Hasegawa Fw190 D-9 1/32

[pizzapaolo]

I've only ever made 1/72 kits so this was unfamiliar territory for me - 1/32 seems absolutely massive  I've made this as a surprise gift for a friend who I've known about 30 years. The kit itself was found already started on an auction site for a more than reasonable £18 - only a few cockpit components had been glued and some parts removed from sprues. I added a new cowling from Quickboost, the interior had a sprinkling of Eduard photo etch parts and I added some brake cables. Other than these its all out of box. Decals in the box were decidedly yellowed so I got Microscale sheet to match my existing Hasegawa 1/72 version (Blue 11, JG6, 1945). A really enjoyable build and nice to be outside the comfort zone of 1/72!

 

[Bertie McBoatface]

Well that came out very well! Excellent value for your money. I've never had the nerve to buy a started kit. Maybe I  should.

[Roman Schilhart]

 A whale and its calf-!

Impressing double.

[stevehnz]

Fantastic build, the detail potential in these big kits is huge, you've realised that potential wonderfully well. 👍

Steve.

[k5054nz]

Absolutely beautiful work! I hope your friend enjoys it as I'd give it pride of place for sure.

 

The photos with "Mini Me" remind me of when RC builders take their creations to visit their 1:1 subjects!