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Hello friends. This will be a 3-part WIP. This Christmas I was blessed with a gift from my good friend Modelcrazy of Hasegawas fantastic 1/48 Fw190. Thanks Steve! It was a gift that encompassed my favorite aiplane, in my favorite scale, of my favorite genre, of my favorite Luftwaffe unit, the KG200! If you would like to look more into this unit, there is a great book on the KG200 from the Stackpole Military History Series that goes into great detail.
The aircraft relegated for testing within the KG200 were generally surplus units that have seen better days. So, this gives me an excuse to really weather this one nice and good! All internal bits are weathered and done so it's on to adding the belts then sealing up the fuselage.
Chad
God, Family, Models...
At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo
On deck: Who knows!
Very nice start Chad, look forward to seeing more.
Not sure if its the same book, but i have one on KG 200 published by janes and written by P.W. Stahl. Read it years ago but it was a great read.
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On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Hi Bish, here's the book I'm referring to..
Thanks Johnny. Seems to be the same basic build sequence and quality as the Tamiya kits.
Now i know the series you mean, i have a dozen or so of those but not that one. Will have to get that one.
Looking good so far.
Thank you my friend!
Well this will be cool, you're off to a great start.
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
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Off to a great start Chad! Eagerly awaiting the next update!
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Gear, engine, and prop are done and abundantly weathered. The theme for this 190 is "well used"! Hasegawa chose to mould their oleos fully extended so the 190 will stand a bit too tall. Next step is painting the fuselage.
Beautiful. That prop is spectacular. I'll be following...
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
lawdog114 Beautiful. That prop is spectacular. I'll be following...
Agree and great job on the spinner spiral
Thanks guys! Glad to have you aboard.
I'm glad I was able to pass that kit onto you Chad. You're doing it far more justice than I could.
Steve, I've fallen in love with these Hasegawa 190's!
Here's a sneak peek at the latest progress. Today was paint chipping. I use Vallejo German Black/Brown for the RLM 76 areas. Tomorrow I'll apply aluminum chipping to the darker areas of RLM 74 & 75. I use a tiny brush and stipple the paint to the degree of weathering that feels right.
Looks fantastic Chad
Wow, that is looking good!
Wow, that looks fantastic. The chipping along the panel edges is excellent. Lovin' it!!
Thanks guys! I really appreciate it!
That is some lovely work there Chad, coming on superbly.
Just one minor point for future referance. the prop blades are wood not metal.
Yeah I definitely overdid that. They did have a aluminum strip along the leading edge to prevent wear but I definitely shouldn't have put it along the back edge of each blade. I guess I got a little excited and put too much overall!
Ye, i know that feeling.
So I did a little digging. It looks like the A series did have metal propellers, while the F series and the D series had wooden blades with counterweights. That explains why the blades are so much fatter. However, it looks like wooden props could be used at the pilots request if it helped increase the center of gravity.
So, for some reason I can't see the last posts and the completed pics, so thank you Chad for sending them to me.
WOW you knocked it out of the park my friend Just an outstanding job.
I hope the site starts to allow me to see all of it.
Thank you my friend! Ive posted the final pictures twice now and the post just disappears into thin air. I will repost again tomorrow in hopes that they get whatever technical issues they're having taken care of.
This workhorse of the KG 200 is done. It's long since retired from active duty and spends most of it's time either in a comfortable hanger or in the air testing the aerodynamics of new bombs.
Wow, that is a stunner for sure. Killer build my friend and super well executed. Now that is raising the bar.
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