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

Doug:Man I can't wait to see you back in here building again and to see what your selections going to be.

fantacmet:Coming right along there and YES ...........Tamiya tape IS the way to go. lol

Well I finished my 1/72 airfix.  I need to be more careful when I'm using my air brush for weathering,  I think I over did it a little on the exhaust.

John

She's looking really great! I think the exhaust staining is just right!

Thanks  Clemen's, it's always good to here that. I'm not always sure on exhaust staining.  it is different for every plane.   I do need to get a better light in my work area,  with large natural light bulb in it.  

John

John that is a gem, the exhaust stain seems right to me, iv'e seen some photos that would make your eyes water they are so dirty so in my opinion pretty much anything goes from a clean, recently overhauled bird to a grimy beast that did 5 or 6 sorties that day - it's what ever blows your hair back. Good job indeed.

John, I have to be honest here. Ever since you announced that you were going to build the snake 190 I got quite excited and thusly, developed some high expectations for your build. Well, judging from your finished product you flat Spanked, Yes SPANKED, my expectations. Fabulous work John. Thank You for sharing your excellent 190 with us as it is a beauty to behold.

JOE RIX

John, I have to be honest here. Ever since you announced that you were going to build the snake 190 I got quite excited and thusly, developed some high expectations for your build. Well, judging from your finished product you flat Spanked, Yes SPANKED, my expectations. Fabulous work John. Thank You for sharing your excellent 190 with us as it is a beauty to behold.

Joe,

  Well thanks for the high praise I originally thought I was nuts to do a 1/72 anything, but this one has been a lot of fun.  from trying new spray patterns to more and different weathering to learning that a third hand holding device eliminates alot of frustration when gluing, rigging or just holding  a part so that i can glue it in the correct angle and get the accelerator on the CA in time and in a very small amount.

Just FYI  CA accelerator will  dissolve certain paints and smear pastel weathering if it is not sealed.

Ok, now on to another 190!!   I've still got the 1/48 snake head to finish next,  not sure yet what 190 will come after that.

John

Man John! What a job and on a 72nd scale aircraft. I've gotta tell you that youve been a real good part of this group build and want to thank you for your particpation. If you want to hang around and build another, there is time for it. I'll get your pics posted by morning buddy!

 Edit: Got your picture posted this morning John. Thank you again for being a good part of this group build.

mustang1989

Man John! What a job and on a 72nd scale aircraft. I've gotta tell you that youve been a real good part of this group build and want to thank you for your particpation. If you want to hang around and build another, there is time for it. I'll get your pics posted by morning buddy!

 Edit: Got your picture posted this morning John. Thank you again for being a good part of this group build.

  Of course I'll hang around. I did just complete 8.2 on my list so I need to finish 8.1   the 1/48 A-7 snake head scheme.   I can blame all this on Clemen's he gave me the Fw190 bug,  I think at last count I have 16 190's in the stash,   after I work at my LHS tonight it will be 2 more on the list.    a 1/72 hasegawa combo kit.

John

Grats on a great looking build John! I agree with the others on the exhaust staining, looks just fine from where I am standing. This build could easily pass for a quarter scale kit, excellent work!

Well she's standing on her own wheels now, another couple of hours work and she'll be done....

Holy cow, gone for 11 days and looks like a missed a BUNCH of glorious activity here. Looking forward to getting caught up after just a quick scan of some beautiful work by everyone.

Lookin good, just needs some weathering Jug!

Did you freehand that camo?  I'll be freehanding mine.  Just curious how many people freehand their camo.

J.J.: Oh Man, That's looking great. I can't wait to see it all weathered up.

Fantacmet: I haven't quite mastered freehanding with my airbrush yet. I mask my camo patterns with Silly Putty.

Thanks for kind words guys, yup freehand - everything.

falconmod:Dang John! 16 190's?? Can't wait to see whats next after the A-7 and glad to have you back around building another good lookin' bird!

Joe Rix:Any luck on finding that tailwheel?

JJ:What a friggin job!! Your free hand camo skills are really showing here. I'm still using the silly putty as Joe had mentioned but I'm finding that I go back over it again with the silly putty off to make the soft edges. I guess its kind of like tracing the lines with an AB. Nice paint finish!!!

Greg:Good to have you back among the team here!

Mustang: ya 16  I did pick up that Hasegawa 1/72 combo last night.  It's all cuz Clemen's is my hero! How many 190's does he have?

Not sure if this is what I'll start after the 1/48 A-7 Snake head.  I've got a Dragon with the striped nose decals that I may pull out.

Jug:  that D-9 looks great.  makes me want to get one,  I don't believe I have any D-9's in my stash

John

How many do I have? Let me have a look at my stash:

• Hasegawa A-5
• Hasegawa F-8 w/ Bombentorpedo
• Hasegawa F-8
• Hasegawa A-8 w/ Hagelkorn
• Tamiya F-8
• Eduard Grünherz combo (enough stuff to build 2 190s going from A-5 to A-8)
• Eduard A-8
• Eduard A8/R2
• Eduard A-8/R2 (yes, I have 2 of them)
• Eduard D-9 (weekend)
• Eduard Jv-44 combo (D-9 and D-11)
• Eduard D-13
• Dragon Ta 152 C-0
• Hasegawa A-8 (1/32)
• Zoukei-Mura Ta 152 (1/32)

I'll add another big 190 to my stash soon: Hasegawa's D-9 in 1/32.

That's 17 190s in total... I think I have every 190 kit I want to have in my stash now (except the Hasegawa Dora) 

I'm getting closer. Still have to finish weathering the bombs, attach landing gear doors, complete rigging of antenna and some touch up painting and weathering. I regret the quality of my photo but, for some reason my camera is not cooperating tonight.

Wowzers!! What a cool looking butcher bird Joe! Please get us some sharper close ups - I would love to see all the detail. only putting the antenna on now?????  :-)

Good grief Joe, she's looking amazing! I can't wait to see some sharper pics!

Hey Joe! I was trying to comment on this this morning but my computer wasn't cooperating very well. All that detail just makes the camoflage really stand out. You nailed it pal!

Awesome looking work!

Awesome work on that camo, Joe. Wow. Your camera isn't working and my brain isn't working. Wanna trade? :)

And looking back one page....

John, I love your 1/72 Airfix. Wonderful work, and in 1/72nd. <tipping my hat to you>

JJ, really like your camo, what a cool scheme and very well carried out.

Here we go fellas. Section 1 is now complete minus the aerial antenna! Here she is in the display case waiting for Section 2 to be completed. I started on Section 2 this morning building the cowl guns up and cutting all of the access panels from the resin blocks.

 Here's Section 1 as she sits in the case:

Looking really nice, Joe!

That is one slick looking scheme, Joe. Great work!

Can you explain to this rookie the advantage of the nose section being done last? What happens when you join them, much touching up around the join? TIA, my friend.

Joe and Joe... Both looking exceptional, and not far to go!

Doug

Clemens, Doug and Greg:Thanks a mil guys. Working on the cowl guns and engine paneling right now. Greg, the advantage of doing that for me is to not have to mask all around such a delicate part of the build while I'm priming, painting and decaling. Too much can go wrong while I'm flipping the bird upside down and all around during the painting process. There's not a whole lot of touch up to do either as I have test fit this thing to death up front. It's gonna go together like it was made to I can assure you of that. Already did all the cutting and trimming that I needed in the test fit stage.

Thank You Very Much Guys. The compliments are appreciated. You know, given the quality and quantity of the kudos you folks extend it makes me wonder one thing...Just what exactly do you put in your coffee in the morning?

Joe: Great stuff man! I forgot about all the hatch and panel work you still have to do so, I'm sorry about putting the hurry on you. Take your time and show us that sweet action your able to do.