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

Hey Nathan! You bet!!! Scan  em in!

I really enjoy your discussion on enamel versus acrylics. Wished it was a choice here in this part of the world. Following closely, though Gents.

Monty

Doug, now that looks better on its base. Your right about the show. What did you use for the hard standing.

Mustang, great work on the engine. That's an interesting tool there, how is the engine secured to the wood.

I think its time I got myself a decent razor saw. Was checking on Hannants and saw two types. CMK do one that's similar to the old fashioned razor blades. The others look more like normal saw's. Does anyone know if one type is better than the other.

JOE RIX, that makes two of us. I have mostly used enamels for years.

Monty...Yeah we do alot of that here (ha)  but we all learn alot from each other.  As I had said earlier... not trying to change anyones habits , just stating my reasons and opinions on both. Keeping in mind that there are times when only , say , enamels will do,  but I, ve just grown used to acrylics. Take care new friend!

Bish, I started to use either popcicle sticks to simulate the planking that is the most common type of hard stand, but again I didnt have enough, but I did have a sheet of Plasti-Struct block wall

! I just cut to size, glued down and "weathered". Then applied plaster and snow, I set the snow with hair spray.

Doug

Bish- The CMK Razor saw is ok. the handle is plastic and comes on a sprue that you need to cut out and screw together. Kinda cheesy. The blades are a little thick. Even the extra fine cut is not as nice as the JLC Saw. If I were you, I'd check out RB productions. He's in Ireland so not too far away from you.

Hi Gents, I am shifting grear to the putting phase. in 72 scale, these models measure up pretty small!

Not much sanding on the Tamiya copy, but boy....cant say the same for the Academy one. Here are some pics from few nights ago.

Taking use of the superglue's capilary action.

Haven't done a Tamiya for a very long time: the detail is just gorgeous for a 72 scaler!

They don't call them "safety" matches for nothing, I guess.

Doug, nice idea. Might be a bit thick for 72nd scale, but I have used those for 35th wooden flooring before.

Nathan, thanks. I did think the handle looked a bit tacky. I will check that site out, I have looked at it before, but not for those. Thanks.

Just checked those out and they look very handy. And as I was checking around the site, I realised that I was supposed to have got the 32nd canopy's for the 109, I had forgotten about that.

Thanks again Nathan.

Monty, is that the A-3 kit, I can't see it listed on the front page. I think Joe is slacking.

Nice work there.

Bish is building a 32nd scale 109??

Monty, what are you applying the super glue with?

Not yet lol. I have a few 32nd kit, well 11 now after the 219. As soon as I get some proper display space, I will get to them.

Bish

I think Joe is slacking

A month, ouch. I know that feeling having to go back after so much down time.

mustang1989

Bish

I think Joe is slacking

No , he went back to work today at his new job after being off for a month! hahaha

Glad to hear that Joe!  Hope the new job is every thing you want and that you fit in as you need. I agree with Bish, about going back to work after an extended period off, but at my point in lifes journey, I;m looking forward to the day when I can hang it up for good!

Doug

Hi Nathan - its an old toothpick i use as the applicator. Nothing fancy about it: I just sharpened the end and split the end into two halves (where I can capture the superglue).

Greg

Joe, I found the intro to the DVD on Vallejo site. Can you advise where the DVD is avail for purchase from? As you know, I am an avid Vallejo user and have to have this DVD

Monty:  I've got your entries posted on the intro post bud. Good building as usual out of you. Looking forward to more creativeness!!

Doug:I have your finished build on the Completed Builds wall. Lemme know if you want it changed or if thats ok.

Everybody:Started building a little on the nose here: Still got a wash to do.

Thats fine Joe... Thanks!

Now ready for decals and a wash.....

Joe, thanks buddy. DVD is in stock at Squadron and in my wish list for my next order. I'm looking fwd to it. I spend quite a bit of time on the Vallejo site, surprised I missed the DVD and I never would have put 2 and 2 together and realised the full DVD is avail had you not mentioned it.

Nose cowling looking good. What will you wash it with? Plz post a shot when done if you have time.

JJ, looking good! Looking forward to seeing your progress from here.

JJ, Man your just moving right along! Like the scheme...

To all my friends and modeling buddies...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year you guys!!! What a way to break into the new year building 190's!!!

jugjunkie:Man you are tearin' it up with this D-9! One day I look and you've got the plane assembled and then the next thing I know you've got the whole camoflage scheme done!! Wow! Good progress! Looking forward to more pics!

Greg:I'll use my MIG productions black wash on it. I've had fairly good luck with that. Speaking of which I've got a pic of the spinner that I applied the decal to. This decal was a pain in the you know what. It took me one hour of positioning to get it to lay the right way for me and about 7 coats of Microsol to get it to lay down flat!!! BTW this pic also shows the wash applied to the nose. Works like a charm for me.

Happy New years guys. I am sure this one will be as good, or better, than the one just gone, with lots of amazing models.

Joe, I think you might have missed an earlier post. How is that engine secured to that block of wood. I like that idea for painting.

I guess I did miss that. I drilled a hole in the side of the wood about the size of the prop shaft and just simply inserted the shaft into the hole and rotated the engine as if it were on an engine stand.

Right, I thought it might be that but wasn't sure. The resin engines I have used so far don't have prop shafts, so wasn't sure if your has as well. But I am sure I can rig something up.

Maybe drill a hole into the nose piece and into the wood and hook em up with a toothpick as a dowel or something like that. Is that along the lines of your thoughts?

Ye, something like that. Something to think about before next time.

Happy New Year Gentlemen!!!! I am certainly looking forward to starting my new year working on the very same FW 190 that I started last year with. I really hope the new year blesses me with more bench time.

Joe and JJ, Nice work guys.

And Happy New Year to you, Joe. And to everyone. I also hope you get more bench time in 2014.

Well gents, I've had my first Eduard stomach dropping event. Keep in mind this is my first Eduard build.

After spending the better part of a a week test fitting and trying to follow the instructions that Mustang Joe so graciously supplied back on pg 278, I still managed to screw up the fit. Basically, I managed to get the tub a bit too far forward in spite of being told not to, and I think I got the top portion of the instrument panel off center just enough to cause the gap at "A". (I think). Did manage to get the bulkhead angles right though. :)

What baffles me is prior to joining the fuselage halves, I ensured that the windscreen fit, that the closed one piece weps bay cover (I think that's what it is?) fit, and surfaces 'B" mated with the bottom fuselage / wing part. If the gap wasn't there, the top cover wouldn't fit right.

I've decided to proceed with the closed top cover and move forward. Just asking for whatever input you Eduard 190 experts might have. I Don't reckon this will be my last boo boo on this one.