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Fw190 in Memory of Jerry Crandall


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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.

 

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

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12 hours ago, Sky Keg said:

Spot on perfect Ian.  Well done my friend. :goodjob:

 

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.

 

 

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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.

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