1/48 Eduard Fw 190A-4 WIP - FINISHED

Good start to a clean build!

Very nice.  Is that a Hemi 

keavdog

Very nice.  Is that a Hemi 

 

Ha!  Thank you everyone for the kind words!

Nice, that cockpit looks great! Is that all out of the box, or did you add detail to it?

Thank you!  It’s straight out of the box.

Your technique straight out of the box is exceptional!

Your friend, Toshi

Thank you sir!

Howdy friends!  A quick update.  The fuselage has been closed up and the wings attached.  This is where I've ran into my first snag.  I have never made an Fw190 and had the fuselage and wings go together without issue.  No matter the manufacturer.  So, with this one, I had to get creative with the clamps.  I'm sure its builder error.  Also, the wings have a unfortunate seam along the leading edge when combined.  But, I'm still VERY pleased with this kit.  Landing gear is next.

She’s primed, sanded, masked and ready to paint!  I’ve never painted anything this intricate so I am breaking new ground!  I think I have a plan so we’ll see how it goes. My helper decided to make an appearance too.

It's looking great Chad.  I'm glad you like this kit.  I just bought it a few weeks ago, though I have a few other builds in front of it in the queue.  Looking foward to seeing how the painting goes.  I will be doing one of the other, easier schemes.  lol

Cheers, Mark

Thanks Mark!  I’m certain you’ll enjoy this kit as much as I have. 

Howdy friends.  Another update for you.  This particular paint scheme is made more complicated by the fact that this 190 was painted no less than 3 different times.  The first was the factory applied camouflage, the second was a field applied camouflage of brown and green over the factory camo, and the third was a field applied camouflage of white spots for winter.  So the wings of my plane got the first coat of paint for the camo to show up under the white crosses.  Once those were done, I masked them and painted the aircraft white and applied more fuselage decales.  These will get masked and I'll add the final two coates of green and brown.

Nice start to the paint, can see why you wanted that scheme, goes well with your helper

Thanks GH! Ive never looked at it that way!   

Looks good so far! Better to deal with the gaps at the leading edge than the wing root. 

Be careful masking the decals. I’m nervous that the tape will pull them up. But you’ve certainly chosen a unique scheme! Looking forward to the finish!

Your assistant takes great photobombs!  lol!  Everything looks fantastic and I look forward with great zeal in seeing your build completed.

Your friend, Toshi

Thank you friends!  I sealed the decals with a matte coat so, fingers crossed, they’ll be OK!  

Thank you for the advice.  You won’t be a bit disappointed in this one for sure! 

Howdy friends. Another quick update. The camouflage is down and the masking is up! Fortunately, all went well. This was my first time using Mr. Hobby Aqueous colors per the Eduard color guide. Wow, what a difference they make when it comes to painting camouflage patterns!  So incredibly smooth.  I’m sure they will perform just as well when it comes to mottling.  Some bits and pieces have been painted and I believe I’m in the homestretch. Thank you for looking! 

Chad, That's a really attractive camo scheme which you've pulled off extremely well!

Looking forward to the finish!

Glad to see everything came out ok... someone certainly had a grand time with the spray gun out in the field!

You’ve done a great job on a unique and challenging paint job. Can’t wait to see how you tackle the next steps. 

So far very well done, Chad! I just can't wait to see you finish this one!

Thanks guys!