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1/48 Tamiya Fw 190A-3 - Finished

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1/48 Tamiya Fw 190A-3 - Finished
Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:56 PM

Hello friends. I had such a great experience building the Hasegawa 190 I thought I would take a crack at the Tamiya kit. Nothing special here folks, just an out of the box ordinary 190. 


Chad

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At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:10 PM

Thats a very nice start there Chad. Lovely work on the IP.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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  • From: Batesville, IN
Posted by ggatt_2 on Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:51 PM

Your pics prove there's nothing wrong with out of the box.

-Greg

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Posted by keavdog on Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:52 PM

Office looks great!

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, February 9, 2020 8:57 PM

Bish

Thats a very nice start there Chad. Lovely work on the IP.

 

Thank you Bish!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, February 9, 2020 8:58 PM

ggatt_2

Your pics prove there's nothing wrong with out of the box.

 

Thank you Greg! 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, February 9, 2020 8:58 PM

keavdog

Office looks great!

 

Thanks John!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, February 9, 2020 9:02 PM
Nice start and I'm definitely watching

 

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Posted by Hoss WA on Sunday, February 9, 2020 9:39 PM

Looks great so far. 

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Monday, February 10, 2020 3:37 PM

Thank you Johnny.  This one should go by pretty quick.

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Monday, February 10, 2020 3:38 PM

Thanks Hoss!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, March 20, 2020 7:40 PM

Howsy friends. Well I've been laid off so I haven't been focusing on models lately but I did manage to get the landing gear done for this bird.

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, March 20, 2020 11:50 PM

Sorry about your job.  I hope you return soon.  The 190 is looking great!

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, March 20, 2020 11:52 PM

Thank you my friend for your kind words!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:59 PM

OK, this one is taking WAY too long! Black and blue oil filters have been applied along with some very mild streaking.  Next it's on to a flat coat then weathering to tone down the color variations. 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:31 AM

How did I miss this one.? It looks fantastic.

BK

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:33 PM

Thank you Brandon!  I've been trying out some new techniques on this one.

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:36 PM

Hello friends! A little light chipping for tonight then it's on to final assembly and weathering.  I can see the finish line. 

 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:14 PM

That's a really fun kit, great work Chad.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:56 AM

Thank you!  It is a fun kit!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by Est.1961 on Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:10 PM

Liking the paint work, especially the wear around the edge. Yes

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Thursday, April 16, 2020 7:09 PM

Thank you very much! I'm trying some new techniques on this one.

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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    May 2012
  • From: Pennsylvania
Posted by pilotjohn on Friday, April 17, 2020 6:09 AM

Looks great.  Nothing wrong with out-of-the-box builds!

John

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, April 17, 2020 9:21 AM

Thanks John, Tamiya sure makes it easy!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:40 PM

Hello friends.  I'm calling this one done. Beer

 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    May 2012
  • From: Pennsylvania
Posted by pilotjohn on Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:46 PM

Great job.  Can I ask how you applied the decals?  I have some trouble with those smaller ones and the walkway dashes as I always seem to get some silvering.  Thanks.

john

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:54 PM

Thanks John!  The key is a good solid gloss coat. When you apply the decal over a gloss finish the decal lays down smoothly and minimizes the opportunity for any air to be trapped under the decal. Trapped air is what causes the silvering. After the decal settles I lightly rub a moist Q-tip over it to squeeze out any trapped air pockets.  Make sure you give your decal a good 15 minutes to settle before you do this. Next, I apply some MicroSol to "melt" the decal to the gloss surface.  When everything looks good, I shoot a layer of matt finish over the entire kit.

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Sunday, April 19, 2020 3:01 PM

I managed to miss this too, somehow.

This is one of my favorite 190 schemes, never been brave enough to try it. Guess I'm intimidated by the big black decals.

You really nailed it. That might be the best drybrushing work I've seen. Your attention to detail is first class and the overall finish is fanastic, Chad.

YesYesYes

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Posted by pilotjohn on Sunday, April 19, 2020 3:14 PM

Mopar Madness

Thanks John!  The key is a good solid gloss coat. When you apply the decal over a gloss finish the decal lays down smoothly and minimizes the opportunity for any air to be trapped under the decal. Trapped air is what causes the silvering. After the decal settles I lightly rub a moist Q-tip over it to squeeze out any trapped air pockets.  Make sure you give your decal a good 15 minutes to settle before you do this. Next, I apply some MicroSol to "melt" the decal to the gloss surface.  When everything looks good, I shoot a layer of matt finish over the entire kit.

 

Thanks.  I am not really waiting before "blotting" to try to push out all the water.  I'll give that a try!

John

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Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, April 19, 2020 3:18 PM

One of my fave schemes on 190s. Very good looking bird. You did superb "new" work on this one.

BK

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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