ArmouredSprue Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 This is my latest kit finished. This is the Tamiya kit (60766). Built mostly straight out of the box with the following improvements: Eduard pre-painted photo etched seat belts Replace the wing cannons by 1mm metal tubes Replace the pitot tube using syringe needle Added IFF antena from metal metal wire Painting using Gunze (RLM02, RLM66, RLM70, RLM 76, RLM74, RLM75 and RLM04) and Tamiya (XF-85, XF-64, X-10, X-18). Kit decals to represent an aircraft flown by Hptm. Hans Hahn Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG2, Beaumont le Roger,France May 1942. Hans "Assi" Hahn (Source: https://www.luftwaffe.cz/hahn.html) Hans “Assi” Hahn was born on 14 April 1914 at Gotha in Thüringen. A gifted athlete, Hahn was selected to participate in the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin to compete in the Pentathlon. Unfortunately, he had to withdraw due to illness. Hahn enlisted in the army on 1 April 1934 as an officer candidate in the Infanterie-Regiment 14. He received promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier on 1 December. He attended the Kriegsschule at München from January to October 1935. On 1 October, Hahn was promoted to the rank of Oberfähnrich. In November, Hahn transferred from the infantry to the Luftwaffe. He underwent pilot training at Celle. On 1 April 1936, Hahn was promoted to the rank of Leutnant. Following pilot training, he was posted to 4./JG 134, based at Werl near Dortmund, on 15 April. On 1 November 1937, Hahn was transferred to a new Jagdfliegerschule at Werneuchen as a flight instructor and Staffelführer of 1. Staffel. He received promotion to the rank of Oberleutnant on 1 February 1939 and was transferred to the Stabstaffel of I./JG 3, based at Meseburg. Oberleutnant Hahn transferred to JG 2 on 11 October 1939. He was assigned to newly formed II./JG 2, based at Zerbst, which was formed using the nucleus of personnel from I./JG 3 and I./JG 2. On 15 December, he was appointed Staffelkapitän of 4./JG 2. Moving West, Hahn claimed his first two victories on 14 May 1940, during the Battle of France, over RAF Hurricane fighters in his first engagement with enemy aircraft. However, only one of his claims was confirmed. Hahn would claim a total of five confirmed victories during the Battle of France. Hahn was particularly successful during the Battle of Britain. He claimed three RAF Spitfire fighters shot down on 31 August 1940, to record his eighth through 10th victories. After claiming his 20th victory on 20 September 1940, Hahn was awarded the Ritterkreuz. On 29 October 1940, Hahn was promoted to the rank of Hauptmann and appointed Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 2. By the end of 1940, his victory total had reached 22. Hauptmann Hahn was awarded the Eichenlaub (Nr 32) on 14 August 1941 for 41 victories. He recorded his 50th victory on 13 October 1941 and his 60th on 4 May 1942. Hahn shot down a RAF Spitfire fighter on 16 September 1942 to record his 66th, and last, victory over the Western front. Hahn was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of II./JG 54 “Grünherz”, based on the Eastern front, on 1 November 1942. In the space of three months, he claimed a further 42 victories. He shot down five Russian aircraft on 30 December (75-79). On 1 January, Hahn was promoted to the rank of Major. His best day occurred on 14 January 1943, when he downed seven Russian La-5 fighters (80-86). He recorded his 100th victory on 27 January 1943. This photo clearly shows how thew aerial is clearly tight to the canopy Leading III./JG54 on 21 February 1943, Hahn encountered Russian fighters near Staraya Russa. In the ensuing combat, he shot down a Russian La-5 fighter for his 108th, and last, victory. In the course of the combat, his aircraft received hits in the left wing. Disengaging from further combat, Hahn headed west but his engine soon began overheating and he had to land his Bf 109 G-2/R6 (W.Nr. 13 949) “Black <<” in enemy-held territory. Soviet sources claim Hahn was shot down by Russian ace Starshiiy Leytenant Pavel Grazhdanikov (13 victories, killed in action 5 April 1943) of 169 IAP, VVS. Hahn was captured and subsequently made a prisoner of war. Hahn was held captive and was not released by the Soviet Union until 1950. Hahn gained employment at the International Corporation of Bayer Leverkeusen, fulfilling a position dealing in trade with France and England. He later became a director of the Wano Schwarzpulver Company, which manufactured gunpowder, at Kunigunde near Goslar. He retired from this company in 1977 and lived in southern France with his family. Hahn died on 18 December 1982 at München from cancer. “Assi” Hahn was credited with 108 victories in 560 missions. He recorded 66 victories over the Western Front, of them 53 were Spitfires. Of the 42 victories he recorded over the Eastern front at least seven were Il-2 Sturmovik ground-attack aircraft. Victories : 108 Awards : Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (16 July 1942) Ritterkreuz (24 September 1940) Eichenlaub (14 August 1941) Units : JG 2, JG 54 The model: Cheers! 45 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Superb rendition of Hptm. Hahn's mount. In fact, I automatically assumed that was a meticulously built and finished 1:48th scale model. but I was wrong… 😉 Excellent modelling and an interesting catalogue of 'Assi' Hahn's exploits. Of course, his family name means 'rooster' in German, which explains his engine hood symbol. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Lovely work, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks all for your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Very impressive representation of his 190! Exactly my taste. Nothin is overdone. Really nice job! best regards Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Simplesmente maravilhoso AS! Beautifully done! High level on presentation👏👏👏 Forte abraço! Luiz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 That is a perfectly built and painted FW 190 weathering is spot on. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Now that's a very nice early Fw! Colors are spot-on and the underside staining/weathering looks very realistic.You can't beat a JG2 scheme for an early Wurger! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 This is the image that springs to mind when I think of the early 190's, simple, stylish and deadly. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry V Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Excellent work! Painting is spot on, weathering is very realistic (not overdone), just nicely done!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks all for your kind words. It's much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Beautiful build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Beautiful work on "Assi's" Fw-190 ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I hope to be able to obtain a result like this with my 1/48 FW 190 models, your build looks just right to my eyes. Great job, thank you for sharing his story, and your magnificent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 10 hours ago, RadMax8 said: I hope to be able to obtain a result like this with my 1/48 FW 190 models, your build looks just right to my eyes. Great job, thank you for sharing his story, and your magnificent work! Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Great work on this Fw-190, Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Roman Schilhart said: Great work on this Fw-190, Sir! Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Fantastic! Superb paint job! Well done ! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Very nice. No over done panel lines or pre shading, just a very convincing model, and a very interesting post with all the background info. Thanks for that, and congrats on a beautifully finished model. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Mini masterpiece,beautifully done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 13 hours ago, limeypilot said: Very nice. No over done panel lines or pre shading, just a very convincing model, and a very interesting post with all the background info. Thanks for that, and congrats on a beautifully finished model. Ian Thank you Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Sweet, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Thanks mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarichta Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Excellent job my friend!!! Gorgeous Wurger!!! Cheers! Zarichta. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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