Fw190 relic - 1st go at this sort of thing

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Hi Chaps,
going through the stash this afternoon I found this, my 1/24 Airfix FW pig, just right for the chop ;D


Which I though I could turn into something like this



crossed with this


I'd copy the techniques used by the great TRM on his wingything in the PTO GB as a 'step-by- step' how to
If that's OK Mr T?

wot'd ya reckon?

Cheers
Steve

images used for reference only

[TRM]

LOL...Have at it! You can count me in to watch! Looks like fun!!! As for the "great" stuff.... Thank you kindly for the vote of confidence!! Will be watching if you have any snags, but I think you will do just fine my friend!!

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Thank you kindly Sir I think I'll find snags a plenty
Right.. out with the hacksaw ;D

[spud]

oh neat, that first reference pic is cool

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"who's Z? Z's Dead



point of no return fellas ;D

[wouter]

Love the Focke Wulf mate, so I'll defo be following.

Cheers

[Deleted]

Welcome aboard guys! Going to have a laugh with this one so sit back and giggle at the farce unfolding ;D

[`Boots`]

Soreeee Stevie..............saw this the other night but coz it was late i forgot to comment , looks like a dam fine idea sir and ya gotta love those two ref pics.....................bring it on buddy ;D

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Dicky, aaaagghhh ... you wordsmith's and your evil black arts ;D

Welcome along Boots, thanks for looking in, appreciate it buddy

Here's where I'm up to after an a couple of hours with the dremmel, knife and file. I have to say , there's something real stress busting about shredding a stalled build ;D

[`Boots`]

Man ya took all ya agression out on that baby Steve ((LOL)), like where this going bud.....................as ya know me and wingies have only just been introduced so i`m here for the knowledge ;D

[TRM]

Now we're talking!!!!! Love where this is going~!!

[wouter]

you killed the bird

oh well, she'll be a killer for sure ;D ;D ;D

Cheers

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.....And there was me,thinking these were called 'Butcher Birds'...not 'Butchered Birds'.......Nice start with the demolisherising Steve!!! ;D

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Thanks for the positive words guys, really helps to keep the mojo going
Did a bit more today and it's ready for a primer coat.

Silly question #1: Will Halfords rattle can be OK as a base for the hairspray technique ?

Cheers
Steve

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Steve....I can see no reason why not?....What you got in mind?

[bigjohn]

Nice destruction! I gotta keep my eye on this one to see how she turns out.

[multicam]

The wear is looking spot on Steve. Nice work so far. Can't wait to see how you paint/weather it:)

[deafpanzer]

This is way too cool not to follow! You have my attention now...

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Blimey.!!. the site's so busy I even miss posts on my own thread ;D

ChrisS - I thought I'd go for a weather worn/ faded finish and the hairspray thing seems like the best plan.. maybe time will tell

Dicky - yeah, I've always had a good turn out in the past, just never used them as a base for the HS trick

Bigjohn, Multicam & Deafpanzer.. thanks for the kind words guys, glad to have you along

Right off to take some pics, "I'll be back" ;D

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Ok then, after a fight with Photobucket that ended up with me re-installing Java Here we go!

I've added the cockpit, suitability depleted of dials and switches also fixed the firewall and engine bulkhead. Foil from the vino bottle has been recycled into bent panels to blank off some holes





A bit of artistic license has allowed me to drill out some 'popped' rivets and add some ribs to the wings and rear fuse, deffo not technically 100% but good enough for this modeler



Also mounted it on a base, maybe a bit small but I think it'll work

Comments welcome as always
Cheers
Steve

[bigjohn]

Thats really looking sweet with the poped out rivets.

[multicam]

Definitely looking cool man. good work:)

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Bigjohn , thanks matey I thought it just added that 'something' !

Multicam , cheers buddy

Quick update for you tonight,
Finished the hacking on what's left of the airframe. Used a hot soldering iron to soften the engine panels before bending them, then set about thinning the edges to give a better 'in scale' look.
I've used the 'forced contrast' technique, first spraying black primer in the recesses, then white over the still wet black on the outer panels.



Next, first corroded aluminium base coat before moving onto the engine and cannon.

Thanks for dropping in, comments welcome as ever

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You're not far wrong Dicky... the white did make a bit of mess ;D
If it wasn't going to be a wreck, I'd have to sand it off and start again !

[spud]

lol, that's a new one on me Steve never heard of a forced contrast technique.

[TRM]

Like Color Modulation and Forced Perspective all in one!!! Looking forward to seeing you final results on this!!! Love the hack work so far...Bash bash bash!!!

[bbd468]

Steve, this is just too cool man! I cant wait to see this bad boy finished...but, i will. ;D Fine job Steve.

Gary

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Dicky - ;D ah I see, so let's go over that again.... The technique is, first spray your black primer, then you must find a nearly empty rattle can of white, shake it , turn it upside down and spray on the flat panels. Finally just as the last splat of thick primer hits the model, say the magic code word of Farrrrrrkkkkk! ;D ;D

Spud - yeah matey, the white on black paint trick works well on figures, I think I saw it in MM first

Mr T - bashing away sir... All in homage to you ;D.

Gary - Thanks for the kind words, things are going to slow a little now as I'm onto the hairspray and salt stuff...

[Aiden.]

What have we got here.super work so far .it'll make a change to see a downed plane .will be folowing this one.THUMBS UP my man,

[406 Silverado]

Love where this is heading. Looking forward to the end result.