MSC 2024 Fw190 Butcher Bird Group Build

[406 Silverado]

I’ve been wanting to run another Fw190 group build for a while now because of my love for these beautiful aircraft. I’ve 10 years ago when I kicked the 2013 Fw190 Group Build off at Fine Scale Modeler, I had no idea how big it would be. It had 48 participants and a whopping 42 completed builds in the nearly two years that it went on for. Additionally, I’ve been getting some friendly nudges here and there to run another one from some of the original participants in it that are now here on this forum. So….with that….let’s do this.
The build will start on 1 January 2024 and end on 2 January 2025.

The guidelines are as follows:

1) Any scale, any Fw 190 variant to include Ta 152's and V-18’s
2) Aftermarket items are definitely allowed.
3) Crossovers are welcome.
4) Started builds are fine but please limit construction at the fuselage halves glued together.
5) You can enter any time within the group build time frame.
6) Please post pictures of works in progress.
And lastly,
7) Be social, encouraging and have fun.

Build Roster as of 12/21/23:

1. 406 Silverado – 1/48 Dragon Ta-152 C-0

2. Jeaton01 – 1/48 Classic Airframes 109V-1

3. Chromedome35 – 1/48 Tamiya 190D-9

4. Stikpusher – TBD

5. Dupes – 1/72 Eduard 190F-8 and 1/32 Hasegawa 190A-5

6. Handiabled – 1/32 Hasegawa 190D-9

7. Adt70hk – 1/72 Airfix 190A-8 and 190F-8

8. Mrt51 – 1/72 Tamiya 190A-3

9. Deafpanzer – 1/48 Eduard 190A-8

10. Deafstug – 1/48 Eduard 190A-9

11. Tojo72 – 1/48 Hasegawa 190A-4

12. Keavdog – 1/48 Tamiya 190A-3

13. Kyledehart5 – 1/48 Hasegawa 190A-4

14. Thechaos – 1/48 Fujimi 190D-9 OR Hobby Boss 190D-9

15. Eaglecash867 – 1/32 ZM 190A-4

16. TJ (aka tempestjohnny) – 1/48 Hasegawa 190A-4

17. M1Carbine – 1/48 ZM Ta-152H-1

18. Rod the Fixer - 1/48 Tamiya 190D-9

19. Mrversatile - 1/48 Eduard 190A-8

20. TerrorzScale - 1/48 Eduard 190D-9/ numerous diorama items

21. Tcoat - 1/48 Aurora Fw190

22. Joe Rix - 1/72 Aoshima Ta-152 H-1

23. Modelcrazy - 1/48 Eduard 190A-8/R2

24. Disc0stu - 1/48 Eduard 190A-8

25. Terrorzscale - 1/48 Eduard 190A-7

26. Hasenpfeffer - 1/48 Tamiya Fw190 A-3

26.1 Hassenpfeffer - 1/48 Eduard Fw190 A-3

26.2 Hasenpfeffer - 1/48 Eduard Fw190 A-5

27. Thug626 -  1/32 Zoukei Mura  Ta 152 H-0

28. Dean48ws - 1/48 Eduard 190A-2

29. Blkhwkmatt - 1/48 Eduard Fw190D-9

30. RealG - 1/32 Hasegawa Fw190D-9

31. Bbrowniii - 1/48 Tamiya Fw190 A8/R2

32. Leon - TBD

33. Tucohoward-1/48 Eduard Fw190D-9

34. Ogrejohn – Revell Pro Modeler Fw190 G-2/G-3

35. cbaltrin - 1/72 Testors Fw190D-9

36. cbaltrin - 1/48 Tamiya Fw190D-9

37. cbaltrin - 1/72 Testors Fw190D-9

38. Jester75- 1/48 Eduard Fw190 A-6

39. Stuart - Tamiya 1/72 FW-190A-3

DennisM – maybe?

Steve Zuleski - maybe


It's been asked where to post the build threads at so I'll address that here. Click here: modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/board/229/2024-fw190-butcher-group-build

And simply create your build thread there. 


The Group Build Badge (This should be familiar to the original participants here):

[jeaton01]

I'm in, TBD

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 11:09:41 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I'm in, TBD

It'll be great to have you on board John!! Looking forward to seeing which variant you'll be bringing to the table......er.....bench.

[ogrejohn]

A very firm maybe. I missed out on the Panther and Red Hot GBs for a bunch of reasons. Its been years since I've built a plane and this would be a good reason to remedy that.

[chromdome35]

I am in with my first airplane build ever. I will be building Tamiya’s 190 D9.  I will keep things simple and do a oob build.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 11:28:27 GMT -5 ogrejohn said:

A very firm maybe. I missed out on the Panther and Red Hot GBs for a bunch of reasons. Its been years since I've built a plane and this would be a good reason to remedy that.

YESSS!! I do hope that you're able to join in John. I'll be looking forward to seeing which variant you'll be taking on.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 11:34:04 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

I am in with my first airplane build ever. I will be building Tamiya’s 190 D9.  I will keep things simple and do a oob build.

Looking forward to having you in the GB as well and those Tamiya D-9's are pretty straight forward kits Brian. 

[Tojo72]

I don't have a 190 in my stash or in my plans,but to keep the momentum here,may have to get involved.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 11:53:39 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

I don't have a 190 in my stash or in my plans,but to keep the momentum here,may have to get involved.

That would be GREAT to have you involved in this one Tony.

[406 Silverado]

I'll be going with a newer offering and in a smaller scale to see if I can do this bird some justice.



Along with some extra goodies: 

[kyledehart5]

Oct 21, 2023 11:53:39 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

I don't have a 190 in my stash or in my plans,but to keep the momentum here,may have to get involved.

Same. Pencil me in as a very firm maybe too. Especially considering as I have an entire year to source and build a kit.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 14:00:05 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Oct 21, 2023 11:53:39 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

I don't have a 190 in my stash or in my plans,but to keep the momentum here,may have to get involved.

Same. Pencil me in as a very firm maybe too. Especially considering as I have an entire year to source and build a kit.

Would love to have you in the GB Kyle. The good thing about the 190 is that there is a TON of reference material as well as aftermarket for them.

[DennisM]

Definitely not an aircraft builder. So I was wondering what would be a good kit. Would an Eduard Profipak kit be good since it has aftermarket in the kit to make it easier?

[stikpusher]

I'm game! Not sure which one from my stash, but one of them...

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 14:11:14 GMT -5 DennisM said:

Definitely not an aircraft builder. So I was wondering what would be a good kit. Would an Eduard Profipak kit be good since it has aftermarket in the kit to make it easier?

Honestly it depends on if you want to open the aircraft up or leave all the panels buttoned up.

As far as 1/48 scale goes: Eduard kits are SUPER kits if you want to open them up. However, if you want to leave everything buttoned up AND have everything look somewhat normal in terms of the landing gear height then the Hasegawa kits are the way to go. Tamiya kits are probably the easiest build up but the main landing gear struts are too short making the aircraft take on a stubby legged look.

Hope that helps you out Dennis.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 14:56:28 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

I'm game! Not sure which one from my stash, but one of them...

I'll be lookin forward to THAT!! Great to have you in Carlos.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 21, 2023 15:05:07 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Oct 21, 2023 14:11:14 GMT -5 DennisM said:

Definitely not an aircraft builder. So I was wondering what would be a good kit. Would an Eduard Profipak kit be good since it has aftermarket in the kit to make it easier?

Honestly it depends on if you want to open the aircraft up or leave all the panels buttoned up.

As far as 1/48 scale goes: Eduard kits are SUPER kits if you want to open them up. However, if you want to leave everything buttoned up AND have everything look somewhat normal in terms of the landing gear height then the Hasegawa kits are the way to go. Tamiya kits are probably the easiest build up but the main landing gear struts are too short making the aircraft take on a stubby legged look.

Hope that helps you out Dennis.

This is good info for me as well as I would not be planning to have everything opened up. Probably a relative simple OOB build once I decide on a kit.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 18:40:14 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Oct 21, 2023 15:05:07 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Honestly it depends on if you want to open the aircraft up or leave all the panels buttoned up.

As far as 1/48 scale goes: Eduard kits are SUPER kits if you want to open them up. However, if you want to leave everything buttoned up AND have everything look somewhat normal in terms of the landing gear height then the Hasegawa kits are the way to go. Tamiya kits are probably the easiest build up but the main landing gear struts are too short making the aircraft take on a stubby legged look.

Hope that helps you out Dennis.

This is good info for me as well as I would not be planning to have everything opened up. Probably a relative simple OOB build once I decide on a kit.

The Eduards look GREAT all opened up BUT they are a true nightmare to close up. lol

[dupes]

Ohhhhhh boy. Yeah, I'm in for a January GB! Any preference re: scale/variant? Are we trying to cover all of the different options?

[eaglecash867]

I might be in with the new ZM 1:32 190 if I can get my hands on one before the GB starts.  I know next to nothing about WW2 aircraft, so this should be interesting.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 20:22:30 GMT -5 dupes said:

Ohhhhhh boy. Yeah, I'm in for a January GB! Any preference re: scale/variant? Are we trying to cover all of the different options?

Any variant of the 190 bud and it'll be awesome to have you in there Marc.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 20:34:46 GMT -5 eaglecash867 said:

I might be in with the new ZM 1:32 190 if I can get my hands on one before the GB starts.  I know next to nothing about WW2 aircraft, so this should be interesting.

Ohhhhhh boy!!! A ZM 190. I've got a couple of their kits and they pack a wallop in terms of detail. One good thing about group builds is that you can start out on a build knowing dang near next to nothing and by the end of it you'll almost be a subject matter expert on these.

[dupes]

Well, we've got a couple of months to go...maybe I'll wait and see what other people go with and try to find something that's not done.

If anyone is in need of a FW-190 of some sort, I'm sure I have a couple of extras in my stash I could trade away or part with!

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 21:20:35 GMT -5 dupes said:

Well, we've got a couple of months to go...maybe I'll wait and see what other people go with and try to find something that's not done.

If anyone is in need of a FW-190 of some sort, I'm sure I have a couple of extras in my stash I could trade away or part with!

You could take on a V-18 ya know.

[dupes]

I have the Hobby Boss 1/48 V18 in the stash...

Although I HAVE been eyeballing "Black 7" from this Montex sheet for a while. Hmmmmmmmm

www.hannants.co.uk/product/MXK32013

[406 Silverado]

That’s one cool scheme Marc! Definitely something out of the ordinary!!

[jeaton01]

Might as well start at the beginning:

[kyledehart5]

Oct 21, 2023 21:20:35 GMT -5 dupes said:

Well, we've got a couple of months to go...maybe I'll wait and see what other people go with and try to find something that's not done.

If anyone is in need of a FW-190 of some sort, I'm sure I have a couple of extras in my stash I could trade away or part with!

I don’t have a 190 but I also don’t have any Aoshima Countachs. Lol

[kyledehart5]

Oct 21, 2023 22:00:36 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Might as well start at the beginning:

I have to say, this is really cool. What excellent box art.

[406 Silverado]

Oct 21, 2023 22:00:36 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Might as well start at the beginning:

Now THAT'S gonna be REALLY neat to see come together John!!