shortCummins Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My next offering to the Gods of styrene and glue is the aptly named? (for what I’m likely to do to this kit) “Butcher Bird”, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 The kit I’ve chosen is Eduard’s ProfiPACK Fw 190A-7, kit no. 8172. I’ve appropriated photos of the kit contents from Eduard’s website… decals photo-etch 4 scheme’s are catered for... W.Nr. 430352, 2. /JG 1, Dortmund Airfield, Germany, January, 1944 W.Nr. 340001, flown by Oblt. Waldemar Radener, CO of 7./JG 26, Cambrai-Süd Air Base, France, May, 1944 W.Nr. 431007, flown by Heinz Bär, CO of II./JG 1, Störmede Air Base, Germany, April, 1944 W.Nr. 642962, flown by Maj. Hans-Günther von Kornatzki, CO of Sturmstaffel 1, Salzwedel Air Base, Germany, February, 1944 Anyone who is lucky enough to own Aircraft Scale Modelling FAQ by Daniel Zamarbide will have seen chapter 7.2.4.2 Winter scheme details a Fw 190 F-8 in German “winter scheme” I plan to recreate a similar scheme, so plenty of opportunities to learn some new techniques until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Oh! Nice project(announcement) ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Preparing the cockpit for paint. The Eduard ProfiPACK provides photo-etch instrument panels as well as various switches and levers, to add some of these, in some cases, the existing moulded detail must first be removed. Here I’ve used a micro chisel and sanding sticks to give me a smooth surface. Foot pedals, document/map pocket and top access panels are also part of the PE set PE lever added to the cockpit sidewall Fuselage/nose machine-gun subassembly Everything is given a base coat of UMP black primer, this will help create the illusion of deeper shadows later in the painting process and unifies plastic and PE. pilot’s seat I’ll let the primer cure overnight and then make a start on the black grey colours for the cockpit. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Two Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Nice start John I'll be watching this one with great interest, since I have quite a few of these Eduard 190 Antons. Do you plan make it fully closed, or to leave some cannon covers/engine cowlings open? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 1 hour ago, One-Two said: Nice start John I'll be watching this one with great interest, since I have quite a few of these Eduard 190 Antons. Do you plan make it fully closed, or to leave some cannon covers/engine cowlings open? as Eduard have provided a nice engine and cannons it would be rude not to have them open I may leave one of the cannon closed, I've still to decide rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Painting the cockpit. I started by giving everything a coat of Tamiya XF-63 German grey the shadows are deepened with highly thinned Tamiya XF-69 NATO black (80% thinner 20% paint) highlights are added with Mr Hobby H305 grey (these aren't a stark as these photos make out) dirt and grime simulated with very highly thinned Tamiya XF-68 NATO brown (95% thinner 5% paint) dry brushing with Mr Hobby H305 grey foot straps detailed with a mix of yellow & red brown (20% 80%) and the buckles in vallejo metal color 77.707 chrome Next it’ll be the rest of the PE, instrument panels etc. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) Edited October 7, 2017 by shortCummins spoiling mistook 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) This should be an interesting build for sure! I shall follow along, talking detailed notes. Great work in the cockpit so far! Edited November 7, 2017 by Christer A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 PE for the cockpit. I’ve added a drop of PVA to simulate glass. The lower instrument panel has non-painted levers and switches. switches and levers painted side panels added to the cockpit, I’m not too happy with the colour, its too blue, I’ll have to have a think about what to do about it. If/when I build this kit again I’ll not use these side panel PE seat/lap belts attached to the seat the seat is a bit of a tight fit, the PE lap harness buckles made it even tighter! I’ve given the side panel PE a wash with Tamiya dark brown panel liner and this has toned them down, I’m still not 100% but they’ll have to do. this shows the contrast with the non-washed instrument panel and the washed side panels Thats it for the PE for the time being, next I’ll finish up the nose gun bay and rear wheel so that I can join the fuselage halves. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Machine guns painted with Mr Metal Color 212 iron. buffed The instructions suggest fitting the machine guns now however, I’m reasonably sure that I’d either knock them off or (more likely) break them so I’ll fit them nearer the end of the build. A base coat of Alkan RLM:02 I ‘dirty’d’ the RLM:02 with a wash of Tamiya dark brown panel liner which I toned down with the use of a Q-Tip moistened with odourless turps Additional scratches and general ‘wear and tear’ added with thinned XF-63, XF-64 and a HB pencil Tail wheel, UMP black primer Tamiya XF-85 rubber black Eduard mask and Mr Masking NEO, way too gloopy Tamiya X-18 semi-gloss black Alkan RLM:02 vallejo acrylic metal color 77.707 chrome The rear wheel assembly assembled Tamiya dark brown panel liner Now I can join the fuselage halves. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 I first glued the rear wheel, cockpit and nose machine gun sub-assemblies to one side and tell in place while the glue dried. I also glued the cockpit and machine gun subassemblies from the underside In general the fit was very good however the machine gun sub-assembly needed to be ‘un-glued’ and re-aligned to fit. close-ups of the machine gun area Next will be wheel wells and joining the wings together. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 As I want to fit an external fuel-tank I needed to drill the holes to allow the fuel tank rack to be fitted to the underside. Then I fitted the rear ‘main’ spar of the wheel well additional spars were added UMP black primer was used on various parts Once the primer had fully cured everything was given a coat of Alkan RLM:02 The wheel well ‘top’ probably needs to be painted RLM:02 as I think it will be visible once the engine is installed, I plane to have the engine bay open …so I gave it a primer of UMP black, after masking the lower exhaust which have been painted with vallejo model color 70.814 burnt red and then RLM:02 Next the machine gun barrels were added The top of the wings, at the rear of the gun bay, needs ‘metal’ colour and Eduard provide a mask for when the wing is painted Machine guns were painted with Mr Metal Color 212 iron which was then ‘buffed’ when it dried I had toyed with the idea of having one machine gun bay open and one closed however I decided to have both of them open, therefore the ‘top’ of the machine gun bay(s) were added to the top wing top and bottom halves of the wings joined the eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed that I’ve already broken one of the wing mounted machine guns, I think I’ll have a look for some brass barrels as I’m sure the remaining one won’t last too long Next will be nailing the wings to the fuselage. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 That was the hardest part of building my Tamiya 190. Trying to keep the darn barrels on without snapping them. If i build another i’d just replace them with hollow tubing or brass like youre planning to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: That was the hardest part of building my Tamiya 190. Trying to keep the darn barrels on without snapping them. If i build another i’d just replace them with hollow tubing or brass like youre planning to do. Hollow tubing, great idea, I think I might have either some copper or aluminium that will do the job thanks for that rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Coming together real nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Attaching the wings to the fuselage, generally this is a very tight fit however there are a couple of voids that will need to be addressed. The rear wing roots will need filling, perhaps with shims of plastic? Also the join with to the rear of the fuselage, putty could be used here The gun bays and engine compartment requires some wear and tear Ailerons fitted, ‘interesting’ fit, you have to push them up and back into their ‘slots’, once fitted their really positive. Rear stabilisers attached the ‘top’ instrument panel needs to be attached the fit of the ip and cowl requires a bit of guesswork Building the engine will be next. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Looks good so far mate well done 👍🏿 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 This kit includes a detailed engine, first I needed to give everything a coat of UMP back primer. Cylinders were painted with Mr Color Metal 213 stainless Tamiya XF-16 flat aluminium was used for the manifold(?) Push-rods, gearbox and other bits’n’bobs were painted with Tamiya XF-69 NATO black The cylinders were then ‘weathered’ with Tamiya dark brown panel liner and the push-rod were attached The manifold(?) subassembly was assembled These subassemblies were then joined to make the ‘complete’ engine NATO black parts were then dry brushed with vallejo model air 71.065 steel Fitting the exhaust pipes will be next. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Fitting the exhaust pipes The kit includes a template to enable the exact position for the exhaust pipes which were then fitted after being painted with vallejo model color 70.814 burnt red Once all eight exhaust pipes had been fitted the template was removed… vallejo pigments 73.106 burnt sienna and 73.110 burnt umber pigments are then then used to simulate rust …and the final (back) part of the engine fitted Fitting the engine to the airframe will be next. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 I’m not sure how mush of the engine bay will be visible, I’m assuming that some of it will be seen so I’ve ‘weathered’ the panels. To start I’ve slathered Tamiya panel line dark brown This was then wiped off with a Q-tip moistened with turps AK engine oil was then added The cowl, 5 pieces, was assembled Tamiya panel line dark brown dirty’d the insides The engine fits onto a cradle made from 4 pieces, good fun lining up the cradle… engine attached the cowl is fitted and most of the engine is hidden Adding the final bits’n’bobs to the airframe will be next and then I’ll start preparing for paint. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Love that scheme. Watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Shame that engine is all covered up. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow_Bill Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Some really nice work! Too bad that engine fan will make it all invisible. I like the idea of weathering the area under the engine. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 There are a few bits’n’bobs that need to be added to the airframe before I can start to prepare for paint. Firstly I need to attach the rudder. The windscreen was fitted I’ve decided to add the PE extra armour… the larger armour pice was bent to shape with the aid of a pencil PE ‘engine vents’ added The external fuel tank built, I’ll fit it later Preparing for paint will be next. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Preparing for paint. As with all(?) builds there is a little filling, clean-up and re-scribing needed. The gap at the wing roots was tackled first. Next some ‘perfect putty’ was used to fill the gap where the rear of the wings fitted the fuselage and then cleaned/smoothed with a moist Q-Tip. Masking the cockpit, engine and gun bays with Tamiya masking tape, the windscreen was protected with the provided Eduard masks and Mr.Masking Sol. JHC_5670a by John Cummins, on Flickr Wheel wells were covered with sponge and masking tape I’ve temporarily attached the canopy with some white glue, the windscreen and canopy was given a coat of Tamiya XF-63 German grey so that this colour will be seen from the inside once the masks have been removed. When the windscreen dried everything was given a coat of UMP grey primer to check the seams and repaired areas. When the primer has fully cured I’ll be ready to add extra rivet detail which will be next. until next time as always, any suggestions or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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