wimbledon99 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Hi, I've never built a German aircraft so I thought I have a bash for this GB (please don't shoot me down!! ) She's washed and ready to go!! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Excellent. I'm not sure I've seen a winged dragon yet - this will be interesting to watch. OK, maybe in GOT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: OK, maybe in GOT 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Awesome! I have the Accurate Miniatures boxing of Priller's FW...but sadly no decals. I'll be watching this one with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Big fan of "Pips" Priller so i will be following. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The engine cowlings are tricky so take your time there. Also, the kits under carriage make the aircraft tip toed. You can fix the problem by lengthening the strut like in this article. http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/fw190landinggear_2.htm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Glad to see Priller's famous FW-190 being built, couldn't really have a D-Day GB without it. I know the kit has a few fit issues (nothing like a Revell Tornado though!) but I have no doubt you will do a cracking job on it Nigel so I'm definitely along for the ride. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 29/05/2019 at 22:46, helios16v said: Awesome! I have the Accurate Miniatures boxing of Priller's FW...but sadly no decals. I'll be watching this one with interest. Great choice nigel, and a nice kit to boot, Chris you may get some replacement priller decals from peddinghause decals, the site takes some searching but I'm sure I saw some a while back, they print to sell so if I'm right, and they're on the Web site they'll reel a set off 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 18 hours ago, Hewy said: Great choice nigel, and a nice kit to boot, Chris you may get some replacement priller decals from peddinghause decals, the site takes some searching but I'm sure I saw some a while back, they print to sell so if I'm right, and they're on the Web site they'll reel a set off Thanks Hewy, bookmarking the site now. Cheers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Think i will move the conversation to your build thread. Not the best but photo is dated 05/44. https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Fw-190A/JG26-Stab/pages/Focke-Wulf-Fw-190A8-JG26-(B13-+-)-Josef-Priller-Rambuillet-France-1944-05.html Perfect shot of Priller in June ? https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Fw-190A/JG26-Stab/pages/Focke-Wulf-Fw-190A8-JG26-(B13-+-)-Josef-Priller-Rambuillet-France-1944-06.html All the info from here ? https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Fw-190A/JG26-Stab.html I will keep looking for more info, let ne know what else i can help you look for ? Dennis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Hi Nigel. Looking forward to seeing this one in progres. I have made only one 1/48 Fw190 kit before - an A3 - but it was the Tamiya kit. Great looking aircraft! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 6/3/2019 at 7:21 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Think i will move the conversation to your build thread. Not the best but photo is dated 05/44. https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Fw-190A/JG26-Stab/pages/Focke-Wulf-Fw-190A8-JG26-(B13-+-)-Josef-Priller-Rambuillet-France-1944-05.html Perfect shot of Priller in June ? https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Fw-190A/JG26-Stab/pages/Focke-Wulf-Fw-190A8-JG26-(B13-+-)-Josef-Priller-Rambuillet-France-1944-06.html All the info from here ? https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Fw-190A/JG26-Stab.html I will keep looking for more info, let ne know what else i can help you look for ? Dennis Thank you for the links, Dennis. I'll have a read through when I have some quiet time. Much appreciated! 9 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Nigel. Looking forward to seeing this one in progres. I have made only one 1/48 Fw190 kit before - an A3 - but it was the Tamiya kit. Great looking aircraft! Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, Hope you're well? Good to have you along for the build!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 5/30/2019 at 12:50 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Big fan of "Pips" Priller so i will be following. Hi Dennis, Nice to have you along On 5/30/2019 at 1:11 PM, Brad said: The engine cowlings are tricky so take your time there. Also, the kits under carriage make the aircraft tip toed. You can fix the problem by lengthening the strut like in this article. http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/fw190landinggear_2.htm Hi Brad, Thanks for the tips and link. Much appreciated On 5/30/2019 at 3:59 PM, modelling minion said: Glad to see Priller's famous FW-190 being built, couldn't really have a D-Day GB without it. I know the kit has a few fit issues (nothing like a Revell Tornado though!) but I have no doubt you will do a cracking job on it Nigel so I'm definitely along for the ride. Hi Craig, Looking at the kit, I don't believe it's as good as Dragon 'armour' but I'll have a good bash!! On 6/2/2019 at 8:36 PM, Hewy said: Great choice nigel, and a nice kit to boot, Chris you may get some replacement priller decals from peddinghause decals, the site takes some searching but I'm sure I saw some a while back, they print to sell so if I'm right, and they're on the Web site they'll reel a set off Hi Glynn, I chose it as I needed an excuse to build my first German aircraft. Fingers crossed it turns out a good choice 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 58 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Looking at the kit, I don't believe it's as good as Dragon 'armour' but I'll have a good bash!! I think they're based on the old Tri-Master molds. Which in the late 80's were the top of bunch. They should still be decent but not as easy as say Eduard or Tamiya ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 nice to see this model being built. The last Fw-190A model I built was a really early Fujimi model. This one is based on an older model but at the time was one of the best around...still would count as a very good model, maybe not quite so easy to build. But hey, where's the fun in building an easy model! Again it's nice to see another Axis aircraft in the build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, trickyrich said: nice to see this model being built. The last Fw-190A model I built was a really early Fujimi model. This one is based on an older model but at the time was one of the best around...still would count as a very good model, maybe not quite so easy to build. But hey, where's the fun in building an easy model! Again it's nice to see another Axis aircraft in the build. Hi Rich, Thanks for the info. Personally: Easy = Not so = I like the head-phones version so am hoping for no head-banging 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 arrr you'll have fun...and knowing your form it'll be a nice easy build! Just don't blame me if it all goes wrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 OK - So thought it would be good to start on day 1 of the build. Brad's warning re. the cowling was spot on. The fit is very poor with large gaps but some filler will sort that 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Magnificent start, that instrument panel looks fab. I’m doing the sister ac of Prillers so be good to see your Sword beach famous one Id like to see how this one comes together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 good start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 8:22 PM, Valkyrie said: Magnificent start, that instrument panel looks fab. I’m doing the sister ac of Prillers so be good to see your Sword beach famous one Id like to see how this one comes together Thanks Valkyrie. The etch provided with the kit is certainly a nice touch. Glad to have you along On 6/6/2019 at 8:29 PM, mick said: good start Thanks Mick. Here's a little more progress. The instructions aren't very clear and after a dry fit, I realised I had to remove a section of the lower wing part. What I did like was the option to drill the holes required for the different build version. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Coming along nicely Nigel. You certainly have a lot of holes to choose from, I hope the instructions are clear about which ones to open up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Looks like a good 190 shape, pity about the instructions, nothing worse!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 14 hours ago, modelling minion said: Coming along nicely Nigel. You certainly have a lot of holes to choose from, I hope the instructions are clear about which ones to open up. There certainly are Craig but the instructions are good in this respect 14 hours ago, Valkyrie said: Looks like a good 190 shape, pity about the instructions, nothing worse!! Hi Valkyrie, The shape it what's bothering be at the moment. The cowling / fus / wing joint is proving rather challenging during the the dry fit stage but I'm hoping once liquid is applied, things look better. I can see some filling and sanding in the pipeline!! Anyhow, here's the cockpit with a little colour. It's ready to be installed so the next images will hopefully look more like an aircraft 🤞Just for info, the chest straps will have to go in later as they attach to a plate which can't be fitted until the fus is joined! No more updates for a few days as I'm taking a trip to Rome with the Mrs. Have also decided to take the train to Anzio on Sunday for some lunch by the sea and soak up a bit of WW2 history with the sun 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Cockpit looks good now painting has started. Hope you (& Mrs W) can enjoy some Italian sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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