Memphis Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) This is my first build here. About a year ago I managed to buy such a kit from hands. And I got guns by Master this week. But I want to build A3's variant in Tamiya's kit 61037. First I installed the wheels bay. I cut the plastic incorrectly and cracks formed. I will remove them later. It was also difficult to install the bay in the center. I was upset when I found a stumps on the cockpit floor for his legs. So I made a elements that, in general terms, repeated the original. I will install leg bindings after painting. Edward's photoetch is often flat in cases where it is not. I made a handle instead of a flat piece. Engines are always my headache. Only if you are building a large scale model you are not be cut with a scalpel and your desk will not be covered in your blood when you remove the pushers of cylinders. I had made the pushers out of copper wire. My set is A4, but I want A3, so I had made new panels with holes. I wish you a enjoy watching Edited December 9, 2022 by Memphis 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Great topic👍 My favourite looking FW190s by far are the short-nosed early versions. I'll pull up a chair if I may? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, Winded Penguin said: I'll pull up a chair if I may? Certainly. This isn't fast build, but I think you enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Be careful with the cowling assembly. I had many gaps when building mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sturmovik said: Be careful with the cowling assembly. I had many gaps when building mine. Thanks. I must was to cut some parts of original fuselage, what I could install elements of engine bracing. So work will difficult with cowling. Edited December 9, 2022 by Memphis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Hey everybody! Unfortunately my progress is a little. I installed few photoetched elements. The belts' binding I made from wire. They didn't fixed. I will glue them and another details after painting. And I made the oxygen's regulator. I didn't find good photos its, but I think this isn't too important if I made a mistake. I also made the walls of the pilot's seat thinner. Enjoy to watching. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Nice work. It'll be interesting to see if the QB cowl, intended for the old Eduard 190 will fit the Hasegawa kit..? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Mattlow said: Nice work. It'll be interesting to see if the QB cowl, intended for the old Eduard 190 will fit the Hasegawa kit..? Matt Thank you. I don't know, I didn't think about it. I'd bought this cowl with all aftermarket products. May be, I will not use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Some nice detail work happening here. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ray_W said: Some nice detail work happening here Thank you. I like to add a little things for better look. I really like to make this little things yourself. But it makes slow my builds. Edited January 30, 2023 by Memphis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Why am I building models so long time? I have too many ideas. This is one of them. A3 have a different kind of rudder frame and sagging of metal canvas and I decided to make it. I'd copied painting instruction for Tamiya's A3, cuted and glued on Tamiya's clear plastic. I'd made windows and cuted on the contour. I leveled the surface on kit's plastic and glued my new detal. I removed the excess thickness with an abrasive on a sponge. Unfortunately, I can't take a good photo and show you this, but I can feel the bumps. I don't want to make them too deep and I hope they show up better after painting. Thanks for looking. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Sweet idea on the rudder! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Thom216 said: Sweet idea on the rudder! Thank you. I often copy different sets different scales. Unfortunately, in Russia I never had opportunities to get a set that I need quickly. I always must was to expect a month and more. And sometimes it was only in another scale. I use a lot of scans of photoetched sets, instructions for different models different scales for my builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Memphis said: Thank you. I often copy different sets different scales. Unfortunately, in Russia I never had opportunities to get a set that I need quickly. I always must was to expect a month and more. And sometimes it was only in another scale. I use a lot of scans of photoetched sets, instructions for different models different scales for my builds. 'Necessity is the mother of invention!' If someone asks, 'hey, is that a photo etch or resin part?' you get to say, 'no. I made all of that myself!' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 10 hours ago, Thom216 said: 'Necessity is the mother of invention!' If someone asks, 'hey, is that a photo etch or resin part?' you get to say, 'no. I made all of that myself!' I not only copy. I can add a few elements and correct mistakes if they are. I rarely use all set. If I need several parts and don't need all set, why do I need to buy it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Hi everyone. I said above that I don't have enough time to progress quickly. But I sometimes leave in business trips and I'm in it right now. So I have a little progress. I installed side panels and clean up. Before my business trip I whittled panels of control and covered with surface primer. They don't look neat and I don't like it. But they look better that Hasegawa had did this elements. In future I will change the making technology of them. Thanks for looking 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Just caught up with your build - this is some really great work you're doing! The new rudder is excellent, and the louvred panels behind the cowling look incredible! Looking forward to seeing your next update Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 23 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Just caught up with your build - this is some really great work you're doing! Thank you for your kind words. I like to modify and add some details at my works. When I show I always hope that someone is interesting and useful it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 A little update. Very small, but it took a few hours. Thanks for looking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulN Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Nice work!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 will follow your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 @PaulN, @mick, thank you! I bought this set and got last week. https://www.scalemates.com/sr/kits/eduard-48595-fw-190a-8-landing-flaps--117576 But I can't find pictures or schemes where I can see construction and networks on fixed wing parts. I could find only this, but they don't answer all my questions. Somebody have more information about it? Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Sorry--I cannot help you with your question, but I can remark that your workmanship is truly top-notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 great progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 I had spend a lot of time for finding pictures with landing flaps. I could find only this photos. I don't think this is A3. But now I understand to I have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now