andyh59 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 May I present my rendition of the new tool Eduard 1/48 Fw190A-4. This kit has been built out of the box with only the addition of Master Mg FF gun barrels, a replacement pitot tube (hypodermic needle) & a few detail additions such as brake piping, some extra detail in wheel well. This is a truly superb kit and is an easy build especially in comparison to the older tool 190s of Eduards, the kit as seems to be on a par with the new tool 109s in supplying many spare parts for future variants, which will come in useful building Eduards old tool and other manufacturers 190s. This kit has rectified the accuracy problems of the previous 190s, the tail fin is now the correct width, cowling shape more accurate & correct width wheels (2 pairs). My only uncertainty is all the recessed rivet detail - overdone??? Being a kit builder of the old school and having probably sanded off thousands of rivets off kits over the years I may be a little bit biased about them!!! Anyway here she is:- This photo shows the effect of the rivets after painting:- The rivit detail has not been specifically 'washed' although a panel wash was applied sparingly to the engraved panel lines, judge for yourself whether the rivit detail is a bit much!! I did not use the kit decals as they were matt finished & I wasn't going to risk trying them on this model, a bit of a retrograde step by Eduard? For those interested the unusual camouflage scheme came from the small b/w photo above on the right, it is of a Fw190A-4 of 4./JG 2 White 14 inTunisia 1943. I was intrigued by the camouflage scheme which appears to be the standard fighter scheme of RLM 74/75/76 however the 74 has a mottle which appears to be RLM 79? A closer scrutiny of the photo seems to show the lighter colour on the port wing matches the mottle on the RLM 74 so possibly RLM79 ?? The lighter of the colours on the starboard wing is darker than the light colour on the port wing so that colour could be the original RLM 75??? As the fuselage cross is just plain black could it be when this photograph was taken the aircraft was being repainted with tropical colours?? I have included a photo of my model in b/w to try & justify my conclusions, judge for yourselves!! I highly recommend this kit & applaud Eduard for re-tooling their series of 1/48 Fw190s. Cheers Andy 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thanks Andy! A very spectacular machine of the adventure of the JG2 in the Tunisian skies. The rivets are OK to me, and now that Eduard has simplified the building process, the Würger factory is going to be at full speed. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Great looking 190, love the paint scheme. I'm not a lover of rivet holes either but knowing how these things are much more noticeable in a good photo I'm sure they look acceptable in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Looks lovely! First one I’ve seen (on here anyways apart from the ones in the eduard info pdf) Can’t wait to get stuck into mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romel Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Interesting camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very nice. As for the rivet detail, I like it and think it adds to the model . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I think the rivet detail looks just right, in fact it looks like a great kit all round. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 ..neat interpretation of that finish ..great looking build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very nice model and I really like your paintwork, weathering and photography CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very nice 190 👍 great work on the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very nice 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Already finished!!! Great model ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 A beautiful finish, the camouflage scheme is very striking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 What a weird paint job! Outstanding job, from what I can see. I think you handled the rivets appropriately, and my opinion based on the evidence that you present is "on the borderline". From further away there's just a hint, which is good, but some of the close-ups make them look a bit too "oh, let's make sure it has lots of skin detail, 'cause that's what everybody expects!" I don't know whether it's because it is a short-short-nose (early A, in other words), but it seems to capture the compact and nicely-shaped ethos that I associate with the Fw- at least sometimes! I'm certainly interested in checking this kit out myself. I give you an A+. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh59 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Many thanks for all your positive comments. I think I am tending to agree about the rivet detail, the pics. are over emphasising them. Looking at the finished model again in daylight the paint tends to hide most of the rivets but I would myself not use a wash on them. I am certainly looking forward to the future issues of Fw190A-2/3/4/5/6/8 & F-8 but what to do with the Dragon/Revell/ Hasegawa/Tamiya kits in my stash - Evilbay!!!!!!!! Again many thanks for your comments. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 gorgeous build, makes me want to really really get that kit (Eduween sale on now...) one tip from an ex photographer, if there is a lot of white in the frame, increase exposure by up to 2 stops to correct the camera from trying to compensate (make it darker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very nice. I agree with you about the rivet detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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