Nightfighter - Simple Conversion Do217J-2

Variant 4G for the Himmelbett has II./NJG2 aircraft up against No.77 Sqn RAF.  I couldn't find a Do217 Nightfighter so had to look at a simple mod.

Using two Tumbling Dice models (A-6 Intruder and Do217) I looked at a quick chop shop job to add the solid nose to make a J-2 variant.

• I took the TD A-6 Intruder and cut the nose off just forward of the canopy. 

• I have loads of these and the TER with bombs can be recycled onto the A-7 Corsairs for another project.
• The Do217 had the same treatment removing the plexiglass nose.
• Drilled a hole into both parts and inserted a piece of brass rod to give the mod some strength.
• Liberal application of superglue
• Liquid GW Greenstuff over the join
• WAIT
• Once dry then sand down the join.
• Painted Black
• Highlighted with 3:1 Black/Black Grey Mix
• Second highligh with a 2:1 Black/Black Grey Mix
• Gloss varnish
• WAIT

I could only find one reference to a II./NJG aircraft and that had an all over black scheme.  No Callsign or ID letters were added due to the black scheme. 

• National Insignia and other markings applied.
• Gloss Varnish over the decals
• WAIT
• Dullcote to finish

Simple scheme on a simple aircraft.  I only need one of these so don't mind putting the extra little effort in.  I have a couple of Ju88 which need similar treatment to come so have learnt some lessons.