Ian Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Kit Tamiya. Paint Tamiya & Mr Color lacquers, Xtracolour enamels. Decals Eagle Cal 48-173. Extras None. Fw190A-3 Stab IV / JG5 Herdla, Norway Late 1942. On another forum there is a group build in memory of Jerry Crandall (of Eagle Productions) who recently died of complications arising from Covid-19. This is my entry for that GB. This is the 1994 Tamiya kit, built without any modifications or AM other than the decals from Eagle-Cal sheet 48-173. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and Mr. Color lacquers (and Xtracolor enamels for the fabric control surfaces). My third ‘old’ Tamiya kit in three months and sixth WWII build in a row. The build is entirely predictable – in a good way – absolutely no surprises, what did surprise me was just how co-operative (if smelly) Mr Color and Tamiya lacquer paints are. I’m a recent convert and am finding them an absolute joy to work with. Lots of pre-shading, perhaps a little too much and careful weathering with W & N oils – no pre-mixed washes here. The decals behaved perfectly, but then Jerry Crandall prioritised accuracy & quality above all so not surprised by that. Please feel free to ask any questions or make any comments/criticism. All the best from a wet’n windy New Zealand. Ian. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 A beautiful model. Great paint job and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWL1975 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Very nice model, love the weathering. Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Lovely job there Ian - very convincing weathering and general wear and tear on this aircraft. I think the carrier film on your Hazenkreuz markings might be a bit thick - SD 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Fantastic looking 190 .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Spot on perfect Ian. Well done my friend. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) Absolutely beautiful. You did Jerry proud. Why did you block the swastikas on the model but not the profile. I understand the necessity to block it in some areas but I don't understand the inconsistency. The model would look nicer (IMO) with swastikas. Great job. Edited July 26, 2022 by Mycapt65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Well finished model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Excellent 190. This is sad news about his passing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 excellent build! Looks great particularly the exhaust staining-the gradient is perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 A big thumbs up here! Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 One mighty fine looking Wurger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Very convincing model! Sorry to hear about Jerry Crandall. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Mycapt65 said: Absolutely beautiful. You did Jerry proud. Why did you block the swastikas on the model but not the profile. I understand the necessity to block it in some areas but I don't understand the inconsistency. The model would look nicer (IMO) with swastikas. Great job. Yep it's a good point, I've only shown the profile here at Britmodeller to illustrate the Eagle-Cals decal sheet. I've posted the completed build pics on a number of FB modelling pages and because of the inconsistency of Facebooks' modding bots, I decided to self-censor those photos. So yes inconsistent, but with a purpose. Best from NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 12 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Spot on perfect Ian. Well done my friend. Mike Thank you Mike, good to see you're still around matey. Cheers everyone really appreciate the responses - Six WWII builds in four months including the three similar vintage Tamiya ones, just one more 'prop' to finish over the next few days then I'm going to take a break and let my (so-called) skills/enthusiasm regroup. Never built so many projects in such a short time period, maybe semi-retirement does have some advantages afterall. Thanks again folks. Ian. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknark Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 On 26/07/2022 at 12:31, Ian said: Fw190A-3 Wow. Amazing skies on display. One of the best 190's I have seen. Care to share how you did the exhaust stains? Airbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Darknark said: Wow. Amazing skies on display. One of the best 190's I have seen. Care to share how you did the exhaust stains? Airbrush? Oil paints.... dry brushed three tones starting with an Ochre, then an Umber lastly an 'off-black' called Paynes Grey. I use oils a lot, but this is the first time attempting an exhaust plume using this method. HTH. Ian. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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