Deanflyer Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hi all, Haven't had much time for modelling lately, but as I'm on holiday this week and it's raining, (typical) I went through my stash and decided to do a nostalgia build. When I was a kid, a mate of mine bought me the old Airfix 1/72 FW190D as a birthday present. I found the same boxing of the same kit on sale at a model show some time back for the princely sum of £3, so I decided that I'd have a go at something from my youth. Strictly out of the box, no scratchbuilding, just build and paint. Apart from a problem with the canopy being crazed and scuffed and the decals being stuck to the greaseproof paper protecting them, it was a nice kit and went together with virtually no need for filler. I had to soak each decal individually, wash it clean of the now powdery adhesive, and fix them in position using MicroSet and Sol. Despite this, the upper win crosses were just too far gone and I had to resort to masking and spraying them. Two days from start to finish, with the only addition being an antenna wire from stretched sprue. It's not my best build ever, but I'm on holiday so I wasn't taxing myself. Here's the results: It's a bit clunky in places, but it went together well and was a nice relaxing build, which is what I was looking for! Now, what's next...? Dean 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 My hats off sir 👍 I wouldnt have known it was airfix kit. Looks like a tamiya or eduard. Im becoming more and more impressed by airfix after building there 1/48 lightning i will definitely be adding more AF kits to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 brilliant looking old classic kit, and yours is a lovely model 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This was my first build back into the hobby from being a kid. You have a cracking paint finish and it's neatly built!! Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Very nice. Turned out better than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Sometimes a simple stress free build just produces something nice - great looking model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Superb work on your 190, Dean - Great to see you back on the forum - and knocking this one out in 2 days is impressive! Building a classic kit is great for when you want something uncomplicated to knock up too. What else do you have in your stash that can be your next project then? Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Lovely mate, wish I could do stuff in two days instead of two months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Looks really nice! Well done mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That's really neat. I remember when it first came out and caused quite a stir, as it was a huge improvement on Airfix's ancient original Dora. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Great job on a classic kit I think you really got a wonderful result. Bravo! Edited August 10, 2017 by Winenut punctuation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thanks for the comments folks...it's appreciated. Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Nice Langnasen-Dora. It's an elegant bird and you did it justice. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Lovely job....I usually take around 2 weeks on a 1/72 scale fighter model, that's great quality for a 2 day build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Very nice - I believe this kit was highly rated when released and your build is first rate. pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Proof positive that there is definitely life left in the old Airfix dogs yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Two days! Incredible! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Deanflyer's alive?! Welcome back! Of course, to people of my advanced years, this is not the old Airfix Fw 190D but the new Airfix Fw 190D (of a mere 40-odd summers). The old one, with Stammkennzeichen TD+XI, really was a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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