An Eduard parallel build: Fw190A-8 "Eismeergeschwader" and Fw190D-9 late with Ta152 tail

[VolkerR.]

With great determination I am working on the reduction of my stash. So I decided to build 2 kits parallel, with the intention of saving time and effort. The profi-pack Fw190A-8 is a joy to build, great detail and no fit issues. The profi-pack Fw190D-9 late is an older kit with some fit issues, especially if the gun covers on the wings are to be closed. But in the end both came out OK.

Building two kits at the same time can actually save a lot of effort when the two kits have a lot in common. With late war Luftwaffe aircraft there is a lot of painting in RLM 02, 66, and76 to be done. So it was not a bad idea to try this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I saw this photo I just could not stand the untidy canopy and made a new one. I did not take new photos only this one with the new canopy:

 

 

 

And the D-9. Yellow 6 was built with the Ta152 tail, but there is no photographic evidence. So no one can blame me for an incorrect paint scheme. The 76/81 scheme is most probably correct because other aircraft of late Mimetall proction were painted this way.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking

Volker

[Dieda]

Looks great , Good Paint Job 👍

[georgeusa]

Two really good looking Fw 190s that showcase the development of the aircraft.  Both are exceptionally well done as to the finish and weathering.  Thanks for sharing.

[anders1970]

Very nice

[Dave Klaatu]

Those are both really nice!

[Pete1961]

Very nicely done. 

[Tigerausfb]

Very nice Volker, I particularly like what you have done with the D-9.

 

MfG - Andrew

[fubar57]

Super

[Parabat]

Two very cool 190s, they look great.

[Nathan Yech]

Amazing pair of 190's. I've built the Dora and I know it's a challenge. You did amazing. Well done!

[mick]

great work

[Zigomar]

Excellent work Volker! My only comment will be on the obviously too long length of the outside MG151 guns on the A8. Best regards.

[Retired Bob]

A great looking pair of FW's.   I found the problem with the D-9 wing root canon covers in the closed position is there is a mismatch in the position of the openings in the wing to the fuselage.  Try fitting the upper wing parts from the new FW 190A-2 with no outer wing guns, much easier build.  (both gun wing options are supplied in some FW190A-2 kits)