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

Luftwaffle -- many thanks, it was a fun build to do and it looks the part next to the earlier job.

Frank -- if the theme is Zerstorers, I'd probably field ProModeller's 1:48 Me 410 B-2. If it's Nachtjagers I'll field Dragon's/ex-Trimaster 1:48 Me 262 B-1a. Schlachtfliegers -- hmmm, I just did a Jabo!

Cheers, Mike/TB379

Thunderbolt379

Schlachtfliegers -- hmmm, I just did a Jabo!

LOL, me too!  We should be well versed, right?

True, we know our SC250s from our R3 conversions... Anything with bombs would go, and since Hitler ordered all new planes after the invasion to be Jabos... The field is wide open!

M

So if Zestorers are included i have Eduards 1/48 BF 110c in stash...

Back to the 190's i have decaled my D9 but had some issues with the defence of the reich band, long story short i had to paint it on....All i have to do now is to weather and wash it, stick the bits on and it's done...

Checking up on you guys and see a new RD GB is in the works.  I'll be in when it goes up.

Mike--Sweet work on the F-8!

Been quiet around here lately, i'll have some pics up soon, giving the D9 a wash tonight

I'll have some pics up soon too, gloss coat is almost dry so hope to get some decals on later... yippieeeee.....

Cheers...

Pictures as promised, I'm half way through putting on the stencils so hope to finish up the decals tonight.

Need to hit a few little spots with some micro sol but these Eduard decals go on really nicely.

Cheers...

Very nice indeed Mike. I really like the contrast of the blue 8 and cowl ring it really sets the overall scheme apart and makes it pop. Great work and enjoy the rest of those fiddly stencils

Steve

Mike -- superb job! Top-notch paintwork and dacaling, she's abeauty! I especially like the fuselage mottle, "bold but controled" is how I'd describe it. I'm currently building Werner Molders 109F for the Ostfront GB and will get to try my hand at heavy mottle on that one.

I've ordered the masks I need for my other 190s, hopefully I'll get some more birds onto the shelf in the not too distant future.

Cheers, Mike/TB379

Excellent stuff Mike, love those Eismeer birds!

What color did you use for the armored nose ring?  Looks like a very good match to the "8".

Great stuff buddy!

Hey Spike,

Excellent job!

I finished mine on Monday- hopefully I will be able to post pics soon.

Rob

Thanks Rob, I cant wait to see your finished pictures.

Thanks Steve and Mike I'm glad your liking it , I've actually done quite a bit of a lighter mottle too but it ain't showing up to well on the pictures and under the gloss.

Cheers Frank, as regards the armoured ring colour I used Tamiya X-14 which I cross referenced, it matches the profile picture nicely but is darker than the '8' decals so I will probably have a fiddle about with it some more.

Decals are done so now I'm onto some touch ups and weathering,

Cheers...

I'm calling this one DONE!!  It was somewhat of a painful ride, but I am happy with it in the end. I love the FW 190 - easily my most favorite plane, but I will make it in a larger scale next time- 1/32 for sure, and possibly the Airfix 1/24- even with all of its problems.

Thanks Daywalker for hosting this GB. I am amazed at the quality of the models that have been made- a great source of inspiration and ideas! Hopefully I will join the next one, the Zerstorer RD GB IV!

Rob

Rob- Outstanding build there!  Very well done, and one of the best 190 schemes out there.  Thanks so much for being a part of the GB!

Well everyone, that's 20 completed builds here so far!  To be honest, I am really thinking about having a crack at another one here.  Have a couple of Wurgers in the stash calling my name...

Rob, Wow thats an excellent looking build, very well done

Mike, Great progress she's looking sweet, i'm at about the same stage you are

Frank  go for it, one more won't hurt

WIP  pics....

Here's where i'm at with my Dora...Pics are lousy i know...This is my first freehand since returning to the hobby so it's been about 5 years, there are parts that i'm not happy with but overall i think it came out ok...

Rob she looks beautiful, the paintwork looks outstanding and I love the PE fastners on the cowl too. Top job

Thanks Julez, your bird looks splendid, mottle looks great, you must be near to finishing?

Go on Frank grab yourself a Wurger, you should have a bash at one of these Eduard kits, I reckon you could do something special with one.

Cheers...

Julez: I think it came out more than OK!!  I don't think you lost any skill over the last 5 years- the camoflage looks great! How was this kit to build- everything fit well or was it a struggle?

Rob

Julez- You obviously haven't lost your touch!  Nice work there, love the spotted nose on this A/C. 

Mike- Thanks mate, but from what I have heard about those Eduard kits I think I will pass for now.  Sprue Bros has a few of the Hasegawa kits on Super Sale right now, so I ordered myself a 1/48 A-8.  Should be here tomorrow!

Home stretch on the 1/72 Hasegawa D9...hope to have some pics up this weekend.

Why is it that I can thin Tamiya paint way down (like 10% paint) and it still sprays well, but Model Master just turns into a runny mess? I'd love to be able to do some thinned-paint effects with the "right" colors (i.e., MM RLM's), but this stuff just isn't doing what I want it to.

Well I have no experience with Tamiya stuff, and I do enjoy Model Master(I use about 50% MM and 50% craft store paints), but isn't the Tamiya stuff in an alcohol base?  Perhaps it is a process of evaporating more quickly that allows it to be thinned down so much?
mike

Thanks for the comments Gents I'm hopeing to get some dullcoat on it tonight...

Rob, buddy it's a typical Tamiya kit and goes together very well, I have the same Eduard kit that you did and despite the troubles with the kit i'm looking forward to getting that one done...

Chaps I've been weathering and mucking about with stuff all week so I've a few pictures for you, I adjusted the light on the photo's.

These first two are after I've played around with some oil paints.

And these next ones are after a flat coat and de-masked, I actually sprayed Gunze flat from the airbrush this time,usually I use Vallejo from a can.

I need to do a little on the underside now and then do all the sticky out bits, prop etc.

Thanks for looking.

Frank What sort of time frame are you looking at for the next GB. Please say it will be until the later half of next year. It was hard enough missing out on this one, i don't think i could resist a NF GB and i am upto my neck until arpound next Sept. Of course, if you did a Zestorer GB first and then a NF, i would be your friend for ever

I haven't really keep up with this GB, but looks like you have some awsome looking builds there guys, and another great GB from Frank.

Spike: I love that paint job- it looks really good.

Rob

Excellent work there Mike!  I see you toned down the blue on the nose, looks much closer IMHO.  There is something about the finish, can't really put it into words but it just looks right.  I love it so far!

Bish- Sorry you haven't been able to participate directly on this one, how much longer are you stationed overseas?  I am planning on keeping this one going for a while yet, as there are a few who are getting ready to start their builds.  As for the next one, I was also toying with "Luftwaffe multi-engines" and the aforementioned "schlachtflieger".  Opens up the possibilities tremendously, don't you think?

BTW, I received my 1/48 Hasegawa 190A-8 in the mail today, looks like a great kit!  But, after looking closely at the 1/32 Hasegawa A-8, I think I am going to go with that one here.  Wish me luck!

Mike, superb work buddy, as Frank said it looks right...Well done

Frank, so how long are you keeping this one open? I still have that eduard A 5 in my stash...

Rob - Wow dude...I haven't been checking in on this thread like I should be...but I have been impressed with your build from the first time I saw the bmw801 engine built.  The final product is astounding...not only how it came out but that it was a fiddly Eduard kit.  Very handsome bird indeed.  By the way:  LOVE how the exhaust pipe color came out.  I intend on duplicating that somehow.

Julez72 - The freehand airbrushing looks great.  I can't see any flaws at all.  The Panel lines came out awesome.  Keep it up!

Spike190 - Your paintjob is awesome.  The blue armor matches the number well...something I would have a terrible time achieving.

Going through the first page and all the completed 190s...there are SO many great completed kits.  So much talent here!

As for me...I've been falling behind.  I have what I call modeler's A.D.D.  I am a complete FW190 nut but have been so busy at work and with the family that when I do have time to work on a kit I skip around alot.  Add the fact my wife got a SBD Dauntless kit for my birthday (And she expects that to be DONE before all else)...It seems this group build flew by way too fast.

Now that work has slowed down a bit I am going to keep up.  Even if it's after the deadline.

The kit is the OLD 1/32 Hasegawa FW190.  The cockpit is totally inaccurate but I'm using it anyway.  This will be a completely out of box build.  Not much to look at yet but here it is:

...And below is my to-do pile of 190's after this.  I don't know why, but if I see a 190 for sale it seems I HAVE to buy it.

Sketch, Nice progress so far I like the colour scheme on the Greenheart, very cool....Looks like your a bit of a 109 fan as well

Frank I am not over seas at the moment. I am back off to the Falklands in Feb. But once again i am upto my neck in GB's. Before i go away i have a B-24 to finish and two kits for the Swing Wing GB. Then when i come come back in May i have a kit for my own GB (starts next month) to build for and two for the Ostwind GB. Add to that a stake load of Dio's to finish. So, if i miss out on your next GB i will be able to make the ones after that, as i am going to be really strict with myself from now on.

I got one of the Hase 1/32nd 190F-8 kits a couple of months ago. Looks like a great kit. Not build any 32nd kits yet, just got 4 in the stash, but if i can make the schlachtflieger, i may do a 32 build for that, assuming Stukas are allowed.