Aerofix Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I am keen to build an Eduard FW 190A. Does anyone have a recommendation as to which of the many versions they produce would be good to build please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Personally, I would recommend waiting if you can, as Eduard are in the process of re-tooling their 190A series with entirely new moulds. The originals, though building into decent kits, were notoriously challenging due to the many open panels and rather overcomplicated construction. See the thread below for news relating to the new kit. If you absolutely can't wait until next year, then any of the existing 190A's should be just as good as the next, as they're all of the same vintage. Edit: Just to clarify that my comments pertain to the 1/48 kits only. For 1/72 see the comprehensive answers below. regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerofix Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks Jason, I think I will take your advice, regards David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Of course, if you want a kit in 1/72 scale then Eduard has the A-8, F-8, and A-5 covered in weekend edition(except for the F-8) and profi-pak (includes photo-etch parts and sometimes resin) releases: https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-5-light-fighter-(2-cannons)-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190f-8-1-72-1-3.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-5-heavy-fighter-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-8-r2-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-8-standard-wings-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-5-1-72-1.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-8-1-72-1-3.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 Construction of these kits is considerably simplified compared to their earlier 1/48th scale kits and probably comparable to what the new 1/48th kits will look like when they are released next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 28 minutes ago, VMA131Marine said: Of course, if you want a kit in 1/72 scale then Eduard has the A-8, F-8, and A-5 covered in weekend edition(except for the F-8) and profi-pak (includes photo-etch parts and sometimes resin) releases: https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-5-light-fighter-(2-cannons)-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190f-8-1-72-1-3.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-5-heavy-fighter-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-8-r2-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-8-standard-wings-1-72.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-5-1-72-1.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/fw-190a-8-1-72-1-3.html?cur=2&listtype=search&searchparam=1%2F72 fw 190 Construction of these kits is considerably simplified compared to their earlier 1/48th scale kits and probably comparable to what the new 1/48th kits will look like when they are released next year. And is now the best A-5/A-8 in 1/72! thanks Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I am not of much help on the 1/48 kits, but here is what they've done so far in 1/72. Eduard gives each sprue in these kits the number 70110, followed by a suffix letter. With the release of the new F-8 Profi, they have completed a family of sprues, designated A through J. The sprues' suffix letters and descriptions are listed below. (Quick notes on my nomenclature: "Early" wing = MG FF cannon in outer bay; for the real-life A-2, 3, 4, 5. "Standard" wing = MG 151 in outer bay, smooth top surface; A-6, 7, early 8. "Universal" wing = MG 151 or MK 108 in outer bay, bump on top surface; A-8, 9 and F-8, 9. "Sturmbock" fuselage = full set of applique armor plate.) The sprues: A - big sprue of common detail parts for all variants B - small sprue of ground attack parts C - A-8 fuselage + universal wing w/MG 151 D - clear parts for all variants E - A-8 Sturmbock fuselage + universal wing w/MK 108 F - F-8 fuselage + universal wing w/empty outer bay G - A-5 fuselage + early wing w/MG FF H - A-8 fuselage + standard wing w/MG 151 I - A-8 fuselage + standard wing w/empty outer bay J - A-5 fuselage + early wing w/empty outer bay Note, the narrow center bay of all the fuselage-wing sprues is identical. It has the rudder, tailplanes, and ailerons which are common to all variants; as well as all the variations of nose gun and top cowl panels. Think of it as kind of an extension of sprue A. The kits released so far have these sprues: A-8 Profi: A, C, D A-5 Profi: A, D, G, J F-8 Profi: A, B, D, F A-8/R2 Weekend: A, D, E A-8 Standard Wing Weekend: A, D, H A-5 Heavy Fighter Weekend: A, D, G A-8 Royal Class: Ax4, Cx2, Dx4, Ex2, Ix1. Eduard just announced an A-5 Light Fighter Weekend for December. No doubt that one will have sprues A, D, J. For a time, Eduard sold a "small overtrees" set that had only sprues A and D. One of those sets gives you all the plastic needed for the A-5 Profi kit to be two complete models, and similarly lets you use all five fuselage-wing sprues in the Royal Class boxing. It's a pretty awesome "fixer" set for a couple of leftover Hasegawa kits too, LOL. It will be interesting to see what future variants Eduard comes up with! There will surely be a dedicated night fighter boxing since the antennas are on sprue A. Also note that sprue I has not yet been released in a normal kit, only the Royal, so perhaps a future A-6/7/8 Light Fighter is out there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 9 hours ago, MDriskill said: Also note that sprue I has not yet been released in a normal kit, only the Royal, so perhaps a future A-6/7/8 Light Fighter is out there. Although sprue "I" has not been released in a "normal kit", when the Royal Class boxing first came out, you were also able to buy the Overtrees boxing (#70115X) that contained it. I wish I had bought a few more of those than I had. Interestingly, in the Royal Class boxing, the only aircraft of all the 190s covered that used this sprue, was Priller's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerofix Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sincere thanks to all of you for your advice. Unfortunately, my eyesight is not good enough for 1/72 so let's see what the new year brings us! Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seawinder Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 10 minutes ago, Aerofix said: Sincere thanks to all of you for your advice. Unfortunately, my eyesight is not good enough for 1/72 so let's see what the new year brings us! Regards David If you haven't yet purchased any of the Eduard 1:48 kits, have you considered one of the new-tool Hasegawa offerings? The line includes most of the variants from A-3 to -8 and is quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Aerofix said: Sincere thanks to all of you for your advice. Unfortunately, my eyesight is not good enough for 1/72 so let's see what the new year brings us! Regards David What you need is one of these: http://www.doneganoptical.com/products/optivisor They work great! I love mine. I'd never be able to work with those tiny photo-etch pieces without it. Edited November 29, 2016 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hi, Aerofix, If what you want is a 1/48 Eduard 190A, just go for the scheme you like best and buy/build it. They share the same design and are all mostly the same plastic and price. FErnando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerofix Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hi VMA131Marine, which magnification do you use please? Thanks for the tip. Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaggy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Eduard are retooling the Fw 190A's? Really? I must say, I didn't find them THAT tough (though I almost wrecked a D-11 when the wing spar slide abut 1mm after clamping - which wasn't noticed until after painting and decaling, when the gear was going on!) Interesting though, because I have always buttoned them up, which is a minor pain! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hi, Zaggy, I think they are doing a short-nosed A-3/4 Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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