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Tamiya 1/48 Fw 190F-8 WIP

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  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Monday, June 1, 2020 7:25 AM

That 190 is coming along very nicely. I have the RB Riveter and did a great job on a 1/32 Hasegawa Dora. I actually found it relaxing and enjoyed riveting the entire Dora.

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Posted by Hoss WA on Sunday, May 31, 2020 11:56 PM

Nice riveting. Looks good. I don't know if I'd have the patience (or courage).

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    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, May 30, 2020 5:54 AM

Thank you my friend. No extensions for this one. If this were a commission build, absolutely.  This is another one of those "practicing new techniques" kind of builds. 

Chad

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

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  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:59 AM

Pit looks great.  Are you planning to extend the landing gear a bit? I heard that it a tad squat on this kit.  It's one of the main gripes of the Tamiya 190's.  

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, May 29, 2020 3:18 PM

I used my Rosie Riveter tool I bought a couple years ago.  Works great. 

Chad

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

On deck: Who knows!

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, May 29, 2020 2:29 PM

Cool another 190. What did you use for making the rivits?

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, May 29, 2020 2:11 PM

Internal bits are done so it's on to sealing up the fuselage.  The decal belts were an experiment.  I'll remove them and replace with Eduard belts.

 

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 Friday, May 29, 2020 2:09 PM

Thank you LD.  I've got a soft spot for the 190 so it's a labor of love I reckon.

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 Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:20 AM

Yikes! Your a better man than me Chad. Looks great so far. 

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Tamiya 1/48 Fw 190F-8 WIP
Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, May 22, 2020 6:56 PM

Hello friends!  I want to do another Tamiya 190 but I need to change it up a bit so it stands out from my last one. So with my Fw190 Aero Detail book in hand, I'm starting the process of riveting these bland surfaces.  FYI, the new Eduard kits come riveted so if you're wanting a Butcher Bird with all the trimmings, look to Eduard.  

 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

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

On deck: Who knows!

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