Sturmovik Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) After building Revell's 1:32 Me 262, I thought I'd start on this one. This Fw 190A-3 is the original new tool version that would spawn so many boxings by Hasegawa. The plan is to build it as Black 13 with the Eagle Head on the nose. Decals look great on the sheet. Hopefully they won't breal when placed in warm water. The Eagle Head will also be a test to try my Mr. Mark Softer. Here's a photo of the box. Edited August 11, 2022 by Sturmovik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Sprue tour. Not shown here is part C12, which came loose in the bag and was put inside the clear parts bag. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 good luck with your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phew7410 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Ooh, I'm watching! I have this lined up to do soon too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 11 hours ago, Sturmovik said: Eagle Head I didn’t check the markings on the box top and was thinking “I’m sure that’s a chicken not an eagle”… More coffee required. Looking forward to the build! Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 I started the 190 yesterday by painting the cockpit parts. Here's the instrument panel and the side consoles with the decals added. I used Mr. Mark Softer to make them conform to the irregularitiesof the parts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) More progress before going to bed. Here's the propeller. It was painted RLM 70 with a silver cooling fan. I'm also taking part on the "Brushes Only" Group Build on the Model Makers subreddit (on Reddit). The GB began this week and lasts until December of this year, so there's plenty of time to post there. The basics of that GB is to paint everything by brush (you can spray a primer though). You only need a Reddit account, join the subreddit (no waiting time), and begin posting. Hope to see you there! Here's also the cockpit and the fuselage halves. The cockpit doesn't have the best fit, it's a bit sloppy. I ended up epoxing the front part of the cockpit to the fuselage's front. Edited August 5, 2022 by Sturmovik 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Just glue the fuselage halves and the wingspars to the lower wing. I discovered later that the engine holder hadn't been glued straight, but I could pry it loose and reglue it correctly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 The 190 was taped to prevent the wings from drooping. The elevators were also taped before to obtain a 90° angle to the vertical stabilizer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Decals have been applied. They looked fine in the sheet, but were very brittle once I started applying them. I almost ruin the 13 and one of the crosses. Also, due to my carelessness, I sliced one of the walk lines in half, which I won't use, but annoying nonetheless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Just the sliding canopy to add and then I'll be calling this build complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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