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

Mucker--Have you seen the color photos of a red G with US markings captured in Italy?

luftwaffle

mucker:

Thanks for the input so far, everyone. From the picture on the box, I'm leaning towards the 74/75/76 mottling...hopefully I can get to it later today.

 

The G was built right along side the A at the plant so they would get the same camo treatment.  Since 74/75/76 was standard until late fall of '44 that would be the safest bet IMHO.

 

I appreciate the info, Mike. A lot of good info from the brain trust in this GB. Plus, 74/75/76 just looks the coolest IMHO!!

mucker

Thanks for the input so far, everyone. From the picture on the box, I'm leaning towards the 74/75/76 mottling...hopefully I can get to it later today.

The G was built right along side the A at the plant so they would get the same camo treatment.  Since 74/75/76 was standard until late fall of '44 that would be the safest bet IMHO.

Thanks for the input so far, everyone. From the picture on the box, I'm leaning towards the 74/75/76 mottling...hopefully I can get to it later today.

Hi Your Highness, I looked through some of my refs incluing 'Luftwaffe colours 1935-1945' by Micheal Ulman (Very good stuff in there) and to no avail really. A lot of late war 190's were 76/81/82 which would suit your needs.

Heres a pic from WP,

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...Guy

Mucker, I recently bought 'Modelling the Fw-190 A,F and G. There is but only one G modelled in the book and he used 74/75/76. HTH!

Guy that is some excellente progresso!!!! Looking forward to seeing her in color in a few hours!!!

Thanks for all the comments guys its much appreciated, especially from this group.

Guy, looking at the pics u posted are givi ng me nightmares all over again. Its identical to the kit I built. Looks like you have mastered the problem

Steve

Charles,

I took a look at my reference books, and came up with nothing solid.  The 190 A's, F's, and D's are fairly well documented, but the G's apparently are not.  A number of the earlier G's were built from rescued airframes, so nearly any combo could probably be found.  Do you know which unit your aircraft served with?  That might help out.

Charles- I have a couple of books at home focusing on Luftwaffe camo.  I will take a look tonight when I get home to see if I can offer any assistance as well.

Guy nice to see you working at your leisurly pace as always. Man your making me really want that D 11/13. Did you save me any leftover sasuage from dinner?

Mucker those colors do'nt sound right to me either. Unfortunately the majority of the books I have dealing with the 190 are focused on the Anton or Dora models. I do'nt recall seeing much on the G as far as colorplates but I'll take a look through my books and see if I can find anything usefull.

Soulcrusher

Guy---I see you are proceeding on your usual leisurely pace.  The photo and comments about the wings are helpful because I may build an Eduard D11/13 for my second for this GB.

All who expressed sympathy--TCP reports the new A head is enroute.  It should arrive in time to let me finish the Ta152 this weekend. 

Hey all, not a lot to report so far. Ive got the fuze together and the wings on. Eduard have really made getting the wings on a trial. Ive now done it twice, with the 190D and this one and geez, theyre not wrong when they say this can be tricky. Ive had to trim some of the inners a fair bit in order to get the wings together any fashion. Also another biggy is the top part of the engine bulkhead (Small triangular bit) There is no positive locations for this bit at al. Luckilly im building it closed up again. Im sure there is a way to build these sweetly, but im beggared if i can find it LOL.

Anyhoo, pics,

I must admit, the positive 'Click' you get when the wing snaps in place, is just lovely,

...Guy

Daywalker

arki30- When I first looked at the photo, I thought it was the Tamiya kit.  Amazing how similar the Hasegawa kit and Tamiya look as far as breakdown etc.  Looking good!

They are very similar.  Hasegawa's cowling is much more complicated in assembly however.  Or I seem to recall Tamiya's cowling was simpler.

Daywalker

Clebode (Can I call you Hugh?) Saw your name at the bottom of your sig line, OK to call you by your first name?  Bummer about the AB, hope you get it sorted out soon so we can see some finished photos!

Frank--Please call me Hugh if you like.  The AB just needs a part and TCP/Badger delivers in 3-4 days.  I should be done this coming weekend.  Just the exhaust stains, minor weathering and the antenna wire left.  Nav lights, pitot and belly antennas are on.

STunning work as always, Steve! I love the finish and weathering!

Steve- Looks great you're in the home stretch!

Steve- That really is an impressive looking beast, beautiful work!  Looks like you are almost to the finish line!

Clebode (Can I call you Hugh?) Saw your name at the bottom of your sig line, OK to call you by your first name?  Bummer about the AB, hope you get it sorted out soon so we can see some finished photos!

Crusher- I am very sorry to hear about your buddy, that is terrible!  Still, I shall keep my fingers crossed that he returns.  Hope you are doing better now, though those things are never easy.

arki30- When I first looked at the photo, I thought it was the Tamiya kit.  Amazing how similar the Hasegawa kit and Tamiya look as far as breakdown etc.  Looking good!

Mike (Luftwaffle)- Looks like you are making major headway now, well done!  Thanks for the reference photo too, have never seen one showing a good view of the hook for the W.Gr.21's before.  Interested too in those brass barrels, trying to source some for my Spitfire right now but everyone is out of stock!

Richie- Great work there, and new toys for the bench too!  Let me know how you like that new scribing tool, always on the lookout for better tools. 

Guy- You never cease to amaze me with your skills and speed at the bench, I bet by the time I finish typing this you will be getting ready to spray some paint on it.  Very impressive!

Man, there is some serious work going on around here, stunning builds! 

Mike (Tbolt379)- Thanks for posting up those pics, I see what you mean about the headrest.  Looks like you have your own little fleet of 190's going!

Woo Hoo Steve!  That is a fantastic creation.  Here's to you! 

Guy, Richie, great start there fellas, looking really great. These pages sure do shift along and I'm champing at the bit to get started on mine but I gotta finish my Spit first. Keep up the fantastic work everyone

Steve well done on a real beauty, cant wait to see those finished shots with the last few bits attached, I really hope mine comes out somewhere near as good as yours has

Cheers...

simpilot34

SC, hopefully your modelling buddy will come back!!!!

Unfortunately Richie it's pretty much a given once they have been gone more than 48 hours you have about a 1% chance of even seening them agian around here. Alot of wooded areas and lots of other critters wandering around. It seriously bummed me out all last week. He was hand rasied by me from when he was only about 5 weeks old. He was 8 years old and the second best animal I ever owned. Only my pet wolf was better.

Soulcrusher