Sturmovik Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Here's a preview of my next project, Eduard's Fw 190A-8 that will be transformed into an A-9 from SG 10 by using the 14 bladed cooling fan and the broad bladed propeller. One thing I won't do is to lengthen the cowling 30mm. I guess 30mm IRL must be negligible in a scale model. Here are the decals I'll be using (left, Aeromaster) next to the Eduard ones (right). The version I plan on doing. I like the yellow on this one. Edited August 15, 2021 by Sturmovik 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Excited for this one! I'm glad you're forgetting the 30mm extension, what a rogue! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, Jeff G said: , what a rogue! I live always on the edge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Sturmovik said: I guess 30mm IRL must be negligible in a scale model. Apparently, 30mm = 0.6mm in 1/48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Nice I'll come back to see how it goes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Here are the first batch of photos of the build. Cockpit first: Then propeller assembly. I used the 14 bladed cooling fan and the broad blade propeller. Wingspar glued. I made sure to have it aligned perfectly with the lower wing to avoid fit issues with the upper wings. Upper wing halves glued to the lower wing. Happy to report that some light sanding was needed to the upper side of the wingspar to make the wings fit nicely. Instrument panel and alignment piece glued to the right fuselage half. Fuselage halves glued together. Excellent fit. As you may realise, I forgot to glue the engine face to the fuselage before closing them, but the fuselage halves are flexible enough to make the engine fit without much effort. Now this mountain of separate plastic parts is starting to look like an Fw 190A. Ailerons glued to the wings. Airframe completed. Now to let all the parts dry thoroughly before cleaning them with IPA and begin painting. I have to say, I really like Eduard kits, I wish they weren't so expensive (even the Weekend kits). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Began painting the airframe by applying the yellow SG10 band on the nose and the yellow rudder. RLM 81 and 82, plus the fuselage painted in 76 with some mottling. The yellow needed some touch ups here and there. Wings done: Natural metal panels painted. I used Revell 91 Steel for them. I'll try to add the decals today. Cheers guys! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Very nice work! I'm currently building the A3 weekend version too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Really nice work, great scheme! i recently got a F8 skin with the bar paint preserved 🙂 cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Really coming along! You're making quick work of this one, you chose a great scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Decals on! The decals were from Aeromaster. A bit thick, and the really liked my fingers (I ended up lifting two because the decal sticked to my finger). The swastikas are also way too big. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Great! A real weekend model?! 3 days and this progress! Wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, exdraken said: Great! A real weekend model?! 3 days and this progress! Wow All my models are like that. I shy away from filling/sanding and weathering. Plus, I use water based acrylics, which dry in little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Landing gear legs glued. I had my doubts regarding how solid the positioning of these pieces would be, but Eduard engineered them in such a way that the struts will seat with the correct 190 stance. Now, I'll wait some hours before gluing the wheels and landing gear doors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Wheels, landing gear doors, fuel tank and propeller glued. RFI now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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