1/48 Tamiya-ish Fw190 D-9 "Black 10"--Her Last "Hoorah"

bvallot

What do you think about the Tamiya build vs. the Eduard?

Newtothis

Fantastic!! I have to do one like this one day.

Man,that is just outstanding weathering and detailing

Thanks alot Tojo!! You know all of those skills are a direct result of hanging out in this forum with you all.

After the upper and lower wing separated at the wing root on the starboard wing in transit to the last show I went to with this one I didn't think I'd be able to enter it in another contest. I was able, however, to repair it and make it presentable for her last appearance on the show circuit before retiring her to the display case for good.

She won 1st place in the category and then something I didn't see coming was this:


A special award for Best WWII Axis Aircraft in Show:





She went out with a "Bang".

Mustang

many hardy congrats on a well deserved win. That is one sexy looking Dora!

Well done Joe, definatly well deserve. Now let her rest.

Thanks fellas!!!

Let her rest is right Bish! I'm a nervous wreck every time I transport it let along handle that plane. lol

Ya do airplanes too?!! 

Sorry I noticed that build so late in the thread timeline.

NICE !

Congratulations Joe for a well-deserved win!  It's a beautiful model, I'm not surprised that the judges saw its great merit as well.   Muy bien my friend!

Gary

  A very hearty CONGRATS on your first place !  Wonderful news . It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.  I am so happy for you.

You certainly pimped this one out to the max. So nice, excellent work. That is just a amazing build.

BK

Thought I'd give this one a bump to share with some of the newer crowd.

Fantastic work mustang! Your a far braver soul than I to display all the "innards". I try very hard to cover all of mine up. Thanks for sharing this amazing build

Thank you for the kind comments fellas.

Greatmaker: It aint that bad really. It just has to be broken down into bits, planned out properly, remember not to go too fast and it's all good.

Joe: The one you just got through with in that Bf109 of yours was right there with it or bettter.

Really been thinkin' about building me another aircraft these days as it's goin' on almost 5 years now since I've built one. Found this thread for some inspiration.....

mustang1989

Really been thinkin' about building me another aircraft these days as it's goin' on almost 5 years now since I've built one. Found this thread for some inspiration.....

 

Go for it, Mustang!! All of us like watching your WIP's. I'm always amazed at how much detail you can pack into a model. An aircraft kit is calling your name and we're waiting to see if you answer!

Thanks Bill. I guess I just fell out of love with aircraft for a while. It doesn't help that I've got an automotive repair background and love hotrodding in the 1:1 scale world. I really don't building factory stock stuff that much and use my creative skills to build that which I cannot afford in the real world. Lately though, I've had an itch that I don't think I can ignore for too much longer to build another WWII subject. I've still got one or two more automotive builds to go that I'm pretty much in the middle of.

There is nothing run of the mill about the result.  Incredibly detailed, wonderful build.

mustang1989

Thanks Bill. I guess I just fell out of love with aircraft for a while. It doesn't help that I've got an automotive repair background and love hotrodding in the 1:1 scale world. I really don't building factory stock stuff that much and use my creative skills to build that which I cannot afford in the real world. Lately though, I've had an itch that I don't think I can ignore for too much longer to build another WWII subject. I've still got one or two more automotive builds to go that I'm pretty much in the middle of.

 

My first completed kit in near 30 years was a 1/72 Hobby Boss Hawker Hurricane for this years Weekend Madness group build. It's not pretty but it was what I needed to get off the fence and out of the shadows and start building again. It was one of the easy assembly kits but the painting was what I feared the most. Like I said it ain't pretty but I learned a lot and got over the fear.

Finish your current projects, go outside, take a deep breath and ponder what aircraft is calling for your detailer's touch. I for one can't wait to see what you come up with but I know that it will be worth the wait. Maybe you should do an egg plane for some fun and less stress.

Very nice looking build! I always thought that that was an interesting airplane with the long landing gear and the paddle props.

Go for it Man! Which kit you got in mind?

Nathan T

Go for it Man! Which kit you got in mind?

 

To echo others, your band of friends and followers will happily watch. If you build it they will come and all that.

Didn't another of your 190 threads get resurrected yesterday? I'm not awake yet.

And hey, Nathan, it is good to hear from you indeed. Try not to be a stranger.

Aggieman

There is nothing run of the mill about the result.  Incredibly detailed, wonderful build.

 

Daddyman

 

mustang1989

Thanks Bill. I guess I just fell out of love with aircraft for a while. It doesn't help that I've got an automotive repair background and love hotrodding in the 1:1 scale world. I really don't building factory stock stuff that much and use my creative skills to build that which I cannot afford in the real world. Lately though, I've had an itch that I don't think I can ignore for too much longer to build another WWII subject. I've still got one or two more automotive builds to go that I'm pretty much in the middle of.

 

 

 

 

My first completed kit in near 30 years was a 1/72 Hobby Boss Hawker Hurricane for this years Weekend Madness group build. It's not pretty but it was what I needed to get off the fence and out of the shadows and start building again. It was one of the easy assembly kits but the painting was what I feared the most. Like I said it ain't pretty but I learned a lot and got over the fear.

Finish your current projects, go outside, take a deep breath and ponder what aircraft is calling for your detailer's touch. I for one can't wait to see what you come up with but I know that it will be worth the wait. Maybe you should do an egg plane for some fun and less stress.

 

JohnnyK

Very nice looking build! I always thought that that was an interesting airplane with the long landing gear and the paddle props.

 

Greg

To echo others, your band of friends and followers will happily watch. If you build it they will come and all that. Didn't another of your 190 threads get resurrected yesterday? I'm not awake yet.