbarossa, when Germany attacked the Soviet Union to begin war on a second front, may have been the final straw for Udet. On 17 November 1941, he committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.

Now this should be a good to follow Spencer, good luck with her and look forward to seeing it come together..

Regards

Alan

This looks interesting Spencer, you know you are going to have to build him an aircraft too! He flew in a few nice planes but I think the fokker dvII is the best, not sure what's available in that scale though
Steve

Hi Guy's the update today is short but sweet as this is a simple kit to assemble but the challenge will be in the painting, so to update you with my progress so far the sprue with the parts was given a wash in soapy water and allowed to air dry then given a coat of white primer. Once this had dried all the parts apart from the very small insignia badges etc where removed from the sprue and given a clean up and any flash removed which was very minimul I have to say. The main parts, Legs Torso and body where then assembled and any joints cleaned up ready for some gap filla later.. so this is where I am at currently so come back soon for another update in the week.

Spencer

Nice start Spencer

Hi Spencer,

That`s a great looking figurine.

Can`t wait to see the paint work.

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

Looks good Spence, Now the fun part begins and I'm sure you will do a great job on this.
Steve

Hi Guy's and than you for your kind comments of encouragement

Today's update is a small one with most of the base coats applied and ready for blending and detail coats later. This will be left for a day or so to completely cure and given a matt finish to protect the base coat colours.

It's straight from the bottle Jase but it needs toning down as he looks sunburnt! I used Tamiya Flesh.

Spencer