Peter Marshall Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Here's my entry for the group build - a nice Eduard FW190-F8 Profipack. Not decided on which scheme to do yet, but it doesn't make a difference yet So work starts with the cockpit - slotted all the plastic bits together, then added some of the PE (the non pre-printed bits) Then added all the 'pre-printed' PE - ended up painting the PE anyway as Eduard have managed to get the RLM66 a different colour from the paint. Weathered the cockpit with some chipping, an oil wash and some dirt pigments. Not a bad mornings work Peter Edited September 16, 2012 by Peter Marshall 1
cheeley Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 That PE looks the business Peter. If you don't mind me saying, I think the part behind the pilot's seat is the wrong way round though.It represents a hinged cover for an area the pilot to keep his 'stuff' in, so the hinge should be on the furthest edge from the seat. If I recall correctly from reading some of the STGB builds, the Eduard instructions for that part is wrong. Chris
Peter Marshall Posted September 1, 2012 Author Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Started with the MG cowlings. As i'm building the 190 closed up there are a few shortcuts, one of which is that you can leave out the MG mountings Then made up the wing and the wheel bays - RLM02 all round, followed by some oils Then attach the wings - as is normal with Eduard 190's there's always a little gap, so some shims were required Finally added the last of the cockpit combing and the gun sight Peter Edited September 1, 2012 by Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall Posted September 2, 2012 Author Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Onwards with the fun bit - this is the way I build Eduard 190's when not having the panels open. First build up most of the cowling, then trim the exhaust stacks and glue to the inside of the cowling Then build up the cooling fan, and front two banks of the engine, and glue into the front of the cowling Then glue the whole lot in place - this avoids the alignment issues with the engine bearers Some Mr Surface 500 Then wipe with IPA cotton bud to clean it up Then finally i've masked the canopy, and fitted the front portion and masked off the rest - next weekend Paint ! Peter Edited September 2, 2012 by Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall Posted September 7, 2012 Author Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) As i've got the day off, i've got some more done on the 190 First up, masking off the wheel wells with tissue Then on with Primer, and sanded back On with a coat of Alclad Aluminium Then Hairspray and salt for the chipping of the main camo Then finally sprayed and post shaded the RLM-76 undersides, which needs to cure before I start on the RLM 83 Peter Edited September 7, 2012 by Peter Marshall
AndyC Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Agh! Wish I'd thought of that simple route for attachment of an engine-less cowling when I was building my two for the 190 GB - simplicity
Riggers Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Looking REALLY good.....can't wait till the next installment..........
Peter Marshall Posted September 8, 2012 Author Posted September 8, 2012 Today's work on the 190 - first the RLM 83 Green Masked and sprayed the yellow nose band Then using home made masks i sprayed the main markings - this is mainly so that the insignia can be chipped as well Which gives this - also mottled the tail Then the attack of the toothbrush - dissolves / knocks off the salt and chips paint Finally a coat of Klear over the top ready for the decals tomorrow Peter
Peter Marshall Posted September 9, 2012 Author Posted September 9, 2012 Today's work on the Wurger - first the decals and stencils, nothing major. Then the dreaded prop spiral and the landing gear. This is always 'interesting' to get aligned on eduard 190's, just takes some care Then matt coat, and start the post shading - took photo's outside as it makes it easier to see in daylight Nearly done now - should finish next weekend. Peter
smuts Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 lookin great, & thanks for the tip on the cowl... Andy
Peter Marshall Posted September 16, 2012 Author Posted September 16, 2012 Finished now - in the gallery thread and in RFI here
AndyC Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Simplicity in itself - wonderful build and finish Peter
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