neil5208 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) Now the Harrier's are complete the next kit out of the stash is Eduards Fw190 Grunherz dual boxing. Another of Eduard dual combo kits with sprues to build 2 complete aircraft, but it not... The box has 2 of what Eduard call small parts trees, all the common parts needed for all variants from A3 up to A8, there is an additional sprue for the F series which is mostly weapons. and 2 canopy trees, again cover all Fw190 variants A3 to F8 but has 4 main trees, one each of sprue C, G H and J. each one slightly different so you can build the Fw190 A5 light wing. I have pictured the lower wing of each sprue has this is the most obvious difference, there are others but not an expert in Fw190 marks yet. Fw190 A8 light wing Fw190 A8 heavy wing and Fw190 A5 heavy wing The kit has 6 options, 3 A5's and 3 A8's so you can build any two but if you order extra small part over trees you can build all four. So I have an extra small parts over tree set. A very reasonable £3.85 when I ordered them. So I will be building options A, C and D The kit also comes with 2 sets of etch one each for an A5 and A8 variant so the third aircraft will just have some etch seat belts. The decal sheet has enough for the 3 I'm doing plus some left so I might be able to get another A8 done if I can get another small part over trees set. And 2 sets of stencils. I haven't decided if I will build all 3 together or one after another but I need to get to my LMS for some more paint as I've gone through a fair bit recently and would like to have it all to hand before start construction. Edited June 18, 2020 by neil5208 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 My local model shop has reopened (partially) so I could pick up some new paint, they have recently started doing Mr Hobby acrylics so I could go with the exact colours on Eduards instructions rather than Tamiya equivilants. I have also ordered another small parts tree set from Eduard so I can build the forth aircraft but will need more decals to finish. I will build option A and D so 1 A5 and 1 A8 together and then the other 2 later. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Still waiting on the small parts overtree to arrive so I made a start on the first aircraft which will be option D, this was a mistake on my part as I was planning on option A but miss read the labelling on the sprue but fortunately spotted it before I drilled any option holes. Usual start of cockpit and then the lower wing/under carriage bays. XF63 German Grey for the cockpit and XF22 for the wheel wells. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Just over 1 hours work today resulted in the wing section and fuselage are almost ready to be joined. This my second Eduards Fw190's so I knew which bits need care when assembling. Wing and fuselage. Dry fitting And the Fw190F8 from 2 years ago. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 So the weekend was taken up building a new wall in the back garden but got some modelling done last night. I have said before I think these Eduard Fw190's are the best in 1/72 but has one area that needs careful adjustment when building otherwise the wing to fuselage joint is terrible. Where the inner wheel well housing meets the fuselage some material need to be removed from both to achieve a good fit otherwise the wing is not at the correct angle and you will have gaps. Below are photos showing the areas in need of work. Inside the fuselage leading edge joint. Compared to an unaltered one. And on the top of the inner wheel well outside edges. After that had been sorted its was a quick build up of fuselage to wings and then the tail planes, elevators, front engine cowl and front canopy. Some minor sanding of seams and it will be time for masking. In preparation for the next aircraft the small parts overtrees have arrived along with some other extras. Some more etch seat belts. And finally some Karaya Decals, "Captured Butcherbirds" For aircraft no4 I was planning on the USN test G3 but now I think I may do option 1 or 3... maybe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 After more garden work interruptions rain has saved today so some modelling done today. Masking of canopy done and primer coat of XF20 on this morning. Now this one, option D has progressed, option C will be under way shortly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Sprayed the blue band and spinner on option D tonight and made a start on the second aircraft which will be option A rather than C as I picked up sprue G rather than C. And option A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Build progress has slowed due to a big garden project involving a mini digger and 2 skips so far but I managed to spray the Mr Colour H417 RLM76, much easier to work with than Tamiya acylics. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 This is coming together nicely--will use on my own builds--thank you for sharing! BEst, Erwin\\\\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Some good work going on here, some hard work going on outside too by the sound of it, well done that man. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 2:24 AM, stevehnz said: Some good work going on here, some hard work going on outside too by the sound of it, well done that man. Steve. No modelling today but this is how my back garden look at end of play Saterday See that big lump of concrete at the front, well there 2 of them and I now have to hire a demo drill to break them up, weigh about 300kg each! not amused. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Back to bench tonight as the wife was happy with garden progress today! For anyone building this kit the following may be help full. When assembling the fuselage the instruction call for 3 sub assemblies E, D and engine along with part A80 to be sandwiched between the fuselage halves. Best way I have found is the attach A80 and cockpit, leaving out engine and assy D Then join the 2 fuselage halves at the rear behind the cockpit only, this allows enough flex to fit assy d and engine later at a more relaxed pace. On the first aircraft the RLM75 (Mr Colour H69) has been sprayed onto the wing upper surfaces, hopefully I can get the second grey on the wing tomorrow. I have left the fuselage for later as this will need softer masking and free hand mottling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 While waiting for my replacement skip to turn up this morning I masked and sprayed the wing with Mr Colour H68 RLM 74 and removed the masking from the fuselage. Leave it to dry for the day and hopefully start on the fuselage pattern tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Upper fuselage was masked and sprayed last night with RLM 74 and 75 and this morning I attempted the mottling but I don't think I had the 0.2mm needle in as I think the mottling is to large but this is a hazard working in 1/72. I will spray the black exhaust panels and deicide if I need to redo the mottling then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Some more work on the A5 option A, now ready to be joined with the wing section. But I have some how managed to lose the IP cover so some thin plastic card will need to be fitted. Option D's yellow cowl sprayed and blue band unmasked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Quick comparison between A5 and A8, the most obvious difference is the nose guns. Smaller MG17 7.92mm in the A5 and MG131 13mm in the A8. And finally got the exhaust panels sprayed. I am impressed with the Mr Colour paints, much smoother finish than Tamiya acrylics, garden work permitting tomorrow I try for a clear coat ready for decals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Changed the way I sprayed the gloss coat on the first Wurger and thinned the Future floor polish with Mr Colour levelling thinners instead of Tamiya X20A thinners and found the results to be much better. Now this maybe due to using Mr Colour paints (less the cockpit) instead of Tamiya acrylics but I only had to spray one coat of gloss instead of 2-3 I would normally do. Upside is started the decals last night and the Eduard decals performed as usual with just a small touch of Mircosol Blue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Nice work so far. To my non-expert eyes your mottling looks fine. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Got some bench time last night as the garden project is nearing completion. The stencil decals have been applied to option D, thank fully not so many as modern aircraft. Ready for matt coat and start of weathering. Canopy masked ready for spraying. As option D is nearing the end option A's wings have been fitted. For the third aircraft I'm going off piste and going for a captured bird which was transferred to the US for testing by the US Navy. Cockpit for Navy bird. This will have the photo etch for A5 fitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 A bit more progress on option D. Canopy and undercarriage is ready to be fitted and the fuel tank has been fitted and weathered lightly. Also fitted the seat with some etch belts and the prop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) Option D is now complete so I can move on to option A and the captured aircraft. RFI up. But I received a new kit in the post this morning that might get in the way. Been trying to get hold of a B24 for a while now but was finally successful on ebay, I was after a D model but they were going for silly money. Edited September 3, 2020 by neil5208 RFI link insert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Great work enjoyed your work thus far 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Started the photo etch in option C's cockpit today and fitted the canopy to option A ready for masking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Been distracted lately but masked option A tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Spayed primer and then the yellow panels before masking the yellow panels before spraying the underside grey Once this is dry I will mask the underside and start the 3 tone camo scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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