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

That is looking so schweeet Joe - top work mate, More progress as well - primed it with Tamiya rattle can primer, then coated with Tamiya rattle can gloss black, bit of sanding and polishing and then Alclad Aluminium...

She looks really nice with that aluminum paint on!

Yup, that bare aluminum on a 190 definitely makes it one very interesting bird (as if it werent already though!). That finish looks ultra smooth jj!

Doug, blkhwkmatt and JJ:Thanks for the atta boys! I'm knocking on wood when as I say this but this has been one of the easier builds that I've done even with an AM update kit..

Everybody:Well I've got a little more progress but will just simply tell you all what I've done as it looks basically the same as it did with the changes being the installation of the underwing antenna, the wing root cannon access door and the vertical fin /tailwheel mechanism access door. I've got the sacrificial canopy sections pryed off and am working on the sliding canopy build up. In the interim I was working on my display shelf installing lighting for the next display shelf down and for some stupid reason pushed up on the lighting fixture that was attached to the bottom of the top display shelf that has my finishted 190 A8/R2 and Dauntless on it and considered myself lucky when it jarred the 190 up about an inch off of the shelf. When it came back down the L/H gear collapsed. I spent an hour or so re-attaching that and smacking myself mentally for pulling that stunt! I'm lucky because it could have turned out worse I suppose.

Joe: I'm sorry to hear about that accident. It's good news that you were able to repair the damage though!

I won't post any updates for the next week because I have to finish another Luftwaffe bird untill the end of this month: A P-47! That's no joke fellas, I'm building a Thunderbolt in german markings. In case you think I'm completely mental now (I sure can't blame you for doing so), have a look a this:

T9 + FK (the plane I'm building):

T9 + LK (her "sister"):

Could be either one of them:

Cheers, Clemens 

This is cool!! If I ever do build a Mustang its gonna be in German markings..haha!!

LOL. You should definitely build a 'Stang. It would fit your name at least

LF Models make decals for those "Zirkus Rosarius" birds. They have an La-5 too...

J.J.: That is a very very excellent Alclad finish. You did an excellent job laying that NMF down. It is indeed something quite different.

Joe: Very glad to hear that it was not a complete disaster. Now, Be more careful would you.

Clemens: Those are some great pics of something rather unique. Where can i find some pics of your build?

JOE RIX

Joe: Very glad to hear that it was not a complete disaster. Now, Be more careful would you.

BTW JJ that D your building has got it going on big time! I like that alclad finish you 've got going on there. I've always been scared to death of that stuff!

Well I've got a few updates here. Section one is almost finished except for the sliding canopy build up which I am still working on, the aerial antenna mast painting and reinstallation onto the vertical fin and the aerial antenna itself. After that we're moving on to Section 2!! Through the week about all I'm going to be able to get done is probably priming all of the panels and starting on the machine gun/ top cowling alignment/ fit so that the end of the barrels are where they are supposed to be in regards to the cowl holes. The only other problem I'm having right now is the canopy color which I forgot to sun bleach along with the rest of the fuselage!! I have a trick up my sleeve to correct that though. Here's the latest pic as of 6:00 this morning:

I've been up since 3:30 this morning working on it!! lol

Joe: You can find her in the Reich Defenders GB

Joe (Mustang): Take a break. It's not good to be so fanatic about this hobby. How the hell am I supposed to say that without it sounding like a very bad lie? Nevermind my comment, I am not to trust on this matter...

SchattenSpartan

Joe (Mustang): Take a break. It's not good to be so fanatic about this hobby. How the hell am I supposed to say that without it sounding like a very bad lie? Nevermind my comment, I am not to trust on this matter

Ah, I see. That changes things a little. (Not that I was serious in the first place)

Good Morning Joe, Your looking good there buddy. Keep pluggin' away. Man, can I relate to the missing ofweathering the canopy as well as other last minute parts. I dang near pulled the same stunt on mine but caught it right as I was about to remove the mask. Definitely a "WHOA" moment. Funny how I find that when you are in the home stretch you just start encountering all these "little" things that need a touch up there, glue this here, paint that patch of glaring glue, etc...And they simply keep adding up to the point where you wonder if you're ever going to finish.

JOE RIX

And they simply keep adding up to the point where you wonder if you're ever going to finish.

mustang1989

JOE RIX

And they simply keep adding up to the point where you wonder if you're ever going to finish.

And that's exactly where I'm at right now and is why it's taking me so long to get Section 1 finished. lol

Thanks again to all who take the trouble to comment on our efforts it does make a difference. I am also on two or three other sites and it grinds me when other members simply don't bother to participate - makes me wonder why they bother being part of a "GROUP" build. Anyway off the soap box now, i got the colours on today as well as the gloss coat.....

Fantastic painting work, JJ!  Did you freehand the camo?

Holy Sweetness J.J., That is some masterful painting in my book. Great work.

J.J., in my humble opinion this forum is characterized by the most fabulous group of folks imaginable. I'm sure other forums have their fortes but, I have had nothing but the greatest of experiences here. Learned more than I thought possible and made some excellent friends. The feedback here is not only timely but also constructive, helpful and honest.

Couldn't agree more Joe. Yup freehand camo thanks to the 0.2mm pin in my Iwata H-PC - i love my airbrush.

Nice work JJ... Shes going to be another Beautie from you!

Doug

Very nice work with the AB JJ!! I really like the pattern you've laid down.

Wow JJ!! What a job with that AB!!! Nice NMF on the bottom as well as it really stands out bubba!

Hey Joe (M) I'm trying to decide now on the bird, But I'm planning another 190 to complete my staffle! (lol) I just finished my entry for the Jap.GB3, and have about a week or two before all my parts arive for 1944GB so... I'll try to decide soon! Take care...

Doug

PS... AWESOME work here being done by all!

Hot Diggity Dog Doug, I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us. Regardless of what it is I'm assured of one thing...it's gonna be goooooood!!

Awwwww shucks.... Your too kind! , I've been researching, but nothing has caught my interest yet. Its funny, one will hit you, and all of a sudden, all kind of new things start cropping up like on the one I just did with Cliff's GB. I had no idea at the time but the Ki43 I built was involved in the loss of the #2 P-38 ace, It just seemed like it would be a real challenging paint job.

Take care!

Doug

Nice looking mount JJ.

Doug- Are you doing a dora or an A?

Ok so here's the current progress.  I think I'm going to redo the black/white  I don't like the way it turned out.  Straight on one side, crooked on the other.  The particular tape was took thick and had a ragged edge.  If I redo it, then it's Tamiya tape.

Fantacmet: Lookign good so far.

Doug: May I suggest a JV-44 Dora? One of those "parrot"-190s. I could send you some decals for one of the D-9s included in Eduards JV-44 dual combo (I'm only building the D-11)