HL-10 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 HPH's kit of the Fw-189 in 1/32nd scale. A very advanced resin kit with detail that would make mainstream injection moulding companies quiver with fear to reproduce. Definitely no "shake & bake" kit with a number of challenges, but an enjoyable if taxing build. Painted with Xtracolor enamels and Tamiya acrylics. Thanks for looking. Angelo 39 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Beautiful build of a great subject 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Stunning build Angelo, thanks for sharing. What did you use for the winter white wash. Was it straight Tamiya white? I ask as I have a 109g working it’s way to the top of the pile in a similar scheme. Thanks James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 That's a well-worn winter finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 15 minutes ago, franky boy said: What did you use for the winter white wash. Was it straight Tamiya white? Hi there! I used Tamiya's white. It was used in conjunction with the hairspray technique to get the worn & battered look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Spectacular! I am now equally inspired and intimidated to attempt a heavily weathered winter camo finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Fantastic. That is a stunning build with a very realistic and worn look. Well done, it looks excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Very impressive. One of the best worn winter paintjobs I've seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Very nice Eagle Owl. HPH kits are a bit challenging but beautifully detailed. Came out great Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Superb! Makes my airfix one look rather silly hahaha. I love the winter paint scheme, and the cockpit details are excellent. One question, does anyone make a rear turret like this: I couldn't work out any way to customise mine, and figured with the ancient airfix ten scale inch thick glass it was the least of my worries. No idea how many of them had these, but looks like it would keep the tail gunner a bit warmer in the Russian winter though eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Great build with excellent weathering ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 That paintwork is a work of art, could you explain how you approached it? fantastic build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thanks for all the comments guys, greatly appreciated! 1 hour ago, woody37 said: could you explain how you approached it? I painted the basic camouflage scheme using Xtracolour enamels. The decals were applied as normal then I gave the top surface a generous coat of hairspray (Don't tell the wife!). Over this I sprayed Tamiya's acrylic white in a thin random pattern. Once this had dried I used an old stiff brush, with warm water to scrub away at the white paint. The warm water softens the hairspray enabling it to come away from the enamel paint surface taking the acrylic white with it. By using a stiff bristle brush you get the scratched effect to the white paint. I concentrated my scrubbing in areas of high wear, leading edges, walk ways, panel lines. After this I applied an oil wash to the panel lines, and various streaks of oil, and airbrushed exhaust stains, and dirt build up. For the paint chipping I applied flat aluminium enamel paint with pieces of torn up sponge to achieve a random scratched effect. Thanks for the interest! Angelo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holzhamer Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) Brilliant work, a real stunner!! The weathering is very very convincing Edited June 5, 2020 by Holzhamer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Superb model and excellent painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 That's excellent Angelo and thanks so much for the painting tips. Brilliant job - well done! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Way to go Angelo!!!!!! You conquered the beast and it turned out great!!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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