FW-190 Reich Defender III 5/10-2/11

"Blue 4" is finished, Hasegawa's 1/48th FW-190 A-8.  Good kit, Aeromaster decals went down fine, Ultracast seat livens up the cockpit.  The only issue I had is in regards to something Frank mentioned earlier I recall, Pollyscale Flat.

I've been lucky as I have used the new formulation with success, until now.  As soon as it dried, I groaned as it had absolutely gone milky instead clear.  You can see in the pics the light "mist" the finish seems to have, that's all Pollyscale.  Frustrating to say the least, but I'm not going to do anything about it.  From 3' away, you can't tell, only up close.

It does look like I'll have to find a new flat coat.  Didn't someone recommend Vallejo?

Thanks for looking, and thanks Frank for hosting the GB.

Cheers

Arki- I feel your pain, same thing on  mine with the flat coat.  Came out excellent though, great looking build!

Outstanding build arki, and in Eismeer markings to boot- LOVE it!   Page 1 updated for you. 

I wonder what's up with the PollyScale flat lately, that's three of us now with issues.  I used to love the stuff, now I cringe when I think about it!

WOW you guys are finishing some contest winner's.   Some of the best 190's I have seen are in these last pictures.

jmabx, Dave Mike, Hugh, Stumpjumper, and Arki very well done guys!! 

I have an old Aruora kit of a 190f I may build it up for fun. let me think about it. lol When is this build officialy over ?

nomad68

I have an old Aruora kit of a 190f I may build it up for fun. let me think about it. lol When is this build officialy over ?

Officially, it ends on Halloween.  Although, an extension would be allowed if needed.  Just say the word, and I'll it to the list!

If anyone fancies something a little different, I am starting up a new GB October 1st, check it out!

The Hornet's Nest

Arki, excellent work your 190 looks outsatnding....The problem with the flat coat isn't apparent in the pics at all, very well done

Frank, well thats just great, another GB i want to join, i havn't even finished this one yet....If i do commit to another build it would be an FA 18 RAAF probably 75Sqd...

arki your 190 looks great, shame about the flat coat problem but I cant see anything wrong in the pictures. I've used Vallejo from a rattle can in the past with good results.

Stumpjumper you've done a great job, well done and I'm glad you've learnt so much.

Jeremy I love the way you paint, it looks superb, bravo!!

Luftwaffle, truly splendid looking 190 sir and nice figures.

I hope to stop yapping and finally join you fine men and start building my A8 this week, fingers crossed.

Cheers....

luftwaffle

Jeremy- Keep the ball rolling?  I think you just rolled over the rest of us!   That thing is a show winner, absolutely flawless, don't know what else to say.

Stumpjumper- Great looking build, love that exhaust staining, some of the most realistic I've seen.  What's your secret?

Jeremy - I've been trying trying trying to resist doing another 190 but I think you've pushed me over the edge! Great work. Daywalker, you may be getting another entry!

Thanks everyone, appreciate the comments. 

Stumpjumper70

 

 

Jeremy - I've been trying trying trying to resist doing another 190 but I think you've pushed me over the edge! Great work. Daywalker, you may be getting another entry!

Hehehe... Looks like we snagged him gentlemen!  Just say the word, and I'll add another one to page one for ya!

Julez72- I got you on the list at the other GB!  I was hoping someone would choose a RAAF aircraft, glad to hear that is in your plans.

Arkii, very nice build my friend. I like the markings you choose, the blue number sets it off. The finish looks good from here and no sign of a problem at all. it may have made it all blend like a weathering effect in the cameras eye

Steve

Stump, Jeremy, AWESOME builds lads!!!! The paintwork and weathering is outstanding!!!! WELL DONE!!!

Will HAVE to get cracking on mine now!!!!

Daywalker

If anyone fancies something a little different, I am starting up a new GB October 1st, check it out!

The Hornet's Nest

Man, I got all excited because I thought this was an Me 410 GB, I guess that would be Hornisse GB though, lol.

I'll have to pass, those teenies just don't do anything for me, but you guys have fun!

Wow, i dont look in for a couple of days and burger me if theres not a whole Staffle been produced,

Mike, Black 8 looks fantastic and the figures are just great. Love the photographty too. Is that your back yard?

Hugh, That camo looks well strange. Cant say ive ever come accross it before. Beautifully done though. Do you have a colour plate of the thing, or a linky to see it?

Stump, i hope your proud of that one, shes 'Top shelfer' for sure. Very nice.

Jezza, Ive said it once and ill say it again, Beautifull my friend....planes not bad either,

Akri, another stunner. Very nice looking paintwork, again you should be proud of your efforts.

...Guy

Luftwoller

Wow, i dont look in for a couple of days and burger me if theres not a whole Staffle been produced,

Mike, Black 8 looks fantastic and the figures are just great. Love the photographty too. Is that your back yard?

Thanks, Guy.  Not my backyard, Southern California is a little "browner" this time of year and my view is mostly of other houses in the subdivision!  Just an 11x17 photo printed out for a background.

Well since Sunday was one heck of a rainny day I got alot done yesterday heres some photos. I got the landing gear masked and painted includeing the prop and starting the top camo...

Luftwoller

Hugh, That camo looks well strange. Cant say ive ever come accross it before. Beautifully done though. Do you have a colour plate of the thing, or a linky to see it?

...Guy

 

Guy--The photo below is the colour plate from the kit instructions.  I also have a similar plate from Eagle Cals.  Frank recognized he scheme as belonging to "Yellow 10" immediately.

All--I have encountered an issue with the LG struts.  I purchased AM cast brass struts from Pacific Coast.  As the photo below shows, the brass struts are almost 1/2 inch shorter han he kit struts.  That is 2 scale feet short!!!  Does anyone have a spec for the LG strut length for the D 11/13?

Hugh- Check the alignment of the gear cover bolts as well. They look like 190 legs but are short ,kinda odd.Good luck with that one ,I think I would simulate the details and dump the am parts,bummer.

Hugh,

I agree- those do look short.  Here are a couple of pages dedicated to the FW-190 landing gear that may offer some insight:

FW-190 Landing Gear

FW-190 Landing Gear pt. 2

Hope they help!

Clebode

All--I have encountered an issue with the LG struts.  I purchased AM cast brass struts from Pacific Coast.  As the photo below shows, the brass struts are almost 1/2 inch shorter han he kit struts.  That is 2 scale feet short!!!  Does anyone have a spec for the LG strut length for the D 11/13?

Hugh, this was variable ,believe it or not.  That stencil on the side of the landing gear cover actually provided guidance on what to set the struts in relation to aircraft weight.  The struts were usually set longer on the D-9 to prevent bouncing on landings.  Look at some pictures of wartime aircraft and "guesstimate" would be my advice.

Stump, Jeremy, Arki,  Some beautiful builds guys!   

Thanks Dave.

Jus' passin' thru...........

All round awesomw work guys!!!! Really liking these paint pics!!!!

Thanks for the links (pardon the pun) Frank!!!

Can anyone clarify how the radio antenna attached on the 190 (turnbuckle?)

Hi Stump. On the tip of the aerial stub on the tail there is a small hole. The aerial wire attaches to this with a small spring. Im sure there are better pics available and will be posted, maybe but this is all i could dig out now,

http://www.cybermodeler.net/aircraft/fw190/images/nasm_fw190_12.jpg

...Guy

Luftwoller

Hi Stump. On the tip of the aerial stub on the tail there is a small hole. The aerial wire attaches to this with a small spring. Im sure there are better pics available and will be posted, maybe but this is all i could dig out now,

http://www.cybermodeler.net/aircraft/fw190/images/nasm_fw190_12.jpg

...Guy

Cheers Luftwoller. My superglue effort looks lame and the standards on this GB are very high!

Arki - Awesome work on Blue 4! She looks fantastic! The Hasegawa kit looks very nice. 

Matt - Looks like you're making good progress. I look forward to seeing more!

Stump - I think your antenna looks fine from here.

Luftwoller

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Jezza, Ive said it once and ill say it again, Beautifull my friend....planes not bad either,

Awww shucks Guy... you're just saying that because it's true!

Thanks to everyone for the compliments on my build! You guys are the greatest!