Fw 190 Butcher Bird 2013 (extended to June 2014) Group Build

BlackDog - Aw man! That is a bummer about the puppy. Fortunately, my dog and two cats are trouble free concerning the work bench. The turtles, on the other hand, are always getting up there knocking stuff over, gnawing on parts and creating general mayhem. I can't figure out just how they're getting up there. Your landing gear work is excellent. The time and effort you took on the brake lines definitely paid off.

I'm back!  I feel like i've been off the list for ever, working late and family commitments.  I haven't been able to do much of anything until this weekend.  almost done with my initial A-8, just some PE antenna's left.

As you can see I've started my fw190A-7 (Dragon) snake head scheme,  and I just picked up the 1/72 AIRFIX fw190A-8 with the snake head scheme.  so I'll have 2 with the snake head scheme, one A-7 and one A-8

And yes the A-7 is that Dragon model I posted about a few weeks ago.  I really am impressed with the detailin the Airfix kit I've seen so far in this kits, there is a little flash but nothing really bad.

Clemen's  you may want to add the 1/72 Airfix A-8 to my list.

Thanks

John

falconmod

Clemen's  you may want to add the 1/72 Airfix A-8 to my list

Gotcha entered in John! It's good to see you back buddy!

Glad to be back at the bench.   Now if the kids would stop taking my tools!!  WHERE IS MY PIN VISE!! What they could do with that I'll never know.  

John

falconmod

Clemen's  you may want to add the 1/72 Airfix A-8 to my list.

That's cheating! 1/72 kits are way cheaper than my 1/48 ones.

Well, you got yourself an A-8 in 1/72, but I got myself an A-8/R2 (that can be built as a normal A-8 as well) in 1/48. It's the Eduard kit...

You can't beat me! Never!

Oh Hell Yeah John for getting in here with a 1/72 scale! I was feeling a bit lonely since Bish finished up. I am quite interested in seeing how your Airfix comes together. Not sure what your kids could be doing with your pin vise but I'll wager it doesn't fall under the "Use the right tool for the right job" category.

Hey, John's back! Cool!!!

BD, forgot to mention too bad about the puppy damage. Be sure to show us what you come up on the repair! And glad the windex soak worked on the windscreen. Can't recall who recommended it to you, but an overnight soak has already saved me once in a similar situation.

SchattenSpartan

falconmod

Clemen's  you may want to add the 1/72 Airfix A-8 to my list.

That's cheating! 1/72 kits are way cheaper than my 1/48 ones.

Well, you got yourself an A-8 in 1/72, but I got myself an A-8/R2 (that can be built as a normal A-8 as well) in 1/48. It's the Eduard kit...

You can't beat me! Never!

John

JOE RIX

Oh Hell Yeah John for getting in here with a 1/72 scale! I was feeling a bit lonely since Bish finished up. I am quite interested in seeing how your Airfix comes together. Not sure what your kids could be doing with your pin vise but I'll wager it doesn't fall under the "Use the right tool for the right job" category.

Can't wait to try mottling on this one!

Now I just need to decide how I want to paint her... Do you need the A-8 snake markings that on that decal sheet as well?

???? that's why I bought that one!  if your referring to the 1/72 A-8    

Lol thanks mustang the brake line where fun. My old buudy was a pompoo a small guy he was 16. Now I'm breaking in 2 new ones one likes plastic things and the other my books. I'm happy to have them abord. My little shadows.

Nope, I'm talking about the 1/48 sheet with the A-7 and the A-8 you have for your Dragon kit.

No I don't need them! that's why I bought them!   and if you believe that i've got a bridge to sell you!

Speaking of 1/72, I'm going to start on my 1/72 Hasegawa A-5, using Colorado decals to make a post war French aircraft. The decals call out for an overall 'light blue'. My best guess on this colour is 'Gris Bleu Clair', which was a light blue grey (more grey then blue) used on the underside of French aircraft in WWII. Since they operated a few of these 190s from 1946-49, it seems a logical conclusion to draw.

I've searched up a couple of colour matches on the 'net, Humbrol 127, 2 parts Tamiya XF-24 to 1 part flat white, and a complicated mix of 4 Humbrol enamels.

At this stage I'll go with the Tamiya mix, unless someone has a better idea (like build a German one)

Cheers

Tony

I was actually talking about the decals for the A-8 because I thought you were only using the A-7 decals, but nevermind my audacious question...

Hannants won't send me any orders below 20 bucks and i don't need anything atm, so I'll probably just wait untill I need to place an order above the minimum value

Sorry Clemen's I didn't mean to sound like a idiot. let me take a look at them and I'll see what i can do.  too many projects not enough brains.  

Don't worry about it. I guess I'm kinda hard to understand sometimes with English being my second language...

Hey Joe... Looking forward to your next, You already do a great job on the AB... All you will be doing is honing your skills. alot of the time, I'll see something cool and try to reproduce it. I spend as much time doing things like that as I do building sometimes.

Thanks for the kudos but the paint has just begun... a ways to go yet! Take care!

Doug

HUZZAH! It's been a long time coming but, I have completed the vast majority of the painting and the masking has come off. I still have some touching up to do but, I have to admit that I'm very pleased with the results. All the patience paid off. I was a bit nervous as it took some very careful manipulating of the putty to get  the camo edges to line up. I did have to remask certain small areas and touch up but for the most part I got her. I got to take the majority of the day yesterday to work on the 190. The first time in quite some time. It helped that the Denver Bronco game was the night game. The first pic is the last round of masking prior to the painting of the RLM 83. 

And here she is with the putty all off. Sorry that it is not the best pic as I took the shot outside and it kind of washed it out a bit. I will have some better pics once I finish the last touch up.

Thanks for all the support and encouragement gentlemen.

Finally!! Rix- thats awesome. She'll look even better after things are weathered a bit. Great accomplishment.

That is some scheme Joe, awesome work.

Cheers

Tony

I've gotta say Joe thats one really cool camo pattern you got going there!! That is definitely something to be proud of man.

Wow now that is dedication. Amazing paint job.

She's one sharp looking 190 for sure, Joe! You can be very proud of your work, mate!

Greg.... I will post some pics on the puppie flack repair not sure how I'm going to aproch ig yet.

Joe rix thank you I'm glad I took on the brake line. I give that credit to other builders here. Or I may not have tryd it. But I'm interested in those mischievous turtles of yours. :)

Joe, WOW! That was a lot of work, and looks great. Can't wait to see this one as you move forward, mate.

I said it before and Ill say it again... that is one ambitious scheme!  I applaud you persistence!  

I just applied the gloss coat to all the IPs and I'll add the decals tomorrow. Then I only have to spray a flat clear coat on all the cockpit parts and add the "glass" to the dials. What would you guys recommend for this task? I have Revell Contacta Clear and Alclad Clear gloss at hand...