jacksdad Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 If you have any questions on the 190 please feel free to post them on here and we will do our best to answer. From a personal point of view, I have quite a number of FW190 books from which I can get a lot of info from. This includes a translated copy of the FW190 A-8 maintainance manual which should answer all your technical questions. I intend to post a number of the pictures/diagrams from it, once I get them scanned and put onto photobucket. I also have a number of other manuals on file so feel free to ask anything technical. I am sure there are also a number of 190 Experten on here, so we should have most things covered. (Yes, I'm talking about you Thomas and Tank) Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige_1980 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hi steve im hoping you might be able to help im doing a tamiya 1/48 focke wolf A3 and im after the correct colours for the cockpit, also do you have any pics of the seat belts and where they anchor has im going to have a go at making some. Thanks Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yeah although I'm no longer taking part, I've explained to Rowan why. I'm more than happy to help with any questions "Dora". I'll leave the A's to Steve and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Hi Nige, I'm on my phone at the moment, but I'll get some pictures put on tomorrow that should help. As for the cockpit colour I would use RLM02 as its an early 190. Later aircraft used RLM66 which is a bit darker. Steve Edit - RLM02 was used up to November 1941 Edited February 4, 2012 by jacksdad64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige_1980 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Thanks steve just one more question i tried to find RLM02 on the paint conversion chart and i cant find it i can find RLM66 but not 02 keeps coming up with yellow do you know the name of it (im using humbrol paints by the way). Sorry to be a pain but this will be the first model i want to try and detail the cockpit on so the help will be greatly appreciated. oh and there is no rush lol thanks nige Edited February 4, 2012 by nige_1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige_1980 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 forget that steve found it humbrol 92 iron grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango35 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Hello folks, For all Luftwaffe aircrafts later than 1941 the cockpit colour was RLM 66. Evidences are : German Aircraft Interior ,K.Merrick, P. 120 & 121 and Ullman, Luftwaffe Colors 1935 - 1945, Hikoki, P.179 where you can see Amin Fabers Fw 190 A-3 cockpit painted in RLM 66. So i could help. greeets Thomas ps.: Im on the road, so i can scan the images; but they will come later Edited February 4, 2012 by tango35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Just added this to another thread, but should be here... Focke-Wulf 190Part One - Würger GenesisA Modeler's Primer to the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A, F and G Seriesby John R. Beaman, Jr. here http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/fw190jb_1.htm HTH T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) I've got a query. In Fw190 wheel wells, some pictures of -Ds I've seen, both actual & models seem to have nothing between the well & the engine compartment but many models seem to have a dimpled ceiling to the wheel wells. What would be the correct way to portray this, I don't really fancy trying to scratch build the rear underside of an engine compartment in 1/72. Steve. Edited February 5, 2012 by stevehnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I've got a query. In Fw190 wheel wells, some pictures of -Ds I've seen, both actual & models seem to have nothing between the well & the engine compartment but many models seem to have a dimpled ceiling to the wheel wells. What would be the correct way to portray this, I don't really fancy trying to scratch build the rear underside of an engine compartment in 1/72. Steve. Steve the A [and F,G] models have a well roof. The D does not, and opens into the back of the engine compartment, though some kits skip this and have an A type roof. This is of course inaccurate. If you don't want to do this, build an A. HTH T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Stevethe A [and F,G] models have a well roof. The D does not, and opens into the back of the engine compartment, though some kits skip this and have an A type roof. This is of course inaccurate. If you don't want to do this, build an A. HTH T Thanks Troy,I wondered if it was something like that. Does anyone do an after market open engine back/wheel well roof in 1/72? I wouldn't necessarily want to hyper detail it but something has to be better than a hole or an incorrect roof/ceiling. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) The only kits that has the correct wheel well/rear engine compartment for the D are the Eduard ones. However for those that are using the Tamiya kit MDC do a resin correction kit that includes the visible part of the rear of the engine and bearers etc.This correction kit and the others MDC do for the Tamiya kit is only available in 1/48 though So it looks like your only option as you've suggested would be a fair bit of scratch building. I've got a query. In Fw190 wheel wells, some pictures of -Ds I've seen, both actual & models seem to have nothing between the well & the engine compartment but many models seem to have a dimpled ceiling to the wheel wells. What would be the correct way to portray this, I don't really fancy trying to scratch build the rear underside of an engine compartment in 1/72. Steve. Edited February 5, 2012 by tank152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) For those that are using the tamiya kit for their Dora and want to correct it's shortcomings these are the MDC resin correction kits that are available. http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/m...ll%20Correction http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/m...190D%20Exterior http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/m...W190D%20Cockpit http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/m.../FW190D%20Suite I used the wheels, spinner and prop blades from the exterior set when I built my Eduard Dora. Edited February 5, 2012 by tank152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 also do you have any pics of the seat belts and where they anchor has im going to have a go at making some. Ok Nige. Hopefully this will help. First off here is a scan from the Squadron Walkaround book. It shows the attachment points for the shoulder straps, just behind the seat on the bulkhead. Also, on the drawing of the seat you'll see where the lap belts attach to the seat. Next is a photo of the Waldron buckles I'll be using, in 1/24, to give you an idea of the design. Lastly, here is a link to the page on the Eduard web site for the etch seat belts. If you click on the 'instructions' link you will see the construction of them. http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Photo-e...s-S-A-1-32.html I hope this is of some use to you. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Hi Guys, I am looking for some drawings. It´s for my Fw 190 A1 conversion. especialy a good drawings from the top op the wings. I want to know were the panellines for the hatches are placed. O, and do sombody know what colours are in the cockpit for these early birds. I believe it´s RLM02 but can some one confirm this. I hope some one can help me. Edited February 9, 2012 by Arniec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Arnold, I'm on my phone at the moment but I will post some drawings for you tomorrow morning. As for the pit it will be RLM02. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Arnold,I'm on my phone at the moment but I will post some drawings for you tomorrow morning. As for the pit it will be RLM02. Steve Thanxs Steve. Do you also have a good picture of the cockpit for a A1? I have only found some blury ones. Arnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Ok, Arnold. Hopefully these will help. First are a side and a 3/4 view to help with the panel lines. Next is a manual drawing of the A-1 cockpit. I hope these are of some use to you. If you need anything else, just let me know. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanxs steve, they are most helpfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 As you know, I'm doing Lixfeld's Sturmbock, but I have a wee question about the front upper cowl. Quite a lot of Sturmbock had the gun trough's faired over, some did not. Does anyone know what 'yellow 12' had? All the pictures I have of the aircraft do not show this area very well, so at the moment it's just guess work but it would be nice to know for certain. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 As you know, I'm doing Lixfeld's Sturmbock, but I have a wee question about the front upper cowl. Quite a lot of Sturmbock had the gun trough's faired over, some did not. Does anyone know what 'yellow 12' had? All the pictures I have of the aircraft do not show this area very well, so at the moment it's just guess work but it would be nice to know for certain. Steve Just had a look in the Eagle-Editions JG300 book and i'd say it had the gun troughs faired over, the profile of it in there certainly shows it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just had a look in the Eagle-Editions JG300 book and i'd say it had the gun troughs faired over, the profile of it in there certainly shows it so. I agree the 13mm has been removed and flarings installed cheers Jes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Question. The wheel doors on a Fw-190 A1 where they shut on the ground or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Question. The wheel doors on a Fw-190 A1 where they shut on the ground or not? In almost every photo of early Anton's that I have looked at the doors are open. There is a small rubber bumper 2/3 of the way up that the wheel contacts when retracting that shuts the door behind it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanxs Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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