Redboost Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hey folks, this is the Airfix kit built with few modifications (shortened legs, replaced scissor links, wheels, cannon barrels, added spent ammo chutes and ammo boxes, FuG16/25 antennas, etc.); a build report should appear soon in Model Airplane Int. Cheers Libor 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guaguachong Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 wow,nice job. 72 looks like 48. like this decal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostersdave Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 got one of these yesterday at the Hornby visitor centre,looking at yours I hope I can do justice to mine,lovely build! dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Cracking job! RAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Congratulations Libor ! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Nice looking model - I think I might have to get me one of these! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 very nice ,looks like anice kit,great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That looks like its 48th or even 32nd scale ...wow ! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Beautiful job as always, Libor. How did you handle the trailing edges of the wings? This seems to be the biggest issue that I've seen online. Doesn't look like it's detracted from your build at all. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uggywuggy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Beautiful build Libor ! I have one myself and plan to start tomorrow but doubt will be this clean lol Any technique when painting spinner or just careful hand painting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks for comments gents, appreciated! Bill: I left it as it was, as any sanding would make a step to the wing/fuselagae transition. I haven't replaced that narrow windshield either, which us imho most visible shape mistake, especially when the kit sits next to Hasegawa or Revell kit. uggywuggy: the spiner spiral is a decal item taken from Hasegawa dual combo kit. Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very nice build of a kit that is fighting me all the way. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very nice model and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Brava! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very nice, hard to believe it's 1/72 scale, I am impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) I'm not personally convinced that the gear legs really need shortening but a super finish though! Edited September 30, 2013 by FalkeEins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm not personally convinced that the gear legs really need shortening but a super finish though! I too am unconvinced but it is very hard to judge from the photo angles supplied - more angles please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Beautiful model, Libor! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Great build and finish as normal Libor! I'm still not convinced that I want to get this kit as with the undercarriage length, rear wing edge thickness and now the windscreen issues, I still believe the Hasegawa kit is better when you can get it for less than rrp (which isn't too hard). Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 As usual just a absolutely superp model from you Libor. Regarding the landing gear i have made a measurment i read 24 mm from underwing surfaca, it is an exact match to the scale drawing inJapo, Fw 190F,G. It is a bit tricky to measure as there are also tthe angel to take into account, undercarrage has to be correct instaled. Her is my model next one of my Hasegawa ones. My ref for paint job, Jagdgeschwader 300, vol. 2. p. 245. Here you see it next to a Hasegawa Cheers Jes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks everyone for comments! As for the legs length, first I wanted to replace only the scissor links which looked a bit outspread to me, but at the end of the day I little shortened also the damper part of the leg. On comparison with other kits I built the Revell kit sits even lower, looks like the legs are done in maximum loaded position, while the sit of Hasegawa kit is practically the same. Important thing of course is keeping the right leg's forward rake which imho Airfix did not get fully right either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Fantastic build, looks a great little kit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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