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

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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, May 24, 2013 11:46 AM

SchattenSpartan

Bad news, guys...

I finished the wings and joined them with the fuselage. The gun hatch, which was a perfect fit before, is not fitting at all now... I glued it in and filled the (huge) gaps with some vallejo putty. I'll let it cure over night and sand it down tomorrow. I think some coats of microfiller after that should sort that out again. I still have the gray Alclad primer&microfiller in my paint shelf luckily (it is some really nice stuff for such tasks and also a good primer imo)

Cheers, Clemens

Pics man. Pics. Somebody here has had this problem before and can most likely help you out.

                   

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Friday, May 24, 2013 12:03 PM

Its too latte already, sorry.

Everything is now covered in putty... I'll post some oics tomorrow as soon as everything is sanded down.

Clemens

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Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, May 24, 2013 12:06 PM

No problem. Just trying to help you if we can.

                   

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Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, May 24, 2013 10:07 PM

Ok everybody. Just an update to let you all know that I am still participating in this group build. Its taken me forever to build this engine and just as long to dry fit it which is where I am now. I just now got the thing to fit without the cooling fan poking out the front of the bird by 2mm. I think I have it fitting though. The pic:

                   

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Posted by JOE RIX on Friday, May 24, 2013 11:21 PM

Magnificent work Joe. Seeing that excellent work is well worth the wait.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Saturday, May 25, 2013 3:39 AM

Your model looks awesome, Joe!

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Posted by Rigidrider on Saturday, May 25, 2013 6:15 AM

Joe... Looks great as always! You have the patience of Job, as my Grandma used to say. Something I wish I possesed more of...I've got one of the Eduartd  1/48 Profipack kits in stash and am kind of leary about starting it , but you give me confidence! Thak care and again... Beautiful work!

Doug

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Posted by Nathan T on Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:24 AM

Nice work Joe. I really dig the paintwork, You just need some outdoor lighting to bring it to life.

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:05 AM

Thank you guys! As far as the outdoor lighting I didn't have that at 10PM last night or at 5 am this morning and wanted to get a pic on here so it was kind of a rush job. Will be getting you guys some pics as it comes along with a little more light. That friggin motor was 75 parts and took me right at a month and a half to build.

Doug if you want to tackle that Eduard kit just remember to test fit EVERYTHING. Its not a very forgiving kit if you dont. Aside from that the results are great for all of the work involved. I'm sure you can tackle it though. How's the progress on yours Doug?

                   

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Posted by Rigidrider on Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:29 PM

Coming along , Just received the parts I was waiting on and began work again today, I have to make some wheel well bays first, I'll be making them out of sheet styrene and the remains if an old alum. tray lid. I'll have some more pictures tomorrow I'm sure Take care guys!

Doug

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Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, May 26, 2013 8:17 AM

Help! Cant find the answer in FAQ. how do I (1) clean up my signature page where poster has removed pictures and now states "unavailable" and (2) post updated badges... It states only 512 characters allowed, and wont allow to post and I have no idea what that means or how to change. Thanks guys,

Doug

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Sunday, May 26, 2013 8:44 AM

Sorry, I cant help you with that. I have the same problem...

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Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, May 27, 2013 7:38 AM

Happy Memorial guys... While we enjoy this day, Lets not forget to raise a beverage of choice to salute  those who sacrificed all their tomorrows so we can have all of our todays. Please, Never Forget!

Now... Ive been trying to post WIP but PHOTO BUCKET is being its usual PITA self this morning and after about 3 or 4 pictures it freezes up! Sorry, I'll try more later.

Doug

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Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, May 27, 2013 8:17 AM

Happy Memorial Day to everybody. Hope this day finds you in rememberance of those who have fallen for our freedom.

                   

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, May 27, 2013 8:19 AM

Doug. I have been having the same problem with posting GB badges to my signature block. I get the same maximum 512 characters warning. Somehow I sneaked the Fw190 GB badge on there and still don't know how that happened. Will probably have to PM Tim on this issue. I've been meaning to do that.

                   

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Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, May 27, 2013 8:49 AM

Indeed, May you all have an excellent Memorial Day while you are expressing your deepest gratitude for those who have sacrificed in the name of our freedom.

The best solution for the badge issue I have found so far is to participate in a GB and just not complete it in time. No Badge, no issue.Whistling (Seriously, I do not do that on purpose)

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, May 27, 2013 9:44 AM

Happy Memorial Day to ya all!

Sorry, no updates on my FW before the weekend... I have no time atm, because I need to get on with my Thunderbolt... I'll start working on it again when my Thunderbolt has it's wings on.

Clemens

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Posted by Jester75 on Monday, May 27, 2013 9:52 AM

Happy Memorial Day folks!!

I think with the new forum software there is only so much room for static badges. I am guessing this was done to help speed up the loading of threads due to some folks with lower bandwidth than others as a lot of pictures and images in the signature area will slow it down. I think that is why you see a lot of people using some kind of program to create .gif's out of multiple badges that slowly scrolls through them all. I've done it in the past and its not that hard, I'm just not crazy about the scrolling badge thing. Then again, you can just take Joe's approach and either not finish the GB on time (which admittedly I may have possible done a time or two Whistling)

Eric

 

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Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, May 27, 2013 11:19 AM

Going to try posting WIP again... Give it a try here...

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Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, May 27, 2013 11:21 AM

That's a really beautiful engine you have there, Doug!

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Posted by Nathan T on Monday, May 27, 2013 11:30 AM

Now that's freaking cool Doug!

 

 

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Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, May 27, 2013 11:33 AM

    Thanks Clemens... I'm trying to post more but (Lord I hate to keep saying this) But the Photo site keeps freezing up my computer, I'll try a few more here shortly.

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Make Lemonade!

Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, May 27, 2013 12:12 PM

Your engine keeps impressing me more and more with every pic you post, Doug!

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, May 27, 2013 12:57 PM

I see the posts but can't view the pics until I get home. Barracuda web filter here! It's like trying to wait for a Christmas present to see the engine Doug!

                   

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Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, May 27, 2013 6:17 PM

LOLOL... You guys are the best! Love this group... Sense of humor here is what makes it easy to keep building and posting!  Joe... Love the engine kit! I plan on trying to find another, and in 1/32 if possible.

Doug

When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...

Make Lemonade!

Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, May 27, 2013 6:26 PM

That Aires engine is really a beauty. Doug, you have done an excellent job of of finishing and detailing that engine.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Posted by Jester75 on Monday, May 27, 2013 6:30 PM

Nice looking engine Doug!!

Eric

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:18 AM

Thats a really good job on that motor! It's interesting to see how the different manufactures of AM stuff build their engines. Airies has the best in my book for accuracy in scale and detail. Looks like lots of parts and goodies on there too. Nice job Doug.

                   

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Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:48 PM

not good here, broke canopy while cutting rear deck area out. fixed that.

while measuring slot where rear deck should be, held fuselage too close to halogen desk lamp, putty-sanding, putty-sanding, .....fixed

glued cockpit into half of fuselage, discovering it should have some space on both sides, too late, already glued flush to one side

I'm tellin ya, I have one of hasegawa's worst made kits here. fun, fun, fun

but hey, I feel better just having you guys to vent this stuff on. (like the wife would understand?)

Past week we had SICK dog, major issue with a previous employer not letting me have my 401k money, found water damage to my house from all this effing rain.........

Still not giving up though. I'm going to make this damn butcher bird look like the killer that they were if it kills me

Bill.

On the bench:  Lindberg 1/32 scale 1934 Ford Coupe and a few rescue projects.

In queue:  Tamiya 1/35 Quad Tractor or a scratch build project.

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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:22 PM

Hang in there with it Bill! I can't say that I had the same issues as you with your kit but mine gave m plenty of grief in the beginning. Looking forward to seeing some pictures. Sorry about your dog and house.

                   

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